It’s a peaceful morning over here, as I write these words
to all of you. The sun has just barely come up and I’ve found myself restless
and filled with words, so I’ve given up on the idea that a couple more hours of
sleep is possible and surrendered to a cup of coffee and my laptop.
I may be able to attest
this restless feeling to the fact Jon & I are going camping this weekend
and having a little get-a-way weekend to recharge and reconnect. We’ve chosen to head out with our new car and some supplies-
and according to the weather report…lots of rain gear. I was so disappointed last
night as I checked the weather map for that area and it still had 3 solid days
of gray clouds and rain. I found myself going through Pinterest at 4am this
morning, reading through camping tips & tricks and doing what I do best…making
lists! But this morning as I waited for my coffee to brew I had a little conversation
with God, where he told me that this weekend would be everything I made it to
be. All the planning in the world couldn’t make this trip fun if my attitude
wasn’t prepped. So my prayer as we pack up Hallie for her nana & papa’s
house and run around getting everything in the car for our trip, is that we
find joy in this time we get to spend together, No matter what the weather
decides to do!
A huge thing in the life of my little family has recently
happened, we bought our first car! It was a long time coming and huge hurdle
for Jon & I to overcome. I know it’s just a car but for two young parents
that are learning how expensive life can really be, to be able to end up in a position
where affording a nice car was possible was a very big accomplishment for us.
Driving off the lot with our new car was like driving over a finish line and it
was an incredible feeling! Ever since we discovered we we’re going to become
parents we knew that there was a huge gap between a young engaged, care-free couple,
pondering about life and a settled, financially sound couple that we’re also
responsible parents. It wasn’t an easy road to maneuver down but I’d say we’ve
made our way to a very special destination. It doesn’t always happen like
that-where you work hard for something and you get rewarded but it’s always
sweet feeling when it does happen that way.
Well I’d say it’s time
to go try to catch a quick power nap before our busy weekend begins! Like I
always say- Don’t lose the joy in the journey! xo
A little 'milestone' picture for the family album!
