I'm holding down the fort, fighting a messy house, studying for two exams, trying to prepare for two piano lessons this week...
But.
I'm pausing to remember God's Goodness.
I'm reading Ann Voskamp's One Thousand Gifts, and I'm learning that thankfulness begets joy. It is a diligence I must practice. I get that, the whole practicing thing.
And there is much to be joyful about. Yesterday I attended a wedding, which was a beautiful reminder of God's love for His Bride, the Church.
The day's joys include:
1. Seeing my good friend, Haylee, and failing quite miserably together at the dinner games! Ha!
2. Seeing my good friend, Sierra (also the maid-of-honor), beaming so beautifully! You looked stunning, Sia!
3. Seeing Jesus on display at the ceremony.
4. Wearing a new dress that my friend, Amanda, made/gave to me! How sweet is that? (Side note: the fabric is from a vintage dress, and she used it to make this new dress!) This is my shameless plug. Amanda is amazing.
5. Taking two of my students to a piano concert. I love that they're excited to hear great music.
6. Running into Ms. Williams at the concert.
7. Ty sticking by me the whole day! What a man!
8. $1 hot fudge sundaes on the way home! :D
9. Coming home to an inhabited house - I'm so glad Carissa is staying with me. What a blessing!
10. Toots slept all night, and I woke up on my own this morning.
Now it's time to give thanks with my Church family. Have a wonderful Sabbath, friends.
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Here are a couple pictures from yesterday, a visual reminder of God's gifts.
(Thanks for taking care of the shadows, Snyder!)
I'm sorry you're feeling overwhelmed! That's no fun.
ReplyDeleteYou look absolutely gorgeous in pink! Such a great color on you!
Have a stress-free week, my dear. Thinking of you always.
How beautiful you look in your new vintage dress! It's lovely! (Was it also Amanda who made your Audrey Hepburn profile pic dress?)
ReplyDeleteSorry for the stress pileup... you do have a lot on your plate right now - wowie! I am trusting Him to give you the strength and stamina you need each day with your busy schedule. When you begin to feel the stress, just take a look at that wonderful pic of you and Ty... all things in perspective, right? {grin} So thankful for your moments of great joy in the midst of the busy-ness. Love you!