July ‘22 reflection
Hello and welcome! This space is such a joy for me to create, and I hope you enjoy peeking into our window of life.
It’s been a few months since I did a reflection post, so I think this could be timely. My last one was in March 2022.
Those are my feet resting. That is Tonio swimming. We took a day off of church, and it was so life-giving.
Here’s some questions from Emily P. Freeman to reflect on the month of July 2022:
1) What’s something new you discovered in July?
2) What’s something you made in July?
3) Name one hope you have for August.
I will answer these here, and as you are reading, reflect on your July, too. This practice of reflection can bring perspective and growth if you let it.
1. Something new I discovered in July.
Stand-up-paddling ! It’s not necessarily NEW to me, but I had only done it a handful of times before we bought our own board at the end of June.
I love it. It gives me the feeling of being back on a surfboard (which I miss terribly). Being on the water is super calming and therapeutic to me. Thank you Lord for providing this source of life for me! Really. It’s that good. Can you find me in the photo? I’m in my happy place way out there.
2. Something I made in July.
I made a cardboard house with Daphné and Django, granted I did most of the constructing. Haha.
Django is excellent at having the vision and delegating. I’m the workhorse, and Daphné sweeps in after to make it beautiful. This is before her artistry. They both help with taping and cutting here and there.
I made a plane reservation for Denver, CO at the end of September. Tell you more? Okay, a few girls that I worked with way back in 2005-2007 are having a girls weekend. One of them asked me if I could come, thinking it was a long shot. I prayed. I talked with Tonio. Prayed some more. And I have a ticket! Ready or not girls, here I come!
I made the Kermesse happen at Django’s school.
I made a little “1-second everyday” video for Django’s speech therapist, capturing his progress from April 2021 to now. She was touched.
I made blog posts and instagram posts.
I made an appointment to take care of my mental health.
I made a piece of art with Daphné and framed it. It’s now part of our living room decor. She is so proud. So am I.
I made plans to socialize with one of Daphné’s friends and her mom. This is always an effort for me, but it’s usually rewarding, as was the case here.
I made an amazon order to send a friend a birthday gift.
3. One hope I have for August.
I want to have a settled heart. Like the feeling the picture below gives me of Tonio and Django in the sea. Awwwww.
August can bring many emotions linked to following : the end of summer, the imminent return to school just around the corner, friends moving away for studies, friends coming back from long vacations, new people at church, grieving the end of good things.
Django still doesn’t have a spot at Daphné’s school for next year. Can I be okay with that?
Many projects on my list have not been accomplished. Can I accept that?
Can I sing this song at the top of my lungs or even in a whimpering exhale?
When peace like a river attendeth my way
When sorrows like sea billows roll
Whatever my lot, Thou hast taught me to say
It is well, it is well with my soul
That’s my hope.
Love Linz
ps - My dad is coming to visit us in September, so that’s something that is really making my heart sing! My mama will hold down the fort in CA for this round.