hurry up june.

So I've been a little MIA lately and frankly I've been a little MIA in life. 2015 so far is kicking my butt, not in a good way. March was one of the worst months of my life. April was spent trying to climb out of the March pit and then May knocked me back down a few steps. 

There's a lot that could be said, but I'm not going to, at least not right now. Instead I am going to focus my eyes forward and try to let the past be the past and refuse to let it get the best of me. Unfortunately, I know the months have the potential to be even worse than the previous ones, but most of all I need to face them with positivity and grace.

So, June. You and me. We got this.

c/o pinterest 

As for June goals... I'm keeping it pretty simple. 

1. Read something: the past few months I haven't even read as much as a magazine for leisure. 
2. Do something every day to decompress
3. Make incredible memories in Denver 
4. Do something spontaneous ... and for me
5. Spend some time at the pool getting my tan on
6. Start working on a new budget for myself

We'll see how this goes, fingers crossed!

Sunday No. 4

The first Sunday of May & we engaged fully in restfulness.  Isn’t God good to declare the Sabbath a day of rest?  I’m reminded of Psalm 46:10, “Be still and know that I am God.”  Our world is in love with being busy and at times I feel guilty for simply being still.  What a blessing for Abba Father to take care of us so sweetly by giving us a pass to rest.

Coach & I made the decision this week to disconnect our satellite and use Netfix exclusively.  We found ourselves mindlessly watching television {that on many occasions was not edifying} instead of engaging with each other or completing needed tasks.  Finally last Monday Coach pulled the plug and called to disconnect our service. Not only are we saving money but we are also rediscovering things we love to do as well!

One of my rediscoveries was cross-stitch. I began my cross-stitch project I mentioned in my May goals yesterday.  The process helps me unwind and is so soothing!

the beginning

After a day of errands on Saturday Coach & I took the dogs out for yogurt at our favorite yogurt shop.  The pups loved not only the vanilla yogurt but all the attention from people other than their humnas.  It amazes me how quickly Dixie May can win over someone leery of German Shepherds.  Duke is a tad bit more reserved & completely content to let Dixie receive the majority of the attention but he is not one to pass up the offer of a treat.  We celebrated Duke’s 1^st birthday today.  The last 12 months has been filled with chewed fence posts, gaping holes in the backyard, big cuddles, lots of licks and a new outlook on what patience really means.  He loves chew toys, any type of food, cuddling, obedience training & doggie daycare. Coach & I took our one-year old out to pick a new chew toy and some one-on-one loving.

precursor of summer nights

happy 1^st birthday Duke

The last six months God has been preparing our hearts for some life-changes.  We’re continuing to pray separately and together for Him to reveal His plan.  Through the process our marriage has been strengthened. It has been a sweet season in our marriage.