Happy Tuesday, friends! I thought I'd talk about a few random things today on my blog since I don't really have another plan in place for today. (I've been struggling with content ideas lately, so feel free to reach out if you have ideas!)
This is one of my favorite Bible verses; I read this chapter while I was in McKinney a couple weekends ago. I've always loved it, but it's come to mean a lot more to me this last year. Speaking of that, I can't believe it's the month of the time last year when life as I knew it crumbled around me. I went to dinner with someone this past weekend who is really going through it with her own divorce right now; all I could say to her as I heard her story was that I was sorry to hear that she was going through such a hard time, and I encouraged her to hang in there, because the other side is so much better. I foresee myself going down a lot of rabbit trails this month as I look back to this time last year.
On Sunday afternoon, I left my house to go hang out with J at his house. He told me to bring a swimsuit so we could swim, if we wanted to do that. I am not yet prepared to swim with a man, though...so I wore my suit and a coverup just in case, but I didn't get into the water. This was my nervous face about all of that. 🤣
I sat at the edge and dangled my feet in the water while he was in the pool, though. It was nice to sit in the sun by the pool reading while he finished up yard work. He got out of the pool and he moved onto the next thing he wanted to do, which was to wash his work truck. I told him I'd help him do this, but when I went into his house to refill my water and then came out a few minutes later, I found him washing my vehicle instead.
I don't know that I've ever had a man wash my car before, but I have to say that it was one of the sweetest gestures I've been privy to as an adult. And yes, he was using a leaf blower to dry the car off when he finished, but he used a microfiber towel to wipe down all the windows and lights. The blower was pretty genius, right?
Such a pretty new phone case. I have to say I don't think I've ever cleaned my car since my husband almost always does mine when he does his; though I do sometimes help. Last week he did the outside of the cars, went to help Ian, and came back to find me cleaning the inside of his truck. I figured it was the least I could do since he helped clean mine (and boy does his truck take a beating during the week!).
ReplyDeleteThank you! That's so sweet that your hubby does that for you and that you helped him out by doing his interior. I love that!
DeleteWhat a difference a year makes!! I hope you gave your friend hope that things do get better.
ReplyDeleteJ sounds such a lovely man. How sweet of him to wash your car. Using a leaf blower is pretty clever to dry it off.
What a difference a year makes! I hope I gave her that as well. Hers may be coming to a close this fall...I hope so, for her sake. J IS a lovely man; the more I'm with him and know him, the more I see this for myself. I was so touched by the thoughtful gesture!
DeleteLots of good randomness here! J sounds like a pretty good guy :). I'm sure it's WILD to you that last year at this time you were just Jenn the married lady and now you're Jenn getting your name changed back to your maiden name and dating a guy washing your car for you! You've been through the wringer and have emerged stronger, healthier, and owner of a car washed by a great guy :).
ReplyDeleteHe is a pretty great guy! I'm continually impressed by him the more I spend time with him. It's not easy to find someone kind and genuine in this day and time! It is wild to think of how different life is this year. I don't know that I'll ever not be shocked by the twists and turns life took for me, but I do think I've come through stronger, healthier, and more at peace than ever before. And having my car washed by a really cute and thoughtful guy is icing on the cake!
DeleteSweet Chloe! You have made it so far this past year and grown so much! Glad you are at a better place now and for our friendship!
ReplyDeleteSweet baby Chlo! I am really trying to not dislike Stella so much. She definitely responds better to a nice voice over yelling. 🤣 I am so thankful for this as well, for you too, and for how close we've grown. I love you dearly!
DeletePoor little thing, animals are sensitive and sense when they are disliked. Looks like it's time to find a new home for the little darling.
DeleteWow! One year and look how far you have come! This is the time to enjoy life for YOU and I love seeing you do just that! The leaf blower? That is pretty genius! Love it :)
ReplyDeleteRight?! From having panic attacks regularly to this. I'm so thankful to be on this side! Thank you for that, friend. I thought it was genius too!
DeleteI like a clean car. He gets an A+ for that. Jen
ReplyDeleteI do too! He definitely earned an A+ this weekend, for several reasons...mostly because of his kindness and how he treats me (as if he adores me). He's such a great guy.
DeleteOk - that is a nice pool! Get in, girl! What a sweet gesture. The only man who has ever washed my car was my Dad - awww! That is seriously so thoughtful.
ReplyDeleteThis will be a month of reflection to see how far you've come. But, it's also ok to be in your feels because that is therapeutic. You didn't think you'd come this far, did you? Look how much life you've lived in one year! And, the nagging business tasks suck but then you did it and it gives you that independence. Passport! Do we have a trip planned?
I know! Maybe next time. Right?? I don't know that even my dad ever washed my car, but I did have a son that would do this when I asked. I'm leaving him out of the equation, though...but J? He earned serious brownie points over this, and then he actually did a great job with my very dirty car that had been on two road trips in between washes.
DeleteI like what you said about reflecting back and agree that it can be therapeutic. I read old blog posts yesterday for a while, looking for one in particular, but couldn't ever find the one I was searching for. I have lived a lot of life this year! I needed my passport because I can't get a new Driver's License because the appointments are all booked for the next couple of months. I'm flying in July, to Denver for one week.
Wow! what a difference a year can make! God is so good! and Jenn, this post was a God wink for me today because of the scripture you referenced! JOY-I'm leading a ladies small group this summer in my home and I'm focusing on God given joy. Our theme verse is Nehemiah 8:10. I keep seeing the word JOY over and over and I know it's a sign from God to lead this group of ladies-because let's face it the devil keeps telling me horrible lies. But, I'm pressing on! I would love some prayers said on my behalf as I step out in faith and do this! Blessings to you and I love the random posts! Happy Summer!
ReplyDeleteRight?! What a difference a year can make. That is so cool that God used this verse for you today! I would be honored to pray for you as you do this soon; you are so right about the world being hard right now. I don't know how people live without Jesus in their lives! Happy Summer to you, my friend. xoxo
DeleteOK Jen... are you DATING? ... that is so exciting! & good for you if J is treating you like a Queen - I guess that's why you have the best smiles I've been seeing!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGirl! I am dating! It's been fun getting to know a new friend, and he definitely treats me like a Queen...but what I really like is that he is so kind and thoughtful. The outside is attractive, don't get me wrong, but it's the inner person that he is that has been wonderful. Thanks for that!
DeleteYou might consider adding some political content, nothing stirs up lively debate and commentary like politics. Now there isn't a shortage of events, like Trumps tax and immigration bill gets to the senate, Ukraine's Operation Spiderweb drone assault on Russia, the tariff issue, the messes with Harvard U and China's stranglehold on rare earth minerals just to name a few. Just drop a few political bombs on here and you'll be up to a hundred comments in no time.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the rec, but no thanks! I don't do politics here in blog land. I like to keep things lighthearted and fun!
DeleteThat is so sweet that he washed your car, and I had never thought of using a blower to dry the car. I love the pic of you in the pink cover up. I would feel the same about swimming.
ReplyDeleteI thought it was too! Thank you for that, friend. I'm so glad I'm not the only one! 🤣
DeleteI thought that smile was extra bright today! I am happy you are happy, my friend. You deserve it!
ReplyDeleteIt is! Thank you for the kind words!
DeleteI'm glad you're enjoying lots of new things, doing your best to move and look forward, and I'm with Amy...that pool looks fabulous and I'd have a hard time not getting in! Baby steps are okay too. I wouldn't stress too much about content. I definitely go in spurts here, but try to always do at least two or three posts a week, with one being the Hodgepodge. Sometimes a question there can inspire a post. Have fun this summer Jenn!
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