Sunday, December 4, 2011
Psalm 119
" 1 Blessed are those whose ways are blamless, who walk according to the law of the Lord. 2 Blessed are those who keep his statutes and seek him with all their heart, 3 they do no wrong but follow his ways."
Let this be so in my life Lord
Monday, May 30, 2011
Hello again....
Okay, so. I know it has been a while! Sorry, my life has been a little buisy lately. We just finished out the school year and once again my heart is realizing how fast time flys! I will have a SOPHMORE in HIGH SCHOOL when school starts back!! I am still not sure how that happened, not to mention that my baby will be a Seventh grader...... Needless to say, I have been a little preoccupied with processing this info.
I just returned from a short trip to the homeland and loved getting to see my neice Lilly and visit my parents and sister. We had a great time, but my hubby was left behind so some of my heart was left behind. I know that sounds really mushy , but the more I have to leave him at home the more he is missed!
While we were in Georgia, my parents took me to see some of the damage from the horrible tornados that went through the town where they live. Just two roads from my parents house dozens and dozens of people lost their homes and the devestation was still very apparent. Some of the homes not being repaired at all yet. I also drove through a town in Alabama that looked even worse, damage as far as we could see. It makes things very real to you when you see them first hand. My heart goes out to all of those who lost their homes and loved ones. I took some pictures, I may post them later.
I really enoyed my trip but left in tears, I left Haley there which did not make it any easier. She is going to stay with my parents a few days and then go on to the beach with David's family. I feel like such a baby but I really do not like it when my kids are away from me. I know she will have a lot of fun and will be safe but I will miss her. So enough of my update,I hope all of you are enjoying your long weekend. Remember those who have sacrificed all for our freedom!
I just returned from a short trip to the homeland and loved getting to see my neice Lilly and visit my parents and sister. We had a great time, but my hubby was left behind so some of my heart was left behind. I know that sounds really mushy , but the more I have to leave him at home the more he is missed!
While we were in Georgia, my parents took me to see some of the damage from the horrible tornados that went through the town where they live. Just two roads from my parents house dozens and dozens of people lost their homes and the devestation was still very apparent. Some of the homes not being repaired at all yet. I also drove through a town in Alabama that looked even worse, damage as far as we could see. It makes things very real to you when you see them first hand. My heart goes out to all of those who lost their homes and loved ones. I took some pictures, I may post them later.
I really enoyed my trip but left in tears, I left Haley there which did not make it any easier. She is going to stay with my parents a few days and then go on to the beach with David's family. I feel like such a baby but I really do not like it when my kids are away from me. I know she will have a lot of fun and will be safe but I will miss her. So enough of my update,I hope all of you are enjoying your long weekend. Remember those who have sacrificed all for our freedom!
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
He is worth it all!
I know my last post seemed a little blah, but when I have times when I am tired or feeling a little down I know my heavenly father is here with me and his face is all I am seeking!
So, in these times my praise time is important and today I have one song that comes to mind!
I have put some lyrics in so you will better understand!
"I dont understand your ways, oh but I will give you my song, give you all of my praise. You hold on to all my pain and with it you are pulling me closer and pulling me into your ways. Now around every corner and up every mountain, I'm not looking for crowns or the water from fountains. I'm desperate in seeking and frantic believing that the sight of your face is all that I am needing. I will say to you... It's gonna be worth it, gonna be worth it, Gonna be worth it all!"
I love some Rita Springer!
So, in these times my praise time is important and today I have one song that comes to mind!
I have put some lyrics in so you will better understand!
"I dont understand your ways, oh but I will give you my song, give you all of my praise. You hold on to all my pain and with it you are pulling me closer and pulling me into your ways. Now around every corner and up every mountain, I'm not looking for crowns or the water from fountains. I'm desperate in seeking and frantic believing that the sight of your face is all that I am needing. I will say to you... It's gonna be worth it, gonna be worth it, Gonna be worth it all!"
I love some Rita Springer!
hmmm?
Seems it's been forever since I have posted! I have been in a funk lately, not sure if it's the business of life or just my mindset these days. I think a little of both.... just wish in some ways I could hit the pause button to have a sec to figure out what to do in some situations! Anyone else ever feel that way? Maybe I am alone, but I bet someone has felt the same at one time or another. Not that they are big decisions but sometimes my head is just so cluttered with choices, and I really feel that I need a color coded calender..... as funny as that sounds.
On a brighter note, It has been beautiful here (with the exception of a couple of thunderstorms). And, we are all looking forward to Summer and taking a little break if only for a few days at a time!
Well, off to get ready for work and whatever is in store for today!
On a brighter note, It has been beautiful here (with the exception of a couple of thunderstorms). And, we are all looking forward to Summer and taking a little break if only for a few days at a time!
Well, off to get ready for work and whatever is in store for today!
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Time passes so quickly!
So, It just hit me today that we have been in Tennessee now for 3 years!? It really does seem like yesterday that we moved and started our new life here Haley and I were talking and she said "that was a sad day three years ago", But now we love it here! Isn't it funny how we adapt and over time we begin to find happiness in things we thought were so hard? To tell you the truth, I have loved this place we now call home since we arrived! Not that we do not miss things, people, places we knew so well. This just fits..... I can remember being so unsure of how the kids would adjust and how "us" as a family would make this "our home". Now though, I look back and can remember things that we all have learned from, grew closer through, and now appreciate! Not to say all those things were easy, because they were not.
I am so thankful for the transistions, I know I have grown as a wife and mother. We have made new friends, and picked up with old ones just where we left off. And above all I have learned to appreciate and cherish the time I have with family that does not live near! Anyway, just wanted to say that sometimes God gives us such a big blessing in a very unsure transision!
Jeremiah 29:11 :)
Good night all
I am so thankful for the transistions, I know I have grown as a wife and mother. We have made new friends, and picked up with old ones just where we left off. And above all I have learned to appreciate and cherish the time I have with family that does not live near! Anyway, just wanted to say that sometimes God gives us such a big blessing in a very unsure transision!
Jeremiah 29:11 :)
Good night all
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
My Hubby's Special Day!
My hubby is another year older!! Well, he will be in about 25 minutes! So Happy Birthday to the man that God has blessed my life with! I am honored that I get to share everyday with Him! He's the one that I have been stuck to like glue for the majority of my life and through easy and very tough times he has remained my constant! He can bring a smile to my face on the hardest of days and always make me laugh when I need it the most. He is a pretty amazing person.
This year I decided to do a few little things for his Birthday and so I began on Sunday when I suprised him with a download of his favorite band's new album. I emailed the purchase receipt and text him to check his email. He loved it and I have to say, it was fun suprising him. Then yesterday, I left a bag of his favorite Reeses assortment on the counter for him.:) And today, I gave him his final gift which was one he requested! And tonight, I decided to leave him a little extra suprise on the fridge and his facebook wall!
I really just wanted to make him feel really special and let him know how much he is appreciated! He is a hard worker and deserves to be loved on everyday! "He's my Lobster" (Friend's)
Here is a pic of my little note left for him!
Happy Birthday Baby! I can't wait to spend the evening with you and the kiddos!!
This year I decided to do a few little things for his Birthday and so I began on Sunday when I suprised him with a download of his favorite band's new album. I emailed the purchase receipt and text him to check his email. He loved it and I have to say, it was fun suprising him. Then yesterday, I left a bag of his favorite Reeses assortment on the counter for him.:) And today, I gave him his final gift which was one he requested! And tonight, I decided to leave him a little extra suprise on the fridge and his facebook wall!
I really just wanted to make him feel really special and let him know how much he is appreciated! He is a hard worker and deserves to be loved on everyday! "He's my Lobster" (Friend's)
Here is a pic of my little note left for him!
Happy Birthday Baby! I can't wait to spend the evening with you and the kiddos!!
Saturday, February 26, 2011
A little more, had to post!
Just an addition to the last post, Had to post a few more pics!
Us doing what we do best! ha
David with the guy everyone says he looks like, I think its just the glasses!
Isn't she the cutest! my new niece Lilly!
All Smiles!
HB and Lilly!
Okay, so that's enough for now. Off to bed so I can get up for church in the am!
Us doing what we do best! ha
David with the guy everyone says he looks like, I think its just the glasses!
Isn't she the cutest! my new niece Lilly!
All Smiles!
HB and Lilly!
Okay, so that's enough for now. Off to bed so I can get up for church in the am!
Time away and growing older......
Okay, so I turned a year older this past week and did what I wanted the most on my birthday...... I took a couple of days off of work and spent a whole day and a half with my favorite man!
We were blessed to be able to take a couple of days to spend with one another and have a mini get-a-way. We went to Nashville, and I have to say I really enjoyed touring the Rhyman auditorium and walking around downtown. We ate at some good resturaunts and just spent some quality time together minus the kids. We missed them very much but they were spending time with Aunt Jenny and Uncle Sammy and little Lilly!(SO precious)
Our time together was so needed and it helped tremendously to soften the reality that I am now in my mid thirties! Yes, I know forty is the new twenty but the mid makes Forty seem so much closer... But, I have to say, I had a really nice day. We had planned to spend a couple of days at home together until David was informed of a meeting on my birthday which was in Nashville. So I said, I will just have to go with. Most of my Birthday was spent alone, but that was just fine with me. You know we mommas don't get that too much! I did things like lay around till check out time, went and saw a movie and ate a nice big burger with Frys (which were really good, since I have been dieting!)Then when David was finished with his meeting we headed home to the kiddos and just chilled as a family, I really was ready to see my kids. All together it was a great day! So, what I thought would be a weird day for me was just the opposite!
Well, I thought I would post some picks so you can see all the fun we had and there is also some of the cutest little 2 month old in the world!
My handsome man and me!
The backdrop on the stage of the Rhyman
We were blessed to be able to take a couple of days to spend with one another and have a mini get-a-way. We went to Nashville, and I have to say I really enjoyed touring the Rhyman auditorium and walking around downtown. We ate at some good resturaunts and just spent some quality time together minus the kids. We missed them very much but they were spending time with Aunt Jenny and Uncle Sammy and little Lilly!(SO precious)
Our time together was so needed and it helped tremendously to soften the reality that I am now in my mid thirties! Yes, I know forty is the new twenty but the mid makes Forty seem so much closer... But, I have to say, I had a really nice day. We had planned to spend a couple of days at home together until David was informed of a meeting on my birthday which was in Nashville. So I said, I will just have to go with. Most of my Birthday was spent alone, but that was just fine with me. You know we mommas don't get that too much! I did things like lay around till check out time, went and saw a movie and ate a nice big burger with Frys (which were really good, since I have been dieting!)Then when David was finished with his meeting we headed home to the kiddos and just chilled as a family, I really was ready to see my kids. All together it was a great day! So, what I thought would be a weird day for me was just the opposite!
Well, I thought I would post some picks so you can see all the fun we had and there is also some of the cutest little 2 month old in the world!
The backdrop on the stage of the Rhyman
Monday, February 14, 2011
Wisdom
I pray for this daily! No matter how small of big the circumstance may be, I rely on this to get through my days.... This is not the kind of wisdom you get from your momma, your best friend its the kind that comes from one who is all knowing! Now, sometimes God will use his wisdom through those people, but ultimately it is his word and wisdom that helps me to have faith that he has my back.
Here lately I have been struggling with having unwaivering faith in a few areas of my life. And, I was reminded this week that all truth and wisdom comes from the father! So, In church this week our pastor shared 3 steps to take when you feel as though you are worrying about something. So, I thought I would share them.
1. Stop and realize how useless it is to worry! Matthew 6:25-27
2. Pray, prayer brings peace Phillipians 4:6-7
3. Find Gods answer and develope a plan, know that true Wisdom comes from God alone.
I know I have heard this all before but these steps really do put it into easy, manageable steps.
Here lately I have been struggling with having unwaivering faith in a few areas of my life. And, I was reminded this week that all truth and wisdom comes from the father! So, In church this week our pastor shared 3 steps to take when you feel as though you are worrying about something. So, I thought I would share them.
1. Stop and realize how useless it is to worry! Matthew 6:25-27
2. Pray, prayer brings peace Phillipians 4:6-7
3. Find Gods answer and develope a plan, know that true Wisdom comes from God alone.
I know I have heard this all before but these steps really do put it into easy, manageable steps.
Saturday, February 12, 2011
Wednesday, February 9, 2011
Just a few of those I love!
So, today has been a day! We received about 4 inches of snow today, which is normally a wonderful suprise. However, It took me 3 hours to get home! Can you beleive that? A drive that normally takes me 35 minutes took me 3 hours.........Crazy.Thankfully, I made it home safe and now I am warm in my home with my hubby and kids!
I thought I would post some pics..... Some are of thebeautiful crazy snow and some are of my new little niece Lilly who is the cutest!
Hope all of you are warm and comfy at home!
Our Front yard
Haley and Berkley
Lillian!!! Isn't she the cutest! :0
Haley,Eli and Lily
I thought I would post some pics..... Some are of the
Hope all of you are warm and comfy at home!
Our Front yard
Haley and Berkley
Lillian!!! Isn't she the cutest! :0
Haley,Eli and Lily
Monday, February 7, 2011
stretched
The last two weeks have been a blur..... Ummm, Lets just say I am so thankful for my God who gives me strength and who stretches me to be prepared for whatever comes my way!
Week before last Eli fell off the skateboard and broke his elbow! I thought this was nearly impossible, evidently not! So we are now on cast number 2, but I am SO thankful that no surgery was needed. So, with the broken arm (writing arm might I add) comes lots of writing for mom. Which just happened to include finishing a Science fair Project! Can I just say I HATE these things........ I am just thankful it is over and done with! I am not gifted in this area at all, in fact David normally has this base covered, but he has been working A LOT the last few weeks!
Anyway, all of this in addition to working and making sure things are tidy around my house have made me on tired momma! Thank Goodness for my "saving grace" AKA Haley, my 15 year old daughter!
I am thankful for two very amazing kids who are completely different but bless my life daily in so many ways, being a mother is the hardest, most challenging job. But it is also the most rewarding, I would not trade one second of time with my kiddos!
So, we have 2 more weeks in a cast and then we will hopefully be on our way to semi normal! What ever that means..
Well, off to prepare for tomorrow!
Week before last Eli fell off the skateboard and broke his elbow! I thought this was nearly impossible, evidently not! So we are now on cast number 2, but I am SO thankful that no surgery was needed. So, with the broken arm (writing arm might I add) comes lots of writing for mom. Which just happened to include finishing a Science fair Project! Can I just say I HATE these things........ I am just thankful it is over and done with! I am not gifted in this area at all, in fact David normally has this base covered, but he has been working A LOT the last few weeks!
Anyway, all of this in addition to working and making sure things are tidy around my house have made me on tired momma! Thank Goodness for my "saving grace" AKA Haley, my 15 year old daughter!
I am thankful for two very amazing kids who are completely different but bless my life daily in so many ways, being a mother is the hardest, most challenging job. But it is also the most rewarding, I would not trade one second of time with my kiddos!
So, we have 2 more weeks in a cast and then we will hopefully be on our way to semi normal! What ever that means..
Well, off to prepare for tomorrow!
Monday, January 31, 2011
Getting the hang of this........Maybe?
So, after many weeks of reading other blogs. I decided to give this whole thing a try myself! It has been a long while since I have set up backgrounds and imported pictures, this should be a learning experience if nothing else! We shall see.
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