Unger Squad: November 2013

Sunday, November 17, 2013

Peace, Faith, Grace, and Joy

A little bit of a different kind of post from me today. To backtrack a little...I started attending a church almost 2 years ago. On the recommendation from a friend, I took the girls to Browns Bridge Community Church. I liked the laid back atmosphere, although was skeptical of the contemporati-ness of it. I grew up in a traditional Episcopalian church. I remember attending church school and being anxious for it to be over so I could join my mom in the adult service. Since moving to GA, I have tried a few different churches. Nothing has really stuck for me. Until Browns Bridge. Although it stuck more because my girls (especially Keelin) LOVED it. I have had a distant relationship with God. I do not like not knowing the WHY of things and so much really seems up in the air. When we lost Ben, my distant relationship became non existent and a lot of anger replaced any other feeling I may have had. Starting back into church 2 years ago, I still felt very unsure but I continued to go and really began hearing the messages. Not so much sermons as more life lessons. Since that point in time, Josh and Max have joined us and we attend as a family. I continue to feel like I am searching for my place and for a "relationship." I envy my friends who appear to have this calm peace surrounding them. Who have this blind faith and knowledge that I seem to be lacking. About a month ago I received an email from one of Keelin's past small group leaders. She and the other leader were beginning a study through Philippians. They had just returned from China on a mission trip and felt the need to open a women's group and I was one of the women invited. I felt very honored. I also felt that the invitation came at a time when I really needed a change or at least feel like I was making a change. I attended my third session last Thursday. These ladies are so patient with my search. I think it was what I needed and I worry I will not know where to go once it is over. I jot notes down and as I was sitting there I realized I wrote down four words: peace, faith, grace, and joy. Not asking a lot? Ha! I think these are four things that I long for in my journey. I definitely feel pieces. I feel joy and peace. I am trying to live gracefully and with faith. My greatest joy is my family. I feel at peace running and taking pictures. I believe that my goal is to feel all four throughout the facets in my life. Like I said, a journey.....

xo~M

JOYous selfie with my boy

A little PEACE

More JOY

Tuesday, November 12, 2013

Hello November!

I can not believe it is November already. Halloween has come and gone. The first year that we have not gone trick or treating as a family...Keelin has apparently deemed us "uncool" and fled the neighborhood to go with her friends. Ella and Max had a blast though, as did Josh and I. We visited a local pumpkin patch with my sister and nieces. We have had numerous soccer games...I have lost count. Keelin performed in her middle school play again this year. They performed the Wizard of Oz and she was THE BEST munchkin coroner I have ever seen OR heard. She was absolutely amazing. The entire cast was wonderful. It is now over, as are the daily practices and the late dress rehearsals....phew. Soccer marches on though and Josh has started his basketball coaching season. Bye babe, I will miss you....
In other news, I continue to be Facebook free and it is easier and easier everyday. I have been running a lot more-two 5Ks and one 10K under my belt in the last four weeks. It makes me feel better. I have connected with some "in real life" people, which has been really nice. I have enjoyed spending more time with my sister and running some races with her. I have loved taking more pictures. Enjoy ....

xo~M