Where did fall come from?

Already October is here and I swear I am still laying on a beach somewhere in Florida soaking summer's rays. Twice now the government paused my work routine to leave me frantically trying to find peace in situations beyond

my control. I am grateful my non paid days offered more family bonding moments. After all, this seems to be what life is about. It's never about us but the people we are divinely planned to do life with. God demands my mission as mother to take every ounce of energy and resource I have. Just when I thought my teen was headed for a successful start at high school I was rudely awakened to the reality he is not mature enough yet to fit in his own dreams. Just when I thought we had our government jobs back I was laid off again, this time with a mortgage on hold. No matter how much we think we are in control we just aren't. I've resorted to hiding my face in Jesus' lap because I can't bear to see any more storms in my peace filled family fun year. My only option is to keep my toes in the sand by imagination as I stand firm in faith. God is the only one who can change hearts and transform minds. I can't put anyone back on track no matter how much I love them, not even myself. I cannot restore my finances from unexpected challenges. All I know is the Son is still shining and the best is yet to come.