Finding Grace in the Pause: A Season of Rest and Creativity

The past month has been a whirlwind—one I never saw coming. After returning from a beautiful tropical vacation, I found myself battling the flu. What I thought would be a quick recovery stretched into weeks of fatigue, fever, and discomfort. The flu turned into a sinus infection, and when I finally got the antibiotics to fight it off, my body had other plans. An unexpected allergic reaction caused my face and neck to swell to twice their normal size, landing me in the ER.

Even now, as I write this, I’m still healing. The swelling has gone down, but it’s not completely gone. I’m on antihistamines, which means no driving, no running around, no business as usual. And honestly? That’s been the hardest part—having to slow down when I feel like I should be moving.

But in this stillness, God is speaking.

I’ve found myself leaning into Him more, not just asking for healing but truly sitting in His presence. I’ve always known that He works in seasons, but now, I’m learning firsthand what it means to embrace a season of rest. Even though I haven’t been able to care for the business the way I normally would, orders have still come through. And in those quiet moments, inspiration has found me. I’ve worked on a wall art piece, designed greeting cards, and even created some new t-shirt designs.

This time has reminded me that God doesn’t stop moving just because we do. His plans are still unfolding, even when we’re forced to pause. Maybe, just maybe, this isn’t a setback—it’s a reset, a chance to breathe, to dream, to create without rushing.

If you’re in a season where life feels paused, where things aren’t going as planned, I encourage you to embrace it. Rest in God. Let Him fill you up again. Inspiration can come in the quiet, and blessings can flow even in the stillness.

Thank you to everyone who has prayed, checked in, and supported Two Anointed Hands during this time. Your kindness means more than you know. I’m looking forward to stepping back into full health, but for now, I’m choosing to rest, trust, and create in His presence.