Pain is a tool ( Amy 
..and it is driving me to restore my dreams when as yet I’m not sure what in the world that will look like. If I don’t start putting some action in the right places I will find myself in this exact same place this time next year.
here are some of my ” right actions “
to talk to God more …with no plan. Wait for Him to show up. Relax
to still workout to the best of my ability..even if I just walk ( explain more later)
to try new ways of eating to see if my health improves
to spend time LOVING the grand babies…( see below:)
plant a garden ( if it doesn’t rain to much we are planting this weekend )
make a rain barrel
to choose joy about where He has me right now
to look at alternative ways to deal with my Crohn’s/Ulcerative Colitis
to home school this year…( praying )
delving into inspiration rooms as we get to give the house we are moving into a total makeover
planning our summer of free things to do around town
putting up a clothesline when we move
continue to keep things in my life that are simple
COOKING!
to try new things..go new places ( like this new dress I made myself get…out of comfort zone )
making a summer reading list..here for a few I’ve added
visiting the Farmer’s Market …often
making homemade bread from here for the first time
taking more pictures of nature. More and more I am drawn to nature. I am really excited to participate in Bible Dude’s In God’s Backyard
this is just a sampling of what God has been showing me that I am to be about right now. All of this I am going to blog about. I am just going to go way out of my comfort zone and see what happens! Why not?:) As my new friend Suzanne penned about the track of life and really- we don’t know how long we have and I want get to the end and have no regrets. I can choose to sit and make excuses as to why this or that but I don’t want to. I want to live each and everyday I have left to the best I can that day. Even though physically I’m a mess…if I let go of what used to be or what I want and just embrace what is…just maybe God can live through me the way He wants. After all…it is for such a time as this that Esther was called…
if we sit really still and listen – I think you can hear Him calling too…
::Word Woman Wednesday Writing Prompt::
Here is the writing prompt for this Wednesday’s Linky Party. Feel free to participate and share the prompt with friends. I am going to post a prompt every Monday when I linkup to Jen’s. I will have the post up on Wednesday morning at 12:01 a.m. and leave it open until Thursday at midnight. Ok..see below for the prompt.
What is God showing you through your life/trials right now?
Little or big! Ok girlies…lets get to writing!
Also – the week after Wednesday May I would like to do a recipe linkup. One that will get us started off to a swimsuit ready summer;);)..what do you think? I am looking for some new recipes and I’m sure you all have a favorite? Maybe a family favorite for BBQ get togethers. A favorite dessert or a fun snack idea for the kiddos? Even the writing bloggers cook right?:)
sharing this post with friends at Jen’s SDG tomorrow…come with me and visit won’t you?
and with Happy Homemaker UK for her favorite post in May!
XO,
wow…you have some great plans. Going out of our comfort zone is an exciting place to be … here's to taking the limits off – Yay!!
I love your list… I am planting a garden this coming weekend, and I'm excited to see where it goes! Of all the points, this too is where I find myself… "to choose joy about where He has me right now"
Blessings!
This is a wonderful list Tiff. I think you will find that promised rest in slowing down and living in simplicity. I have. The one exercise that I have been able to be consistant in for the past 15 yrs. is walking. And not power walking! Quiet, restful walking at a peaceful pace. On sick days I feel like I am barely moving and even if I only make it around the block it makes me feel better.
Oh Sweet Tiffini, you sound sooo healthy today!! I can hear His healing in your words!! You will find HIM where you are in your steps where He places you each day. Planting a garden, how fun, if our house wasn't on the market I would love to be doing that too. I'm so glad to hear that you are going to continue blogging, you dear one need to be heard. You have so much to say and inspire so. I can't wait to see what He has in store. You are in for a fun, fun summer! Oh, and BEAUTIFUL babies!!
Paula XOXO
LOVELY list… truly… so many things on there I need to do as well…
and if there is anyway i can ever be of encouragement or support, don't hesitate to reach out!
I love your list! The Lord has both me and my youngest a little on the sick side today, so we're using this day as an opportunity to seek Him more. I'm learning to be more thankful even for my unwell days. They force me to depend on Him.
Love everything you wrote except for the very end about swimsuits. Ugh. I have never in my life liked wearing a swimsuit. Just feels so exposed and I struggle with the increasing imperfections of my physical body. I don't mind the imperfections when they aren't visible (hidden beneath clothes), but don't like exposing them to the world. I know God wants to go there. And since I don't exercise much, it's not like I'm going to get anywhere in this on my own!
Actually, even just the process of writing this honest comment has revealed that there's a deeper level, beyond swimsuits. Let's go, Lord!
Xo,
Linsey
What a fabulous list! You've inspired me to come up with my own.
I love your list, Tiffini, and have some items in common–being drawn to nature, wanting to learn to bake bread, deciding to eat healthier — it's expensive, but I feel so much better. Choosing joy is a big one. Thank you for challenging me on this! I pray God's shalom–nothing broken, nothing missing–over you today. Blessings always, Melissa
Funny, I am working
on a post tomorrow
about wanting to feel
healthier, too. You
are so not alone in
those feelings. I think
they are exacerbated this
time of year when everything
feels so fresh and ALIVE;
I want to feel that way, too!
Let's go….!
xx Suzanne
Tiffi! What a beautiful list!!! I like the clothesline…think I may have to do that one myself…I always wanted a clothesline
I have so many questions to ask you (because you know I want to KNOW). I'll email those.
I love your list. I love the idea of a clothesline. Even if I don't do one for my clothes, maybe I can make a little indoor one for my ideas?
And you are a grandmother? How did I miss this? Probably because you look decades too young to be a grandma!
T,
Quit telling lies on your blog. You are much too cute to be a grandma. No, really, they are precious, just precious.
I like the first thing on your list. "Talk to God more, with no plan". I'm such an agenda girl. I have to get it all in. I need details. I want specifics, and that's the way I pray. Not very open, huh? Maybe that's why I miss the big picture a lot.
Love the pictures of your grandbabies! They are adorable
What a wonderful list! I love the overall feel of it–finding ways to enjoy the simple, beautiful things in life. I could almost smell the bread baking and see your vegetables growing. And those grandbabies–precious!
By the way, I, too, have to learn to talk to God naturally, not like I'm reciting the list of items I need to make sure I say.
Tiffini, I am so glad you stopped by so I could meet you and say hello. I love your list. I have to admit that I have been thinking of so many of the same things. I need to feel healthier and have started in that direction too. I love the idea of the clothesline, in fact, I mentioned it to a friend about a week ago. But I think that most important of all is to choose joy in our daily thinking and plans. Your grandbabies are precious. I'll be visiting you often.
Ok, Tiffani ~ I really want grandchildren. But we are praying for godly husbands first.
Fondly,
Glenda
What a fantastic list! I think I'd like to embrace each and every one of those
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