This morning, I received an email informing me on updates that have been made on this site that my sweet husband keeps paying for even after years with no activity. I could have easily brushed by it, but yesterday’s stirrings still lingered on my heart and mind.
It’s been 15 months since Bradley came to me with this massive size God dream to become a Chick-fil-A operator. I have only spent the first ten years of our marriage adjusting to the demands of being a production wife with his current media company. I am a twin, so it’s safe to say that I have never been alone which is a gift because I don’t choose to be alone. My preference as a social introvert is to have opportunities to be silently together. Ha! I hear how nutty that sounds, but I claim the crazy.
Since April, we have been In The MESS. Running a media company and being entry level employed at a local Chick-Fil-A while raising two daughters. We are officially in the messy middle of this glorious season of life. The most challenging aspect of our mess is TIME.
Last night, Bradley’s questionings were verbalized while I sat and tried to listen to the truths behind the emotions. The end was still the same, we will follow God anywhere without a guaranteed outcome. Obedience is consistently a hard decision. Its a choice that is made with the trust that the person asking is asking with our best in mind- even if we can’t understand how.
Almost seven years ago, I felt the whispers of In The Mess form in my mind. It still doesn’t make sense. I have no idea what the desired outcome could even be, but I do know that I will follow Jesus anywhere. I trust Him and that He has my best in mind.
As I encouraged Bradley to dig into his next shift at the restaurant, I saw this email for this site. Here I am, one more post in out of obedience. I will choose yes today! I will choose to believe that I could possibly encourage one other person to dig into the challenge in front of you with JOY.
One of my dearest friends, Danlyn, is incredible at hosting, decorating, and throwing parties. I have always LOVED watching her pull off an event from start to finish. I tried to channel my inner Danlyn when I threw this Tea Party for my sister in law.
One of Danlyn’s tips that she has passed on to me is think through what food you’re serving as you’re pulling things out. We even take sticky notes and map out what we are putting where ahead of time. It makes it so much easy to figure out what serving pieces you need and helps things run smoother during the crazy crunch time before guest arrive.
