Living in the Moments

Oh, I’ve missed blogging.  Lots.  I feel like I’ve dropped off the face of the earth these past weeks but sometimes in life, I find that necessary.  I needed some time to clear my head, get rejuvenated and prepare for the next few months.  There have been a few health issues I’ve been dealing with as well.  Nothing serious but any health concern can be frustrating.  Amongst all this, I also traveled to Florida for a week for some fun and to visit family.  A blog post about that trip coming real soon.

With the good comes the bad and truth be told, I’ve been in a bit of a funk lately.  It started off minor but began consuming me.  I’m a “seeing the glass as half full” kind of girl so I couldn’t figure out what my deal was.  Perhaps it was the hot. cold. hot. cold weather (could CA weather be anymore fickle this past month?) or the fact that I was entering my late 20’s in a matter of days.  Yes, my late 20’s.  I don’t know why this upcoming birthday hit me in this way but it did.  My thoughts and plans of where my life would be at this age didn’t match reality. I could let the wallowing overcome me or focus my thoughts through prayer.  Thankfully, I eventually chose the latter.  Life is so fast paced and I find that living in the hub of the Silicon Valley, so much focus is on the future.  Your future job position, future savings, future home and future family.  I find myself constantly getting sucked into that mind frame.  Whatever happened to living in the present?  Savoring the moments that are happening right now.  Soaking them in and appreciating them.  And the importance of looking to the past to see how far you have come.  To remember the struggles and obstacles you overcame to get where you are today.  I may not be where I want to but I’ve taken gigantic steps towards getting there.

These next few months are jam packed with things I am excited for (Matt’s graduation with his Masters, the J* workshop, weddings, vacations and new babies…just to name a few).  But on the eve of my birthday weekend, I am working on just appreciating the moments as they unfold instead of always thinking what’s next.  It’s a tough task for this girl who loves to plan.  But I’m sure gonna try.  Still dreaming big and setting goals but keeping my feet firmly planted in the present.

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter weekend!  Enjoy this time with family and appreciating the moments in between.  Filled with hugs and kisses.

And for all Bay Area friends, if you are looking for an Easter service, I would like to invite you to our church – South Bay Church.  It’s been our home since last year and I can’t begin to tell you how much we love it.  Services are at 8:30 am, 10:00, 11:30 and 1:00 pm this Sunday.  For more information, you can visit: http://www.southbaychurch.org

Hope to see you there!