A Year Later
On June 1, I sat down and began writing out “Thank You” cards to those who sent me sympathy cards when my dad passed last May.
During this past year, I’ve made several attempts only to end up leaving the neatly stack cards on my tables or my bed. Thinking back I believe those cards comforted me each time I picked them up.
It took a year.
A year to sit down.
A year to revisit the grief.
A year to find words for kindness shown during one of the hardest seasons of my life.
Part of me wishes
I had done it sooner.
Last June.
Last summer.
Months ago.
But healing has its own timeline.
And maybe this wasn’t procrastination.
Maybe this was readiness.
Because grief took so much from me.
My energy.
My focus.
My capacity.
But yesterday, something returned.
Yesterday, I wrote the cards.
And maybe healing looks like this too:
Not becoming who I used to be
but noticing what I can finally hold again.
Thank You May ✨💞
As May comes to a close, I find myself reflecting on a month filled with gratitude, growth, healing, faith, creativity, and quiet becoming. Some moments stretched me, some restored me, and some gently reminded me that growth does not always happen loudly.
This month held answered prayers, lessons, softness, writing, reflection, and the continued journey of resting while I wait. I am deeply grateful for every breakthrough, every moment of clarity, every reminder to trust divine timing, and every opportunity to keep becoming the woman God is calling me to be.
Thank you, May, for the memories, the growth, and the grace. 💞✨
Creating A Mood Board For You Book
Have you ever created a mood board to brand your book?
These colors and fonts were chosen intentionally for my journal Resting While You Wait. Branding helps your book feel consistent across social media, marketing materials, and your author platform.
Your book’s design becomes part of your story.
This image was created in Canva. I began by:
1. Searching Mood Board.
2. Under categories I selected “Your Story”
3. Added my book cover image and designed from that point.
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Seasons Have To Change
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall. You may put another season at the beginning of how you list the seasons but we know that after Winter comes Spring, after Spring come Summer and so on. The seasons can dictate what we wear, what we plant, and often how we travel.
Over the past several weeks I have been hearing "Well, Alright" by Cee Cee Winans on the radio at least once a day. This song is not a new release, so I believe that God is sending me a message. Each time I heard the song I thought to myself, "What I am to get from this?" Then it dawned on me.In the lyrics there is a part, of the song, that states "Seasons have to change, it won't always be this way" When I hear this I cry nearly every time. God is truly sending a message here. Just as the snow has to melt, in most states, or the leaves on a tree must fall our personal seasons must change also.
If we truly believe that God has a plan for our lives (Jeremiah 29:11) then we are assured that the seasons of financial troubles, heartache, and despair must come to past. We must be prepared for the change in the seasons. Years ago I purchased a shovel because I know at some point I have to clear the walkways. I have purchased a water hose because I know at some point my yard will need to be watered. In my garage there is a trimmer that at some point is used to keep the weeds and bushes under control.
Yet be ready! Just as seasons have to change, we also need to be equipped for the change. I am equipping myself by staying not only in the Word but in close conversation with Him. I am equipping myself by making better choices for my family and myself. I am equipping myself by holding on to His unchanging hand.
Equip yourself.......change is about to come to you and I want you to be ready.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BL1gs71stB0
Believing in Him,
Lindar
Written August 2011
Resting While You Wait Prayer Journal
Benefits of RWYW Journal 💞💙
**Spiritual Growth:** By dedicating time each day to reading, writing, and reflecting, participants will experience significant spiritual growth and a closer relationship with God.
**Increased Peace:** Engaging with scriptures about rest and God's promises helps to cultivate a sense of peace and reduce stress.
**Habit Formation:** After 21 days, participants will have developed a sustainable habit of daily spiritual practice, making it easier to maintain this routine long-term.
**Enhanced Clarity:** Quiet reflection and listening to the Holy Spirit can provide clarity and direction in one's life, making it easier to navigate daily challenges.
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