the six week season

Truly.  I have written, in my head, SO many blogs in the past couple of weeks.  Usually these happen on runs, & I think, "I am actually going to write type this one out!".

 Buuuut, then the run is over. a shower is needed. Asher needs a snack.  the floor needs to be swept.  clothes are in the wash.  & some bills need to be paid.  So, the blog is never written typed.

Our house is still, with silly songs from Sesame Street playing.  It is motionless, besides Asher bebopping around.  There are chores whispering my name, but not really demanding me.  This is the first time in three weeks that guests from all over are not unpacked in the guest bedroom.  The past six weeks have been a season of their own. Can six weeks be a "season"?

(Note: we love having people here. We basically beg for it.  It is a ministry of it's own to host others in your home, & we really do love it.  So, this is not my complaint.  My heart was MORE than ecstatic to have a house full!) 

Six and a half weeks ago I ventured to Texas for about three weeks.  It was jam packed with family, Hope Mommies Leadership weekend in Houston, driving all over DFW to hug the necks of dear friends, Asher's first birthday party & being away from Josh majority of that time. (I am obsessed with him & love doing all things together, so yes...it was hard.)
Sometimes I look back on trips & regret not being more intentional with my time & conversations. However, this trip felt full of meaning & time well spent.  Which also means, a tad a draining... if we are all honest here. And, it's my blog. So, I'm honest here.

We came back to Tennessee with a car full as one of my very best friends, Amanda & her precious little girl came back with us (all the way from Hawaii!).   She stayed for about two weeks, & a week into that another dear friend from Texas came & stayed for a week.  Katie Craig is a friend that no matter how much time passes, we can pick right back up & toss around the imaginary frisbee.  (you won't get that joke.) We went on hikes, climbing, walked around downtown Chatty, explored the Farmer's Market, cooked yummy meals, & did it all with two babies in tow.
Amanda flew out, and hours later another friend flew in from Texas.  Lauren Mosley makes you feel like every joke you say is HILARIOUS.  It was a joy to have her laughter in our home.

Lauren flew out yesterday after another round of hikes, climbing, & walking all over downtown.
I came home from the airport to a quiet house, & a mind begging for quiet, too.

So, I have decided to "unplug" for a while.  I deleted Instagram & Facebook off of my phone, not sure for how long... I just feel like I need space from the "outside" world.  And, to just really focus on being in THIS moment. Resting in it.  Seeking God in it.
Ultimately, I know my heart is in need of being refreshed by the loveliness of my Creator.

I am not positive what that looks like yet.  I plan on starting & actually finishing a book.  Maybe I will actually finish knitting a scarf for Fall. Write Type up a blog everyday. Or maybe I will just spend quality time with just Ash & me during the day, & then with Josh in the evenings.

I feel like God is wanting to work on something particular in my heart?  I struggle to even leave that sentence there because I am afraid of sounding cliche.  But, really... I feel like He is just telling me to rest. and listen.

So, here is to a week...a month... or three months of just seeking & listening.  God, You are welcome here.  Invade my heart, my soul, my thoughts... renew me.