It's been a month, y'all. A MONTH. Danny and I were talking the other day and just came to the realization that 2016 has been the most insane year for us. I don't think any one part I can recall as being calm or relaxed. We have a new baby, we are knee deep in moving to a new home, we are even deeper in the phase of toddlerhood eloquently referred to as the "three-ager" phase. I won't lie. The last few weeks have been less than joyous. Yes, the Lord has provided a beautiful home for us, and we are just a week out from moving. Things have absolutely lined up and I can not be more grateful. But real talk, moving sucks. Packing sucks. Living with a toddler and a baby during a move sucks. I have struggled more deeply than I'd like to admit on motherhood and toddlerhood and have asked on more than one occasion, "Lord, are you there? Have you left me hanging?" The last three days have been mentally, emotionally, physically, spiritually (basically every thing you can think of) draining. I hear about abundant living A LOT and for real, this does not seem like it. I have definitely felt like a failure in more ways that one and questioned if this stay-at-home thing is really my calling* *note - I'm not begging for sympathy by posting all this, I'm just challenging myself to be an open book, even when that's ugly. I hope there's someone out there in the trenches that finds some sort of comfort knowing they aren't alone in this* ANYWAY. Yesterday was particularly hard, and Danny came home and sent me on my way for some alone time, and to listen to a podcast some sweet friends of ours have called White Flag Wealth. He had listened to it the day prior and felt like the Lord needed me to hear it. The title of the episode is "Abundance is Unachievable" and OH MY, I felt a shift in my heart and my spirit. I want you to listen so I'm not going to share every detail, but the connection between abundance and gratitude really changed my heart. Abundance is our identity, not something that we can achieve or gain. It's who we are. Being grateful even when you can't see what the Lord has planned. Y'all...just go listen with an open heart. I'm sure at this point you're like, "Kelly, what does this even have to do with making homemade donuts?" Well, basically, I'm super thankful for donuts and for the new mini donut maker we bought, and honestly, after our crazy week, we just needed a win. A sugary, sweet, delicious win. I found an amazing and easy recipe for Lemon Poppyseed Donuts on The Novice Chef (thanks Pinterest!), and the best part - my kid didn't even like them, so more for ME! Wish us luck as we navigate our big move next week, that it would be an easy transition for the girls, and that the settling in will happen quickly and smoothly! (I'll be making a bonus post of before and after photos, as we are doing a small reno in the kitchen!) It's already a beautiful home, and I can't wait to add our personal touch to it! I'm also excited about a few future posts that will be happening in the next couple of months - one, a baking class, and two, a flower arranging class! Two things I've always wanted to do, and I can't wait to share my experiences! -K
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