🤍 Here’s May–July 2018, reflecting your fall, limited mobility, and the creative work you were able to do from bed. I’ve kept it honest, faith-led, and reflective — showing resilience and obedience despite the physical challenges.
May 2018
Another Fall – Learning to Slow Down
This month brought an unexpected pause. I fell again, putting my back out, and suddenly the things I usually take for granted — walking, sitting comfortably, moving through my day — became difficult.
At first, it was frustrating. So much I wanted to do, projects I wanted to continue, writing I wanted to share. And yet, my body insisted I slow down.
God seemed quiet, but I sensed His gentle reminder: faithfulness isn’t always measured by busyness. Sometimes it’s measured by patience, by presence, and by trust in the middle of limitation.
Even from bed, I could still write. I could still create. I could still obey. And in that, I found a new rhythm — one that reminded me that obedience and creativity don’t always need mobility; they need faith.
June 2018
Writing From the Bed – Creativity in Limitation
Being mostly confined to bed has been humbling, but it’s also been a surprisingly creative season. I’ve been able to write a series of reflections, blog posts, and resources — small pieces that I hope will still encourage others.
This has taught me that God can use every circumstance for good. Even in limitation, there is possibility. Even when life feels stalled, creativity can flourish. And even when it seems quiet, God is still at work — shaping the work and shaping me.
It’s not the year I imagined. But perhaps it’s exactly the year I needed.
July 2018
Faithfulness Despite Physical Challenges
This season has been a test of patience and faith. Simple tasks take longer, energy is limited, and the temptation to feel discouraged is real.
But I’m learning that faithfulness is not about perfection or productivity. It’s about showing up where we can, trusting God with the rest, and finding joy in the small victories: writing a paragraph, finishing a post, connecting with someone through my work.
Blossom Braid International continues quietly, shaped by these moments of obedience. And I am reminded that God’s faithfulness doesn’t depend on my strength — only my willingness to trust Him, even when the path feels hard.
If you like, I can continue with August 2018, reflecting the loss of your writing due to the blog virus, and how you began to bounce back creatively.
Do you want me to continue with August 2018?