WHAT I LEARNED IN MARCH

I’m linking up again with Emily Freeman to share some things I’ve learned this month. March has been fabulous, and I have really enjoyed the glimpses of warmer weather. In no particular order, here are 5 things March taught me...

1). Zumba is super fun. 

I’ve been attending a zumba class once a week with a couple of my girlfriends from church, and I have LOVED it. The first week I attended, I laughed the entire time, knowing that I looked ridiculous as I tried to imitate everything our instructor was doing. My hips don’t quite move like his. I’ve embraced it though, and I’m picking up on the dances better each week. When I come home from class, Chris always asks me to show him some of the zumba moves I picked up that evening. It always provides a good laugh. 

2). Carson, on The Voice, seems to genuinely root for the contestants on the show. 

I don’t watch the show regularly, but sometimes, I will watch it to pass the time while I’m washing dishes. I’ve noticed this trait about him when it shows the family and friends of the contestants waiting to see if one of the judges will turn their chairs around. He’s hunkered down with them, rooting and cheering the contestants on. Sometimes, he even shouts at the judges to turn their chairs, like one of the family members would. He may be acting, but it appears to be heartfelt. I find it endearing. 

3). Ellie Holcomb

I stumbled upon this beautiful artist through Instagram this month. I love her voice and the simplicity of her sound. I also love her name. Listen to her latest album here.

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4). Basically everything on this list. Did you know it never actually says that Humpty Dumpty is an egg? Who came up with that?

5). Sketchy bowling provides lasting memories 

One of my favorite things about our church is our small group. We have so much fun with these people. On a recent fun night out, our bowling plans changed when league night took over the bowling alley we had planned on going to. We ended up at a very sketchy alley instead and were the ONLY people in the place. It left us wondering how they were still open, especially considering the peeling paint, water stained ceiling tiles, musky smells, and the dead cockroach on the vanity in the bathroom. We made it out alive, and Fritz seemed to be the boys lucky charm. 

The boys with Fritz

REMEMBER, YOUR GOD IS FAITHFUL

If I could go back in time, if I could let myself know what it would be like now, I would tell myself stories of His faithfulness.....

• When you’re wondering what’s next, where to go from here, you’ll be given time to heal, people who will stand by you and encourage you, time to rest and reflect. 

• When you’re longing for a church to call home again, you’ll be blown away. Your desires will be answered in every way imaginable. 

 

• When you’re worried about the house selling, how you’ll be able to afford rent in AL and a house payment in GA . . . You’ll watch God amaze you. Your house will sell before it is even listed. Better yet, it will sell to two precious girls whom you love. 

• When you’re trying to figure out where to live temporarily and you're frustrated about renting a house for more than you were paying for your mortgage, God will provide the perfect place. It will have all the space you need, at the price you need. You’ll love the view. 

• When fear creeps in, your husband will amaze you. You’ll watch him do his thing, and your heart will be full as you think back to that 16 year old boy you fell in love with. You’ll see the power of Christ alive in him. 

• When you’re doubting your place in AL, you’ll be so thankful for a season of rest. You’ll have time with Jesus like you’ve never had before. You’ll have 8+ hours of sleep almost every night, and you will love it. 

• When you’re sad about leaving behind friends and family, you’ll be blessed with amazing new relationships. You’ll have a small group that you look forward to every week. You’ll have a group of girlfriends that you’ve not had since college. You’ll have a church family that welcomes you in and loves you like you’ve been there for years. 

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So as questions linger.... 

As you sort through applications and work on your resume, as you wonder what, where, and when you’ll teach again, remember, Your God is faithful. 

As you long for a family of your own and dream of baby West, remember, Your God is faithful.

As you long to see lives changed, prayers answered, the sick healed, remember, Your God is faithful.