Jason was surprised with an iPad ! He is loving it. He actually used it last night to teach from.
It was a special day and I'm so thankful for a loving church.
Thursday, April 26, 2012
Appreciation 2012
This past Sunday our congregation honored us as they do every year with Pastor Appreciation. It was a very special day for us and we were overwhelmed by love. The scriptures, prayers, poem and words that were spoken truly touched our hearts.
Jason was surprised with an iPad ! He is loving it. He actually used it last night to teach from.
It was a special day and I'm so thankful for a loving church.
Jason was surprised with an iPad ! He is loving it. He actually used it last night to teach from.
It was a special day and I'm so thankful for a loving church.
Saturday, April 21, 2012
Saturday's
Saturday with little to do ? It's a rarity but I was so thankful for it today. Typically we have Praise Team practice on Saturday mornings but we took this week off because we are only having one service tomorrow and only doing one song. So this morning I laid in my bed until 10:00 am. Well actually I got up started laundry and then crawled back in bed for a little while. Jason had taken the boys for haircuts and I just enjoyed a quiet Saturday morning.
Around lunchtime part of my women's ministry team and I met up and delivered a benevolence meal to a precious family in our church who is grieving the loss of a loved one. I love being able to do something to help a family out in a time of grief. Even though its just a meal it is one less thing they have to think about as they go through the process.
After lunch Jason had a wedding. Noah and I decided to take off for a little while and just hang out. We dropped Eli off with Papa C and we headed to Wally World. We listened to our new choir music and Noah practiced his solo, we laughed and ended up in a downpour as soon as we pulled in the parking lot at the store. We grabbed the Disney umbrella, shared it and laughed all the way in the store. It was just a Walmart trip to start out with but ended up being a much needed time for the both of us together. I'm so thankful for these moments. I have a really awesome tweenager!
Our afternoon consisted of some good family time with just the four of us and ended up with a spontaneous Sonic trip with friends.
There is one thing for sure, there aren't many Saturdays that I am not pulled and stretched. And I don't mean that as a complaint. I love my life and I am so thankful God counted me worthy to serve in ministry with my husband. So when these special moments do happen I never ever want to take them for granted! Tonight I'm so thankful for my family.
Around lunchtime part of my women's ministry team and I met up and delivered a benevolence meal to a precious family in our church who is grieving the loss of a loved one. I love being able to do something to help a family out in a time of grief. Even though its just a meal it is one less thing they have to think about as they go through the process.
After lunch Jason had a wedding. Noah and I decided to take off for a little while and just hang out. We dropped Eli off with Papa C and we headed to Wally World. We listened to our new choir music and Noah practiced his solo, we laughed and ended up in a downpour as soon as we pulled in the parking lot at the store. We grabbed the Disney umbrella, shared it and laughed all the way in the store. It was just a Walmart trip to start out with but ended up being a much needed time for the both of us together. I'm so thankful for these moments. I have a really awesome tweenager!
Our afternoon consisted of some good family time with just the four of us and ended up with a spontaneous Sonic trip with friends.
There is one thing for sure, there aren't many Saturdays that I am not pulled and stretched. And I don't mean that as a complaint. I love my life and I am so thankful God counted me worthy to serve in ministry with my husband. So when these special moments do happen I never ever want to take them for granted! Tonight I'm so thankful for my family.
SlapStick Comedy
I am not a fan of SlapStick Comedy. My boys LOVE it. Especially my husband. I have tried to like it, even endured watching it with them on tv when we have family night because they enjoy it. But it's just NOT in me. Knowing all of this when we saw the preview for the new movie, The Three Stooges, I shuddered at the thought. They on the other hand were ecstatic!
They begged me to just "try it" I would like it. Well I took one for the family "team" and let me just tell you I still do not like SlapStick Comedy. We went to the movies last night after Eli's tee ball game and the BEST part of the movie was the popcorn! I will give you this much there were a couple funny parts but I can never get back that hour and a half of my life. I love that I was with my sweet family and friends but I will never purchase that DVD or sit through it again. I just honestly don't find much humor in slapping and poking people in the face, hitting them with hammers blah blah blah. I'm not saying that I think there's anything wrong with that kind of humor I just don't think it's entertaining. HOWEVER my guys laughed their heads off and LOVED it. And seeing and hearing them have so much fun it was worth it. There was not one foul word, no sex, no mockery of God, no drugs .....nada! And for that I was grateful and thankful. So kudos to a movie my family can all watch together on a Friday night at the movie theater. And that my friends matters. Garbage in garbage out PERIOD!
They begged me to just "try it" I would like it. Well I took one for the family "team" and let me just tell you I still do not like SlapStick Comedy. We went to the movies last night after Eli's tee ball game and the BEST part of the movie was the popcorn! I will give you this much there were a couple funny parts but I can never get back that hour and a half of my life. I love that I was with my sweet family and friends but I will never purchase that DVD or sit through it again. I just honestly don't find much humor in slapping and poking people in the face, hitting them with hammers blah blah blah. I'm not saying that I think there's anything wrong with that kind of humor I just don't think it's entertaining. HOWEVER my guys laughed their heads off and LOVED it. And seeing and hearing them have so much fun it was worth it. There was not one foul word, no sex, no mockery of God, no drugs .....nada! And for that I was grateful and thankful. So kudos to a movie my family can all watch together on a Friday night at the movie theater. And that my friends matters. Garbage in garbage out PERIOD!
Friday, April 20, 2012
His debut!
Eli had his debut with Tee Ball Monday! One of his biggest fans came out to support him. He did awesome. I think this may just be his thing !
Thursday, April 19, 2012
Romanian Friend
Tonight after choir practice we decided to head to Easley for a Sonic moment :) its been a crazy week and nothing makes you feel better after a rough week like ice cream right ?
While were there we met a guy who was from Romania. I recognized what sounded like a Bulgarian accent. After asking him where he was from he began to share his testimony of how he escaped from Romania and came to America for a better life. He was sharing about his life, the struggles and a lot of what he had experienced while in Romania. It absolutely broke my heart. At that very moment I realized that despite all he trivial crazy mess we deal with everyday we are so amazingly blessed to live in America. We don't know the struggle that many face daily just to survive. Let alone to serve Jesus. Its unbelievable.
Tonight as I lay my head on my Pillow I realize how precious our faith is, how powerful the Word is and that God has been so good to us. And I'm thankful.
While were there we met a guy who was from Romania. I recognized what sounded like a Bulgarian accent. After asking him where he was from he began to share his testimony of how he escaped from Romania and came to America for a better life. He was sharing about his life, the struggles and a lot of what he had experienced while in Romania. It absolutely broke my heart. At that very moment I realized that despite all he trivial crazy mess we deal with everyday we are so amazingly blessed to live in America. We don't know the struggle that many face daily just to survive. Let alone to serve Jesus. Its unbelievable.
Tonight as I lay my head on my Pillow I realize how precious our faith is, how powerful the Word is and that God has been so good to us. And I'm thankful.
Saturday, April 14, 2012
Oh How He Loves Me
Several weeks ago we attended a youth conference with our students. It was an awesome weekend and I went prepared to see our youth transformed and drawn closer in their walk with Him . Little did I know I also would receive a "Word" from the Lord that would change me.
The focus of a lot of what the Minister shared with our students was dealing with the lie the enemy speaks to them and to all of us as children of God. Many are led to believe because they are told constantly at school by peers or at home by parents that they are losers, stupid, not going to amount to anything, ugly, fat and the list could go on and on. All weekend I listened and watched as the Holy Spirit moved in our kids heart, even my sweet Noah. I prayed and took every word in. On Sunday the students were given an opportunity to testify about what the Lord had done for them. One by one students got up and shared awesome stories of deliverance that had come to them over the weekend as they realized they were sons and daughters of God. And they refused to believe the lies the devil had told them.
This teenage girl got up, took the walk from the back to the front, took the microphone and began to share. She was NOT a blonde hair, blue eyed, size 4 Abercrombie girl, with a fake tan and too much eyeliner. She was different. She looked a lot like I did when I was 14! And I immediately connected with her. She said, " I know I don't look like most of you" and when she said that she had me! She began to share the struggle with her appearance, her body her hair and fitting in. How the enemy had told her she was nothing! But went on to share that the Lord had reminded her that weekend that she was BEAUTIFUL and that she was HIS daughter! He accepted Her exactly how he created her. And He loved her. I can not tell you the courage it took for this young girl to stand before this group of kids and be as transparent as she was. It was awesome. She was my hero! At that very instant I began to cry realizing at 36 years old even I still struggled with that. And at that moment the Lord began to speak to my heart and remind me how much He loves me. And if I can not embrace who I am and love myself no one else will either. I have walked in this word for the past few weeks and will continue to walk in it. This doesn't give me freedom from being responsible for me and keeping the temple pure and holy. I have to take care of it. Exercise and eat healthier. But no more will I allow myself to be poured into a replica of what I see on magazines or movies. Or even my friends! I am learning to be comfortable in my own skin. And love me.
Oh How He Loves Us So! I will never sing that song the same again. It feels good. Really really good!
The focus of a lot of what the Minister shared with our students was dealing with the lie the enemy speaks to them and to all of us as children of God. Many are led to believe because they are told constantly at school by peers or at home by parents that they are losers, stupid, not going to amount to anything, ugly, fat and the list could go on and on. All weekend I listened and watched as the Holy Spirit moved in our kids heart, even my sweet Noah. I prayed and took every word in. On Sunday the students were given an opportunity to testify about what the Lord had done for them. One by one students got up and shared awesome stories of deliverance that had come to them over the weekend as they realized they were sons and daughters of God. And they refused to believe the lies the devil had told them.
This teenage girl got up, took the walk from the back to the front, took the microphone and began to share. She was NOT a blonde hair, blue eyed, size 4 Abercrombie girl, with a fake tan and too much eyeliner. She was different. She looked a lot like I did when I was 14! And I immediately connected with her. She said, " I know I don't look like most of you" and when she said that she had me! She began to share the struggle with her appearance, her body her hair and fitting in. How the enemy had told her she was nothing! But went on to share that the Lord had reminded her that weekend that she was BEAUTIFUL and that she was HIS daughter! He accepted Her exactly how he created her. And He loved her. I can not tell you the courage it took for this young girl to stand before this group of kids and be as transparent as she was. It was awesome. She was my hero! At that very instant I began to cry realizing at 36 years old even I still struggled with that. And at that moment the Lord began to speak to my heart and remind me how much He loves me. And if I can not embrace who I am and love myself no one else will either. I have walked in this word for the past few weeks and will continue to walk in it. This doesn't give me freedom from being responsible for me and keeping the temple pure and holy. I have to take care of it. Exercise and eat healthier. But no more will I allow myself to be poured into a replica of what I see on magazines or movies. Or even my friends! I am learning to be comfortable in my own skin. And love me.
Oh How He Loves Us So! I will never sing that song the same again. It feels good. Really really good!
Friday, April 13, 2012
Homebound
Well its finally Friday. I do beleive its been one of the longest weeks of the year. I have been sick since Tuesday and lets just put it this way ... I am so over being in this house! I am VERY thankful that I am finally feeling better. Still a little dehydrated but I am honestly drinking as much water as I can. I MUST get out of this house tomorrow!
After all the tummy drama we have had around here this week, I get a phone call from Eli's school this morning telling me that he needs to be picked up because he is complainging of a stomach ache. REALLY? Are you kidding me??? So I hang up call his daddy and share the news. He has to leave the hospital where he is trying to do some visitation and go get Eli.
Let me just tell you..... Eli is FINE! The first thing he got when he walked in the door was a stack of oreos and a Capri Sun. I said whoooh! We do NOT want to see that again. You don't need to eat that if you are sick, he replies I AM NOT SICK! Apparently Eli had shared how sick I had been with the teacher this week. She either was paranoid she would get sick or didnt want to fool with my son today.
I am telling you the count down is on to get him out of that place! I HATE it!
Bring on Kindergarten ! We are ready. Well after Summer Vacation of course.
After all the tummy drama we have had around here this week, I get a phone call from Eli's school this morning telling me that he needs to be picked up because he is complainging of a stomach ache. REALLY? Are you kidding me??? So I hang up call his daddy and share the news. He has to leave the hospital where he is trying to do some visitation and go get Eli.
Let me just tell you..... Eli is FINE! The first thing he got when he walked in the door was a stack of oreos and a Capri Sun. I said whoooh! We do NOT want to see that again. You don't need to eat that if you are sick, he replies I AM NOT SICK! Apparently Eli had shared how sick I had been with the teacher this week. She either was paranoid she would get sick or didnt want to fool with my son today.
I am telling you the count down is on to get him out of that place! I HATE it!
Bring on Kindergarten ! We are ready. Well after Summer Vacation of course.
Thursday, April 12, 2012
Nothing Like A Little Excitement
Apparently we have nothing better to do on a Wednesday night immediately after bible study than to take a trip to the ER because that's exactly what happened last night
I was on day two of a stomach nightmare when things took a real bad turn. At about 7:45 while I was all alone waiting on my boys to get home from church I started having horrible stomach pains. So much so that I nearly passed out in the bathroom. Fortunately Jason got the message I needed him and no question once he saw me off to the hospital we went. Three long hours later, an IV, nausea meds and pain meds and I was headed home on an all water diet for the next 24. Diagnosis: the stomach flu! Well yeah ;(
Today I've slept, taken pain meds for the stomach cramping, sipped on H20 and slept some more and now I'm venturing out to blog, Facebook and Pinterest. I still have NO appetite but I'm hopeful I'm on my way to being on the mend.
Moral of this story....if there is a stomach funk going around I always end up with it. Tomorrow I will begin probiotics. I can't do this every month. This is the second time this YEAR! By far this was the worst one though.
Here's to dried toast and a banana in my near future!
I was on day two of a stomach nightmare when things took a real bad turn. At about 7:45 while I was all alone waiting on my boys to get home from church I started having horrible stomach pains. So much so that I nearly passed out in the bathroom. Fortunately Jason got the message I needed him and no question once he saw me off to the hospital we went. Three long hours later, an IV, nausea meds and pain meds and I was headed home on an all water diet for the next 24. Diagnosis: the stomach flu! Well yeah ;(
Today I've slept, taken pain meds for the stomach cramping, sipped on H20 and slept some more and now I'm venturing out to blog, Facebook and Pinterest. I still have NO appetite but I'm hopeful I'm on my way to being on the mend.
Moral of this story....if there is a stomach funk going around I always end up with it. Tomorrow I will begin probiotics. I can't do this every month. This is the second time this YEAR! By far this was the worst one though.
Here's to dried toast and a banana in my near future!
It Is Time
So excited that Monday is Eli's first T Ball Game ! Let's go Braves. I don't know whose more excited. Him or us ? 
I Am Baaaaaaak!
Well if you wondered where we went..... our blog was removed :( don't know exactly what happened except the email address it was connected to was the email address that was set up for Noah and well he's not old enough to have a blog ....long story!
But this is our new "HOME" !
Stay tuned !
But this is our new "HOME" !
Stay tuned !
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