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2018 Reflections

As 2018 comes to a close, I wanted to take a moment to share some thoughts on this - my twins' senior year of high school. For the first year in a while, I am really enjoying this holiday season. I'm being purposeful about slowing down and enjoying it. Making a point to fit in our family traditions - yet not stressing about the details. What a joy! I have no idea how our holiday traditions will change in the future, but I'm just thoroughly appreciating each moment of this one.

One quick sidebar (to follow-up on my last post from June): Luke ended up with 7 full-ride offers. He verbally committed to Toledo in September and signed his National Letter of Intent in November. We are officially a Rocket family!


It's actually Luke's "Road to the Rockets" that has really shaped my thoughts on this year. I've been thinking a lot about this:


We have prayed more plans for direction for our family this year than I remember doing in a very long time. And - especially with Luke's college decision - it just seemed so overwhelming and confusing. And then, right at the exact moment, God made His will known. And He made it known by slamming a door in Luke's face. I mean - it couldn't have been more clear! (Sometimes He knows we need it to be that obvious.)  It took me a bit to feel total peace with it all. But now I see God's plan was perfect - and I'm so thankful He made it so clear to us! Once you accept that God has made His will known, it becomes so easy to sit back and prepare yourself for the blessings He has in store. Will the road ahead be easy? Nope. Will it be without issues? Nope. Will it be all part of God's plan for your life coming to fruition? You bet it will. 

As Mikayla narrows down her college decision, I'm still actively praying for God's clear direction in her life as well. And you know - after the journey with Luke - I have even more faith that God WILL make His plans clear. I am at complete peace as we wait to see whether Mikayla will be a Laker or a Rocket - or something else that isn't even on her radar right now. Wherever she lands - it will be EXACTLY where God wants her. 





What peace of mind there is in knowing that - we just aren't powerful enough to screw up God's plans for our life! Whew! Praise Jesus! I think we often think we are. And we often get stuck in a cycle of worry and indecision because of this fear. But what a precious gift to know we just can't do it! God's will WILL be done. 

So as you finish out 2018, I encourage you to take a moment to slow down and reflect on your year. Where did you see God? What area might you be needing to see Him? How will you make 2019 one full of peace and love? 

I pray you each have a blessed Christmas and the happiest of New Years. Love to you all!

♥

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