Spiritual Journey

Happy Saturday evening everyone! (It’s now Sunday evening; I fell asleep while writing last night).

How was your weekend? Did you do anything fun and exciting or did you just lay low and enjoy some downtime? Whatever you did, I sure would love to hear about it. So, shoot me a text or drop me a comment and make my day.

Yesterday was a good one. I was tired, but not because I got up early and went to the condo to get things ready for the movers, but I haven’t been sleeping well. Fingers crossed my body accepts the Lyrica again and my neuropathy gets back under control.

One thing I can say about the move is, John and I definitely need to get rid of lots of stuff. I plan to begin this journey Monday, but first, I have a class to work on, and I must do some writing. It’s a new month and a new beginning and it started today. I’m excited for everything new.

“Today I close the door to the past, open the door to the future, take a deep breath, step on through and start a new chapter in my life.”-Memes Barns-Pinterest.

John and I have officially closed the door to our condo and opened a new door in a home of our own. I don’t think there’s been a day that’s gone by where John hasn’t hugged me and thanked God for giving us this gift. Our home is a true blessing and now that we have all our stuff here from the condo, it’s time to take a deep breath and begin the unpacking, sorting and donating and selling. Having this home has shown me that I already have the most important things in my life. I have a home, a roof over my head, family and friends. I have John and our kiddos. I have more than I ever thought I would and I can’t be more grateful. It was a crazy moving day and one that opened my eyes even more to what is important.

Today I spent most of my day in my Cuddle Duds. The pups and I were up at 7 and we headed straight out back for their morning potty time, then we cuddled on the couch and watched a little TV while I had my coffee. As I sat on the couch cuddle up with my two wonderful pups, I looked around and thought about my many blessings in this life. Then, I got up and started cleaning, sorting and unboxing a few boxes. I think I got through 6 boxes today. Then I headed out back and watered, picked a few weeds and sat and enjoyed the calm of my yard. John came home and we chatted for a bit, then he took care of a few things he’s been wanting to do. We enjoyed a great dinner by the fire and now, he’s catching up on Landman. He’s an episode or two behind me. He fell asleep last night, and I accidently got ahead of him and that’s okay, I get to sit and write while he catches up.

Tonight, when I lay my head on my pillow, I will be thanking God for each and every blessing He’s given me in this life, but you know what, I feel I need to apologize to Him as well. I need to apologize for falling short while thanking Him for continuing to bless me. I want to say I’m sorry when I say things I shouldn’t. I want to apologize for worrying about the future, because I know in my heart, He always has my back. I fail Him more times than I can count, but He always gives me another chance with another day.

That quote spoke volumes to me. In so many ways, in every way I have experienced His grace. His Mercy and His blessings.

Today John and I went for a walk to our mailbox. It’s about a block away, so we get a chance to enjoy our neighborhood, our neighbors and the lake up close. I asked John if we could start spending a half our every week just being in the Lord. I want to be able to sit and talk like we used to about only spiritual things and he gladly said yes. John is the best.

John came up with talking about Job. Gosh, that was such an enlightening discussion. I’ll share more about that tomorrow. We talked about Job and listened to a sermon on him too. It felt so good to be back in a spiritual closeness with not only John, but God too. It made my heart so happy.

I saw another amazing quote today on Pinterest and I wanted to share it with you.

photo credit: Pinterest-Justina Miller

Last, Mama Sandy came over. We had left over creamy vegetable soup, her and John enjoyed some sparkling wine and then we went up to our balcony and enjoyed a little time watching planes flying over. Golf carts cruising around and some great company. It was a quiet evening. Simple and quiet. Just nice.

As I sit here writing tonight my heart continues to skip a beat because I have a real home. I feel safe. I feel grateful and I feel overwhelmed with peace in my heart. We have a home and we are once again on our spiritual journey and I’m lovin’ every moment of it.

The quote below brings the point home:

Today was a busy moving day and I gave it to John to handle. I stepped back and gave up my need to be in the middle of it all. Even though I went to pack up things that I didn’t want the movers packing, it felt good to have John come to my rescue and be there the entire time while the movers finished up. I came home and left it in Johns hands.

I can’t be perfect and I need to rid myself of that mindset. I’m me and I have flaws, lots of them. I also have dreams and goals, and I have the most important thing, I have faith. I have a relationship with Him, and I have a man who wants to help me grow spiritually. John’s such a wonderful blessing in my life.

Well guys, I’m getting a little tired and tomorrow is Monday and I made a commitment to myself to get up and get busy with a little reading and then I need to finish a class assignment followed by a lot of writing. I have commitments I’ve made to myself and there is no more delaying.

PS:

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