I took a very very very long time off and I have missed chronicling our lives and sharing content that is uplifting and fun!
It would take way to long to update you on the last 15 months of our lives, so I will share the top 5 things from that time and we'll consider you all caught up. Deal? DEAL!
1. In August, (so just a year ago) I discovered that the major respiratory problems I had been dealing with for the better part of a year were because of an allergic reaction to my chickens. Well, not my chickens. Their POOP! The fatigue, chronic cough, pneumonia, all of it was because of POOP. It was devastating to learn that in order to get better, the chickens had to go. After fighting my HOA for months and falling in love with backyard chicken farming, this was a heartbreaking experience. But, being able to breathe again and climb my stairs without losing my breath has been wonderful. I miss my chickens every time I chop veggies and have to remind myself I don't need to save the scraps. They are forever part of my heart.
2. PTO mom! My sweet friend, Rhea, recruited me to be part of the PTO powerhouse at our local elementary school. Of course, I said yes because it sounded like FUN. And it was fun being with my friends and doing awesome and exciting things for the students and the school. What was NOT fun was the moms who decided they didn't like us and who said really mean things about us on social media. That was NOT FUN. It actually hurt a lot and knocked the wind out of my sails for awhile. But being able to raise more money than ever before, finishing two huge projects at the school, bringing a BMX show in for students, putting on half a dozen awesome, family-friendly events with record numbers was definitely worth it. But, I decided not to do it again. It is my last year with a child home full-time and I wanted to have the flexibility to do whatever WE wanted when WE wanted!
3. Church service! For those of you who don't know, I am a member of the LDS Church. We do not have a paid ministry, so all of the operation of the church is done by its members. Last August, I was asked to serve as the Primary President. This means I have had stewardship over the children's program at church for a year now. I am responsible for nearly 50 children, their teachers and other leaders in the Primary (about 30 adults). Guys that is quite the MENTAL LOAD! It has been one of the most fun things I have been able to do for my Savior. I love being with the children, but it is quite a process and responsibility.
ALSO, do you see a pattern? All of these things happened/started in AUGUST of last year! Hahaha. Let's just say last year was a whirlwind!
4. Energy Profiling! If you haven't heard of Carol Tuttle and her work, you need to look her up. She is changing my life with her books, her social media content, and her knowledge that she is sooo willing to share. In a year of struggle, I have learned that I NO longer need to STRUGGLE. That I have more power over my own experience than I previously thought. I am learning to set boundaries and learning to bring my emotional wellness to where I want it to be. To truly BE ME without apologizing for it! Seriously, look her up and let her guide you to some legit healing!
Okay, I got 4 and now I'm tired, so good night y'all! Please tell me what kind of content you'd like to see on my blog! I would love to hear from you!
