I am also in between. I am divorced, but not married. I am 31 and want to be a mom, but I am not. I am an attorney, but not experienced enough to run my own show completely, but know enough to get frustrated. My house is getting fixed, but not fixed.... you get the point.
So, I am working on being content in the "In Between," You know those times when there is no drama, huge life change, rough patch, but yet no huge thing to plan for, or look forward to. Its the everyday life. The ho-hum of getting up each day and heading off the my office to do the routineness that is lawyering. Where I know what each day will bring, and find some comfort in it, yet I long for something new, exciting, fresh or some tragedy that I can now put my energy into.
I guess this is the point in life where I need to look around, feel blessed for all the great things that I have, all the experiences I have gone through, and look forward to what the future holds.
Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. Proverbs 3:5-6
And.... its Shrove Tuesday ya'll aka Fat Tuesday aka National Pancake Day at IHop so get your free short stack!
It's definitely hard when you're in a space of wanting more and looking forward to more, but aren't quite there yet. But, like you said, it's a test in being able to just "be," look around, and go "this is pretty great right now, too." I have 100% faith that you'll get all of your everythings when the moments are right :)
ReplyDeleteI feel you, lady. That in between is no fun, but you're amazing fairy tale is on it's way, i can feel it!
ReplyDeleteYAY SHROVE TUESDAY and pancakes!
To be content is one of the greatest gifts! I am usually pretty content, but our life is never boring. The Army is always throwing something new at us. Perhaps you need a new hobby, workout class, or plan little extra fun things to look forward too. Always be grateful for what you have, though. You are a gorgeous girl, have a great job, and a fun new relationship ;)
ReplyDeleteI pray for no tragedy for you to put your energy into- just happy events that you focus on.
ReplyDeletePancakes actually do sound good now.
We're definitely in the same place right now, only I don't have a boyfriend- but I'm definitely here with you on the in between. And you're right the only thing you can do is trust in The Lord. I blame law school for making us be so ambitious and want everything immediately. I went to an event and an older attorney told me I needed to get my life together. Lol I think he meant well.....
ReplyDeleteLet's hear it for the in-betweeners!
ReplyDeleteWe're all just trying to get where we're going to go.
Hang in there.
I can definitely understand your feelings, sweet friend! B is done with school, but we still don't know where we are going so we can't plan anything - where we'll live, whether I'll work or not, etc. It's definitely one of the 'in between' spots in life. And it's hard! I guess these are the times in life in which we really just have to trust that God has good things in store for us. Once we get out of these in between spaces, that is:)
ReplyDeleteThe in between is often the hardest to deal with. Trying to find your way when you are not sure where you're even going, often times...blows;) Hope you shake the funk off soon.
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