Tomorrow...
We are leaving for SLC at Lookout Mountain, GA. I'm excited and nervous at the same time. I've been before so I know what to expect, but it's been like 3-4 years since I've been to camp at all. Questions begin to swirl in my mind:
Can I keep up?
Will I relate to these teenagers?
Will I get tired too easily?
How badly will I miss my children?
How much sleep am I gonna get?
WILL I BE ABLE TO HEAR GOD SPEAK???
Each year is different and each camp I learn something new. I'm stepping into a new part of my life where everything is more laid back and a little more "unknown". I'm ok with it, though. It's never really been a strong suit of mine, being laid back, but I'm up for the challenge....I think..lol.
Anyway, so to help myself get a little ME time I've done some things for myself that I normally don't do. I got a spray tan yesterday...which is the way to go if you wanna tan fast and no heat. I got a pedicure today with a good friend...and a very cute shade of bright pink polish which is out of the norm for me. I have dropped my kiddos off to my mom early today so I can have a little quiet time...even though they aren't here I find myself trying not to make a lot of noise in the house just in case I bother one of them...lol....they aren't even here!! LOL...anyway......
Please pray for our group as we travel and as we seek God's face this week. I read my friend Becky's blog and she put it perfectly:
"Pay attention. And learn to be still. You're liable to find yourself breathless with awe at what I am doing. Oh, and by the way, I want to sit with you, too. You are worth MY time as well, child."
Her words were gripping to me. As a mother, I think I have taken time away from being still and KNOWING God. I have taken advantage of His mercy and love. I have truly made myself too busy chasing after kids, doing laundry, cooking meals, doing the "norm". I need to realize that God wants me to be still so He can sit with me and show Himself to me. Wow...I need that this week, Lord.
Can I keep up?
Will I relate to these teenagers?
Will I get tired too easily?
How badly will I miss my children?
How much sleep am I gonna get?
WILL I BE ABLE TO HEAR GOD SPEAK???
Each year is different and each camp I learn something new. I'm stepping into a new part of my life where everything is more laid back and a little more "unknown". I'm ok with it, though. It's never really been a strong suit of mine, being laid back, but I'm up for the challenge....I think..lol.
Anyway, so to help myself get a little ME time I've done some things for myself that I normally don't do. I got a spray tan yesterday...which is the way to go if you wanna tan fast and no heat. I got a pedicure today with a good friend...and a very cute shade of bright pink polish which is out of the norm for me. I have dropped my kiddos off to my mom early today so I can have a little quiet time...even though they aren't here I find myself trying not to make a lot of noise in the house just in case I bother one of them...lol....they aren't even here!! LOL...anyway......
Please pray for our group as we travel and as we seek God's face this week. I read my friend Becky's blog and she put it perfectly:
"Pay attention. And learn to be still. You're liable to find yourself breathless with awe at what I am doing. Oh, and by the way, I want to sit with you, too. You are worth MY time as well, child."
Her words were gripping to me. As a mother, I think I have taken time away from being still and KNOWING God. I have taken advantage of His mercy and love. I have truly made myself too busy chasing after kids, doing laundry, cooking meals, doing the "norm". I need to realize that God wants me to be still so He can sit with me and show Himself to me. Wow...I need that this week, Lord.
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Thank you for going to camp with the kids. We are praying for all of you!
The spray tan looks VERY natural! I thought you'd been laying out!!! lol