2018 brought some totally new, completely unexpected, absolutely amazing experiences. I went on a sabbatical of sorts as I experienced pregnancy and the birth of our 3rd child. My son was in public school for the first time, my daughter was still in public school and I chose not to work outside the home more than a couple days.
I chose to just BE in 2018.
BE present for my husband, BE rested to meet children's needs, BE pregnant and BE still and know that God is God.
God is God who directs our paths. God is God who listens to us. God is God who protects us from evil. God is God who gives us wisdom. God is God who heals us. God is God who gives us peace and who meets our needs before we even know them.
We sacrificed financially as I chose to BE but I would do it all over again. Sometimes I think we move so quickly here and there and everywhere that we forget to BE. I also don't think this is a new problem as God commanded us thousands of years ago to, "Be still and know that I am God." Psalm 46:10
When I chose to BE still, I found peace, joy, love and recognizing God's hand in our lives became easier. As I healed from the delivery of my first biological child, my sabbatical slowly ended. In addition to caring for an infant, God directed me back to homeschooling my 11 year old son. I love seeing the transforming God is doing in my sons heart toward Him and I praise God I can stay home with my baby as he quickly grows into a moving machine. There are way less opportunities to just BE still now (for example, baby is currently standing on my lap bouncing while I type one-handed :D ) but the peace, joy and love are ours for the taking if we continue to trust in God and let him direct our paths!
We have moved on to a larger home (1,037 sq.ft!) and, although we dream of living in our tiny house again, life is moving along as it always does. I hope you enjoy reading about our many adventures!
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