What’s New?
Happy New Year!
Does anyone have a resolution for the new year? I know a few people who choose not to make resolutions each year because they feel like they need to accomplish a huge goal…and if that doesn't get accomplished, then they have failed. But I am here to remind you that resolutions don't have to be a huge goal. Maybe just change a habit slowly, or do something different than you have done in the past. Is there something you would like to work on improving this year? Or maybe something you would like to start brand new with?
(I do mention religion in this post, but I am hoping I did a good job of not making it weird.)
I have made my 2022 resolution - I would like to find a church that I can attend regularly where I feel comfortable. In Arizona, J and I were referred by some friends, to a huge non-denominational church called CCV. We loved it so much and attended as much as we could! But, now that we have moved to Washington, it has been difficult to find a church that we connect with. For that reason, we have still been listening to online sermons from CCV, which is great, but just different. COVID-19 has made it a bit difficult as well, since we prefer not to be around large crowds if possible. And I just miss people smiling and connecting with each other, being in their element, the music, the sermons, and just the overall feeling it brings me.
This year we are planning to step out of the box and attend some new churches in hopes of finding our place. There are a huge amount of mother's that I have seen through Facebook pages who have completely lost their faith since they have lost their children. Some have become SO angry and sad, which I totally get. And since June of 2020 when Franklin passed, I have had a very difficult time with my faith as well. I have been told that it is ok to be angry and to ask questions, but there are a number of days I just can't comprehend or understand what the heck has happened.
Why? Why? Why? Why? Why? How? What the heck?!
I don't want to go into much detail, as I know we all have different religious views. But I thought sharing this might be something that could help someone out. If you have lost a child (or really anyone in your life), or if you have been through a tragedy or a trauma…or whatever comes to your head when you read this…There may be questions in your head (religious or not). And you are not alone in having clashing thoughts in your own brain, in questioning a lot in life, and maybe having a lot of confusion with your faith.
On another note…It has been very snowy and icy the last few weeks! Fun for all the kids in the neighborhood, sledding down the golf course hill in the backyard! We even had a white Christmas this year. The snow started a little before midnight on Christmas Eve, and lasted a week or so. It has still been snowing on-and-off up until today…Now there are just ice sheets everywhere! Also, Mom picked us all out some matching Christmas onesies, since we spent the night. Fuzzy hoodies and all!
We also made a trip down to stay with Jesse and Abby on Christmas day, where we encountered lots of snow at Mt. Hood and a beautiful drive back along the gorge. Oh and we also got to see our doggy nephew, Neville.
So cheers to the year 2022! Sending lots of love and best wishes to all!
