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Wherever you are and what ever you are going through Momma, take a hot minute and be still. It’s been a wild and crazy summer for me. So much travel, great family time, and all the feels of summer goodness. In addition to all the summer flying I’ve done for work, In June my husband and I spent 11 glorious days in 🇮🇹 Italy. We were beside ourselves most of the time taking in the sights smells and tastes of Rome, Padua, Venice, Florence and the surrounding areas. A trip of a lifetime for both of us! July was filled with great family time spent with several of our out of town kids and grands. We also had to say our final goodbye to my brother-in-law. His cancer battle is over and he is with Jesus now and for that, we give thanks. The first week of Aug I brought my sister with me for some much needed grief-rest while I served at a Young Life camp for teen moms in beautiful Virginia. There are no words to describe all that goes on at a YoungLives camp! It is incarnational ministry at its finest. It’s “Jesus with skin on” in the faces and tireless work of countless staff and volunteers who bring the aroma of Christ to young mommas and their babies. My heart is full from seeing where this ministry is from where it began & when I was on staff in 2000. Nothing but hands lifted high in 🤚 praise! My hubs is back in full swing with his Grenville HS football guys and tomorrow I take to the skies and do my part to get a bunch of people where they need to be. And as summer winds down I’m also thinking of so many of my momma friends who are becoming empty nesters (or nearing) and experiencing their final stage of parenting... releasing their young into the world. This too is the gift of God though it can overwhelm a mommas heart. So to you who are tired, anxious, ready (or not ready) for summers end...I pray that you will join me in making stillness a priority in your busy Momma life. It’s so necessary! Because God knows we are but flesh and that we need to be refreshed in body mind and spirit. Lean in loved one. Lean hard into Jesus. I can’t wait to get back to writing for you. Oh how we need his encouragement for all that our next chapter will bring. #aboveandbeyondmidlife

When the shadows of darkness surround you, it’s good to be reminded of this one thing...Dear one, if this is you, may you be comforted, strengthened, and filled with the hope of Gods love and care for you. He knows.

My recent trip to Italy was filled with endless surprises of beauty and history...A journey of images that will remain with me for years to come. (I’ll be sharing more images in the next few days on my Above and Beyond Midlife blog @ BetsyStretar.com). This image is from the bed and breakfast my husband and I stayed at in Tuscany...A lovely 17th century stone structure that undoubtedly holds many unique stories within its age-worn walls and rich history. The beauty of its history and age, and the steadfast way it continues to bring comfort, rest and joy to weary travelers, is a reminder of this: Never underestimate the impact that your personal story and history will have on others. Why not take a few minutes to appreciate where you’ve been and consider the lovely ways your life story is meant to bless others. #italy #2018summervacation #oldthingsofbeauty #aboveandbeyond #aboveandbeyondmidlife #emptynest #emptynesting #lifeisgood #oldhomes #airbnb

It’s not so much about where you’ve been, but where you’re going. Fix your gaze on the future Momma. And then start flapping those wings and jump. God gave you wings to fly! So fly sweet momma...fly!

Who’s writing your next chapter? What if God had a plan for you that’s above and beyond anything you could ever ask or imagine? #aboveandbeyondmidlife #aboveandbeyond #midlife #midlifecrisis #emptynest #emptynesters #emptynestblessed #transition #adultkids #momlife #nextchapter #next

Are you approaching your midlife with an open heart or a closed mind? I just finished teaching a class to a bunch of midlife women who are struggling to move forward on their next chapter of life. So may I ask you you sweet midlife Momma? Who exactly is writing your next chapter? I’d love to encourage you today to begin a journey of surrendering your plans to God. He is an above and beyond kind of genius who’s plans exceed anything we can ask or imagine on our own. Do you think it was my idea to leave the non-profit sector and become a flight attendant at age 52? I assure you it most certainly was not on my list of things to do or become. But God...I want to invite you to subscribe to my blog and take the above and beyond midlife journey with me. There is so much to learn and share! Let’s do it together shall we? Link in Bio. #aboveandbeyondmidlife #aboveandbeyond #midlife #midlifeblogger #midlifewomen #midlifecrisis #midlifecoach #transition #midlifemomma #emptynest #emptynesters #emptynestblessed #emptynester #flightattendant #flylife #writerslife #writer

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