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Note to self: Today’s agenda feels crazy. Drop off all the kids. Volunteer. Meet with friend. Pick up some of the kids. Drive out of town. Drop off more kids. Go to hair appointment with two little kids. Entertain kids with laptop while stylist covers grays. Go home. Pack. Freak out a little about flying across the country tomorrow. Obsess. Try to get some sleep.

“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6 & 7)

Deep breathe in. Slowly exhale out.

Janell WoodJanuary 30, 2019anxiety, peace, trust, believing god, surrender, crazyComment

Getting Up & Stepping Out

This past weekend, I went to Cannon Beach. I love being there. There’s something special about the fresh ocean air, the rhythm of the waves hitting the sand, the seagulls talking to one another, the pillar of Haystack Rock and the stillness of the morning…

Janell WoodOctober 10, 2018welcome, cannon beach, faith, dreams, insecurity, race, ocean, light, trust, obey Comments

A Dream & Reality Collision

“I paid $20 to go volunteer in Caleb’s classroom today. I sit with a glue stick and construction paper and wonder how this happened to my life.” - Thoughts after paying a babysitter for a couple hours in my son’s Kindergarten classroom.