Hello… Where Have I Been?

Hello… Where Have I Been? A Life Update from the Other Side of Chaos

Hey friends! Long time no blog! The last time we chatted, it was December, and I was certain I wouldn’t be ready for Christmas. Then February rolled around, and I thought, “Okay, now I’ll be ready for Christmas.” And now here we are in March, and—well, let’s just say my Christmas decorations never even made it out of the box.

So, where have I been? Buckle up, because it’s been a ride.

I started a new job, and let me tell you—chaos immediately ensued. I’m talking full-blown, hair-on-fire, running-around-like-a-headless-chicken levels of chaos. (Okay, maybe that’s a slight exaggeration. But only slight.) The learning curve? Oh, it wasn’t just large—it was Mt. Everest-sized. There were moments I felt like I was drowning in information, scrambling to keep up, and questioning everything about my life choices.

In the midst of all this, something became painfully obvious: I was too busy. Not just “Oh, I have a lot to do” busy—I mean frantically running in circles, eating cereal for dinner, forgetting what day it is kind of busy. And the worst part? I was letting my busyness push Jesus into the background.

I tend to wander—this is not new information. But this time? Oh, this time I went full-blown “lost in the wilderness” mode. I wasn’t just off track; I had taken a wrong turn, ignored the GPS, and somehow ended up in a completely different country. (Figuratively speaking, of course. No passports were involved.)

But here’s the thing: Jesus is faithful. Even when I’m running around like my hair’s on fire, even when I’m overwhelmed, even when I get my priorities completely out of whack—He never leaves me there.

In His gentle way, He’s been reminding me that my job, my responsibilities, my to-do list—none of it should take priority over Him. He’s teaching me (again) that my identity isn’t found in how well I perform at work or how productive I am. It’s found in Him. And if I’m not making time for Him—if I’m not seeking Him first—then everything else will always feel chaotic and off balance.

So here I am, coming up for air, refocusing, and reminding myself (and maybe you, too?) that Jesus is always the answer. No matter how big the learning curve, no matter how busy life gets, He calls us to keep Him first. Even when it’s not easy. Especially when it’s not easy.

So, consider this my official “I’m back” moment. And if you see me running around looking frantic again, just remind me to breathe, pray, and—most importantly—put Jesus first.

Now, tell me—how have you been? I’ve missed y’all!

With love and a little less chaos,

Maria ❤️