I'm Riding the Breaks!

 ~

When operating a motor vehicle we know not to ride the brakes.

It's not good for the brakes and its unclear to the one behind you if you

really plan to stop or if your just slowing down.

So, if you do this....stop it!

~

Life.

When living my life, I've learned to ride the breaks.

Refusing during this holiday season to become rushed, overwhelmed, frustrated,

you fill in your adjective...

Because I slowed down, lightened my calendar...

I have, discovered a more relaxed time to read my devotionals

 in the early morning hours.

For me, by being faithful in my quiet time, 

without a million things on my mind that need to be done,

it has produced so much more positivity in my day.

More time for baking with my little chef Khloe .....

Because I've slowed down I find I laugh more, enjoy the outdoor beauty more,

I'm exited about another day everyday. 

No more dread of all I need to do tomorrow and the next day!

I couldn't enjoy our little ones more! 

Well, I could if we all lived on the same block.....but we don't. :-)

 ~

I do  have a lot of events coming my way in December, it's sometimes that kind of month.

I had a couple thoughts about how booked it is, so rather than stress about it I chose

to be proactive in making sure it isn't something to stress about

I've almost completed my Christmas shopping, which gets easier every year since 

I can do most of it online!  

I make a list of who I'm shopping for and when something is purchased

I add it next to their names.  It feels good to be able to look in one spot and know just

what has been accomplished and what is left to do.

More time for this little Snuggle bug, Ellery Grace.

~

Saturday and Sunday we pulled out the Christmas Decorations and with the exception of the tree

we are ready for December!!  With Thanksgiving so close to Dec. 1 this year, it was the only way to not feel as though we are racing to keep up.

Tomorrow I shop for Thanksgiving, we will have 11 around our table this year.

I'm not sure how much is age, mortality, or what, but I'm more thankful than ever.

~

I am so thankful for my family and friends, and my church on the hill :-)

With the wrinkles, and all things heading south, memory (what's that)failing, 

 the mid section recently mistaken for a baby, thinning hair, and fuller beard :-) (drat!)

I've never been more happy or content in my life.

I know for certain it's nothing to do with this world and all that is or isn't going on in it.

From this NASCAR fan, I will refer to this world as

 my pit stop,

 en route to life everlasting in my true destination.

Heaven my Victory Lane, no trophy, but a crown !!

Praying you all have a  blessed Thanksgiving with those you love.

Gently apply the brakes and enjoy the moments :-)

Thankful for all who have touched my life, it's what echos from my heart today..