My Days
This past week most certainly got away from me. The days haven't necessarily been the busiest or the most productive, but they have been deep and deep is hard for me. Finding solid ground after a couple of years that have seemed to be full of wandering has been rather daunting. Through the weirdness of the deepness I've felt God's pulse in ways I haven't for a long time. As Phil and I are struggling to press into Him, His voice has been almost audible. Not that He is speaking specific answers to our questions, but it's as if He's saying, "Take the next step, I am in this, I know it's confusing, Trust Me!" So...that in itself has been more than amazing and quite frankly, needed. I NEED to hear God.
A couple things that have defined this past week are:
-My friend Rachel and I have started going to a yoga class at the Y once a week. We have one class under our belts and hopefully many more to go. Rachel's and my heart connect in a truly profound way, so seeing her once a week AND doing something good for my body is a true plus!!!
-Phil and I have started scripting a couples mission statement. It sounds ridiculously business-like to say that out loud, but we've come to the realization that we need an anchor and a filter. Something that keeps us grounded and points us to our lasting purpose no matter what our circumstances look like. And...let me tell you, it has been HARD. At first I thought it was going to be fun...focused conversation with my husband that is full of meaning...and it has been that, but it's been evenings of us hashing things out, what's important, what's not. And as difficult as it might be to write a personal statement, writing a couples statement is like pushing 10 hurdles together and trying to jump over them while holding hands. We're different, so what's important is different. Anyhow...we came across these questions in a book we've been going through together if anyone out there is interested in starting the journey of writing one of these bad boys!
-What are our top 5-7 values, in order of priority?
-As a couple, we are the strongest when we...
-We will try to eliminate times when we...
-We will find more time for each other to...
-We will support and encourage each other by...
-We will make a difference for others by...
-We affirm that we will fill our relationship with...
-We will constantly refresh and renew ourselves and our relationship by...
So after all these questions/statements are answered they are supposed to be joined together to make the final statement. And even in the hardness the process the conversations have been open and needed. We've fallen on top of the hurdles a couple times, but I'm pretty sure we're gonna make it over soon :)
-I started a 10 week course on creative writing/artistic expression with an emphasis on God's presence in the process. After one class I am extremely encouraged that I get to be a part of the conversations and the art itself. Stay tuned for more on this...
-Phil went on a men's retreat with our church and it was a true escape for him. I am so proud of him for jumping in on the trip even though he didn't know anyone who was going. His time there was a big deal and our conversations since have been tender and powerful all at the same time.
-And lastly...we got to enjoy the super bowl. Not because our team won (because we could care less about football in general) and not because the commercials were hilarious (because I don't think I laughed once at a commercial this year) and not because the half time show took our breath away (I mean...does it ever take my breath away??), but because it was lite and fun and it didn't require us to think deeply! We spent the first half at a party, the second half at home, and we laughed a lot. So...thank you, Super Bowl, for giving us a reason to stop thinking for 3 hours :)
A couple things that have defined this past week are:
-My friend Rachel and I have started going to a yoga class at the Y once a week. We have one class under our belts and hopefully many more to go. Rachel's and my heart connect in a truly profound way, so seeing her once a week AND doing something good for my body is a true plus!!!
-Phil and I have started scripting a couples mission statement. It sounds ridiculously business-like to say that out loud, but we've come to the realization that we need an anchor and a filter. Something that keeps us grounded and points us to our lasting purpose no matter what our circumstances look like. And...let me tell you, it has been HARD. At first I thought it was going to be fun...focused conversation with my husband that is full of meaning...and it has been that, but it's been evenings of us hashing things out, what's important, what's not. And as difficult as it might be to write a personal statement, writing a couples statement is like pushing 10 hurdles together and trying to jump over them while holding hands. We're different, so what's important is different. Anyhow...we came across these questions in a book we've been going through together if anyone out there is interested in starting the journey of writing one of these bad boys!
-What are our top 5-7 values, in order of priority?
-As a couple, we are the strongest when we...
-We will try to eliminate times when we...
-We will find more time for each other to...
-We will support and encourage each other by...
-We will make a difference for others by...
-We affirm that we will fill our relationship with...
-We will constantly refresh and renew ourselves and our relationship by...
So after all these questions/statements are answered they are supposed to be joined together to make the final statement. And even in the hardness the process the conversations have been open and needed. We've fallen on top of the hurdles a couple times, but I'm pretty sure we're gonna make it over soon :)
-I started a 10 week course on creative writing/artistic expression with an emphasis on God's presence in the process. After one class I am extremely encouraged that I get to be a part of the conversations and the art itself. Stay tuned for more on this...
-Phil went on a men's retreat with our church and it was a true escape for him. I am so proud of him for jumping in on the trip even though he didn't know anyone who was going. His time there was a big deal and our conversations since have been tender and powerful all at the same time.
-And lastly...we got to enjoy the super bowl. Not because our team won (because we could care less about football in general) and not because the commercials were hilarious (because I don't think I laughed once at a commercial this year) and not because the half time show took our breath away (I mean...does it ever take my breath away??), but because it was lite and fun and it didn't require us to think deeply! We spent the first half at a party, the second half at home, and we laughed a lot. So...thank you, Super Bowl, for giving us a reason to stop thinking for 3 hours :)
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