Enjoying this season.

Enjoying this season. It’s been an interesting one. You know the season that finally hits you the hardest. The time when you thought it would be the easiest. When you dreamed of life somewhat slowing down. Being able to focus on the things you were ready to embark in. Newness. Change. Letting go. Growing up. ;) Time to focus. Be more creative. Just have extra time. To do. Whatever. Yep. I thought all this would happen. Ha! Let’s talk about it.

The season I finally decided to finally take back my health would actually be the most life altering season. We had a lot of things changing in our lives. Loss. Pain. Our oldest Calista Jean graduating from high school. Both our boys driving. My babies were growing up. The three that depended on me. Didn’t need me as much. Dave and I were starting to see what empty nest would feel like. So hard. Hardest ever. Top it off I started my weight loss journey. How did I juggle it all? I still wonder today. Oh wait I’m still living it. Guess what I survived. Writing about it with a smile on my face. Thank you Jesus.

During this season I had to get myself together. In the process of it all, I let others down. Not on purpose. I found that I had to step back from friendships, social media, and say “no” more. I might have even been a little self absorbed. I’m owning it. I had to put God first, my health, and my beautiful family…allowing everyone and everything else to fall into place. It was and still is hard. That balance thing. I’ve been working on it. It’s tough. So if you feel the weight of life bearing down on you this season know that it’s ok to reevaluate your priorities. I promise in time everything falls into place. Living happier. Healthier. Still figuring it all out. One. Amazing. Moment. At. A. Time.

No matter what you are going through. This season you are in is yours. Beautifully yours. I enjoy looking back at how I handled each hurdle. Some not so well. Others with grace. Knowing I had the strength to endure and still take care of me. Finding that courage deep within, no matter what. In order to be here for the ones I love, I have to be brave enough for myself. The ability to embrace the highs and lows. Finding joy in this season. In all seasons.