This month felt a little weird in
the department of dreams and goals. I didn’t feel like I attacked them with the
fervor I usually do, but that’s okay. It was still a full month with much
accomplished, and because I didn’t do everything on the list, I had space for
other things I didn’t know I’d need room to do.
ONE.
Take new headshots. Second month in a row I failed at this one. I don’t think
good weather and good hair aligned with any days we were at home and had the
time to accomplish this one. I’ll just keep putting it back on the list.
Everything will work out one day, surely.
TWO. Finish our vacation scrapbook. Done! And I kept up pretty well with Lexi’s book and our chronological
book. I am pleased with this! (Also – ahh, how I love making albums. Happiest
place.)
THREE. Finish baking challenge. SOLID FAIL. I don’t even think I crossed one more item off
the bingo card. Nevertheless, I did bake a lot this month and made some
GREAT food for us at home. I celebrate that.
FOUR. Complete my sabbatical
speaking assignment and make sense of what I learned. This might have been too lofty a goal. I did complete the
assignment and am thrilled with all the time and effort I was able to devote to
it. I am not saying I did a perfect job, because I certainly did not, but I
could not have devoted more to it than I did, and that’s all I could ask of
myself. As to making sense of what I learned…I thought I did that really well,
until I started asking too many questions of my heart. So did I make sense of
any of it? This remains to be seen.
FIVE. Write ½ hour every day. Oh my. Yes and then some! I was a writing FOOL all month
long. I learned so much. I had the best time. It was life-giving, soul-filling,
and everything else. This was a great exercise for me and gave me much joy and
purpose.
Other accomplishments
from the month include…
·
I studied the Gospel of
Matthew in-depth and learned so much. It was a big task to tackle –
diving deeply into almost a full chapter every single day. (A couple of days I
got to split a chapter.) I made notes, highlighted verses, read commentary, and
loved the chance to learn in depth.
· Adding workouts to my week. As I shared with you a couple of days ago, I added in some workouts from the Christ Glorified Fitness YouTube channel, and I absolutely feel stronger than I did at the beginning of the month. I plan to keep going with this one!
·
We enjoyed several
sunset boat rides. In a season that pushed us to be busier than we like,
carving out some time in the evenings to be slow and relax was pure joy.
·
I learned how to
freeze green beans and make refrigerator pickles, so this felt like an
accomplishment, even if my baking Bingo card didn’t include either of these adventures.
·
We got to see our
friend Brent in concert and our friend Jim at his illusion show, so those were
both a lot of fun. Old friends for the win!
·
We hosted my niece
when she came to surprise Mom ahead of her heart procedure. We didn’t know when
the month started that she was going to come (and she didn’t either) but we
loved having her and sharing our home with her.
·
I was able to spend
the day with Mom (and family) at her heart procedure earlier this month. I am glad
she is doing better since that day!
·
Had fun picking
flowers at the Flower Patch and making some bouquets for our home and for Mom!
·
Ryan was able to
finish the last of our outdoor projects for this year. It was a big undertaking,
and he is thankful it is finished!
·
Ryan also helped with
a benevolence project for a friend. It was a much bigger job than he
anticipated, but he (and a friend) got it done!
·
We helped out with the
baptism service at our church. It was a sweet day.
·
I baked a lotta
cookies and cakes for Mom and Dad’s 70th anniversary project. (See?
I did bake! Just not according the Bingo card.) We also helped host said party.
·
We started helping
(temporarily) with kids ministry at our church for the midweek services.
·
I attended the Chosen
Women’s Conference – same one I spoke at last year – and cheered on my friend,
Michelle, as she spoke this year.
·
Had some friends over
for dinner and playing in the lake!
I might be tired now –
just from seeing all that in print!
2 comments:
So glad your mom is doing ok now!!
Genuine curious question from your Jewish friend (: Your workout program seems quite grounded in your Christianity. Is there a reason you feel compelled to workout that way or just personal preference? Thanks for teaching me (:
Hey Tamar! Great question! This one came recommended to me from a Sunday School friend, and I like it for two reasons: it's not too long (1/2 hour each) and the instructor usually doesn't talk during the workout. (When she does live versions, she talks, but the prerecorded versions do not have talking. I prefer it that way because I can concentrate better!) I do love it that her music choices are worship songs that I know, but that is not a deal breaker for me. I've used all kinds of workouts over the years (Jillian Michaels, Caroline Girvan, Beachbody) - so this is just the one that's working for me right now!
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