Marriage is so bizarre.
You start a new family
you inherit someone else's family
you share your own family.
It's just weird.
On Friday night I had the privilege of cooking dinner & hosting my in-laws.
I wanted the meal to be perfect... MADE FROM SCRATCH. FRESH. ORGANIC.
Trying to impress/win over/be myself
around a new family is hard.
I find myself a bit difficult to love.
I live in extremes and it's easy to misinterpret my passion.
Trying to figure out my place in this new family has been hard for me.
& there have been many ups and downs.
But God makes all things work together for the good of those who love Him. (Romans 8:28)
This family was predestined & created by God for His good.
It will take time. It will take faith. It will take prayer.
But it will work.
& it will be worth it.
As I was chopping veggies & stirring sauces,
I thought about how much effort it was taking to make this meal work.
Sweat was dripping.
My back was aching.
I worked that morning so I was really tired...
& it almost felt pointless.
But when they arrived & saw my table full of yummies just for them...
I realized it was worth it.
It takes work
but it's worth it.
(it's not perfect but it's made from scratch, fresh, & organic... Just like my new family)
xo, Lynn Raye
