Grab your cup and let’s have coffee (or whatever you like) together today! If you have been around a while, you know my love for coffee is strong any time of the day!
This morning, I am sharing the reality of life after death, some printables I created just for you for Halloween, and what I am working on to bring to you here on the blog.
Right now, my mug of coffee is warm with a little Pumpkin Spice creamer in it and a little cinnamon sprinkled on top. It’s my go-to in the Fall. I think I have tried all the PS creamers ever made and, in my opinion, the best PS creamer is Chobani. You should try it!
Working through the months after losing my husband has been a challenge. I had two choices after he died. Either get up and keep showing up for myself and the people I love or curl up in bed and crumble under the weight of it all.
It hasn’t been easy, but I chose the former. And honestly, sometimes I look at the week behind me and wonder how I got through it. The only thing I know is that God has seen me and carried me. I have laid my burdens at his feet. I cry a lot when I am by myself, and I pray a lot.
For the most part, people have moved on to continue their own lives, and the calls and texts have dissipated. The meals have stopped. The flowers have withered and that’s ok. Everyone has stuff going on. I know that. I have some really amazing people who are still here for me. Plus, nobody knows what they should do. And that’s ok, too.
I am still stunned that he is gone, and I don’t know when that will shift. And if I let it, the grief will take over everything. So I move forward and bring it along with me. It’s a challenge if I am being candid about it.
I spent last week in Turks and Caicos with a couple of my children and my grandson. It was AMAZING! I have never been there, and it did not disappoint. The water was absolutely stunning, the weather was perfect, and the beaches were dreamy.
Luckily, we completely dodged Helene.
I share all of this to tell you that the capacity for showing up has been slowly increasing, and I am finally feeling like beginning to create again.
It is a beautiful distraction to the silence.
am not saying it is perfect. I don’t know what perfect looks like.
Is there such a thing?
But I am beginning to come back to life in little ways that are recognizable.
Halloween Printables
I created these adorable FREE printables for you to use this Halloween. Just click on the graphics below (it will open up google drive for the printables), download, and print the ones you want to use! Using a nice cardstock in your printer will make these look amazing!
They are ADORABLE!!!
Holiday – Coming up!
I am so excited to bring you my 12 Days of Christmas this year! I will be posting an idea every day for 12 days for the holiday season from decor to recipes so be sure that you are subscribed to the blog to be the first to see them and receive them right in your inbox! I will send them directly to you so you don’t miss a thing!!
I really appreciate you being here and hope that you stick around. So many amazing things will be happening here. I am planning so many home reno DIY projects after the holidays (because few people want to voluntarily tear apart their house over the holiday season).
Have a beautiful day. Until next time, stop waiting and start creating!
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I pray for you so often as I am walking the same road! I too am so thankful for my Savior but it is hard and a battle. Thank you for your vulnerable spirit. As you talked about empty nesters holding hands – that’s so hard for me also. In the midst of the pain there is still joy. Take care of yourself!
Cheryl, I am so sorry for your loss. It is an unimaginable space to be in as a widow. It is a strange paradox of joy and sorrow and I wish you peace as you move through the grief. These are things I pray for myself, too. I feel so lucky to have this community of encouragement and understanding and so glad you are here. Sending hugs 🙂
Knowing you are a woman of faith, I know God has a plan for you and will sustain you and shower blessings on you…stay close and allow yourself grace. You are and will continue to be blessed.
Thank you for your sweet message, Alisa. I know that God will sustain me through it all and I am already very blessed. But it is still so, so hard.