I am the type of a person that when I do something, I give it 150% right from the beginning. That can be both good and bad. I get worn out mentally and spiritually when I have ten things going at once and giving each one my all. I have come to learn that my desire to get things going and moving is commendable but not always prosperous or blessed. I have learned the hard way (I'm a bit stubborn), that I can not do everything on my own.

I have a desire in my heart to help marriages flourish in Christ and that is often times overwhelming and draining. Then there is my desire to write. I love to write and read. I want to be an author inspiring readers. I also love designing graphics and event planning and photography and ministry work and my family and friends and my children and my husband and God. Couple that with the things I don't really care for (cooking, cleaning, editing) and I really don't have a lot of time to devote 150% to each thing I love.

My time away has done me good. I have been able to step away from all of the things that I love and taken a look at what is most important and what God is calling me to do. I have truly missed A Precious Vessel and I feel renewed and refreshed, eager to get things rolling again. However, God is still pulling back the reigns a little. My posts won't be daily but will always be spirit led and I know that is more important. I am grateful that God has shown me that burning out helps no one and He is leading me to take things slowly so that I can still be a good wife, good mom and a good steward while still shining light with His word.

I pray you all can be patient with me and know that you are all in my prayers as I transition back into trying to encourage you.

Erica