A New Usually
Usually I get up early, like 5 or 6, make coffee and spend a
little time with my hubby before he goes to work, read my Bible and pray, feed
the cats, feed the fish, feed the sourdough starter, feed the plants, feed
anything that needs feeding.
Usually I try to go for a walk every day. I want to continue
to walk for as long as the Lord gives me days, so I practice.
Usually I hear from one of my children each day by text,
sometimes on Facebook or Instagram.
Usually in August I have met with several homeschooling
families and written reports for them, shared new goals, and cheered for all
the work they’ve done during the year.
Usually I have a schedule of work and play, leaving and
staying, writing and editing, laughing and crying, living in emotions and
remaining stoic.
Usually I make a list for myself and cross off each thing as
I do it.
These things give me joy, a sense of accomplishment, a
purpose, a reason to wake in the morning.
But a lot has changed. Now I’m crafting a new usually. It’s
harder than I thought.
_RHTM_
When my Usually changes I go back to writing as a base. Here’s
a book I wrote a long time ago for my fellow homeschoolers and their children.
One classroom teacher I know still uses it. Maybe it could help you. Love to
Write Everyday was tested and edited by about 75 educators and the published
book is the result of all those edits. Yes, I sent out a lot of free thank-you copies!
It is always hard to go through a change. I usually like my routine as well. But the Lord always works in mysterious ways. I don't always have a usual kind of day, and on those days, I have come to trust that He knows best. May you find unexpected blessings in your new "usual". I enjoyed this post!
ReplyDeleteThank you!
DeleteI enjoyed your post. Change is never easy, getting used to new routines, new ways of doing things. We do need change, or we can get stuck in a rut, but change can be difficult and challenging. God bless.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree. Blessings to you too!
DeleteUsually life's pretty quiet,
ReplyDeleteand that is how I've managed,
but I yesterday broke up a riot
and ended up quite damaged.
It kicked off rather suddenly
but not before I came to know
that there was a certainty
that I would have to take a blow
or maybe two, or many more,
and that there was much that could go wrong
if I opened up that door,
but timid thoughts do not belong
to one follows not his head,
but leads off with his heart instead.
Ah, yes, the occasional battle ... I find my heart wells up inside and I grab my "stick" and face it without thinking about the consequences. Then I spend two days recuperating! Have a great week!
DeleteIt is indeed hard to craft a new normal. Give yourself the time and grace to walk with this time eh? FMF16
ReplyDeletesounds like a good plan! Blessings!
DeleteBlessings and Grace to you. Dawn #15
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