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                                     You can visit Sandra and join HHM HERE  *** Past week's pondering*** Oh it's been harsh. Harsh weather, harsh emotions, and a harsh work environment. Spring will hopefully help all three of these things!  For some that have read my blog for the past year(s) you know I've dealt with bad anxiety and depression for a long time. At the end of last week, I was diagnosed with high-functioning bipolar II. My medication was changed and it did NOT go well. The first day I was a literal zombie. I stayed in bed all day and barely moved. The next day was a bit better. Monday I started feeling rage and then Tuesday - oh my goodness. I began to panic, get severely agitated, anxious, and was so bad I had to take a sick day from 10 a.m. I ended up getting into bed, wrapping up in a blanket, and I stayed in the same position for 4 hours. Obviously I did not take t...

                                    You can visit Sandra and join HHM HERE  *** Past week's pondering*** It was cold! My car got stuck in the ice - but we got it out. I went out to dinner with Jeff. He spent a lot of time taking care of his mom, as his brother who had the stroke is the one who usually takes care of her. (She has 4 living sons and they all help take care of her) I worked overtime on Wednesday and Thursday. Just a regular week. Busy and blessed.                                        *** The weather in my neck of the woods***   Like most places in the country - it is COLD, snowy, and slippery! And this morning we had some thunder-snow - which is one of my favorite things!  We have highs of teens all week and lows In the negatives most days. Chance of snow three days out ...

  There are seasons when life doesn't seem to ever slow down. Your planner is full of things to do and responsibilities press in. Maybe it's an older parent you help to take care of, perhaps you homeschool your kids, or have a full-time job. Whatever it may be, life just seems to be full. Full of schedules, notifications, constant running, and all the noise. When you finally do get a moment to yourself, you realize what it is that YOU want. I want to be close to God—but I don’t know how to stay focused with all this going on. If that is you, let me reassure you of this truth: He's still here. He is waiting for you to call out to Him. In the midst of the chaos. He doesn't need your life to slow down; He'll help you find a way. He doesn't need you to follow a perfect routine; He just wants to share in your time. “The Lord is near to all who call on Him.” (Psalm 145:18, NIV) 1. Redefine What “Closeness” Looks Like in This Season A lot of us think to be close to God...