an overdue thank you

Well, a crazy thing has happened, I realized that I know nothing and God knows everything.

The blatantly obvious truth of that statement is easy to dismiss when you are just saying it,...or reading it. Of course that's true! But sometimes when you are living it, the truth in that statement isn't as obvious. I had a plan, and as I am always learning, God doesn't feel confined by my plan for my life. I think sometimes He humors me by letting me think I know what is going on, but in reality I don't.

Anyway, I have realized that I thought I wanted one thing...a job in a design studio then maybe one day I would have my own design business. I thought that was what I was waiting for, a job to open up. But turns out, God has had me where He wanted me all along...and now I am starting to see that it is a much better place for me than the one I thought I wanted.

I've been so blessed. I fell into doing freelance,...not really thinking much of it. And suddenly, I'm busy with work. It seems the moment I finish a project and start thinking "ok, well,...what now?" something else comes along. I realize this could sound like I am "tooting my own horn" but I am not...I am just so thankful.

"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Even when I am unaware of it, God is always looking out for me. He leads me to where I need to be. When I am earnestly following Him, He guilds my path even when it doesn't seem to make sense.

"I will extol the LORD at all times;
his praise will always be on my lips.

My soul will boast in the LORD;

let the afflicted hear and rejoice.

Glorify the LORD with me;

let us exalt his name together.

I sought the LORD, and he answered me;

he delivered me from all my fears."

Psalms 34:1-4

Often these days, our lifestyle is on a day-to-day basis, which if you know me, you know I like to have plans. But, I have been learning, in real-life experience, to trust the Lord...and He has never failed me.

Happy Friday!

Happy Friday! This is a particularly special friday because it is the END OF TEST BLOCK!!! The end of test block is simply the best time ever! I get to be with Jeffrey and whatever we do, if it is something or nothing, we just do it together and it is perfectly fabulous! I don't know about you, but for me it has been a loooong week.

Isn't Jeff just the prettiest when he is sleeping!?! I don't know if he minds that I took this picture (on a trip years ago) or if he minds that I posted it. But he is just so beautiful, I had to share. Isn't he the cutest! I foresee a lot of sleep happening over the next few days and better yet, lots and lots of cuddling!

It is only hours away and I simply can't wait!!!

Easter!

Sadly, this was a very weird Easter. Due to the awful demands of test block, Jeffrey was unable to attend Easter festivities with my family or his. He went to church in the morning then after that the poor dear was home alone studying while I was having fun with our families. It was so weird to not have Jeff there. I really missed him. My nephew, Smith, loves Jeff and I mean absolutely loves him! I had to stop saying Jeff's name entirely because anytime I said "Jeff" Smith would start freaking out and go "Jeff? Jeff? JEFF!!!" and look so sad. That is how I felt too, but he is two, so it is ok for him to say that out loud.

But I kept coming home and checking on him and telling him all that he missed. I made him food to have at his disposal. Both of our families were happy to send food home to him as well. (Which is great because he eats us out of house and home while he is studying for test block...but right now my frig is full of leftovers and it is great!)

I even made Jeff an Easter egg hunt in our living room. I figured if he couldn't come celebrate Easter with our families, I would bring the festivities to him. So, I made him search for eggs as a study break. I know he didn't want to do it and thought it was silly, but he graciously humored me (and I think he kinda had fun too!) Each egg had a special message in it. The last one had a clue to an Easter surprise!

Oh I can't wait til test block is over!!! It is absolutely the best we just spend much needed time together...sleeping, eating, talking, and a lot of sleeping! It is great! The whole time leading up to test block when I barely see him, barely talk to him, sleep by myself, eat by my self, and don't have someone to tell all my stories to I am reminded just how much I love him and how much I miss him. The great part is I get this reminder without actually having to loose him. And then one day, all his tests are over and it is like Christmas morning!!!! I get my Jeffrey!