Black Butterfly

Decorating for Christmas has begun. I’m not finished but last night was our first snow. Perfect timing!

I haven’t posted since February. Honestly, I’ve been keeping my head down…just surviving. In March, a local pastor filed a lawsuit against myself and 5 others for speaking truth to power. All claims were dismissed by him a few weeks ago. We celebrate it’s over, but it wasn’t without much heartache, tears, and financial stress. However - God provided!! Every penny, every restful night, every peaceful morning with my family. Nothing can steal my joy. On top of it all, my parent’s home burned down in April. It has been a stressful time for my entire family but watching my parents endure with joy and hope has truly bolstered my faith. They have no fear for the future. All of this to say, I’m back. I’m ready to kick the devil in the teeth. I’m ready to see my family and my business thrive in this next season of life!

It’s the time of year where it’s easy for me to fall off of the radar. To get overwhelmed with work and gifts and house cleaning and the other endless tasks that consume me. Everyday, I have to intentionally focus on the real purpose of this season. It’s not the stuff. It’s not the task list. It’s Jesus and his never ending love for people. I’m just posting this little reminder for myself to read tomorrow and the next day and the day after that.