Happy Tuesday, friends. I'm not feeling talking about the weekend here on my blog today, so I thought I'd continue on with a post from the book I've been writing from the last couple of weeks. I'm here with Marilyn doing this, so make sure to check out her post as well! This is a little book that she bought for me called Burn After Writing. I'll jump in!
Life quote: It's a prayer from Proverbs that I've prayed for as long as I can remember, and here's what I pray: Lord, don't give me so much that I'm tempted to try to live life without You, but don't give me so little that I'm tempted to steal. And you know what? He has always provided for me an amount that is just enough. The verses I took that from are Proverbs 30:8-9.
Things that make me happy: my list is long, friends. Here's my list: early mornings spent doing just this, time spent reading (or listening to) the Bible, being with my girlfriends, dogs, music, sunrises and sunsets, driving in the country with the windows down and music turned up on nights when the weather is cool, fall, my sons, traveling, fires in the firepit, singing, writing, reading (I'm including this because I know the love I have for that will come back someday), meeting new people, dogs, hugs, passionate kisses, cuddling, watching shows that I love, my home, decorating it for the seasons, good music, going to concerts or hearing live music, getting to know someone...I could go on, but I think this is a great start.
If I could give one thing to one person, it would be: another hug to Dad.
Things that make me laugh: videos of people being scared or falling. I know; I'm a terrible person for this, but I can't help it and laugh every single time.
I secretly envy: people who are thinner than me. But let me also say that I'm 100% confident in who I am and the way that I look. I don't love how I look and feel all the time, but as long as I'm eating healthy and getting exercise, I could stay the same that I am now, and I'd be good with that for my whole life. I just want to feel good, be healthy, and remember to be confident.
I felt great in my outfit choice Sunday; I'm glad that I did, because I had no idea when I got dressed that morning at seven, that I'd be seeing and spending a couple of hours in a tiny room with my three Memphis sons, my ex and his girlfriend. I can't make this stuff up, friends.
My greatest fear is that I'll be alone for the rest of my life. And maybe that wouldn't be a bad thing if that's what God has in store for me, but I don't want to be alone for the rest of my life. I want someone to share all of life's moments with, to travel with, to laugh with, to make new memories with, to grow old with. On the flip side of that, sometimes I think that I never want to get remarried because I love the freedom I have in my life at the moment. I love not having to consider anyone's thoughts when I make plans, and I definitely love not having to explain myself to someone.
How would you answer some of these? I'd love to hear from you! I'm linking up with Joanne for today's post. Thanks for reading, friends! Love to all.
Jenn xoxo
You look super cute in that photo : ) I'd love a hug from my dad too. He's been gone many years, I was only in my early 30's when he died and I so wish he could know my girls as adults and his great grandchildren especially. Have a nice day Jenn!
ReplyDeleteThank you! Wouldn't that be great for your dad to see your girls and their families?
DeleteI have never read those verses from Proverbs, so thank you for sharing! I looked it up and highlighted it. So good! I love these question/answer posts!
ReplyDeleteI love them! Thanks, friend!
DeleteI really do like the life quote and reading the things which make you happy did make me smile.
ReplyDeleteI am a terrible person, I saw a TikTok earlier of a compilation of kids falling over and I couldn't help but laugh. Oops.
Thanks, friend! We would get along great, then!
DeleteYou're not alone, it looks like you have some very nice and responsible sons so who cares about boyfriends, husbands. The main thing is to have younger folks to help out when we are too decrepit to help ourselves.
ReplyDeleteThis is true...but I meant as a single person.
DeleteI don't think you will be alone. I see you getting re-married after you go through this rebirth period of learning who you are again. But, I can understand that fear for sure.
ReplyDeleteI hope not! It's always there in the back of my mind.
DeleteI've never focused in on that bible verse - thank you for sharing! I really like the wisdom in it and may copy and put somewhere to refer to often. . .it's what I often try to explain - why use my own words when I have God's Word?? LOVED your answer "if you could give one thing to one person" - my mind didn't go that way, but it's such a GOOD answer. Be patient with yourself - this is a NEW LIFE you are carving out - don't just jump back in to what is/was familiar to you. . .take time to explore other options in life. Maybe marriage and another family is in the cards, but maybe it's something else that you can't see b/c you're pursuing what you are comfortable with. Love your transparency here and wish I could hug you in real life!! Thanks for sharing - these are fun :)
ReplyDeleteI always thought I would get married earlier than I did and have kids right off the bat. It didn't happen that way and while I thought I would be alone forever since I hadn't dated much, God provided me with the right man at the right time. Glad you are enjoying the freedom you have right now of following your passions and enjoying this in-between time of being you and just you. Sending you a virtual hug!
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