So, Mark has been giving me a card for the last week for my birthday. They are cute. He got me this book and stamp set. Then got me gift certificate to this tea place. Seth got me a gift card to subway.
The girls got me Wii Fit. and Sara got me Vera Bradley purse.
Not too bad.
I was chatting with Mark this morning. I gets discouraging waiting now over year and half for God to do this miracle he said he would.
We just have no connections, no community down here. It is hard.
So we press on and on.
I keep thinking, how did Joseph endure all that time in prison. He did, and God brought him out to do what He planned.
So i wait, and pray and cry. And will continue and continue and continue as we wait.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Thursday, January 19, 2012
Loosing weight
Well, how many people start the year loosing weight. Or say they are.
Well, Mark and I did say that, and have begun to loose weight. Now his was more after going to the dr, and the dr telling him he needed to loose weight.
Well, Mark had begun to see some different things.
So we begun to change our eating habits. No sweets or very little. Not buys a lot of stuff not good for you. Taking some supplements. Learning to eat 6 times a day. Not good yet, but getting better.
In a weeks time, only doing a mile walk twice, i have lost just over a pound. It is good, but I will feel better when I can fit into these other jeans. But I press on.
I refused some muffins at bible study.
I drink water. Love Green tea.
And for part of my birthday, mark got me "Skinny chicks eat real food". Yes I did want that book. So I was glad.
Slowly but changing.
Well, Mark and I did say that, and have begun to loose weight. Now his was more after going to the dr, and the dr telling him he needed to loose weight.
Well, Mark had begun to see some different things.
So we begun to change our eating habits. No sweets or very little. Not buys a lot of stuff not good for you. Taking some supplements. Learning to eat 6 times a day. Not good yet, but getting better.
In a weeks time, only doing a mile walk twice, i have lost just over a pound. It is good, but I will feel better when I can fit into these other jeans. But I press on.
I refused some muffins at bible study.
I drink water. Love Green tea.
And for part of my birthday, mark got me "Skinny chicks eat real food". Yes I did want that book. So I was glad.
Slowly but changing.
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Just Things
Well, I got an email from Zach Saturday morning. At least we know he made it. Mark made the comment, what is different from all the time he was in Louisville, at least we could text him. We can't do that. So we won't hear from him too much.
Also, I heard today, that in order to be in kindergarten, at least this school district, the child has to be tested. WOW, I wonder if they really do a study, and see by pushing kids before they are ready, and those that learn as they are ready, how in so many years or when graduate, what do they find out. Will those kids that learn earlier than little later do any better.
I know one thing, if we still live down here, it seems more and more we will be homeschooling Seth. None of my other kids, especially Zach knew a whole lot, and he did just fine.
Why do parents really think they have to push.
Not me, not going to deal with stress.
We shall see.
Also, I heard today, that in order to be in kindergarten, at least this school district, the child has to be tested. WOW, I wonder if they really do a study, and see by pushing kids before they are ready, and those that learn as they are ready, how in so many years or when graduate, what do they find out. Will those kids that learn earlier than little later do any better.
I know one thing, if we still live down here, it seems more and more we will be homeschooling Seth. None of my other kids, especially Zach knew a whole lot, and he did just fine.
Why do parents really think they have to push.
Not me, not going to deal with stress.
We shall see.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
Trusting and following God
Trusting God shows when you don't know where in the world your son is. You know where he is headed, but no clue when his plane took off or landed. You have to trust. When you can't communicate much, when you hear No News is Good news.
Follow and Trust God, when you feel alone. When you wonder if anyone is praying at all. You have to trust. Over and Over, not what you see what God is telling you. And when no one is saying anything when you ask for prayer.
When you just feel blah, have to trust.
One thing is lately I am seeing a little why I am going through some of this.
Trying to trust, but it is hard sometimes
One step at a time.
Follow and Trust God, when you feel alone. When you wonder if anyone is praying at all. You have to trust. Over and Over, not what you see what God is telling you. And when no one is saying anything when you ask for prayer.
When you just feel blah, have to trust.
One thing is lately I am seeing a little why I am going through some of this.
Trying to trust, but it is hard sometimes
One step at a time.
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Zach on his way
Zach called me this morning before the team left for the airport. Nice to hear from him. He did say they would email us about once a week.
Well he made his first flight. They arrived. Now they have time before they leave for overseas flight. It is alot nicer traveling with people you have spent about 4 months with.
What amazing things God will do in his life and through him and all the others.
Trusting God
Well he made his first flight. They arrived. Now they have time before they leave for overseas flight. It is alot nicer traveling with people you have spent about 4 months with.
What amazing things God will do in his life and through him and all the others.
Trusting God
Monday, January 09, 2012
Zach is headed to India
Well, Zach and the others from YWAM Louisville are headed to India and South Africa. WOW, just a week plus ago, they still had $13,000 to go. And now 2 days before they leave, they got it all. God is always on time.
We won't have much communication with him for the 6 weeks he is gone. Will learn about trusting God. I know he will come back a changed man. How awesome. May God use all those in India and South Africa to touch lives with the love of Christ.
We won't have much communication with him for the 6 weeks he is gone. Will learn about trusting God. I know he will come back a changed man. How awesome. May God use all those in India and South Africa to touch lives with the love of Christ.
Friday, January 06, 2012
Prayer
You know we have to pray for direction on everything. We need to pray for others in our lives. People we are involved with. For our church and pastors.
We need to pray for our families and friends.
We need to pray for this election. Everytime you read something, is it true or not. Over and over.
We need to pray for God to guide us during this election. During these primaries, to clearly know who to vote for. Not because someone tells us, but who God wants. I know I have to agree we need our current president to one term. But who does God want.
I know as a nation, we need to get back to seeking God. Remember it is in "God we trust". What did the founding fathers desire. Why was this country here. Religious Freedom. God.
I hope and pray this nation, the heart of people will see God is right and true and can trust Him. That they will encounter His love.
We need to pray for our families and friends.
We need to pray for this election. Everytime you read something, is it true or not. Over and over.
We need to pray for God to guide us during this election. During these primaries, to clearly know who to vote for. Not because someone tells us, but who God wants. I know I have to agree we need our current president to one term. But who does God want.
I know as a nation, we need to get back to seeking God. Remember it is in "God we trust". What did the founding fathers desire. Why was this country here. Religious Freedom. God.
I hope and pray this nation, the heart of people will see God is right and true and can trust Him. That they will encounter His love.
Thursday, January 05, 2012
God is with us
From Psalm 34:17 (MSG)
"Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you."
This is where I have been for some time. I feel like I cry and cry and cry out to God.
It is only Him that will do what He says. He is the only one who can help with this hurt and loneliness I feel. I am glad He is listening, cause it seems sometimes no one else is. Only God really understands and Jesus knew too.
"Is anyone crying for help? God is listening, ready to rescue you."
This is where I have been for some time. I feel like I cry and cry and cry out to God.
It is only Him that will do what He says. He is the only one who can help with this hurt and loneliness I feel. I am glad He is listening, cause it seems sometimes no one else is. Only God really understands and Jesus knew too.
Wednesday, January 04, 2012
grandkids
I love my grandkids. 3 of them I only get to see every so often. Not enough. My youngest I see 4 days a week. They are all healthy, which is a blessing. they are a gift. Each one so unique and different. As they grow develop own personalities. Unique, just like God designed them to be.
Truly thankful for them.
Truly thankful for them.
Tuesday, January 03, 2012
Vacation over
Okay, not sure I was on vacation. Laundry still had to happen, cooking and loading dishwasher, making the bed. All had to happen.
Now back to routine. Right now Seth does not have classes to go to, so that is not normal. But other things. Mark is back to work, after 4 days off.
TV shows have returned to new shows.
Now the GOP begins the voting for our next canidate, hopefully to beat our current President.
Prayer has to be the key, pray and keep praying.
Asking God to show who to vote for.
Our country needs prayer. May hearts be turned to you oh Lord. Who has all the answers we need.
Now back to routine. Right now Seth does not have classes to go to, so that is not normal. But other things. Mark is back to work, after 4 days off.
TV shows have returned to new shows.
Now the GOP begins the voting for our next canidate, hopefully to beat our current President.
Prayer has to be the key, pray and keep praying.
Asking God to show who to vote for.
Our country needs prayer. May hearts be turned to you oh Lord. Who has all the answers we need.
Monday, January 02, 2012
New Year
Well 2012 is here. What will this year bring? I have no clue. All I can do is what God ask. Not with eyes to see, but in faith of what He tells me. Follow that path. Even if it means no one gets it. Even if some don't care. Even if some think it is stupid.
Noah built an ark. No one got it.
Do what He leads. Isn't that what is important. Obedience. Grow and grow in Christ. In His ways. What He wants. Jesus was not always popular.
Even now if you read the news, people don't care at all. Follow Christ when He gives what you want. Not following His ways.
People want to twist the word of God around themselves. Not always true.
Not letting others make you feel guilty to do something. It is about seeking God. Loving people.
I am going to continue to praise and thank God for providing all the money we need to pay our house off. To provide the money to buy our new house. To then show us who to give this house too. Then continue to pray God show us the neighborhood we are to move in. Pray for ministering to the misfits. Encourage others.
Then I am going to ask God to give me the encouragement I need each day. And ask God to comfort when hurting. To be what I need each day.
Others may not understand what God is leading us to do. Others didn't believe Jesus was the messiah. Job's friends blamed him. When God allowed it.
One step at a time. One day at time. If that means people don't care. If that means people forget, if that means no one prays, then so be it. Cause God is allowing it. So I will get angry, I will cry, I will feel have bad days. But God is always with me.
I thank God for leading us on the path to move. Not because I can see how or when. Not because others believe or understand. But because God said it. Not because we deserve it, but because this is God's plan.
God is God of the impossible. He restores what the Locust have eaten.
This year am praying for what to do for Seth to school. We have until Aug to figure it out. God is not early always on time. Will trust what He decides. He knows.
Noah built an ark. No one got it.
Do what He leads. Isn't that what is important. Obedience. Grow and grow in Christ. In His ways. What He wants. Jesus was not always popular.
Even now if you read the news, people don't care at all. Follow Christ when He gives what you want. Not following His ways.
People want to twist the word of God around themselves. Not always true.
Not letting others make you feel guilty to do something. It is about seeking God. Loving people.
I am going to continue to praise and thank God for providing all the money we need to pay our house off. To provide the money to buy our new house. To then show us who to give this house too. Then continue to pray God show us the neighborhood we are to move in. Pray for ministering to the misfits. Encourage others.
Then I am going to ask God to give me the encouragement I need each day. And ask God to comfort when hurting. To be what I need each day.
Others may not understand what God is leading us to do. Others didn't believe Jesus was the messiah. Job's friends blamed him. When God allowed it.
One step at a time. One day at time. If that means people don't care. If that means people forget, if that means no one prays, then so be it. Cause God is allowing it. So I will get angry, I will cry, I will feel have bad days. But God is always with me.
I thank God for leading us on the path to move. Not because I can see how or when. Not because others believe or understand. But because God said it. Not because we deserve it, but because this is God's plan.
God is God of the impossible. He restores what the Locust have eaten.
This year am praying for what to do for Seth to school. We have until Aug to figure it out. God is not early always on time. Will trust what He decides. He knows.
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