It's that deep time of Lent. When all things in our house revolve around the Vicar's schedule of churchy things. When the sermons focus on how to repent and be better. And while he always reminds us how at the core of all things Jesusy come down to love, the readings y'all....they remind me that I've got a lot of work to do.
Additionally, the PKs are on Spring Break which would be great if both the Vicar nor I didn't have oodles of work to do. But as they do, they find ways to occupy themselves and sink into moments of boredom that, in my opinion, make them better and more resilient beings. Boredom is a part of life. Also, there are five of them so boredom is a choice around here. With a "large" family you rarely get a moment's peace let alone enough time to be bored. Which in itself is a blessing and curse.
Professionally, I'm in a good space. I am busy and have lots to accomplish but it feels good. I'm working both academically and clinically and it feels good. After 5 years I've found the balance, at least for this term. I've been included on a really interesting study about communication which has led to some amazing conversations with dear friends and family. I am learning which feels so good. #ForeverAStudent
Personally, things are good. I feel like I have enough time to do some self-care things and fulfill my curiosity to learn non-academic things. Life moves fast but sometimes you gotta stop and smell the roses.
So as I wrap this up to go see what needs to be prepped for one of the PKs to have a friend over for a sleepover I am reminded that even in the deep seasons of faith reflection when we generally don't give the hallelujah, it's okay and right to feel it and say it. I'm sure Jesus won't mind. Here is to a week filled with a full and bustling house, some intermittent quality time with kids, and maybe even the Vicar until next week when I fly off to Waco to fill my teacher cup with a week of the lab on campus!
May the Lord bless you and your week. Good, challenging, stressful, or peaceful, I'm praying for it to just be and for you to find what you need out of it.
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