My Ongoing Love Affair..and Why My Husband Approves!

Well, did I get your attention?...Thought so. Am I having an affair? Yes...kinda... I am rediscovering who I am.

I have been a daughter, sister, niece, step daughter, friendly to most and a true friend to few.
I have been a wife for almost 21 years. I have been a mom to a daughter for almost 17 years and mom to a son for almost 13 years.
Some where along the way I have forgotten who I am---me---Rachell!
I have worn many different hats over the years. I have done what needed to be done and continue to do so. I would not change a single moment of any of it. I love my life!

In all of this where did I go?


I was Rachell before I was anyone else, before any of the titles that come along with life...

So , where does my affair come in to play? Several weeks ago I discovered Pinterest..yes I know it sounds corny and probably is BUT...when I'm on Pinterest I can shop and pin clothes that I love and rediscover "my style" Ya see, I used to love to shop and I had a great sense of style, but in raising two kids I had forgotten how to shop!! I'm serious...it's ridiculous huh?
I can pin pictures of places I've been and where I want to go. I love taking pictures, now I can share my passion.
My husband and I are self employed and I am on the computer all day but I really enjoy working with my hands..gettin dirty. Now I have a to do list of DIY projects that I want to try...I have rediscovered my creativity... I am absolutely crazy passionate about design now I can create rooms that I want to work on in my own home, we bought a fixer upper, real estate is our business. Now I have planes and am ready for a reno. I am totally enjoying the time I spend on me now!
I am loving this process, I am having fun. I am rediscovering who I am---me---Rachell and I love it!!

I have given so much of myself away over the years that I couldn't see me any more..sad..huh?
Don't get me wrong, I am not complaining I'm sharing because I truly believe this is true for a lot of women. We are caretakers by nature and we give, give and give until we have nothing to give any more. We give our very self,. We give our identity!

So, would I do it over again? ...yes, in a heart beat! Like I said I love my life.
Ok, so maybe I would change something...I would change ...me... I would not lose focus of who I am as a person, as a woman.

So who am I? I am Rachell Reed - daughter, sister, niece, step daughter, friend, a very proud wife and mom who knows who she is as a person, as a woman. And that, everyone, is worth knowing!!! Be Blessed and much Love, RR

Blessed or Stressed??

Happy New Year!  When do we stop saying that by the way?  Should we even stop wishing others well wishes? No, of course not, but that's another blog.
As I was reading my daily Psalm, Psalm 128:1-2 spoke to me. No it wasn't audible, I'm still waiting for that day when The Lord speaks to me in that way but for now a quickening in my spirit will suffice.

Blessed (all the good stuff)

Cross Roads - Do I or Don't I?

                                                                   Cross Roads

My page in my daily journal.  - Tweeked for you   I'm sure I'm not the only one so I thought I would share.  

Have you found yourself at a cross road?  Yes, of course you have.  It may look like a decision that needs to be made. Plans to make. So much to do. Do I or don't I?  

So many questions that we ask ourself.

I am at such a cross road and I am constantly thinking do I or don't I. To move forward or stay where I am.  Will it be profitable. I just don't know what to do. It will take time and a little of money. But it's definitely me. I see my self  being this person  it fits. It fits unlike anything I've ever done before. It's relaxing to me. Peaceful. It brings me joy. 

In saying all that I still ask.  Do I or don't I?
 I can't sleep at night cause I am so excited that I make plans and designs in my head. It's nothing too big or fancy. It's just a change. A change that I don't know if I have time for but how can God give me all these desires, plans in my head  and this whole creative process and not give me my dream or at least a step in that direction. 

Then and still I seek God in all that I do and in my heart I believe it's time for me. Me to move forward in my dream,  living, working in how God created me.  I am a creative person and I need to have a project to work on. It's who I'm. I have accepted it. My husband supports me as do my kids. They are excited for me but not for the work as they will have to help me some. 

I pray often.  I seek God in his word. And I listen. What's the use in talking to God if I don't take the time to listen to what He as to say?  

I truly believe he told me and showed me He's doin a new thing this year.  Things are just fallin  into place. My husband has stared a Real Estate Club which is already thriving. My kids are experiencing newness in there lives. It's so exciting to see how God has lead them. One proud Momma here :). 

It's funny, it all started with a marriage retreat last year. My husband and I believed The Lord told us to declutter.    Totally makes since now. We must get rid of the old if we want the new!!   Woohoo.  I love how The Lord works!   Well to be honest- most of the time any way. 

Any way, I'm still listening but as I do I'm moving forward in plans to make my own business- 

Business name chosen but not purchased.  Junksterdiver Design 

Business cards are created but not purchased.  

Instagram  page  - created 

Facebook page  - working on it 

Pinterest page. - working on it. 

Working on projects - almost every weekend!! 

Cleaning out and organizing 2 barns. - well that's  where I need help. My kiddos have been sick. 

  

Lots to do but so excited. I will keep moving forward after all The Lord said new things are coming  this year. I'm preparing for the new, cleaning out the old. 

I ask him to close any doors that I'm trying to open by my own hand and continued direction, wisdom and provision for the doors that remain open for me to walk through.   

CROSS ROADS-  always go to the cross for direction and wisdom.  Seek God always in all plans. Decisions. When paths are presented choose wisely. He will always lead you down the right road.  He had the perfect plane to save the world all we have to do is choose. He knows the plans for each one of us after all he created us. He knows what fits and who we are better than we do ourself.   Ask. Seek.  And listen!  

Junksterdiver Design. Ooh the possibilities.          Blessings. RR.