Sorry about the brief hiatus from blogging. Life continues to just be...BUSY! As I was drowning in the busyness and chaos of life a couple of weeks ago, I was reminded by sweet Megan that this is just the season I'm in- and to try and get out of it just makes matters worse. We can't just throw the towel in, but need to try and gain some insight into who God is in the midst of what feels like complete ridiculousness. She went on to talk about how sometimes when we feel the loneliest, we're right in the midst of God's plan (Psalms and David). Sometimes I think it's hard to pinpoint the fact that it's loneliness that I'm feeling. I mean, I'm surrounded by a loving family and friends. It's not that I'm necessarily ALONE, but rather, just don't have the time to truly BE with the people I love.
This last couple of weeks has been better. I've tried to focus on doing the things I really wanted to do and enjoying them. I've been watching less TV at night (not that I watched a TON before), and instead I've been working on projects. We've enjoyed a couple of excursions to the pumpkin patch. We went on a REFRESHING date night out with friends to watch a concert/eat dinner. I got to spend a couple of hours talking over coffee with a precious friend. We enjoyed an evening with family celebrating Justin's grandparents 65th wedding anniversary. We took a day trip to the beach with the church (was supposed to be camping, but I decided to cut out the overnight stuff, so I'd feel less overwhelmed). It's been a good two weeks.
Much like this season in Bakersfield, I feel that as I thin out the old stuff, hopefully the new growth will be bigger and better. Here in our mild climate, just as I see the leaves falling off of trees and the lawns turning brown, my yard also had plenty of evidence of growth. The nasturtiums are growing bigger and some bulbs are already peaking out from beneath the surface. I'm working on figuring out what I can shed, so that I'll really be able to grow!
Enough of that deep stuff...here are the pictures :) Prepare for 2 weeks worth of pictures!
Point of Grace concert at the Crystal Palace
65th Anniversary....WOW!
Pumpkin patch visit #1(with our little fam and Christy's fam *Brogan was way too busy for pictures)
Pumpkin Patch visit #2
(with the Thompson crew)
Pumpkin Patch visit #3 (with Alisha and the Murphy fam)
(The Bridge "camping" trip)
(Aubrey and her buddy Charleigh had a ton of fun together)
(The Seuss crew...more detailed pictures at a later date :) )
16 comments:
omygosh! the costume came out AMAZING!! What a wild spash and commotion ya'll must have made!
i miss you!
love all your pumpkin photos too!
so fun that you were able to make the day trip for the camping weekend!
oh my gosh I LOVE YOUR COSTUMES!!! I missed them last night! I guess I missed a lot... my little vader was not cooperating=(
can't wait for more!
and funny, how we're all in the same phase of loneliness, even though we're surrounded by amazing people and are constantly busy. I really liked your "deep" post barb, and I appreciate your honesty. You're not alone=) love you friend.
Wow ... I really loved that post! And I SO know how you feel =)
That sign sure turned out nice Barbie! Looks like fun at the pumpkin patch!
I just left you the previous message sent to you by "Our Family" that was my blog I started but then deleted! lol...I'm not good with those things, I tried!
Love the Seuss costumes. Brent and I definitely have to step it up next year.
P.S I think the blog world needs to see your new ride.
Thanks for sharing, and how much cuter can you dress aubers..so cute and did she get a haircut? Also what the seuss crew...girl you have kept yourself busy..full of fun activity (outside of work.life stuff...impressed!!)
Ok love you Me
Ok that picture of Aubrey in the corn is my FAAAVORITE! I am so honored that you mentioned what I said Barbie- somehow you always take a tough situation and honor other people in it. It was SOOO good to see you the other night. You're always going to be that friend I can feel comfortable with no matter how long between visits- although I'm glad the spaces are getting closer and closer. Your pictures. Man. I need to go back and analyze each one. = )
I am not quite sure the reason...But while one is in the thick of life one spends more time planning ahead and one forgets to absorb the life around us. Now being on the "back side of forty" I realize that "busy ness" is a dis ease of our culture. I have discovered that it is a trap to suck the life joys out of us and not allow us to enjoy what we have while we have it. You are a wonderful young lady, niece, wife, mommy, daughter, sister, daughter-in-law, sister-in-law, and friend. Don't allow this culture to rob you of a precious season in your life. Your are greatly loved, admired, and cherished. I am blessed when in your presence.
I have made up my own saying: rather than thinking the grass is greener on the other side...fertilize the grass you are on!
You guys are always doing fun stuff! I love all the pics and its good to see a post from you! Ive been thinking a lot about you lately.
Love the pics Barbie. I completely understand the lonely feeling; especially when it seems to be the busiest of times surrounded by tons of people. Switching to full time work/ full time mom, I'm learning to cut stuff out and TRYING to just enjoy what I am doing....and not worry so much about what I'm not getting done.
thanks Barbie for always checking in and commenting. i need to really do more of it also. and youre costumes were spectacular. i want to see more pictures....
You say so much that I'm feeling. I know we've chatted before about this... and like so many others have said, it is amazing how we all feel the same way... yet all feel so alone in the moment. I love you, and have so appreciated you friendship over the past few years! You are an amazing woman... and someday we'll have enough time to really hang out together again! :) (Um, like Volkslauf 2009?!) :)
I, like practically everyone else, know exactly how you feel. These busy seasons of life are so tricky... it's so hard to find a way to soak up the important things and just ENJOY. But I love your perspective and appreciate your sharing with us!
The pictures are all too fun. :)
did you go to the phil wickham concert and hear meredith andrews? She talked about being lonely even in the midst of so many people and sang an amazing song where God says again and again, "You're not alone." I thought of you. It encouraged my heart and maybe will yours too. I'll pass it to you if you weren't there!
Thanks ladies (and Uncle Bob) for being such great encouragers. I definitely feel like this feeling is something many young moms/ parents feel. I think it IS caused by the disease of this generation...overcommitment. I loved all of your advice...especially the reminder to focus on what your doing instead of what your not getting done and to "fertilize your own lawn". Too often I get wrapped up in trying to meet invisible expectations that I've set for myself. ALso, I didn't go to the concert Sara, but I'd love to hear the song! :)
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