My Time.

Today marks a first for this technology- avoidant woman. Please note: I did not say challenged,  I said avoidant. I'm young and hip...I just happened to be the last of my friends to get a Smart Phone or Instagram account. What's it to ya? I mean, these things are really not necessary for life, says the girl whose parents have never owned a microwave and sister refuses to have a Facebook account.

So, what am I embarking on? A 7-day Instagram Challenge. I will also share it here since it ties so closely to revealing who I am. This challenge is tied to my heart because it unveils the key to having a husband, 3 young boys, 3 jobs (including co-owning a small business with my husband), and a longer to-do list than is humanly possible...and staying sane in the process.

It is centered around my mornings. We all get 365 (366 on lucky years) of them every year.  They are the compass to my day. When I start strong, I finish strong. As a wife, a mom, an employee, a boss, a friend, a mentor, a daughter,  a sister, a leader. When I start well, I finish well. Let's not talk about those other days :-)

Day #1: My Time. I get up at 4:00 a.m. Monday-Friday. Yes that is 0400 for any military types. It is the only way that I can read the Word, pray, study, and reflect before starting work (from home) before getting everybody started on their day. So, four it is. I fought long and hard to sleep a little later and still squeeze it all in. But even ironing 5 outfits and packing backpacks the night before is not going to allow me to get 5 people fed, dressed, and out the door in 30 minutes.

I got their gradually (and still catch up on zzzs on weekends), but I love having my daily bit of quiet solitude to recharge my mind and spirit, not just the body.

TOMORROW:  My Tools.