Yesterday was the last day of school for the year. I have been looking forward to this day for many months now. In November, I took a position as a personal aide to a special needs child in a public school. I had absolutely no idea what I was in for. I have worked for over 20 years with children of all skill levels and abilities, but nothing like this have I ever come across. It pushed me both physically and mentally and challenged my teaching skills, forcing me to grow outside of my comfort zone. This is usually a good thing, however, pushing myself physically caused my fibromyalgia to rear up its ugly head. I was constantly sick, in great pain and drained mentally. I had very little to no time or energy to spend with my family or on the things I love: homemaking, baking, creating, gardening, reading, exploring and worship. I stopped spending quiet time with God in the mornings, I stopped making plans to expand my business and our homesteading. I stopped cooking from scratch and clean eating. It all STOPPED! The exact opposite of what I want to do, what my Dear Hubby and I planned from the time we met. A few weeks ago, after great discussion, the DH and I decided we would hand over the finances (once again) to God and allow Him to lead and take control. It is usually me that wants to take them back. I am blessed with a man who knows God will not let us starve or go without. I too know this in my heart, but sometimes let my head get in the way.
So today begins the RE-start of my journey to radical simplicity. A re-boot if you will. Our journey may make some think we are making things too complicated. I want to begin grinding my own Non-Gmo grains for bread. I want to hang my laundry on the line again. I want to grow our own food, or at least know exactly where it came from ( and yes, probably pay more for it). I want to cook with a wood stove or over an open fire. Some might consider buying everything premade from the local HUGE store as simplifying. Doing it myself gives me a sense of peace and harmony with what God has given us. To me.......That is radical! Have a blessed day.
