Seasons of life

Happy Tuesday,

How are you doing? Really, I want to know. So, you know what that means you need to drop me a comment or shoot me a text. Come on now, let’s catch up.

Things are still crazy busy and that’s okay. I’m taking it one day at a time and I continue to work on myself as I navigate these next few weeks. I spoke with my doctor yesterday and she’s a no-go on postponing my iron infusions. She said I really need to get my levels up; therefore, I will be grabbing a book or two and I’ll get my mind wrapped around a 7-hour infusion with a check in time 30 minutes prior and an evaluation time of 30 minutes after. I’ve got this. October 1st, here I come.

Today I was able to organize some of my crafting supplies, and I was also able to clean out the closet door tracks. Waiting for the kiddo to respond as to whether he got a ride home or not so I can head out to get him if he didn’t.

I wanted to share with you all too, I’ve been working on my Have You Evolved Today blog. I feel the need to really work on that. I’ve also been sorting through my crafting things. I need to get some things sorted so I can begin working on crafting for the upcoming craft fair. I do have a few things done, but I want to make even more fun crafts to sell. Notice I didn’t say try and sell but sell. I’m working towards keeping positive. I’m also working on some side hustles. For those of you that know me, I know what you’re thinking. Stop overloading myself. Yes, I do agree, I can’t continue to overload myself, however, my life is drastically changing on November 1st. My days will be mine. I’ll be able to be home taking care of our home, and I’ll have time for my writing and crafting.

I know the Universe has a way of throwing glitches in our giddy up to keep us centered and focused. I also know that the Universe provides the way, that is if we are open to listening and receiving.

My dear friend Jan was telling me how she has side hustles to make a little extra. She’s also reached out and shared ideas where I can make some extra cash. The Universe is using her to give me ideas.

I know I’ll never have a real job again, at least not in the near future. I have too many things going on in my body to work a real job. You know, the ones outside the home, but I can work within my talents, and those talents are artistic and writing. Meaning, I can write my blogs, work on my books all while making some extra money with my talents of decorating and crafting. It’s a win win for me.

I did want to share something with you guys. So, you know how stressed I’ve been lately. You know I’ve been struggling with my health, with my home situation as far as the mold and flood damage are concerned. I just found out a little bit ago there’s yet another delay to begin repairs. I’ll be honest, I’m blown away at the sheer lack of concern for our human needs. A kitchen! Anyway, John and I are making the best of it, but I do miss cooking.

With that being said, I found this incredible quote that seems to be so fitting for my life right now. Thank goodness for my reading, writing and therapist. I’d be struggling even more without my support system. Oh, did I mention my friends and family. Yeah, I am truly blessed. Everyone does their best to support me and help me through my life challenges and John, well, that goes without saying. He’s, my rock. I know how desperately he wants to be there next week for my infusions, but right now I don’t see how it will work.

Oh, here’s the quote:

“Life will hand you seasons that feel impossible. Moments where the weight is so heavy you wonder if you’ll ever stand tall again. But here’s the truth-healing isn’t about skipping the pain. It’s about walking straight through it. Some days it’s hour by hour. Some days it’s breath by breath. You won’t rebuild overnight, but piece by piece, you will. And one day, you’ll look back and realize-what once tried to break you, actually built you.”-Divinefemaleempire.

John has commented quite a few times over the last few days, “I’m in my Job season. I feel like I’m going on 8 years. How long did Job suffer before God made him whole again.” Yup, we are definitely in a combined Job season. Seems like we’re getting hit from all directions and we’re looking for our forever home, but 8 years ago we were both in bad relationships that cost us dearly. The exes took the pie and left us with the crumbs. At least we have each other and I refuse to let this season continue to keep me in a dark place.

While I have no control over the dark, I do have full control over my reactions to it. Does make me sad to see how defeated John feels at times, absolutely. Does it make me angry for me to have to deal with so much medical along with the chaos of our home, for sure, but we have each other and wherever we go, we’ll walk hand in hand to our next destination.

I believe strongly in things happen for a reason. I believe that change is the one certainty of this life, and I believe we can’t control our final destination. The journey we are on will take us on so many different paths, and that’s okay. I’m sure we will fumble and fall along the way. I’m most certain we will encounter more hiccups and tsunamis . And that’s okay too.

I love this quote:

It’s so easy to let challenges get us down. I do wonder if challenges are meant to challenge our faith. Are challenges only meant to make us stronger? Are they meant to open new doors for something better? Maybe, but I can’t help but wonder, are they meant to see how faithful we are when our prayers aren’t answered right away?

I know for me, when I start allowing even the slightest bit of doubt into my life, I dive headfirst into listening to all kinds of podcasts, YouTube creators, and uplifting spiritual channels. I don’t ever want to allow myself to fall out of His grace again. My relationship with my creator is such a gift and my appreciation for all He’s done for me and continues to do for me is priceless. I need Him.

God has brought some pretty amazing people into my life, and they have all supported me and taught me something. Like I said, my friend Jan has in a very delicate way encouraged me to pursue side hustles to help with contributing to more of a financial stable situation.

With everything going on in our world, we are in an absolute Job season, yet, I have no doubt that He has something better for me then my imagination can even comprehend at this time. I just need to exercise more patience, something I’ve gotten so much better at over the years.

God, here I am send me. Whatever His will is, I pray He uses me to help accomplish what I can in His name.

When this season of life ends, I know together, John and I will embrace it and begin again.

Well guys, another early morning is staring me right in the face, so I better be saying goodnight.

Until next time, don’t forget, Love Life++ Hugs.