The Facts of Life

       I have spent the last several days staying with my sister and her new baby and organizing myself for the Summer.   In that time, I became so distracted with enjoying the beauty around me that I didn't post.  I apologize for that but I have realized something through this blog (and my mother’s advice) and that is to live and enjoy the life God gave me.  So, while I am sorry that I haven’t posted I am so happy that God gave me a great chance to enjoy the fullness of life in this past week.  

       While spending time at my sister’s house with my mom, niece, and brother-in-law I learned some valuable life lessons. 

1. Let people help you:  Life is hard!  We all know that and most of us try to deal with it by pushing harder to succeed on our own.  We may cry out to God for help, but we often ignore the help that he sends us (have you heard the story of the man on a boat?).  We have been given to one another in order to serve and support each other, allow others to help you!
2. Enjoy the little things:  My sister is doing a wonderful job of slowing down her life and just being with her daughter.  I learned from her that even in unpleasant circumstances you can find beauty and appreciate God’s miracles.  Even at 2:30 am when she has to wake up and feed her little baby, she smiles.  She looks at that fussing bundle with pure joy and love.
3. Every lifestyle has it’s challenges:  I just finished up being a student for the year and I was constantly stressed about schoolwork.  I kept thinking, "just make it until the Summer and then it will all be easy." Then, I stayed with my sister who is currently living my dream and I realized that I don’t know a whole lot about a whole lot.  Now, I’m home and have taken on the cooking for my house and am trying to take some responsibility from my parents so they can slow down this Summer too.  There is a LOT to do in order to keep a household running smoothly.  Basically, I have learned that life doesn't get easier the challenges just change.  We have been given the grace to offer up our challenges and use our hardships to Praise the LORD and join in the carrying of his cross.

       So, I am sorry I haven’t been posting consistently and I am trying to improve that, but I also want to enjoy the life God has given me.  I encourage all of you to do the same.  Recognize that we all struggle because that’s life, but Jesus came so that we could have life and have it to the fullest! 

       What challenges are you facing in your life?  What are your plans for the Summer?  What are some life lessons you can share with me?  Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Drop me a line in the comments below!