Wow...it has been ages since I blogged! I wonder if anyone of my 5 followers even checks my blog anymore!?! ha!
Life has been busy. I wish I was that kind of woman who could do it all: keep a nice house, make creative meals, be a smart/savvy business owner.
The reality is I am a mess. I can't focus for very long on any one task these days. I am in the middle of my 3rd trimester. Yep, you heard right. Baby #3 is on the way. God has a way of making sure you know His plan is in action.
For about 2 years I had been praying. I was asking God if another child was in the cards for us. I suffer from post part em depression. It was bad enough after my second child that I really thought I would never do this again. LISTEN UP! PPD is not wanting to harm my children, or abandon them, that is a whole different condition. Never once did I want to avoid the joy and responsibility of being with my babies. I was just depressed. If you have ever been depressed, you know the awfulness of being overwhelmed, outside of yourself, and lonely.
So, I prayed. I couldn't make any firm commitment to altering my, or my husband's, reproductive organs. I felt that because I couldn't make that decision, God might have something else planned for us. He did. SURPRISE!
I am excited for this new journey. I have had several prayer sessions to ease my anxiety of what may come after the baby arrives. I feel 100% that God is in this, and he will not abandon me.
May God bless you and keep you!
M
Tuesday, April 1, 2014
Saturday, May 26, 2012
Oh, Hey there!
Long time no post! I have been really busy. The kids are growing like weeds. I swear Max has grown 3 inches in the last month! Lexi is just growing in to a little lady. She is really excited for summer and swimming. Max pretty much just talks about monster trucks, workin' with daddy, and tractors.
I have been training to be an aerobics class instructor. It is time consuming and nerve racking, but I am sure it is worth all of it! Kevin has been extremely busy working working working. He is so good at what he does, he just makes me prouder every day.
This is just a quick update. I will post again soon with some pictures and some fun!
God bless!
M
I have been training to be an aerobics class instructor. It is time consuming and nerve racking, but I am sure it is worth all of it! Kevin has been extremely busy working working working. He is so good at what he does, he just makes me prouder every day.
This is just a quick update. I will post again soon with some pictures and some fun!
God bless!
M
Friday, January 13, 2012
1st Thursday
Whew! I made it!! I made it through my first EVER full fast day : ) It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. Every time I felt really hungry, I just took a drink of water and prayed for someone. God sure filled me up when I thought I was on completely empty.
Many good folks in my church are doing a full 21 day fast much like my Thursday (that is what the church calls for). Some are doing the Daniel Fast (http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/2009/08/foods-to-eat-on-daniel-fast.html). Some are fasting from things that just hold too much control over them. I truly admire what people are giving up for this Fast.
The idea of this fast is to spend more time focusing on God and prayer and less time on earthly things that tie up too much of our time, energy, thought life, etc.
I am thankful that the Lord showed me I could get through a day without food!! I am thankful for the time away from Facebook to lift loved ones up in prayer and consideration.
One major prayer I have is for my sister-in-law, Kinze. You should read her blog. She is an inspiration. No matter what is going on in her life, she is always full of joy and good spirits. She is truly admirable. I don't think I have ever heard her complain about anything!
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Read her blog and you will see.
Prayers and blessings,
M
Many good folks in my church are doing a full 21 day fast much like my Thursday (that is what the church calls for). Some are doing the Daniel Fast (http://www.ultimatedanielfast.com/2009/08/foods-to-eat-on-daniel-fast.html). Some are fasting from things that just hold too much control over them. I truly admire what people are giving up for this Fast.
The idea of this fast is to spend more time focusing on God and prayer and less time on earthly things that tie up too much of our time, energy, thought life, etc.
I am thankful that the Lord showed me I could get through a day without food!! I am thankful for the time away from Facebook to lift loved ones up in prayer and consideration.
One major prayer I have is for my sister-in-law, Kinze. You should read her blog. She is an inspiration. No matter what is going on in her life, she is always full of joy and good spirits. She is truly admirable. I don't think I have ever heard her complain about anything!
Read her blog and you will see.
Prayers and blessings,
M
Monday, January 2, 2012
2012...
I am looking forward to what this year will bring to me and my little family. I didn't think I would be doing resolutions this year. But...
Our church does a fast every January. 21 days of fasting and praying. This fasting can be exactly as you think of it - no food. Just juice and water for 21 days. However, they stress really making it personal. If you feel led to only do the Daniel Fast (fruits and veggies) that is cool, or only fast one meal a day, or fast only one day a week. Or use it as a time to withhold from something that maybe has more control over you than God would like. Which leads to things that take me away from God.
1. Facebook. I have vowed to stay off of Facebook for the rest of the month of January. I spend way too much of my day browsing and posting. I don't have that much to say of great importance. And the time I spend on Facebook could be used to have time with God, work harder on my household duties, work harder for my business and husband, etc. You get the point.
2. Food/weight loss/etc. I would say a good portion of my day is spent thinking about food, how many calories are in the food I eat, how much I will have to work out to work off what I ate. I track what I eat online, and I look up food and the "nutrition" of it far too much. So, I have decided to take Thursdays off from eating. I will be full out fasting every Thurs. for the rest of January. I don't know if I have ever gone without food, other than when having surgery or something like that. I am going to use Thursday to pray extensively. I pray everyday, but while fasting I will pray for more and in more depth. One prayer will be for God to break that bond that food has over me.
I am excited to see where this will take me. I am excited to see how this can be used to glorify God.
I sure hope I have enough faith to get through this. It may seem simple to you, but it is extraordinarily difficult for me (especially the food front!)
Feeling blessed by God,
M
I am looking forward to what this year will bring to me and my little family. I didn't think I would be doing resolutions this year. But...
Our church does a fast every January. 21 days of fasting and praying. This fasting can be exactly as you think of it - no food. Just juice and water for 21 days. However, they stress really making it personal. If you feel led to only do the Daniel Fast (fruits and veggies) that is cool, or only fast one meal a day, or fast only one day a week. Or use it as a time to withhold from something that maybe has more control over you than God would like. Which leads to things that take me away from God.
1. Facebook. I have vowed to stay off of Facebook for the rest of the month of January. I spend way too much of my day browsing and posting. I don't have that much to say of great importance. And the time I spend on Facebook could be used to have time with God, work harder on my household duties, work harder for my business and husband, etc. You get the point.
2. Food/weight loss/etc. I would say a good portion of my day is spent thinking about food, how many calories are in the food I eat, how much I will have to work out to work off what I ate. I track what I eat online, and I look up food and the "nutrition" of it far too much. So, I have decided to take Thursdays off from eating. I will be full out fasting every Thurs. for the rest of January. I don't know if I have ever gone without food, other than when having surgery or something like that. I am going to use Thursday to pray extensively. I pray everyday, but while fasting I will pray for more and in more depth. One prayer will be for God to break that bond that food has over me.
I am excited to see where this will take me. I am excited to see how this can be used to glorify God.
I sure hope I have enough faith to get through this. It may seem simple to you, but it is extraordinarily difficult for me (especially the food front!)
Feeling blessed by God,
M
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Merry Christmas - 2011
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| This "Santa" was mad because he was supposed to be off work after our kiddos, but the store didn't stop the line from forming after us...needless to say, he was a "BAD SANTA!!" |
Enjoying every blessing,
M
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
Where does the time go?
Today is my little Angel Girl's 4th birthday!
4 years! Where have they gone? My heart is a little sad, thinking maybe I didn't appreciate each moment enough as it has happened.
However, I am so overjoyed with the beautiful little girl we are raising.
Lexi is smart, too smart sometimes.
She is funny, I mean crack-you-up funny. She has a smile that makes everyone else smile, and wants everyone around her to be happy.
I am so proud of my outgoing, friendly, chatty little mini-me. I pray that the Lord always keeps her on His path and that she is filled with a heart for Him.
God bless you, baby girl - or should I say BIG girl? *sigh*
M
Thursday, October 20, 2011
God's Gift
Earlier this week, I gave a brief summary of my testimony at a ladies group. They wanted to know when God/Christ became REAL to me. I will give a quick rundown here:
I was 23, living with a boyfriend, and feeling completely empty and lost. I started going to church, something I had been doing on and off since moving out of my parents' home. The pastor's sermon on this given Sunday was about the God shaped hole in my heart. Boy was that right on! She said the only way I could fill it was to seek God, rely on Christ and give myself over to the Holy Spirit. WOW!
W/in the next 3 weeks I moved out of the house with my boyfriend, broke up with him, moved closer to home and work, joined a new church and joined a women's Bible study without knowing a single woman (well one of them was an acquaintance). WHEW! A couple of weeks after that I met my husband.
That is where the God's Gift title comes in. I 100% believe that Kevin was a gift from God sent just for me...well, he is a gift to a lot of people, but he is my most special gift. I love my husband so much, that as I am typing this I am tearing up. He is AMAZING! Let me tell you a bit about him:
He is FUNNY! He can make me laugh all the time. If I am down, he can always lift me up.
He is so good at forgiving. He loves me even through all, and there are MANY, faults.
He always makes me feel special, loved, and beautiful.
He is smart. He doesn't think he is, but he really is. I am constantly amazed at his mental abilities, and his wisdom.
He is a fantastic and loved daddy. He adores his children, and they definitely adore him.
So, thank you, God. For giving me this gift. I know it is his birthday, but I am the one who gets the best present.
Loving my birthday boy,
M
I was 23, living with a boyfriend, and feeling completely empty and lost. I started going to church, something I had been doing on and off since moving out of my parents' home. The pastor's sermon on this given Sunday was about the God shaped hole in my heart. Boy was that right on! She said the only way I could fill it was to seek God, rely on Christ and give myself over to the Holy Spirit. WOW!
W/in the next 3 weeks I moved out of the house with my boyfriend, broke up with him, moved closer to home and work, joined a new church and joined a women's Bible study without knowing a single woman (well one of them was an acquaintance). WHEW! A couple of weeks after that I met my husband.
That is where the God's Gift title comes in. I 100% believe that Kevin was a gift from God sent just for me...well, he is a gift to a lot of people, but he is my most special gift. I love my husband so much, that as I am typing this I am tearing up. He is AMAZING! Let me tell you a bit about him:
He is FUNNY! He can make me laugh all the time. If I am down, he can always lift me up.
He always makes me feel special, loved, and beautiful.
He is smart. He doesn't think he is, but he really is. I am constantly amazed at his mental abilities, and his wisdom.
He is a fantastic and loved daddy. He adores his children, and they definitely adore him.
So, thank you, God. For giving me this gift. I know it is his birthday, but I am the one who gets the best present.
Loving my birthday boy,
M
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