Closing Up Shop

I love writing and I love having this blog as an outlet for that writing. However, I have found myself not taking the time to post lately and have found that to be refreshing. I am going to continue to have my pages open until the new year, then I will be closing up shop.

I have found myself needing to simplify my life, make time for the important things and removing the things that distract me from my future, my family, and my faith.

I have nearly finished my first semester of grad school and love it. I genuinely know in the bottom of my heart that this is what God has designed me for. I have decided to pursue school full time and have faith that I can succeed. I am also focused on what God has in store for my at work and He is doing some big things at the church as well.

I have spent my time being a part time SAHM this last semester and I love it as well. I cannot wait to be able to spend a couple days a week at home with my son (and with both kids during the summer) to enjoy this time while they are little enough to want to enjoy time with me. I feel a greater sense of ownership in who they are than ever before. I am also loving time on the weekends focused on Jose and our marriage. We have reached a new realm of life, and although it isn't easy, it's much better than I could have ever imagined.

I have also seen the need to focus on God and spend time with Him. I also see the importance, as I get closer to becoming a counselor, to take time to meditate and spend time in His word. I need to be able to pray and listen to what He wants for me.

So, thanks for tuning in and helping me through the rough times in the last few years!