Updates on Dreams and Goals for March

 

Indiana saw some tumultuous weather yesterday. Ryan and I had to travel back to our home county yesterday to celebrate his grandma’s 90^th birthday, and we scurried out just ahead of the storm clouds. I know some of my friends scattered around the state saw some damage to their property and/or communities yesterday. It’s so scary how quickly little storms can escalate!

                I was also the photographer at the aforementioned party, and I did not wear the appropriate shoes for the occasion. As I’m writing this to you, I am crashed on the couch, feet up, wishing I had one of those automatic foot massagers that I could wear for the next two or three days. 😊

                While my feet scream at me for my poor (but cute) choices, I’ll take time to look back over this month and the goals I made to see how they came to pass…or didn’t.

                Decorate the house with spring in mind. I was so happy to pack away the winter-focused pieces and bring out the lighter décor. I filled vases around the house with spring-feeling flowers, and I pulled out the (very few) pieces that are spring-specific. A few robin eggs, some little birds and nests…it’s not much, but it’s welcoming. And now I need to add the Easter part!

                Continue prepping for spring speaking. I am ready for my two events coming up in April, and I’m working on the ones for May. (I have two in April and four in May.) I am excited about how they’re coming together, and I’m really excited to share with these groups.

                Participate in Lent. It has not been an easy one, but I’ve been on a Lenten journey. I’m fasting sugar/desserts, and it’s not about the food. It’s about how dependent upon it I had become (even though it was far less than I used to consume) and how I needed to be willing to sacrifice that desire for this time. Ryan asked me the other day what this will look like once the season is over, and I don’t know. I know something needs to change in a greater way, but I don’t have the answer yet.

                Take steps toward licensing. I had a big meeting in March that took me one step closer toward being licensed in ministry – and I had to do a writing project to submit to a committee as well. I thoroughly enjoyed both opportunities, and now I await the next step…coming in April!

                Take two on the garden planning. I’ve earmarked a couple of days to be my shopping/planting days in May. I wanted to save a couple because I know weather can easily be a factor, and I need to have backup dates!

And then there were the unplanned/unexpected things that took place this month:

                …an uninvited run-in with the flu.

                …attending Bible Bingo day at our church.

                …helping Ryan plan and put together the birthday party trail mix bar at his work.

                …Ryan was part of Pi(e) day at work.

                …bought my first commentary (for an eventual collection).

                …went to see the local school musical.

                …started teaching an elective Sunday School class at church.

                I call it a successful month! I’m grateful for all we accomplished all around this month. And I’m grateful in advance for nice comfy shoes for this Monday.