Ahhh...a beautiful thing has transpired since my last post: another great season of homeschool basketball has come to an end.
I always know that basketball season is going to be busy. I try to mentally prepare myself. I do truly enjoy all the people and the places it takes us. But, by the time we get through four months of twice a week practices (times two), 30+ games between the two teams, and one ultra-intense two-day tournament to finish it all off...it's time to take a break!
And, so we did. This basketball season was book-ended by a family vacation (on purpose). Shanty Creek before, and Florida after. The BEST vacation I get every year is when we head to Florida. There my Mom is waiting to spoil us rotten. Maybe me more than anyone. For one week, I don't have to worry about meal-planning, cooking, or even laundry. It's the best! Regardless of the weather, this trip is a hit.
So here I am now, all refreshed and relaxed. Looking at more white space on my calendar than I have seen since October. Suddenly, I can breathe. I can think past tomorrow. I have the energy to do more than just "survive" the rest of the school year. I feel good!
As life settles into a more comfortable pace, it's time for me to start focusing on a few things a little more. One of those is my writing. In June I'm attending a writing conference in Grand Rapids. I now feel this pressure to get some solid ideas and be ready to shine. But instead, I have too many ideas floating around in my head with no real sense of direction.
Here's what I already know: it's time to shut out more of the world, and immerse myself in the Word. Facebook has to be a rarity. God's Book has to be my constant.
God has a lot to say. It's best I pay attention!
So...I hope you'll hear more from me on here as I spend less time caring about who's doing what elsewhere. If you think of it, could you pray for my writing/studying time over the next three months? Thanks in advance if you do.
See you soon...
I always know that basketball season is going to be busy. I try to mentally prepare myself. I do truly enjoy all the people and the places it takes us. But, by the time we get through four months of twice a week practices (times two), 30+ games between the two teams, and one ultra-intense two-day tournament to finish it all off...it's time to take a break!
And, so we did. This basketball season was book-ended by a family vacation (on purpose). Shanty Creek before, and Florida after. The BEST vacation I get every year is when we head to Florida. There my Mom is waiting to spoil us rotten. Maybe me more than anyone. For one week, I don't have to worry about meal-planning, cooking, or even laundry. It's the best! Regardless of the weather, this trip is a hit.
So here I am now, all refreshed and relaxed. Looking at more white space on my calendar than I have seen since October. Suddenly, I can breathe. I can think past tomorrow. I have the energy to do more than just "survive" the rest of the school year. I feel good!
As life settles into a more comfortable pace, it's time for me to start focusing on a few things a little more. One of those is my writing. In June I'm attending a writing conference in Grand Rapids. I now feel this pressure to get some solid ideas and be ready to shine. But instead, I have too many ideas floating around in my head with no real sense of direction.
Here's what I already know: it's time to shut out more of the world, and immerse myself in the Word. Facebook has to be a rarity. God's Book has to be my constant.
God has a lot to say. It's best I pay attention!
So...I hope you'll hear more from me on here as I spend less time caring about who's doing what elsewhere. If you think of it, could you pray for my writing/studying time over the next three months? Thanks in advance if you do.
See you soon...
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