Someone recently told me....I hope you can live with your decisions. I let that sink in and marinate. Prayed over it and decided that it's probably a question we all have been asked at some point...and maybe even something we wonder about from time to time.
Looking back at this spring, I can say without a doubt, YES! Every road has led me to today and I am grateful for the opportunity for new mercies each day.
In early 2020, Rich and I focused on the word "CONTENT" and it has fully come around with "REST". When I put my trust in the Lord, where He has me and the crazy path to get me to today, I can say I am able to REST in the moments and not be spun out over decisions or regrets. Being truly content in who I am and open to sharing with others has been what this season...this year and truly what every moment has brought me to.
I have decided to put my trust completely in God and the path He has for me. I have decided to put my marriage first and prioritize time with Rich. I have decided to help my kids feel safe, secure and able to come to me with all the BIG and SMALL things. To walk with them when they are unsure and to point them to the one who will never leave them.
For I know, I am granted this small window of time to be an influence into their character, but He will be with them when those doubts creep in to make them question who they are.
So yes, I can live with my decisions and I choose to live in a way that shows the bumps but also focuses on the growth along the way.
So that was my long way of saying...here's April and while the pictures are the highlights, there is a lot of moments with teen, preteen and little feelings happening around these parts...but here's the highlights reel.
Dreams come true for G when Bobby Whit Jr. came to Seattle and we got to have a fun day at the ball park as a family.
The Heritage Auction...always a great time and you never know what these 2 will end up with at the end of the night...this year, a piano :)
Spring nights call for a walk to dinner...
The cutest "Character Day" kids I know.
Officially a 2-wheel family!
Amen to random quotes we find along the way...to encourage and rest in.
Summer mom arrived in April when we decided to throw responsibility aside and had some fun on school nights too.
Planting season is upon us...and the annual trip to Flower World.
With everyone riding...it was time to start thinking about BIGGER bikes (Spoiler alert - those came in May)!
Track season...so much fun. Some amazing records and truly seeing the kids excel and grow!
Just another chance to have some fun on a school night...Josiah Queen with Millie (and friends).
Pre Concert R&R and Pamper time...then off to the Red, White and Blue Concert for LJ!
Yep, it's full service when he comes with me.
A little spring fun at gymnastics...but a little too much for the little and I.
A family walk to the "woods" :)
All dressed up for a great cause!
Ford is HOME...after a month at camp. We missed our boy.
Field trip day for G and me.
When dad is away....
For a year that pushed this girl to the limits...she did not break under that pressure, but showed how truly amazing she is.
And a few more track pictures from friends...
And that's it for now...
