It doesn't surprise me at all that so many of us feel the same way in regards to my last post. God has placed dreams in all of us. Sometimes the direction map isn't exactly understandable, but if we just take one little tiny baby step in that direction...a little tiny one...then the next step will appear and so on and so forth.
I guess it all stems back to having faith. I have a dream. God placed that dream in my heart. So uh yeah I guess He'll help me navigate, but first I have to do my part and take that baby step. YIKES! So I'm going to start working on those pages, one at a time. It may take me forever and a day, but I'll be going in the direction of my dreams. That's a quote and a pretty good one. I'll take it:)
With all that said I realized as I was cleaning up the breakfast dishes, emptying the dishwasher and walking my little one to the bus stop that it is divine purpose serving those around us. Our jobs as moms and dads, students, whatever it is that you do, as monotonous as it seems...the day in and day out somewhat mundane and boring things that we do over and over and over again, these things are just as important as our BIG DREAMS. The Lord says "I tell you the truth, whatever you did for one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did for me" (Matthew 25:40). Really Lord...even the dishes?? Yes! Even those dishes.
My heart is about to explode with excitement today. I'm actually on my way to the airport RIGHT NOW to pick up one of my besties. She's coming to spend the weekend with me...yippee!!! I am in awe of how our friendship began and how close we have become over the last few years. This internet bond is no joke. You can actually meet people and make forever friends over the computer...unbelievable! Anyhoo we have been busy preparing for her arrival.
Can ya guess who it is? Here's a little reminder of the special weekend I had with her back in February. She made a point to drive me by that yellow barn I showed at the beginning of my post, and I knew one day I'd have to paint it for her. Oh and the girls have been busy making a sign for her arrival. I will never forget the first day we met in person. She made me feel so special. Time to return the favor:)
Have a blessed weekend.
206. my husband who supports me no matter what.
207. a friend who is getting up at 3:00 a.m. to fly across the country to spend 2 days with me.
208. vinyl flooring in my craft room.
209. barns...oh how i love barns!
210. girl time in my immediate future:)
Seems you're running a little B&B as of late! :)
ReplyDeleteHave a GREAT weekend!
Love your barn! LOVE barns in general! :)
I know, I know! Her name starts with an S and ends with A. : ) Have a blast!!! Although that goes without saying when it comes to you two girlies.
ReplyDeleteMoving in the direction of your dreams and having faith... I like it! Thanks for encouraging me as you journey through your dreams. I am starting my journey, too. Our God will lay the paths for us! Sweet!!!
Oh how AI adore you. I wondered at times why I spent my life mothering and cooking while others were called to serve in harder ways. But we are all called to love and my path was right for me. It has been a blessed life and I am anxious to see who and what he places in front of me next. Have a great girls weekend.I love these blogger connections. It is how I found you!!
ReplyDeletePS Watch for the mailman!!
so much precious truth here. bless you, dear friend.
ReplyDeleteps still praying for you and your big chick.
pps have the BESTest time this weekend!
Have fun with your forever friend.
ReplyDeleteMay you always follow your dreams. XO
For crying out loud! Just kill me now! The two bloggers I would love to meet the most are you and LMM! Both of you in one place? If I weren't in Arizona I'd sneak over and spy. Have a great time!
ReplyDeleteyou rock! and you are such an inspiration.
ReplyDeleteOh Becky, how lovely. Have a wonderful time!!!!
ReplyDeleteWell my first guess before looking was sweet LISSA, and I was right. You do know that you and Lissa were the two blogs that really got me hooked on blogging don't you?
ReplyDeleteOh the fun you are going to have together! Tell her hi for me!
♥Lee Ann
Enjoy, enjoy and we will look forward to seeing and hearing all about ya'lls time together.
ReplyDeleteYes, doing all that we do as unto Him. I think of that often as I care for my Daddy. For now, that is my calling.
Blessings my friend!
I am kinda new to reading blogs and found both of you at about the same time.. Lemons the both of you. Sweet with a bit of Zing....
ReplyDeleteI would love to hear the story of how you met...
have fun, sweet friend. :D
ReplyDeleteEnjoy!!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteOhhh Becky I am so excited for you that you are getting to spend some girl time with your precious friend!
ReplyDeleteI have heard so very much lately in so many ways to just "be still and know that He is God" ~
xoxo
Lori
Have fun and take lots of pictures!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYou girls have an AWESOME weekend! The barn is divine!!
ReplyDeleteHave fun! :)
ReplyDelete"The Lord will fight for you. You need only be still." Oh, my word.....that quote just clenched my heart and made we well up. If you only knew how much that means to me.....
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful time this weekend! You both sound very deserving of such a sweet friendship :)
Blessings~
Kelly
Enjoy your "girl time" this weekend!!
ReplyDeleteI kind of figured who your visitor was! Hope you have an awesome time together!! Although that sounds like i was creepily stalking! ;)
ReplyDeleteNancy
Keep going after your dreams, Becky. You're absolutely right... with every teensy weensy step it brings you closer and closer to realizing your dream. Have fun with your "internet" friend :)
ReplyDeletethinking of you this Sunday morning with your sweet friend:) praying you both are basking in the Light of His love.
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Enjoy your visit. I know you LOVE them. I'm so excited to be in your neck of the woods for Thanksgiving this year. My family will be enjoying the holiday in Williamsburg. So gorgeous in the fall. I hope my pics will do it justice. I've no cool camera or talent like yours. :)
ReplyDeleteHope you've been having tons of fun with your BBF! Can't wait to read all about it!
ReplyDeleteLove the yellow barn painting with that quote! Hope you had a fun weekend with a bestie! Thanks for the reminder: one step at a time. :)
ReplyDeleteWell I already know so I won't spoil it, but I'm so excited to hear all about your weekend!!! Hope you two beautiful girls had a BLAST! :)
ReplyDeletei love that painting of the barn, and that verse, and you. have an amazing visit with your bestie, girl.
ReplyDeleteCan you believe I am JUST NOW getting onto my computer to check email and blogs and look at my photos??? What a day- I think coming home in the start of a school week doesn't leave much room for photo editing and blog posting!!!! That said, what a SWEET post. I have been looking at my little barn picture all day long as I worked my hiney off to fill orders and get them out (it was crazy when I got back with my poster prints) so it's been inspiring me all day... Oh and I just keep mulling over all the fun things we did and can't wait to get everything done so I can actually sit down and write afun post!!! I love you girly. And I miss ya. Oh and... there was a guy picking his nose and eating it across from me on the plane. I thought I was going to have to barf into my bag. I mean it. AT one point, I had to actually put my hands over my eyes to keep myself from watching him in horror. But it's been good laughter for the day.... Oh what fun I had with you. Sweet girl of mine. :)
ReplyDeleteYAY!!!!!! OMG Sasha's comment is making me laugh and gag at the same time.
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