Life can be...

Have you ever had one of those days where you wish you could go back to sleep and start the day over? I know I have and sometimes those days can turn into seasons. It’s kind of funny. As young children we can’t wait to grow up and be an “adult” and do anything. As we grow however there always seems to be something that we want to do that we still cannot do or perhaps have not accomplished. As grown adults we maybe still holding onto some of our childhood dreams or perhaps you are wishing to be a young child again, when it seemed there were no cares or stressor’s, not compared to what life has dropped off at your doorstep – and on more than on occasion. This my friend is life.

Life – it can be scary, hard, difficult, fun, amazing, breathtaking, and wonderful. Which of these seasons do you find yourself in?

The scary can pretty much speak for itself however let’s walk through this one together for a minute. Have you received an unexpected health diagnosis, or perhaps there is no diagnosis, yet – you know there’s something wrong. I mean your body is screaming for help with all your different symptoms yet one doctor after another they can’t seem to find the cause. Most of your family and friends don’t want to hear it anymore or simply do not understand and you feel alone, with no one to walk through this season with. I hear you and I see you. This has been a 6 year back and forth journey for me with ups and downs on my health journey. First and for most my faith in God has gotten me through the roughest times – 2024 being the biggest challenge. God provided friends, family and other life coaches to pour into me, pray with me, for me and over me.

The hard and difficult – are you facing a job change that you were not expecting or in a middle of a separation that is leading toward divorce? These are situations that we don’t always see happening, before we are in the middle of them.While friends and family are there for support and to talk with sometimes you still feel lost and stuck and as though you could have done something different to prevent the situation you currently are in. The truth is sometimes life just happens to us – this is not to say that our actions do not have consequences however there are times when other people’s actions have consequences for us just the same. I’ve been there getting let go from a job can be scary – especially if totally unexpected and not what you were planning life to look like. Bill’s still need to be paid, and this can feel unsettling as to what is next. It’s in this season or well really before this season God had me ready for his calling and direction on my life. Getting let go not once but twice was a surprise but a blessing. It can be hard to see God’s blessings in things such as losing a job but my friend I promise you God use’s life’s messes for our good.

Separation or divorce – yep been there. Feels like the rug was pulled out from under you – even if there were signs you never expect this one until it punches you in the gut. Life as you knew it is no more – and everything changes or does it? You don’t have to change but parts of your life will change. It can feel as though you don’t know who anyone is anymore, but that’s just part of being human. When something big as the D word happens, life is at a standstill andrunning forward at full speed all at the same time.

The fun, amazing, breathtaking and wonderful – now this is what I am talking

about. This is the life we all dream about and plan for. These are the seasons when we feel 7 foot tall and invincible.These seasons no matter how long or how short always seem to be too short. These are the seasons that we need to remember how fragile life is and what truly matters most. Yes, even in these seasons we need our people to help us through life. Think about it – if you are in this season, you are not alone. The friends you surround yourself with in your great seasons need to be the friends that will surround you in your scary, hard and difficult seasons.

Life can be everything we dreamed for and everything we did not wish or plan for. There can be uncertainties that leave us feeling lost or unsure of what is next. Talking with friends and close family is great and I encourage you to do this – don’t take advantage of the friendships you have. What is here today is a gift and a blessing to be used and cherished.You my friend may be that friend or close trusted family member that others depend on. In life there is give and take however we need to make sure to have a good balance. To give of ourselves we need to be filled up and running over. If you are running on empty, there is nothing else to give to others.

In every season of life there can be any number of things going on - or not going on, that you want to be going on – to talk through. There are times when having an outside view can help you see what maybe your tunnel vision is causing you to miss. Perhaps there are items you need help processing or things you would like to plan for and schedule out, for goal setting and need to be held accountable or are unsure of where to even start. Here at Restored this is a safe place to talk about all the issues, concerns, plans, dreams – all of life planned and unplanned.