Royally Waiting
Welcome to Royally Waiting where my besties Holly, Katy and I share a little chunk of what’s going on and what we might be waiting on.
This is the week my kids wait for all year long! And don’t tell, but we kind of love it too. Sunday we will be heading to New Braunfels to drop our kids off for a week at camp. One week away with no technology and lots of Jesus! One week for me to have zero carpool duty! I’m telling you the summer has been just a little more wild than past summers and I’m so looking forward to a quiet house, no need to cook and a house that may stay orderly for a bit.
Of course being the procrastinator I am, I always wait until the last minute to prepare for camp! Thankfully Dillon now packs for himself and doesn’t really care to participate in theme nights but Carly Jo is not the slightest bit entertained by my lack of planning. This year one night has a circus theme and I was so impressed she decided on dressing as an elephant and has it all planned out; pink tutu, grey t-shirt and elephant ears on a headband. Surely I can pull this off right?
Right now I’m waiting on my mind to rest a bit. Do you ever have those times when you just cannot shut off your brain? I’m in that place right now. I know it is partially due to some news I am waiting on which I have zero control over but is pulling hard at my heart every time I let my mind wander. Literally I have probably never prayed as hard as I have been praying and literally cannot sleep without begging God to help me to trust his plan and turn it all over if only for the night. I found this verse and it is what I’m holding onto today.
But now Lord what do I look for? My hope is in you -Psalm 39:7
And y’all, I wrote this post last night but woke up this morning and found this waiting for me in the Jesus Calling book for July 19th. When things like this happen I feel so emotional and humbled and wrapped in God’s love because I know he is my one true hope.
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Keep praying and trusting,Shelly! God is in control! Alise is in Alabama this week with her cousins and I must say that I’m enjoying a quiet house and no cooking!
Thank you Laura! I’m so looking forward to a week free of cooking….of course my kids typically do their own thing these days anyway but I’ve already warned Keith he’s on his own next week. I will just be so thrilled not to have to run kids all over town for a week. It’s been way busier this summer than I anticipated.
Camp week! It’s good for kids and parents! Peace!
Cheryl
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Definitely has been good for all of us! So glad we are blessed to be able to send them.
Enjoy your week without the kids. I hope they grow closer to the Lord at their week at camp.
Thank you Amy!
I’m confident that Carly can pull off the elephant costume and I can’t wait to see it! Of course, Holden wanted to be a lion – when all I really wanted her to be was a lion tamer! But, you know I loved being able to put together a costume! And, wrapping you in prayers, friend! I’m here for you!
I really do wish I loved pulling together a costume…..I think I’ve finally admitted to myself I love the idea of it but not the doing so much. We will see if it actually happens.
Carly’s elephant looked awesome – even if they didn’t get a pic together. 🙁
The elephant costume sounds adorable. I hope you have an answer to your prayers soon. I also love it when I read my devotion of the day and it is perfectly applicable and just what I needed to hear.
Girl – I hear you. This summer has just felt so crazy and I don’t even know why! I feel like i have to pack for Waco, Fish Camp and Camp Carolina for Rad all within two days. I may just pack his whole room. And I am praying with you and for you friend!
I love my Jesus Calling book. It’s one of the best things that I’ve started all year! I hope everything goes well this week!
Beach, beach and more beach !! Tonight we are heading to Paso Robles (40 min to the North and FABULOUS WINE COUNTRY) for the Mid State Fair and to see Lionel Ritchie!! Yes I am old school and so excited to hear him tonight! WE will be meeting our bestie’s there this afternoon and Yes! I will partake in some sort of fair food. Its totally worth it for one day! Have a great time with the kid’s off at camp and enjoy some “us” time with your hubby!
Sending prayers to add to yours!
Enjoy your week of quiet time! It’s been a crazy summer here too!
Quiet time is the best. Love that verse. Thanks for sharing it. Thanks for hosting and I hope you have a quiet weekend.
Thanks so much Pat. We will have a busy weekend but I am positive there will be some rest.
Oh Shelly! For some reason I did not see this post until today, the 20th. You won’t believe me but I swear I have been going through a really difficult time with some family members and had literally not been able to sleep or eat much because my stomach was so sick. I was praying for peace and comfort and then woke up yesterday and read that same devotional. I practically teared up because it was so perfect. Then you posted something on about being intentional with relationships and it home too. It made me realize how God used you to further drive home a point and open my eyes. I just think it’s so cool when we see these things unfold, yes, my one true comfort is in God.
xo,
Kellyann
It’s so true Kellyann. I prayed and prayed for God to help me hand it over and rest and I’m always amazed when that works. I love that you found some peace in my sharing….love it so much! I’m always amazed when something seems dropped right in my path. I know there will still be several more weeks before we have answers and I’m sure I will continue to be on my knees praying and struggling with letting all the fear go. Thanks so much for sharing Kellyann!
we’re going to need pics of the elephant costume!!
hope you and your mind got some rest 🙂
I still haven’t made it Shaunacey!! I’m a terrible procrastinator!!!
We’re enjoying a kid free week too! Hoping you get some good date nights in!
I can’t wait to just have some time not to feel so “on”. I’ve got girls night out already scheduled for Monday and Tuesday with some girlfriends I haven’t seen in forever!
We have been there lately too. I know this year is going to be a battle for our attention and our heart and honestly it makes me a bit nervous. Such a sweet reminder God left for you that morning. Sorry I am just now catching up. My Bloglovin feed hasn’t been showing me posts until DAYS later :(.
I’m scared to even look at Bloglovin’ I’m so darn behind on reading. I have been so slammed the past two weeks…looking for some down time pronto!