Hi Family!
How are we feeling?
I mentioned in my last post how I started this blog. It was only a dream back then, this post will be the seventy seventh post. We believe it is time to grow into the next phase. We have prayed about it, and believe now is the right time. However, every dream has a waiting period before it takes flight. If you’re like me, we do not like waiting. But I’ve learned that rushing God’s timing never works, even if we think we’ve prepared ourselves in every way. So, how do we wait?
How Do We Wait to Fulfill the Next Dream?
It is important to wait with a positive attitude. During the waiting and the pursuit of the next thing we tend to overthink and become anxious, even to the point of procrastination. It is therefore imperative to find ways to stay positive and productive while we wait. Here are some tips that have helped me—and might help you too—while we wait for the next big step.
Its Harvest Time: Celebrate!
I love the fall season, I love the various shades of red, orange, and brown that the trees turn. It is no coincidence that fall is traditionally the harvest season. Growing up in Jamaica, we celebrated an annual harvest Sunday at our church. We would bring our best fresh produce, and after the service, everyone gathered to share food and stories, taking home what we wanted in exchange for a donation. It was a beautiful way to celebrate abundance and remember that we reap what we sow.
We started this blog/journey during a very difficult time in my life. We did the work. Now it’s time to reap what we have sowed. We get to grow! So we celebrate.
Happy birthday!
My son had his birthday last week. We celebrated him and another family member with cakes at his grandmother’s house during the week.
He didn’t consider the cake-cutting at Grandma’s his “real” birthday party because it wasn’t on his actual birthday. So, he made plans to have his celebrations with his own friends at SkyZone Trampoline Park. They had a blast!
Aziel and Micah hanging out at SkyZone
Aziel has grown so much this year, not just physically but in character, embracing values like kindness, compassion and forgiveness. He loves learning, and we’re teaching him to balance his growth in every area.
Take a break and celebrate!
I didn’t always like celebrations.
Have you ever worked so hard towards a goal that when you reach it, you skip the celebration and move on to the next?
I used to be that person. When I was pregnant with my first child, I didn’t want a baby shower—I felt too busy to make time for it. My focus was on finishing everything on my schedule before the baby came.
The day before I gave birth, I was in the lab, having just passed a grueling qualification exam to secure my place in my PhD program. This would have been two weeks before my due date, I was working as if I had all the time in the world. Well, my son decided he wouldn’t wait. The next morning, on my way to work, he came suddenly—so quickly I almost delivered him at home!
That experience taught me the importance of slowing down and celebrating life’s moments, big or small. Resting and celebrating refreshes us for the journey ahead. So take a break and celebrate—you’ll be glad you did.
We Serve and Support Others
It’s not all about you or me!
Have you ever wanted something so badly that you put everything and everyone else on hold until you achieved it?
During my first year of my PhD, I was so driven that I neglected myself and others. By the end of that year, I was completely burned out.
Be kind to others
This October was different. My son and I each participated in cancer support events. His school hosted a walkathon, and I attended a breast cancer awareness event organized by a parent from his school.
She also helped me to write this blog – thank you Kera-Ann!
The event began late, with people trickling in way past the start time, and then the tributes and testimonies started. As each person shared, I was reminded that we often don’t know what others are going through. It’s a powerful reason to be kind, to serve, and to support each other.
Let’s take this journey together
I watched these women, beautiful and smiling, who were survivors or warriors according to the flyer.
Some shared stories of their cancer journeys and how those experiences drew them closer to God. Each journey was unique, and while we don’t choose all the challenges we face, we are reminded that we are not alone.
God uses our experiences to draw us deeper into a relationship with Him. Sometimes we resist, especially if the journey requires major changes or unexpected turns. However, Jesus told us,
“In this world, you will have trouble. But take heart, I have overcome the world.” John 16:33.
We are not meant to face struggles alone—we’re called to support each other, but are we honest with ourselves when we are struggling? Do we ask for help? Are we sharing our stories?
So, let’s go out and serve each other, knowing we’re walking together on our separate journeys. Supporting one another is a powerful way to stay uplifted and balanced as we wait for what’s next.
Why Does it Matter How We Wait?
Waiting on a dream can take a while, but using the time to celebrate, serve, and support others can help us wait with a sense of peace and purpose. When we do these things, we are more than just “waiting”; we are actively preparing our hearts and minds (our souls) for what God has next for us. And as we do, we develop a positive attitude, finding joy and fulfillment in the present, while staying hopeful for the future.
Thanks to everyone who organized and participated in these events! Special mentions will be shared in our upcoming newsletter, which will go straight to our contacts’ inboxes. Be sure we have your email so you don’t miss it!
Stay tuned as we CHANGE and GROW!
Love,
Sanchia