Build What You Cannot See (pt 1)

Building something—whether it’s a home, a career, or even just a piece of furniture—starts with a dream. But dreams don’t build themselves. It takes vision, planning, and a whole lot of hard work to turn an idea into reality. There’s sacrifice involved—the kind where you pour in time, effort, and patience, without always seeing immediate results. You have to trust the process, believe in what hasn’t yet taken shape, and keep moving forward. Because real building isn’t just about stacking bricks or hammering nails—it’s about constructing something greater than yourself, something that may not be visible in the beginning but is worth every bit of the effort when it finally stands before you.

Friendships that stand the test of time aren't happenstance. They take work, and authenticity.

Relationships

Marriage

Keep being that cheerleader, even when it doesn’t feel like you are winning in life. A true cheer team is on the field giving their very best energy and encouragement for every play of the game, all the way until the very last second. And they are there to see the team off the field with the same enthusiasm and belief in their abilities. They don’t quit when the game isn’t going their way.  Keep putting in the hard work, enjoy the wins, and stay together in the losses.

Motherhood

The very best words ever spoken into me by a dear friend many years ago were that I had “given them all the tools they need to succeed.” I am not responsible for how they use the tools or when they use them. I am responsible for providing the very best tools as they grow. And I can assure you that they will use those tools in their adult life in the right timing. It may not be the timing I thought it should be, but the investment was not a waste. Investments take time.  Choose to be that mom that loves deeply, forgives quickly, and stop beating yourself up for the what-ifs and things you cannot change.  Their story isn’t over, and neither is yours!

Friendships

Always have the mindset to pour into your friendships and speak life. Don’t be the friend that drains the life out of the person. It shouldn’t be that when they see the ringtone and you are calling, they immediately think, “what does she need?” Don’t make every interaction “shop talk” or just about getting something for yourself. Spend time with your friends just because. These are the truly refreshing friendships—the ones where it feels no time has passed and you pick right up where you last left off.  Spend time with a friend this week and slow down your pace!

Be the friend who believes in others, even when they struggle to see the way forward. Life brings seasons of brokenness, often beyond our control, but we can lift each other up through the rebuilding. Stand by your people—jump into the trenches, lend a hand, and, most importantly, be present. A true friend knows your heart’s song and will remind you of it when you forget the words.

Pop back in for Part 2 on Friday ... Building your Career, as a Homemaker and The Heart of a Builder.