Lately, I’ve felt a quiet tug on my heart, a reminder that life is moving fast and that it’s easy to lose sight of what truly matters. Between work, bills, routines, and responsibilities, it’s easy to stay busy but forget to stay intentional. This season, I’m choosing to slow down and refocus my life around the things that matter most like my relationship with God, my family, my marriage, and our financial freedom.
Making memories with our boys. The littles are growing up right before our eyes, and I don’t want to look back one day and realize I missed the best parts. Childhood is fleeting. The laughter, the endless questions, the chaos, and the cuddles. I've learned that making memories doesn’t have to mean expensive trips or perfectly planned experiences. It’s the simple, everyday moments that leave the deepest impressions such as family game nights, backyard adventures, bedtime stories, or just sitting together and talking about our day. These small, ordinary moments are what build a lifetime of love and belonging. This year, I’m making it my mission to be present more, to put the phone down, pause the to-do list, and be there fully for them.
Centering our lives on God. At the heart of this refocus is something even deeper, our spiritual growth. I’ve realized that when we put God first, everything else begins to fall into place with more peace and purpose.This means creating time for prayer, studying Scripture, and cultivating a home that invites faith into the everyday. I want our boys to see faith lived out. Not as perfection, but as a relationship built on grace, trust, and love. As a family, we’re making it a priority to grow closer to God together. Whether that’s through family devotions, church on Sundays, or quiet moments of gratitude, I want our spiritual foundation to be strong enough to guide us through every season.
I want to start dating my husband again. Somewhere between parenting, work, and endless tasks, it’s easy for marriage to slip into autopilot. We become teammates in survival mode rather than partners in life and love. But before we were “Mom” and “Dad,” we were us. And that connection deserves nurturing. I want to date my husband again. I want to laugh together, talk without distractions, and remember what drew us to each other in the first place. Whether it’s a quiet coffee date, a late night walk, or a weekend adventure, I’m reminding myself that strong marriages aren’t built on big gestures but on consistent care and attention. When our marriage thrives, our whole family feels the difference.
As the state of the current economy is becoming more expensive on basic necessities, paying off debt and reclaiming financial freedom is even more important now than seasons past. Part of this refocus also means taking control of our finances. Debt can quietly drain not only our bank account but also our peace of mind. It limits opportunities and adds unnecessary stress to daily life. We’ve decided to commit to paying off debt so we can live with more financial freedom. The freedom to say yes to experiences with our boys, to give generously, and to build a future where we’re not tied down by financial worry. This isn’t just about money. It’s about peace. It’s about creating a life we can afford to enjoy, not just maintain.
I will be moving forward with intention. This new chapter isn’t about perfection. It’s about purpose. It’s about putting God first, loving each other deeply, managing what we’ve been given wisely, and making every day count. Life moves fast, but we get to choose what we focus on. For me, that means faith, family, love, and freedom. All the things that matter most.
Your turn:
If you’ve been feeling that same pull to slow down and refocus, take a moment today to ask yourself: What truly matters to me?
Start there, then take one small step toward it.
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