But now that I’m back home I’ve begun writing my to-do lists with fervor. After browsing through Angel’s Summer Bucket List I’ve decided to scratch up my own wish list of summer activities.
Lately, I have been feeling lost; before marriage I was busy with two jobs (off and on), school full time, helping at home, and being a Sunday school teacher. Since our wedding day I’ve released many of those roles and have felt that because I wasn’t “busy” I was being lazy or neglectful. Feeling this way has led to many ridiculous rendezvous; take yesterday for example–I spent two hours nervously chewing my finger nails to the bone because I had asked for an application at a crowded, small Thai restaurant which badly needed a cook. As soon as the scrawny, eager waiter requested for me to come back within two hours I knew I was making a mistake. I didn’t want to fill my schedule for the sake of filling it; and for heaven’s sake! I just quite a five year long job working as a cook and was rather enjoying not spending every moment chopping, dicing, and steaming my hair with boiling pasta water.
So I am going to calm down or as my dear husband says, “Wait. God will bring you something; just wait for it.”
(Isn’t he so smart?)
So, without further ado, here is my summer bucket list
Your life has changed, Frannie! Don't rush into a job just because you feel you should. Your husband is right, God will show you the way to go….and it sounds like you have a pretty long list already!
Frannie, I'm reading Andi Ashworth's book, Real Love for Real Life. I am finding it is helpful for keeping perspective and organizing your time and gifts for God's glory and service. May you find contentment in what He has given you right now.
I know the exact feeling Frannie! When I was first married, I had so much "extra" time on my hands, I about drove myself and Justin insane trying to keep busy. I was used to working two jobs also, and helping out on my parents farm. I think after the first 3 months, I adapted into a little housekeeping routine, and soon I had more than enough to keep me busy. ๐
You are in a very special season of life right now. GOD is with you, and will show you HIS will for you in HIS time. I will be praying for you. ๐
And it looks like your bucket list will keep you busy. I hope you have fun with it! ๐
Have a wonderfully blessed day my friend!
Angel