Hello pal. I’m waking up this morning feeling a bit like I’ve an emotional hangover. Yesterday afternoon I used to be busy within the kitchen and watched the memorial service for Charlie Kirk. I’m positive snippets will probably be circulated to make it look nonetheless individuals need it to, however as somebody who watched the entire thing with out commentary, I can let you know the worship music was lovely, the message of forgiveness was highly effective, and the respect for a person that wished to be finest remembered for his religion was inspiring.
I’ve by no means actually gotten into speaking about my religion journey in a public manner as a result of I feel it feels so deeply weak and I don’t really feel very outfitted to guide anybody else in these conversations. I really feel there’s a lot I’m nonetheless exploring and studying myself. Nevertheless, I’ve skilled firsthand the peace that Jesus can deliver to our hearts and I consider there’s true good on this planet that we should cling to over evil. Most of that ministry for me is inside my 4 partitions and being a spouse and mother, attending to serve my household in these capacities, is the glory of my life.
That’s all I actually need to share for the time being because the emotional hangover is honest, and I even have one thing of a stuffy left ear. I feel I want a visit to the chiropractor. And that looks like the proper transition to acknowledge that I’m 42 now!
We celebrated my birthday this weekend with the one factor I’ve had on my record to do since we moved right here final November- bike the Swamp Rabbit Path! The Swamp Rabbit Path is a scenic 28+ mile multi-use greenway that follows an outdated railroad line by downtown Greenville, Furman College, and as much as Vacationers Relaxation. It’s common for strolling, biking, and working and options parks, cafes, and delightful views alongside it.
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Friday afternoon we drove to our start line in TR, mounted our bikes, and began our journey into city. We rode by cute houses, the well-known Swamp Rabbit Grocery, the Commons and Unity Park, and ended 9 miles down the path proper in downtown Greenville. Biking over the bridge at Reedy Creek Falls with my fam was a birthday dream come true! We sat outdoors at Camp and had a pair small plates, bought ice cream from Jeni’s subsequent door, then loaded again up and biked the 9 miles again to the truck.
It. Was. Superior. We biked shut to twenty miles and the children did nice. In truth, on the finish they wished to go just a little additional, so the ladies and I biked by Traveler’s Relaxation and David picked us up on the opposite facet. Our bottoms had been sore however our hearts had been joyful; each youngsters have already requested once we can do it once more. Not counting stops, it took took us between 60-75 minutes on every 9 mile stretch; it’s principally flat. I extremely suggest the expertise!
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Saturday was my precise birthday and I spent it cheering on my women of their soccer video games, cheering on Georgia Tech to a victory (Georgia didn’t have a sport this week), and having fun with a day and night with my in-laws who came to visit to assist rejoice. Being near household is such deal with that we’ve by no means gotten to expertise earlier than. Want I might persuade my mother to maneuver nearer, too (mother, trace trace ;)).
David sous-vided some steaks, Hailey made a Caesar salad, Kaitlyn baked a cookie cake, and all of us loved chatting and being collectively. My favourite a part of any birthday is the playing cards and I bought some particular, home made playing cards with loving phrases that I’ll carry on my dresser. Actually, the perfect.
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And now one other treat- it’s formally fall! I hope to bake some pumpkin muffins to rejoice and snap a couple of photos of my fall decor to take you on a fall dwelling tour. I nonetheless very a lot really feel like my house is a piece in progress, however it’s enjoyable to share the journey.
I hope your first day of fall is an efficient one. Be part of me in romanticizing one factor about it. Mild the candle or crank up the AC and luxuriate in a bowl of soup or discover how the guidelines of some bushes are beginning to flip pink. I additionally extremely suggest trying to find “cozy fall jazz” in your music app of selection. I’ve been taking part in it as usually as I can and it creates an instantaneous feeling of cozy.
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