I must be honest. I am completely ready for the new year to be here. This past year as been one of tremendous growth and reliance on the Lord for me. We have had some very hard times and some exciting times in 2009. Our little family is growing closer everyday, but we are ready to welcome our son, Jensen Micheal, into the world in April.
This new year will bring big changes to our family.
Some that I am looking forward to and others, well, not so much.
So...goodbye to 2009...here are some memories from this past year.
Went to Georgia to help with my grandmother's recovery from surgery
Emma's first birthday
Took Hannah to Disney's Animal Kingdom for her 17th bday
Mike worked at Amura in Lake Mary.
Tried Sushi for the first time.Yum-o!
Emily graduated from high school.
Lots of trips to the ocean...therefore, lots of sunburns :)
We're Pregnant!
Mike got his current job at Stetson Baptist.
Happy first bday, Isabella.
Trip to Disney for my 26th birthday.
Enjoyed watching Emma react to the Winnie the Pooh ride...she loves it!
Great Halloween party at our house
Went to Disney for Mike's bday.
Very sick on Thanksgiving
Sixth anniversary trip to Daytona.
Wonderful Christmas with family.
In 2010, I'm looking forward to ...
Emma's second birthday
The birth of our son
More excitement, more special times together.
Have a Fabulous 2010!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Monday, December 14, 2009
A Change of Heart
I remember many times, when Emma would have a restless night, complaining in my heart that I could not sleep or whatever. However, lately I'm having a change of heart. This precious little girl who is my daughter needs me. And though it's the middle of the night and I am truly exhausted, I am very grateful for this time with her. So many couples want to have children and are unable to, and I'm complaining about not enough sleep. So many couples lose their babies at birth or due to miscarriage, and I'm murmuring to myself that I'll never get some sleep.
Slowly but surely, I am learning that the Lord is using this little person to change my perspective.
It's not about me, it's about her.
It's not about her, it's about Him.
Slowly but surely, I am learning that the Lord is using this little person to change my perspective.
It's not about me, it's about her.
It's not about her, it's about Him.
It's all in how you look at it.
Attitude.
The single thing that can ruin or excite you when problems come.
How many times have I freaked out when trouble comes, rather than standing back, observing, then acting.
Maybe it's pregnancy hormones. (mostly, I'm sure) But problems seem so much bigger when looking through bad attitude eyes.
For example, I had a very bad day on Friday. Nothing seemed to work or go the way I wanted. I was physically tired (as all preggo ppl are) and emotionally drained. Guess what put me over the edge?
No milk....
Yes, that's right. There was no milk in the fridge. Did we have the money for milk? yes. Did we have a vehicle to go pick up milk? yes
My attitude and outlook were so bad that day that I actually started crying because we had no milk in the house. Yes, I'm lol right now, too.
Ridiculous, right?!
So, I have determined that when facing opposition or hardship, I will strive to not cry over "no milk."
:)
The single thing that can ruin or excite you when problems come.
How many times have I freaked out when trouble comes, rather than standing back, observing, then acting.
Maybe it's pregnancy hormones. (mostly, I'm sure) But problems seem so much bigger when looking through bad attitude eyes.
For example, I had a very bad day on Friday. Nothing seemed to work or go the way I wanted. I was physically tired (as all preggo ppl are) and emotionally drained. Guess what put me over the edge?
No milk....
Yes, that's right. There was no milk in the fridge. Did we have the money for milk? yes. Did we have a vehicle to go pick up milk? yes
My attitude and outlook were so bad that day that I actually started crying because we had no milk in the house. Yes, I'm lol right now, too.
Ridiculous, right?!
So, I have determined that when facing opposition or hardship, I will strive to not cry over "no milk."
:)
Monday, November 23, 2009
If those are the choices, thank you for this.
Financial ruin is happening all around us. We hear stories of people going hungry, living in shelters, and even living in tents in the woods. But no longer is it the bum who has never worked a day in his life. No longer are shanty towns for people who are considered "low life" by society.
Now, these tales of woe are from your neighbors, friends, and even family.
I know...
because I'm one of them. No not the ones living in shanties or in tents, but I have gone without a meal or two. I have been worried whether we will have a place to live in a year.
It's all very troubling and depressing, but I can tell you from first hand knowledge; I would rather lose every material possesion I own and have my husband and children healthy, happy, and well.
I have been reading some very heavy and yet inspiring blogs of friends and others that have lost their newborns to devistating illnesses. Having had a miscarriage myself, going without a meal seems trivial.
We are encouraged to give thanks even in tribulation. I am learning more and more the power of that encouragement...In everything give thanks.
Another quote that contines to haunt me is "That which does not kill you, makes you stronger."
How many times in my own pity for myself have I said that I must be the strongest person in the world. Not true. On those pity days, I hope to remember this, Lord, if these are my choices, thank you for just taking all my money away.
Now, these tales of woe are from your neighbors, friends, and even family.
I know...
because I'm one of them. No not the ones living in shanties or in tents, but I have gone without a meal or two. I have been worried whether we will have a place to live in a year.
It's all very troubling and depressing, but I can tell you from first hand knowledge; I would rather lose every material possesion I own and have my husband and children healthy, happy, and well.
I have been reading some very heavy and yet inspiring blogs of friends and others that have lost their newborns to devistating illnesses. Having had a miscarriage myself, going without a meal seems trivial.
We are encouraged to give thanks even in tribulation. I am learning more and more the power of that encouragement...In everything give thanks.
Another quote that contines to haunt me is "That which does not kill you, makes you stronger."
How many times in my own pity for myself have I said that I must be the strongest person in the world. Not true. On those pity days, I hope to remember this, Lord, if these are my choices, thank you for just taking all my money away.
Saturday, November 21, 2009
When I Can't Sleep...no sheep involved.
It is odd how when I am about to fall on my face in exhaustion, my mind is wide awake. Therefore it is unlikely that I will get any rest anytime in the near future...allowing me to write this blog which is (as you may have observed) about nothing. :)
The trouble with zombie writing is, until all the creativity or energy is out of my system, I am doomed to go down this long weary road of hearing the clack, clack of my nails hitting the keyboard and not really doing any good to anyone. However, in some small way, I am quickly allowing every thought in my head to escape to this page as soon as it arrives in hopes of quickly putting my thoughts to rest.
For instance, I was laying in bed, thinking about what to wear to church tomorrow. Why? Is it really necessary for me to think a day in advance about my Sunday attire? Nope. That's just what my brain was focused on rather than going into "hypersleep."
Okay, another thought I had was..."Why do I own mainly black shoes? Why don't I buy some with some color?" Again, more thoughts of nothing and definitely not condusive to slumber.
So, have I gotten anywhere with this empty, fill the page blog?
Yawn.....I think, perhaps ;)
The trouble with zombie writing is, until all the creativity or energy is out of my system, I am doomed to go down this long weary road of hearing the clack, clack of my nails hitting the keyboard and not really doing any good to anyone. However, in some small way, I am quickly allowing every thought in my head to escape to this page as soon as it arrives in hopes of quickly putting my thoughts to rest.
For instance, I was laying in bed, thinking about what to wear to church tomorrow. Why? Is it really necessary for me to think a day in advance about my Sunday attire? Nope. That's just what my brain was focused on rather than going into "hypersleep."
Okay, another thought I had was..."Why do I own mainly black shoes? Why don't I buy some with some color?" Again, more thoughts of nothing and definitely not condusive to slumber.
So, have I gotten anywhere with this empty, fill the page blog?
Yawn.....I think, perhaps ;)
Friday, October 23, 2009
Never done this b4
Well, here I go...embarking on a family blog. There is so much going on in our lives that (hopefully) this blog will make me, stop, think, and reflect. With a busy husband, a 20 month old daughter, and one on the way (not to mention the laundry!), I very rarely take time for myself. This will be in some small way, a look or glimpse into my world. Enjoy!
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