Growing Process

There is much going on around the Workman abode these days.  If you didn't know, we have sold our townhouse (well, actually God did it...in like 18 hours.  Yay!) and plan to move in less than a month to a "perfect for us" home...with a (drum roll) huge yard.  Woo Hoo!!!  It has been an exciting, overwhelming, and crazy time! (Hence, the lack of blogging these days) This is the first time we have ever sold a home, so we have been learning A LOT, especially in regards to patience, timing, and what constitutes as a little or big bump in the road. This week we have been experiencing the most turbulent bump in the road that we have encountered so far in this journey. We have been dealing with an issue, that is completely out of our control, and one that the sell of our place is completely dependent upon.

But as with EVERYTHING else in life, it is NOT out of God's control.  Not one bit.  And really, how many things do I really and truly have control over, anyway? That is one thing I have been learning this week.  Along with the fact that God doesn't really need me to step in and work everything out.  Nope.  He is quite capable.  Plus, in my own strength, I tend to just make a big ole mess of it, anyway.  Yeah, God knows that, too.  That is why He is often gently nudging me OUT OF THE WAY.

In light of all of this, I sent a message to a dear friend today, who is also in the midst of a move and buying a home.  I stepped back after I sent her the message and thought, "Wow!  That thought was really blog worthy."  So, here it is.  Not because I think my words are so profound, but because I think what God is doing is so profound.


"God has showed me so much this week. He has showed me where there are some "holes" in my faith. I am so good at trusting God when things are going according to plan (my plan), but when there is a bump, I tend to fall apart and try to come up with my own solutions to work it out. Big solutions that are not mine to make. Anyway, God has given me so much peace this week amid a very stressful and uncertain time. What He has put in my heart is, "I will work this out...you just don't know how I am going to do it. But you don't have to know the answers..I just need you to trust me and not get in my way. Don't let fear consume you, because I have other work for you to do this week, while I take care of this. So, just go about your business while I handle this."  It has been so freeing. God has been so faithful. I finally LET GO of something and have experienced the peace of not stressing out through a difficult situation. This may be the first time in history that I have done this. Growing, growing, growing...right?!"

Always growing.  Always learning.  May my precious Lord never give up on teaching me, in spite of my really hard head.


P.S.  God totally worked out the situation for us.  He is pretty awesome like that.

P.P.S. Hopefully, I will have more time soon to get the ole blog caught up or at least get some pictures of the new house on here!

Soccer Season is ON!

I woke up early this morning to find Seth on the couch, in full soccer uniform-cleats, shin guards, and all- ready to play! 

 

If you know Seth at all, you know he is NEVER the first one awake in this house.  However, the excitement of his first soccer game of the season was enough motivation to get him rolling early this morning.  And before anyone else.

 

 

Seth has gotten quicker, stronger, and much more focused than he was a few months ago.  He charged out on the field, ready to play and did an awesome job!  He scored two goals in his opener and did a great job on defense! 

 

 

 

One guy who you will not see on the soccer field this season is Biz.  It is a little bittersweet since he has played the last seven seasons, and we will certainly miss seeing him play.  But he is giving flag football a try this season and really enjoying it.  His season starts next week. 

 

Today, Biz took on the role as family photographer.

 

Yay for the beginning of soccer season!!!