Pink Swap

I got my Pink Swap package on Saturday and I am not sure who was more excited about it, me or the kids! It was a family affair opening it. Drew said he didn’t care what I got as long as there was candy to share… LOL

CJ from Illinois @ http://him-me-and-her.blogspot.com/ was my swap partner and this swap was anything PINK. She did a great job of shopping for me. In the end, Drew nabbed some candy and the flower seeds b/c he is going to plant me a garden. Thanks a bunch, CJ!

Thanks to Mamarazzi (http://www.ourdandelionwishes.com/) for putting this together... it was fun :)

AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!

Ahhhhhh! Sometimes screaming just makes things feel better. Not that it fixes anything, just makes me feel better. And no, not screaming at someone… just letting out a big frustrated AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!




Today is one of those days…


• My water heater doesn’t work. Bryan tried to fix it, my dad tried to fix it, my dad is now meeting the gas company at my house b/c every once in a while there is a gas smell in the kitchen and they aren’t sure if one is related to the other. I hope they can figure it out and fix it without too much expense.


• My car is having issues again… the traction control light is blinking. Yes, on the car that I have had for just a month that has been in the shop 3x already.


• I have sick kids. Nasty cold bug took up residency in Ty, Drew doesn’t sound as bad but doesn’t want to be left out so has a runny nose and is whiney.


• Found out that over the weekend Drew’s old Sunday school teacher passed away, he was mid-40’s. My prayers are with his family and I know that he is healthy and healed sitting next to Jesus. What a great place to be :)



Yes, I do have a house to live in and a family to love on. I do have a job to go to that pays the bills and I enjoy, most of the time ;) My coffee pot works and you all know that I love me some coffee. Today I am going to focus on the things I have rather that the things that aren’t going as I have planned b/c I know there is a bigger plan for me and this is just the small stuff in life. Im going to try not to let it get to me too much.

No Room At The Inn.

Alright… This is just weird.


Last week, I had two people tell me they had dreams I was pregnant. Funny, since I don’t have the parts anymore that would allow for that.

Then I got a box in the mail last week, it was a can of baby formula. Ha ha ha. Just wait, it gets even better...

Well, now I just got my bill from Clinic saying the insurance declined my U/S I had done for my ovaries b/c they don’t cover invitro fertilization. Hold up, WHAAAAT??

Since I don’t have a uterus, if they did invitro I’m not sure where this baby is growing. Pretty sure there is a mistake. I guess I better call them. LOL

Kohls Cares

My mom was telling me about a program called Kohls Cares that she saw on the news today. Its some type of scholorship program for kids making a difference in their community. She said that I should fill out the form for Ty, who does so many community outreach events through our church.

It asked for specific examples of things that she has done... and as I was filling out the form, I got a little overwhelmed and teary-eyed when I realized the difference my daughter has made to the city of Ogden. She has such a servant's heart and does everything she does in the name of Jesus. From giving her winter coat to a homeless girl, to handing out cold water bottles on a hot summer day, this little girl is really blessing her community. I am so proud to call her my daughter. She is such a blessing and an example to me and I was happy to share her story in hopes it encourages others to make a difference.

Friday Confessional

I Confess...
• I want to say I was looking forward to Parent Teacher Conference, but after the last one, I was nervous. Ty has had a rough year… learning wise, behavior wise, everything. She is trying so hard, but it’s not clicking. I feel like I am going through 5th grade all over again. I didn’t like it the first time, not loving it the second time… but after the fact, we found out that although she is still struggling, she is improving. Drew is doing really well too. Praise God!


• I am looking forward to getting a pedicure with my mom on Saturday morning. It’s been forever since I’ve had one and I want cute toes!

• I am exhausted. Just plain worn out. I’d like to sleep for a day. A mental health day may need to be in my future.

• Although I am getting better about not letting my Ex get under my skin, I still struggle with things as it comes to the kids. As a parent, I feel we are called to be encouraging and comforting. I don’t always see that on his end. I pray for him… A LOT. I hope that one day he gets it.

• I am happy that my husband is taking his health seriously these days. He is losing weight (down 40+ lbs, another 20 to go), his BP is under control (Praise God!), he got some moles removed that needed to be. He is really making an effort to take care of things that he hadn’t before so he is healthy. For me, for us, for our kids.

Encouraging Word 2/3/11

Fight the good fight for the true faith. Hold tightly to the eternal life to which God has called you, which you have confessed so well before many witnesses
~ 1 Timothy 6:12, NLT

Wake Up!!

Do you ever feel like someone just shook you and said "Wake Up"??

That's where I am today... Last night, I got word from a friend that someone is upset that he and I still talk. Upset that when they cut their ties, it should have cut them for everyone else too. Mind you, this friend and I do not talk about the other person, the only time we have was to pray for her. However, I guess she doesnt want us to be friends but hasn't said anything to me about it and if she would, I would explain the situation to her... then she would know what's going on although I dont know if it would matter much anyhow. The fact of the matter is, this guy friend is asking about Jesus. He wants to come to church. He wants to have a relationship with Him. Who am I to say no to introducing him and walking with him?

Anyhow... I was really bothered last night by all this. I let it get under my skin and I kept praying to God for help. I was annoyed, I was hurt, I was irritated. This gal I am talking about is newer to Jesus... and instead of running to Him when things get tough, she runs away. She runs away from family and friends the same way at times and it breaks my heart. There are times I want to shake her and say "Wake Up!!"... but instead, I think God just shook me and said "Wake Up!" b/c when I got to work this morning and say my bible verse email from KLove it said, "And you must show mercy to those whose faith is wavering."~ Jude 1:22, NLT

You MUST show mercy to those whose faith is wavering. Not you COULD or you SHOULD... you MUST. I know alot of her problems are b/c she doesnt have a strong believe yet. She doesnt see the goodness that comes from a relationship with God. She is worried about material and earthly things. At times, she does have her eyes set on Jesus, but not ALL the time. 
 
Wow. Thank you Jesus for waking me up this morning. For showing me another side to the situation. For helping me to take a different approach. Lord, my life is better due to the relationship I have with You. Thank you.... Amen.