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Surrendering (again)

January 26, 2018 by Kristin 10 Comments

Sitting at my son’s basketball practice, I turned to a friend and said, “I’ve missed seeing you!” We recounted sickness and Christmas Break and snow and a busy week getting back into the swing of life.

I texted with a friend about something specific and then said, “And I miss you!” I told another friend we needed to get together soon. I’ve been making plans with people – mostly in my head and sometimes on the calendar.

I am surrendering to the circumstances that come with raising three kids in three different seasons of life and having friends who are doing the same. I am surrendering to the white space on my calendar because my soul is best that way. I am surrendering to the new thing God is doing in my heart.

I’m hoping I get to lunch with one friend soon, go for a walk with another, and play Settlers of Catan with another. I have ideas and plans.

Then I surrender (again) because living
rescued requires that action and attitude.

{Tweet that.}

And I’m glad to have friends on the journey with me – even if I miss them sometimes.

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I’m joining Five Minute Friday with this post. The prompt is SURRENDER. Just set a time for five minutes and write. Then link up.

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  1. Jeanne Takenaka says

    January 26, 2018 at 3:09 pm

    Kristin, this post. Yes, I’m in the thick of it with you. Raising kids is the main calling on my life, my time, my heart right now. But I still miss/want/need the companionship of others in that same place. But I also need that white space on the calendar of which you speak. It’s reassuring to know we are not walking this journey alone, isn’t it? I love that God gives us others to lift us up, and whom, in turn, we can lift up.

    Have a wonderful weekend, my friend.

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    • Kristin says

      January 26, 2018 at 7:13 pm

      Your comment really encouraged me, Jeanne! Yes, it’s so good to know we aren’t alone. Enjoy your weekend too! xo

      Reply
  2. Annie says

    January 26, 2018 at 5:06 pm

    I thought it would get easier when school started but it’s been even more of a challenge to connect with friends! I’m thankful for those unexpected moments.

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    • Kristin says

      January 26, 2018 at 7:12 pm

      I’m thankful for those unexpected moments too! Thanks for stopping by, Annie!

      Reply
  3. Stephanie Thompson says

    January 27, 2018 at 11:00 am

    Kristin, such a great reminder that surrender looks different depending on the season.

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    • Kristin says

      January 27, 2018 at 11:02 am

      I’ve been slow to accept and appreciate seasons, but I think I’m getting there. 🙂 Thanks for being here, Stephanie!

      Reply
  4. Traci says

    January 28, 2018 at 10:41 am

    Isn’t it amazing how surrender is continual? It isn’t a once and done thing… but a constant catch and release!

    beautiful thoughts!

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    • Kristin says

      January 28, 2018 at 4:48 pm

      Yes, it’s definitely continual. Thanks for being here, Traci!

      Reply
  5. Melissa | The Cork Board Blog says

    February 2, 2018 at 8:05 pm

    I just remembering that life comes in seasons and just as soon as we’ve come to terms with one, we’re into another. In a blink (hopefully ;), we’ll be empty nesters sitting on your porch drinking tea and coffee with years to catch up!

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    • Kristin says

      February 3, 2018 at 12:59 pm

      Yes, those seasons are always changing! Glad you’re here, Melissa!

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