Life has been full!
On my heart? Today just a bit of stress that has given me writer’s block. So, when you link up to On Your Heart Tuesday, take few moments to read the wonderfully inspiring posts of your neighbors. Thank you all for your wonderful friendship. I treasure you!
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My parents are staying with me for a month and my Daddy is fixing all the things we have let go in and around the house.
My one son came home for two weeks and leaves on Wed. During the few days of the year that I have my boys with me, I try to take as much off my schedule as possible so I have time for them.
My daughter’s boyfriend arrived from South Africa. Now begins the busy weeks of helping them both interview and decide on colleges for the fall.
I am teaching a class on 1 Peter for our ladies bible study at my church. That requires a lot of preparation and is probably where most of my time is going, or at least where most of the pressure I feel comes from.
We had over fifty ladies on Saturday for a Facebook Brunch. The two who accepted the Lord made ALL the work more than worth it!
I have put together a team of women to go to South Africa and Zimbabwe later this year and am just now beginning the planning and fundraising.
This all leaves me little time for my blog and for those of others. I try, but, there are only so many hours in the day. So, in being faithful to the priorities God has laid on my heart, I have chosen others things first. That doesn’t mean I don’t sneak away as much as I can to read your posts!
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You are very busy in many wonderful pursuit's..May God be with you in all that you do.
ReplyDeleteGod bless your hand and your efforts on the missions field. Hugs. xx
ReplyDeleteWow, it is making me tired just reading all that you do! Our families and our work for gos has to come first, especially before blogging! Hope you have some time to slow down a bit soon!
ReplyDeleteOooh I love 1 Peter! Sometimes being busy is so fulfilling :)
ReplyDeleteHi Shanda! What a busy lady you are! Don't forget to take time to breathe, and take a pause! How wonderful to have family come and visit! Patsy from
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You go girl! Pull away with Jesus and rest, be with those you love and then roll on....love that FB connect friend thing you did! Awesome that 2 came to Christ! Packing my bags for E. Europe for 2 week mission. Praying for warm clothes to fit in my bag and somehow weigh 50 lbs. !!! God bless you, princess warrior (from B. Moore's Esther study :)--the woman of valor! )
ReplyDeleteGod First, Family next, ministry next and blogging last! Even if you do not get to read all the Blogs on your hop, please know that we appreciate you opening up this site. We continually learn from each other.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your family there, Shaunda. What a treasure!
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We've all been there! I admire you so much for keeping your priorities in order. I know you are such a wonderful blessing to your family and friends! Many blessings to you as you focus on them. Thanks so much for letting us link up.
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy bee! I know the feeling! :) Keep your head up! Thanks for hosting this link up. TOday is my 1st time linking up!
ReplyDeleteHey friend - there so much on my mind today, as yours. Love your link up. Hope your stop by SFTOT today and link up if you want, but mostly leave a comment for my homeless friend who contributed today's feature. Blessings as you have time with family and friends.
ReplyDeleteSo sorry that you're so stressed....will say a prayer for you!!! Thanks for letting me join in!
ReplyDeleteI peaked over at the story of when your Daddy cried. What a memorable and life changing day for the two of you.
ReplyDeleteI tend to hit and miss the blog writing and reading, too. However, it is a treasure to have friends in the blogging world to visit when I can, and to hear from you and others when you can.
Keep up your good works, and blog when you can. :)
You are a busy woman! Bless you as you plan ahead for your ministry to Africa.
ReplyDeleteThank you for taking the time to add your blog hop. I enjoy linking every week. I now have one at my blog (Sunday) and welcome you to post your link in the future. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteYou are amazing. I so admire allthat you do for others. You are a very busy woman doing good works. Blessings to you for that!
ReplyDeleteOne of my daily prayers is to be good stewards of the time, talent, money and resources God has entrusted to us. Time is so precious and passes so quickly!
ReplyDeleteLove and peace to you,
Laurie
Wow, that's a lot on your plate. I so enjoyed your study last week. Just know that all the time you invest in preparing leads to Kingdom dividends that we may never see with our eyes.
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Your life sounds busy with important work so thank you for taking time to provide this link up. May you enjoy some rest soon. :)
ReplyDeleteShanda, don't apologize for working for the Lord. We, bloggers will be here. I love your heart and ministry. Blessings**
ReplyDeleteWishing you much blessing in the coming together of your family! I am excited for you. As my nest empties (3 more to go) - I am learning the joy of the returning family moments!
ReplyDeleteSounds like all that family time is busy, yet wonderful. I pray you have a blessed time! Thank you for always being so encouraging and for opening this blog hop for all of your blogging friends.
ReplyDeleteBlessings on your full life...that is what it is all about
ReplyDeleteThank you with all your busyness and crazy days you still have time to hold my sons hand when he is struggling. You are amazing and I love you. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteGod Bless You Shanda :) You are doing amazing work for His Kingdom!
ReplyDeleteI live in South Africa as a missionary to Mozambique and we have gone into Zimbabwe twice. What part of Zim are you going to? What will you be doing?
ReplyDeleteKnow that I LOVE reading you, Shanda!
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