Hello pal. I’m waking up this morning feeling a bit like I’ve an emotional hangover. Yesterday afternoon I used to be busy within the kitchen and watched the memorial service for Charlie Kirk. I’m certain snippets will probably be circulated to make it look nonetheless folks need it to, however as somebody who watched the entire thing with out commentary, I can inform you the worship music was stunning, the message of forgiveness was highly effective, and the respect for a person that needed to be finest remembered for his religion was inspiring.
I’ve by no means actually gotten into speaking about my religion journey in a public approach as a result of I feel it feels so deeply weak and I don’t really feel very geared up to steer anybody else in these conversations. I really feel there may be a lot I’m nonetheless exploring and studying myself. Nonetheless, I’ve skilled firsthand the peace that Jesus can convey to our hearts and I consider there may be true good on the planet that we should cling to over evil. Most of that ministry for me is inside my 4 partitions and being a spouse and mother, attending to serve my household in these capacities, is the honour of my life.
That’s all I actually should share in the mean time because the emotional hangover is honest, and I even have one thing of a stuffy left ear. I feel I want a visit to the chiropractor. And that seems like the right transition to acknowledge that I’m 42 now!
We celebrated my birthday this weekend with the one factor I’ve had on my checklist to do since we moved right here final November- bike the Swamp Rabbit Path! The Swamp Rabbit Path is a scenic 28+ mile multi-use greenway that follows an outdated railroad line by means of downtown Greenville, Furman College, and as much as Vacationers Relaxation. It’s fashionable for strolling, biking, and working and options parks, cafes, and delightful views alongside it.
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Friday afternoon we drove to our place to begin in TR, mounted our bikes, and began our journey into city. We rode by cute properties, the well-known Swamp Rabbit Grocery, the Commons and Unity Park, and ended 9 miles down the path proper in downtown Greenville. Biking over the bridge at Reedy Creek Falls with my fam was a birthday dream come true! We sat exterior at Camp and had a pair small plates, received ice cream from Jeni’s subsequent door, then loaded again up and biked the 9 miles again to the truck.
It. Was. Superior. We biked shut to twenty miles and the children did nice. The truth is, on the finish they needed to go a bit additional, so the ladies and I biked by means of Traveler’s Relaxation and David picked us up on the opposite aspect. Our bottoms have been sore however our hearts have been pleased; each youngsters have already requested after we can do it once more. Not counting stops, it took took us between 60-75 minutes on every 9 mile stretch; it’s principally flat. I extremely suggest the expertise!
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Saturday was my precise birthday and I spent it cheering on my ladies of their soccer video games, cheering on Georgia Tech to a victory (Georgia didn’t have a recreation this week), and having fun with a day and night with my in-laws who came to visit to assist have a good time. Being near household is such deal with that we’ve by no means gotten to expertise earlier than. Want I might persuade my mother to maneuver nearer, too (mother, trace trace ;)).
David sous-vided some steaks, Hailey made a Caesar salad, Kaitlyn baked a cookie cake, and all of us loved chatting and being collectively. My favourite a part of any birthday is the playing cards and I received some particular, do-it-yourself playing cards with loving phrases that I’ll carry on my dresser. Really, the very best.
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And now one other treat- it’s formally fall! I hope to bake some pumpkin muffins to have a good time and snap a couple of footage of my fall decor to take you on a fall house tour. I nonetheless very a lot really feel like my house is a piece in progress, however it’s enjoyable to share the journey.
I hope your first day of fall is an effective one. Be part of me in romanticizing one factor about it. Mild the candle or crank up the AC and revel in a bowl of soup or discover how the guidelines of some bushes are beginning to flip crimson. I additionally extremely suggest looking for “cozy fall jazz” in your music app of alternative. I’ve been taking part in it as usually as I can and it creates an prompt feeling of cozy.
Thanks a lot for stopping by <3
