Happy Saturday, friends! I'm so glad you're here today; thanks for linking up with me again this month! Today we're here to talk about something we loved, something that sustained us, something we're carrying forward from this month to the next, and something we're making space for. I'll jump right in!
Something I loved: I loved turning the pages of my calendar to March; I loved having dinner and a margarita with Marilyn, I loved having fun things to do at school, and I loved celebrating three of the four birthday sons this month! Noah wasn't here, but I talked to him several times over the course of two days, so that felt good. And I'll see him soon, Lord willing!
March was filled with so many wonderful things; it's hard to believe it's almost over!
Something that sustained me: prayer sustained me this month.
I have had so many things on my mind the last few months, and this month it all kind of came to a culmination. Dates are a big deal for me, as in the dates on the calendar, and there have been several that taken up a lot of my brain space the last couple of months. More than anything, I felt like time was slipping through my fingers with the refinance of my home. Had this not happened by the end of this month, I would have been moving and Jonah would have been moving out. I know that everything is in God's perfect timing, and He really came through for me. He always does, but I noticed it more this month.
Something I'm carrying forward from this month to next: I'm carrying the peace that I feel right now into April. I am no longer tied to my ex-husband in any way, except for the fact that we share sons. They're adults, though, so I don't really even have to contact him for anything ever because of that. You have no idea what a relief this is to me! There have been some things that were being held over my head, so to speak, and those bonds are severed forever. I feel like I am as free as a bird, and I love this feeling! I realize this may sound strange to anyone who hasn't walked this path, or who doesn't know about how traumatic the last twenty months of my life have been. It may sound dramatic, but I am not just saying this lightly. There was so much that I still had to deal with, involving him, that I couldn't wait to be at this point today. I thank God for bringing me this far!
Something I'm making space for: I'm making more space for friend time in April. I haven't seen my ladies as much as I need to be seeing them, and I am definitely making more time and space for that in the coming month. God is gracious to give us the gift of friendship, and it's of utmost importance to cultivate that all that I can.
I need to so many of my friends! Marilyn, Kendra, Christa, Andrea, Missy...just to name a few. I'll be busy working on this!
I also want to make space for more time doing simple things like chasing a sunset with Chris.
I can't wait to read your answers to the prompts for this post! Thanks for joining in with the link up again this month, and for always being here to read my blog. Love to all!
It sounds like you have had a good month. And, yay for newfound freedom! Our roads might not be the same, but I do understand the feeling of having a "weight" bringing you down, only to finally be free from it! I hope you have a wonderful April and are able to connect more with your friends.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a great March with so many good things happening! It must be such a relief that you have no ties to your ex-husband.
ReplyDeleteIt sounds like you had a great month! I am so glad March treated you so well.
ReplyDeleteOh my—your home title transfer was a stressful timeline! I think if the guy decides to leave the marriage the woman should get all equity in the home. I’ve seen several women lose their home because they had to buy out the spouse that chose to leave. Glad you are on the other side now. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteI love how you're being intentional about making time for friendships. Sometimes if we're not intentional, it just doesn't happen. But relationships are worth the effort. Glad you had a good March! Thanks for hosting us again.
ReplyDeleteI can only imagine how great you feel with that final tie you cut!
ReplyDeleteI love your goal of more friend time! That is a good one! Are you making a spring bucket list?
What a wonderful and free feeling that must be- so so happy for you! Yes! Completely agree on the gift of friendship :)
ReplyDeleteRefinancing is such a stress. We did it to get a better interest rate and even though we've been paying off houses for 26 years and never missed a payment and pay more than we have to each month, it still took ages and we needed to find every bit of paperwork ever and get bushfire insurance (for a house in the city - so that's nuts) and it was such a long and arduous process...at one point I thought it was maybe better just to keep paying the higher interest! Anyway, I know exactly the emotional stress it is...so draining.
ReplyDeleteDitto on the ex. I think it's such a hard thing, especially if the person is behaving poorly. They WANT the connection with you and they're probably wanting to hurt you because you are happy without him and moved on. Even though it was their doing in the first place. So I am glad you can finally breathe and enjoy your time without a dark cloud on the horizon all the time.
As always, a lovely cheery post!