Hello internet world, welcome to my blog!
Do you ever find yourself tired and worn out from your "duties" as a woman, wife and/or mom? Do you think, I was not cut out for this, or that its just too darn hard? Or do you come to the end of the day and wish you were someone else, someWHERE else?
You're not alone, friends. I have spent a lot of the last 4 years of my life thinking/feeling these very things. I had frequent thoughts that I couldn't do it all. I often wondered why God had called me to be a stay-at-home-mom. I cried...a lot. Then something changed.
I can't believe I am actually writing the welcome post to this blog. It seemed that this blog would never actually happen, but here it is! And I'm really excited to be able to share it with the world. I'm Brandie and I'm a wife, mom, an avid runner, lover of food, laundry expert (not really) and I carry tons of other titles. I have been married for five years, have two boys, Jude (3 1/2) and Ezra (1 1/2) two silly dogs and two lazy cats. I had actually blogged for 4 years until 2010, just my thoughts and family musings, but then decided there really wasn't a point in that and the idea for this blog started to form.
So what changed for me? I think it was perspective. I was viewing my responsibilities as a burden, as a nuisance. My happiness was wrapped up in my comfort. But when I started to think of my responsibilities as meaningful and purposeful (yes, even doing laundry) and a way to bless others (my family), then I started to find joy in all of it. It was really that simple.
Just to clarify, my joy is not in the things I do, not even in the circumstances my life brings. My joy is is found in Jesus alone. But as I go through this journey, the journey of finding joy in where where I am in my life, the journey of pouring out my life for my family and others, I found that I wanted to share it with others. I wanted to inspire others as I have been inspired by so many. It's not an easy journey, I'll admit that. It has already proved to be the most difficult thing thus far. And to be honest, I'll never do everything perfectly. I mess up, and quite a bit. And I don't have it all together. But I am excited to be where I am and excited to share it. Besides, everyone wants their life to make a difference, right? If I inspire at least one person, then it is worth it.
Our duties really can become delights! Want to join me on my journey and maybe start one of your own? :)
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me...and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound..." Philippians 1:21-22; 25-26
Disclaimer: All information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Whether you try any of my methods or ideas is totally up to you. I am in no way saying you should do everything the way I do, every family is different and you should find out what's best for yours. I would, however, be delighted if you tried some new things in your own lives (whether be my ideas, your own, or someone else's), and shared it with me.
So what changed for me? I think it was perspective. I was viewing my responsibilities as a burden, as a nuisance. My happiness was wrapped up in my comfort. But when I started to think of my responsibilities as meaningful and purposeful (yes, even doing laundry) and a way to bless others (my family), then I started to find joy in all of it. It was really that simple.
Just to clarify, my joy is not in the things I do, not even in the circumstances my life brings. My joy is is found in Jesus alone. But as I go through this journey, the journey of finding joy in where where I am in my life, the journey of pouring out my life for my family and others, I found that I wanted to share it with others. I wanted to inspire others as I have been inspired by so many. It's not an easy journey, I'll admit that. It has already proved to be the most difficult thing thus far. And to be honest, I'll never do everything perfectly. I mess up, and quite a bit. And I don't have it all together. But I am excited to be where I am and excited to share it. Besides, everyone wants their life to make a difference, right? If I inspire at least one person, then it is worth it.
Our duties really can become delights! Want to join me on my journey and maybe start one of your own? :)
"For to me, to live is Christ and to die is gain. If I am to go on living in the body, this will mean fruitful labor for me...and I will continue with all of you for your progress and joy in the faith, so that your boasting in Christ Jesus will abound..." Philippians 1:21-22; 25-26
Disclaimer: All information provided on this site is for informational purposes only. Whether you try any of my methods or ideas is totally up to you. I am in no way saying you should do everything the way I do, every family is different and you should find out what's best for yours. I would, however, be delighted if you tried some new things in your own lives (whether be my ideas, your own, or someone else's), and shared it with me.
Hey Brandie! Still love hearing old Lindenwood friends talk about Jesus. :) very encouraging. that's awesome you realize that God has you where you are, in your season of life, for a reason. I've felt the same way, too. "I can't do this, God. You've got the wrong girl." But as we pour out our hearts to Him, He changes our hearts and our minds. Hard stuff.. anyway, hang in there, girl. Keep writing! I have lots of random writings as well that have piled up. I could write a book! :) keep going strong! -Stephanie
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