Simplicity

Simplicity is all the buzz right now. And I’m here for it! 

Simple living. Minimalism. Decluttering. Scaled-back schedules. I am not saying I think this should look the same for everyone; but I do think these are important concepts in our over-stretched world. 

Shortly after my last post (nearly a year ago!) my mom did pass away. I am thankful she maintained a good deal of independence up until the last week or so of her life. Since then, life has been a flurry of big decisions, settling the estate, phone calls, paperwork. Oh, the paperwork. In the midst of all that “busy,” my life has actually been quite simple, though. 

Take care of the kids.
Occasional date night with hubby.
Take care of the house. (minimally, cause let’s be real)
Go to work and again, make sure I leave on time.
Try to take care of at least 1-2 action items for Mom’s estate each week.

That’s been about it. 

Now, we are nearing the end of the estate process, nearly one year later. I feel myself being able to breathe a little bit and eager to add some different things into my days. I thought I could add in a Bible study once a week, but honestly, I cannot even keep up with that at this time. I do what I can and rest in the knowledge that my Lord sees my heart and effort. 

I am more keenly aware of how “too much” burdens my schedule and sanity. This may change in the future, but for right now, I actually cannot take care of much more than the list above without feeling my peace slip away.

“For God is not a God of disorder but of peace…” I Corinthians 14:33