Sisters of Grace

Our life should be one of progress! We may struggle, stumble or maybe even fall in certain areas, but we should have some positive progression. I just turned thirty-seven a few days ago, and I look at myself and I am happy to see the growth. I still have a ways to go, but so grateful for growth!

2025 Growth:

1. Less time on social media, I used to be on socials around 4 hours a day! I was addicted to scrolling and time wasting. I was addicted to the validation of others.
2. I have read twenty books this year, compared to thirteen books last year. Reading is a passion and I am happier when I am doing what I love! My goal was twenty books this year and I will most definitely supersede that goal!
3. I am learning to pray more, I used to think I had to pray in certain settings, now I pray in my heart, I whispers prayers as I fall asleep, as I am driving, or just doing the mundane tasks.
4. I have read my daily Bible verse for one hundred and four days and been on the Bible app one hundred and forty-five days this year so far! Not to mention reading the physical copy of the Bible with my children.
5. I am learning the power of “NO,” I don’t have to say “yes” to every opportunity, event, or unwanted interactions. This one was hard because I always wanted people to like me.
6. Learning to rest more, and not feel guilty about it. Busyness is not a sign of achievement!
7. I have been writing more, which is another thing I love.
8. Drinking more water and less sodas!

I have so much to be grateful for and even though this has been a trying time of life, I must trust the process. My growth is what will sustain me through the next levels.

My husband and I have been quite busy, he has been offered a new job in a new state. The job will be a traveling position, we are excited but also nervous!! This is a big change and probably somewhat uncomfortable, we are trying to prepare for it. We travelled to the new state last month, it was really beautiful. The climate is different, the people, lingo, everything! I always felt in my heart that God wanted me to move from my state but I was always too afraid.

I moved a few times away, but always came back to what was familiar. As we embark on this new journey as a family, I hope that we will find a rhythm and be able to maintain all of our responsibilities well. This is a big job for my husband and we also have a large family. Our relatives are sad, but we have tried to reassure everyone that we will be coming back often as we can! We will keep our current home for now and commute between the two states regularly; it’s exactly six hours away.

I have been so busy with everything that I haven’t made much time to blog. I have missed all of you! I will try and get still more to write. Summer is always a busy time of year, but one that I love! I hope you guys are having a great week! Happy Reading!

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