11/02/2024
The song title for the music on this post (Instagram) “slow living (a quiet life)” inspired the caption & choice of images for this post. We haven’t made the decision completely or permanently, but not sharing photos of our babies at this time feels right. It’s been a long time coming, and I still am not really sure how to put into words what I’ve been feeling. I just know we are in a very tricky place and I will be so glad when it’s over. We seem to be in a period of waiting and stillness.
I apologize in advance because this post may seem off to some and a little “all over the place”. I’ve tried my best to gather my thoughts and write them down in a way that says the most, but spares the unnecessary details.
Life is strange, and learning to let God lead is very hard when you’ve been smooth sailing for so long. But one day it’s like you’ve come to a screeching halt, and don’t know which way to turn so you just keep moving in circles, afraid to make the wrong choice. It feels like a silly thing to write, but I’m sure we aren’t the only ones who have experienced this, and hopefully that can be an encouragement to others.
This year has been especially difficult in many ways, and as much as we’ve tried to do and fix things on our own, it’s clear now more than ever that we just can’t. Over the past several years we’ve been met with financial hardships, relationship struggles, estranged friends & family, mental health struggles, and we’ve had to make a lot of very difficult decisions.
But through it all, we’ve learned that without Jesus, it is so hard to have peace in our home, joy in our life, and love in our hearts.
One of my favorite songs “All to Jesus, I surrender” comes to mind as I’m typing this and I just can’t help but notice the overwhelming peace that comes with that simple, yet (sometimes) very difficult, act. My thoughts are all over the place, but I just wanted to come on here and say a little bit of what’s been on my mind for so long. I typed this almost a week ago and decided not to post it then. But I’ve felt a tugging at my heart to share anyways… Because we love you guys and don’t want to just shut everyone out because of the negative influences & unfortunate circumstances we’ve endured.
Most of all, we want God to have all the glory & we stand firm with Him!
We’re still living life as normal and maintaining our plans for the future, just with a lot more adaptability and trust in God. If or when He tells us to change anything, we will follow wherever He chooses to guide us.
Until then, we’re just waiting and seeking His will - doing our best to walk daily in obedience.
So whatever you may be going through, just know that God always hears our prayers, and He always answers. He knows best, even when we don’t understand. ❤️
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