Busy!

Busy. Busy. Busy.

Y’all, my busy season is approaching.

Spring is always the busiest season for our family because our children play spring sports. Ameena plays softball and Rashard plays baseball. & They have been playing these sports since they were 5 and 7. It amazes me to see how much skill they have developed over the years. Neither of them chose to do travel ball & we are SO thankful for them being content with school ball.

School ball is enough on its own.

There is practice every night. Then when the season starts, there are games twice a week. The furthest we travel is about an hour away, but these make for some very late nights. Let’s also add that the season starts when it is still cold. The cold is not fun when you have a toddler that does not understand they need to stay wrapped in a blanket so they don’t catch hypothermia.

There is also so much to prepare for each game day –

Do we have the chairs? Do we have blankets? Do we have plenty of snacks? Oh what about extra diapers? & We probably need to pack pajamas for the ride home.

So many things!

This season is going to look even more heavy with the new responsibilities I have taken on.

I have a group I lead on Wednesday’s, the P2T Thriving Podcast, Bible study every other Saturday, my blogs to write for you all, and my son’s graduation fast approaching.

Seeing what my life is about to look like seems a bit scary and a little overwhelming.

When will I have time to breathe? When will I have time to take care of me?

I am going to be honest y’all…I don’t know if and or when during this season I will be able to. & Guess what ? I am okay with that. Because the summer is looking so peaceful and so full of rest.

I have learned recently that there are times when we have busy seasons.

Just like the seasons God has blessed us with. The seasons of our lives come, and they go.

This season won’t last forever.

I have told myself to find the joy in all the moments. Embrace the chaos. Sleep when I can. Love my children and encourage them. Because in a couple of years, I will be talking about how quiet my springs are and how I long for the days of the busy season.

Have you found yourself in a season and you aren’t sure if and or when it will end? Is it a season of rest? A season of busy? A season of sorrow?

No matter the season, understand that God is in complete control.

Look for the lessons and stories He has placed before you. Praise Him in the storms. Thank Him for it all.

I am thankful for God’s promise of knowing He is with me in everything I do. When I feel like the world is spinning nonstop, I know I can call on Him, and He will calm the storm. He will be the gentle voice to remind me that all will be okay. & He will be that gentle voice for you too.

God’s Love and Mine,

Carrie