I feel like I’ve been absent for a while and I truly apologize. It’s just that after going to Allume, I want every post to truly matter and truly represent who I am. I want every word to have meaning because we are so deeply searching and intentionally seeking to put others first and it’s a desperate search for this selfish being that I am!
It means I’ve had to say no to some amazing things not because there is anything wrong but because I was forcing it to work in my already overwhelmed schedule.
But mainly, it’s me. There are several things I haven’t told you yet that I’ve gotten to be/will get to be a part of and they all seem to be due next week! But, it’s important to me to also have family time so with those deadlines; I’m determined not to miss this crucial time in my boys’ lives!
On top of that, it’s basketball season (any other coaches’ wives reading??), so that means I’m a single parent for a little bit. Please know I am NOT complaining. I LOVE what my husband does and I want to be involved in it. Unfortunately, there’s just not enough hours in the day. And frankly, I don’t want there to be more. I just want to use the hours I have in the best possible way for my family–to be a supportive wife and a present mother (meanwhile, learning math for the first time for my full time job—teaching!).
Why? Because I truly believe in perspective.
I will never again take advantage or dread bath time and dishes that were left from supper.
Tuesday, I met someone who does it all alone.
Her babies are the same age as mine…
Yet, this precious mother didn’t complain once, as I have so many nights when it just never seemed to end.
She only smiled and hugged her precious angels, as she called them. You see, she lost her husband in March.
This. This is real life, y’all.
And now, because of Ashley and her precious angels, we all have even more reason to live it to the fullest.
So if that means missing a post, I’m very sorry! If that means missing a fun challenge or a DIY idea, I hope you will forgive me. But this season, in which everyone is “pinning” away, it’s the absolute busiest for our family because of basketball, and I have to scale back. I’m sure I will miss followers that I could gain and miss a viral post (that hasn’t happened yet) but I truly want to develop this little blog in the right way, whatever that may be–however God may lead it.
And a tiny bit because I have this fear….
You can find the link to this amazing book here.
So, I hope you will continue to follow along (because I actually have a fun basketball post, next week)!
And I hope you understand. I love this place and I’ve come to love words in a way I never knew before this blog so thank you.
But even before I came to love words so much, I had someone much wiser than me guiding me and understanding the true value of time management.
(This was a note included with two watches for Russ and me on our wedding day.)
So,thank you. Thank you for your presence in my absence.
This post contains one affiliate link. I’ve never done this before but all opinions of the book are my own. I just get a tiny bit if you happen to buy this book that may shift your perspective slightly.
Thanks so much for your vulnerability! Prayers for you in this season of motherhood as well as BB season! You remind me so much of my Wednesday night girls (who I think you met a few at Allume) that I dearly miss! I am blessed by you!
Thank YOU, Caroline! It has been a true joy getting to know your family!
you have no idea how close to home this hits. when i started my blog a year ago i quickly realized this was my perfect journal and personal journey and would never hit deadlines or be regular in any way. I post when i want and when i have something valuable to share and when that feeling isn’s there…i don’t post, sometimes for a month. I have four young kids and my oldest is halfway to leaving home….half way. I feel like she was just born. So enjoy your babies and let them see you do something you love but let them never feel like it takes precedence over them. there are so many seasons of life and this is a busy one {especially if you are a coaches wife} and the season will come when you have all the time in the world to blog…so good for you for being honest and real. i know i will still be here to enjoy your posts, however infrequent they may be. xoxo.
Thank you, Tara! That really means a lot!
Amber, I just wanted to write a note and say I love your blog! Decorating is not my strong suit and I’ve just been so inspired by what you’ve done with your home…plus on a budget!! Love it! I pray God blesses you and your family during this busy season. 🙂 ~Sharlie
That means so much, Sharlie! YOU are an inspiration!!
Thank you Amber for being so real! I have been struggling with this very thing the past month or so. I stand amazed every day at how God uses people like you to speak to people like me and remind me of His purpose and desire for my life. You have such a gift and I’m so thankful to be on the receiving end of it by the things you share.
xoxo
Cassie
Oh my word, thank you for sharing, Cassie! We have GOT to get together and chat!
Amber, it was so good to read through this. I feel my pain written in here. When I started blogging I blogged whenever, once a month, once a week, had no schedules and had no idea what I was doing. Blogging can be very addictive and it could take up a persons whole life.I don’t blog for living, I blog because I love creating and sharing my creations with others.I, however spend so much time with not just creating, but editing, writing, sharing and blogging in general and I need to remind myself sometimes of the importance of my LIFE and my surroundings-My cluttered house, my neglected husband, my sweet boys who NEEDS my attention. All these are my life and should be before anything else in this whole world and I am sure this is how you feel too.Do what you feel is right, if it is not posting for 2 weeks, be it! Don’t worry too much, your loyal readers will be here:-)God bless ya and take it easy!Hugs
Oh, Aniko! Thank you for sharing this! Friends like you are what inspire me so much!!!!