How often we ignore that voice that tells us what might bring us peace or comfort or joy. How often it’s drowned out by other voices -by the chorus of societal expectations, by naysayers and critics, or by our own belief that we have to follow the rules, to be good, to be perfect.”- Suleika Jaouad in The Book of Alchemy
It’s been almost ten years since I last blogged. If I read some of my old posts – which I do not currently have the stomach to do – I may not recognize the person who wrote them. So much has changed.
It’s tempting to say that I’m not the same person I was ten years ago. It’s also incredibly exhilarating to say that I am the same person. Only that same person finally jumped off the ledge, away from a chorus so loud and seemingly robust I believed it was impenetrable. It was really just a shaky scaffolding of completely penetrable voices. I fell; not into rule-breaker hell, but into a cushion of confidence I previously never believed existed.
From this cushion I bounce up, land on my feet, and try new things. Or I roll off, pausing on my knees to pray for strength of body and joy of vision.
Sometimes I even sleep.
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Sabrina! It is so good to hear from you! How are the children? Any grandchildren? I recall that you remarried. Is all well?
Terry and I are feeling being in our 70’s now. While our bodies are aging our spirits rest in our Lord to meet us day by day. We will have our 52nd wedding anniversary in July.
Rachel and Briana (11) and Sammy (6) have lived with us for 4 years. It has been a challenge, but we continue to look for solutions to the challenges it presents, seeking the Lord’s wisdom.
Tim moved in with us in February of ‘25. His divorce was final last August. His son, Micah (20) has a girlfriend, Asia (21) whose mom is Filipino. They were high school sweethearts and just finished their sophomore year at Mississippi State.
Rachel is working multiple jobs. She will teach Spanish at the Christian school that Briana and Sammy will attend. She also works for a local mission called the Dream Center which offers tutoring to at risk youth as well as a health clinic, clothes closet and food pantry. Then she works in audiology on Saturdays at the Dyslexia Foundation of Memphis where Briana goes. She will average 48 hours weekly.
Tim works for Chick fil A. He desires to do business as mission through them. He is on track to be an owner/operator of one by the time he is 50. He turned 46 today!
This summer, I am babysitting about 30 hours per week while Rachel works at the Dream Center, tutors a student in Spanish and works at the Dyslexia Foundation. Tuesdays and Thursdays are my long days about 12 hours each. I am pretty wiped out those days. But this fall I will only babysit about 15 hours per week. That should enable me to be the best rested in 4 years.
Terry’s mom is still living. She is 93. Terry is flying up to Minnesota tomorrow for the week to help with some banking and take her to a doctor’s appointment to give her sister a break.
Knowing your banking history, we are changing banks this summer. It has been quite a process. We are not so computer savvy which has added to the challenge.
Terry still golfs a few times a week and plays Pickleball. Tim really like Pickleball as well.
The dear woman who led my Friday prayer group for nearly two decades passed to glory a few weeks ago. I am now leading it. It is a sad but precious time together.
I look forward to hearing from you! Joyfully! Sharon
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