Winter in Australia. It doesn’t really exude ideas of snow capped mountains and rugging up in all the winter warmer fashion – especially for here in Queensland.
But it is my favourite time of the year in Queensland. Mainly because its the only time it feels like its not Summer. I swear I’m living in the wrong state though – Summer is my least favourite weather!
But Winter 2017 means that 5 months of the year is already gone. Summer and Autumn gone! And its been a wonderfully happy filled, busy, roller coaster of a time – that feels like its literally happened in only 2 months, not 5!
It’s been a time where I’ve learnt to really listen to my inner self and stop if I feel things are getting too much or too busy. Things don’t have to be hectic and exhausting all the time – life is too short to not enjoy it. This came in the form of taking a break from full time study.
I’ve recognised more than ever the importance of a God first life. Where putting Him first makes everything else flow and so much easier. The constant reminder of you are not your own strength, you have His strength, is an instant comfort.
I’ve been reminded about the importance of quality time with my husband and how easy it is to get into routine without making set, non distracted time with each other. Our time has been in the way of board game time (the game Splendor is a really fun game for two) or in walks to local coffee shops.
Finally, I’ve realised a lot of hard work goes into cooking a whole lamb. Even though I wasn’t the one cooking it, just being a part of my husband doing it was exhausting enough!
So bring on Winter. Where the days are short, the skies so much more blue and the cuddles and sleep ins that much better!
IN IT FOR LOVE 