hi stranger

Wow, it's been 2 months since I last blogged.  That's pretty ridiculous.  I think about blogging pretty often actually, and then I think about how behind I am and I get discouraged.  I wanted to blog about Selah's first year, but I'm so behind!  I wanted to document every milestone.  That certainly didn't happen.  Like flylady says, just jump in where you are. 

I've learned to organize my time a little bit better lately thanks to flylady and it's led to an increase in productivity for me.  I've been able to stay on top of housekeeping and that's HUGE for me.  15 minute increments is very doable.  Usually, my perfectionist tendencies overtake me and I get overwhelmed by small tasks.  My house will stay clean for a few days but will get really messy again within a week.  Once I get into the routine of keeping my house clean, I plan on adding exercise into my daily schedule. 

I'm also seeing a chiropractor for lower back pain.  The pain has gotten less tolerable over the last couple of months and I've learned that pain is a flashlight for sin in your heart.  I've been really whiny, angry, and bitter about it.  But changes in my thinking has lead me to keep my attitude in check. 

We've also attended a NANC conference over the past 3 months and it's been SOOO good (most of it).  I've learned a LOT and am excited to pursue it further.  I would recommend it anyone involved in ministry and lay people who want to do more ministry in life.  I feel like I've gotten a lot of tools to further equip me. 

My photography has gotten really busy and I'm working diligently on that.  Despite that fact, I feel like I haven't made much of a dent yet.  I have LOTS and LOTS to learn. 

Those are the highlights.  That's all pretty surface and shallow but it is what it is.