Scripture.... time of rest... gymnastics meets...

Wow. What a combination of topics, but hang in there!!! This will all make sense. HA! :)

I am joining with some friends in memorizing two scriptures each month and we are holding each other accountable for this. I love it. I love the focus on scripture and finding ones that really speak to me and help me through my days.

For the first part of Jan, I memorized Romans 15:13 "May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in Him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit". My new verse is Psalm 28:6-8 (HCS version) "May the Lord be Praised, for He has heard the sound of my pleading. The Lord is my strength and my shield; my heart trusts in Him and I am helped. Therefore my heart rejoices and I praise Him with my song."

The common themes are TRUST in Him... and the resulting joy and peace.

Time of rest-- much needed!!! I thought I hit the ground running after Christmas break, but the reality is more like I was caught in an avalanche and could not get out or stop and it was rather overwhelming. After a week and a half of fighting this, a very wise friend encouraged me to STOP. Take some time to get the house back in order (remember.. all things left to themselves fall apart!!.. there is a scientific way to put that....), finish my Christmas cards (!!??), get caught up on lesson plans and cleaning and adjust to our new schedule with added lessons... and then we can hit the ground running the direction we want to go!

Whew. I can't even tell you the relief I felt when I just put it all down and took a breath. I am grateful for the godly friends God has provided in my life and for those who will see the big picture and say "it's okay to STOP" for a moment!! :)

So tomorrow we leave for Seattle. Nicole has a gymnastics meet this weekend and we get to spend the weekend with my parents. We are all looking forward to this trip very much! I will have pictures to post after!!

I continue to "Find Joy in the Journey"!!!