Something incredible happens as we step outside: time slows down. Stunning imagery anchors memories into our minds. We understand what’s important. And we learn who God is and how He loves us. Join our family in discovering an abundant and adventure-filled life!
If you’re honest, you love these little people but you just can’t enjoy them right now. There’s not much left of the woman you used to be. You feel overwhelmed and alone and unseen.
I come to this battle armed with phrases like “unfair-mental-load”, “I-never-get-a-break” and “you-just-don’t-understand.” But friends, I have been fighting the wrong enemy.
I could have given her a fluffy answer, but I decided to tell her the truth. “Mommy spent a lot of time believing lies about herself, too.”
How had I gotten there? I was holding her at arms length. I didn’t want to engage with her anymore. It felt too hard.
How had I gotten there? I was holding her at arms length. I didn’t want to engage with her anymore. It felt too hard.
I wanted a distraction from the slow drudge of my everyday. Big memories are easier to get excited about than slow faithfulness. But Isn’t a life full of quiet faithfulness also worth remembering?
I felt the weight of guilt knowing that the weeks were slipping away in front of me and I was unable to invest in them how I thought I should. I didn’t want that story.
Raising kids stirs something deep in our souls — an innate knowing that our time is finite. Taking my kids outside in creation, I’m discovering how to stretch our time and pack it to the brim with meaning. God’s creativity provides the riches of resources for teaching the next generation who He is and how He loves us. Join our adventure and discover inspiration and resources for refusing rush, creating habits of rest, living intentionally, and making the most of this beautiful life!