Being still...

Nesting is normally what pregnant women do when they are preparing for the arrival of a baby.

I can't stop nesting- and no... I'm not pregnant.... I'm unemployed and have a horrible addiction to cleaning, organizing and making our home feel homey. It's been about a month and a half since I left my job at Lighthouse, where I learned so many things and met amazing people through that wonderful and God-filled oasis.  However, I knew God was calling me to use my gifts and passions in a different form... that I've partially found in coaching--and I'm still trying to figure out what else to pair it with. Andrew has been so gracious in allowing me to leave my job to figure out what I truly want and what I'm called to do in this earthly life.

What have I been doing with all my free time? It's really amazing how every day gets filled with something.  We have our cute little puppy Chloe that needs constant attention and exercising... grocery shopping, planning dinners for the week, cleaning, laundry, coaching every day (which is the highlight of my day:)) and lunch with friends seems to fill my week pretty well.  I have also been substitute teaching at Eastern Christian, which I absolutely LOVE!  I secretly hope teachers call out so I can get called in.

I've also been reading... a ton- and for someone who hated to read in high school and college, I feel pretty cool that I have three books that I'm currently reading and recommend to everyone!

Bread and Wine by Shauna Niequist
Sacred Marriage by Gary Thomas
The Great Gatsby by F. Scott Fitzgerald

Also my devotional that I'm reading is Simply Sacred by Gary Thomas (he was the speaker for the Lighthouse banquet this year and I'm hooked on his books).

I have no idea where I will end up, but what I've learned is that a career does not define who I am as a person.  I am a child of God, a daughter, sister, wife, aunt, coach, and friend. God blessed me with a life I did not deserve, my aim is to glorify Him in whatever I do. Even in being a stay at home wife for the time being. I tend to worry and get nervous that I will never find another job- which when I say that out loud, I know it's not true. I trust that the Lord has a bigger plan for me that I can't see yet.

This season I'm in is beautiful. I need only be still.