Lists

 /lɪst/

Noun: Desire; inclination: "I have little list to write".

* wash dishes in kitchen * pack up one box * check e-mail * laundry * walk * 

update blog * finish Shutterfly project * trim nails * finish painting toes  

* organize fridge * write a letter * cut flowers * read Jeremiah three * drink 

three liters of water * cut and freeze mangoes/strawberries * 

One of my favorite flowers!*

I often attempt writing down lists for several reasons.

1.) Being pregnant seems to leave me on a blank slate lately and I forget what all I want to accomplish that day.

2.) I need little goals that keep me going.

3.) To cross off each thing on the list.

4.) To see what areas I need to put more effort in.

5.) And also, to get stuff done.

Does this always work? Unfortunately, the honest answer to that question is: No.

I'm sure by now, my sweet hubby is tired of seeing my random lists laying around the apartment [unfinished]. I know I am. Some days I only get two things marked off. Other days I get the whole list done. How come? 

Inconsistent

/ˌinkənˈsistənt/

Adjective: Not staying the same throughout.

Lately, it seems that God is gently reminding me through my pregnant, human self that I am [inconsistent].  Hm. That would also seem to imply that I am incompatible, conflicting, and contradictory at times too. See God is [none] of those things. 

Lamentations 3:22 & 23

The steadfast love of the LORD never ceases; his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning; great is your faithfulness.

See? What a nugget of truth that is? This promise has led me to praise and worship God for who He is and for what He isn't. Unlike everything, everyone, or every place God is [unchanging]. God will not disappoint me in my time of need. There have been times when I have placed my hope in a person or place or thing only to end up being disappointed. Sometimes hurt. Praise God that He isn't like that. Rejoice in the small blessings and the big ones. 

My season is changing. I'm currently 27.5 weeks along with Baby Brantley. Daniel and I are researching places to move, I am off for the next few months from serving in the nursery room at church, I've already been married for eight months, growing what seems like everyday, and on and on it could go. There's a lot of unknowns. I try not to be daunted by facing the unknowns because I know in a short while, when the time comes I'll know exactly how everything played out and then, it will only be history from then on. 

Count your blessings. Enjoy today's moments. Cherish those around you. The seasons change too swiftly to try holding on too tightly. Make the most with what you have. Don't get caught up in the "must get done" list that you end up missing what's around you. Remember the story of Martha and Mary? Soak up the time you have. 

Mweraba

The pictures really don't do them justice!

*Sorry for the random flowers, but wanted to share a little bit of summer with y'all. =)