Not much happening right now, but I wanted to check in just to keep up. Ryland and James are playing Legos Batman on the Wii. Ryland LOVES to play every evening with his daddy.
More later....
Monday, January 24, 2011
Friday, January 21, 2011
When reality hits...
We are not promised tomorrow...
I know we all hear that statement and while I agree with it...am I really living it? Yesterday, a family that attends our church lost a husband and a daddy. When everyone went to work and school, I guess everything was normal. Then at work, the man just passed away...without warning. I don't know what the specifics are but they are thinking massive heart attack.
As I sit and TRY(impossible to do) to put myself in Amy's shoes, I think, what would I do without James? I CANNOT fathom my life without my best friend and soulmate. I pray to God every morning that He will let James and I grow old together, but it's not my will that will happen. I know every person's days are numbered but it was like reality really slapped me. Am I being all I can be every day? Am I loving like I should? Am I serving like I should? Am I being who God wants me to be?
So many thoughts going through my head. I am so thankful for my family...my husband and little boy.
Please pray for this family - Amy, Spencer and Grant as they grieve. I am so thankful that we serve a God that will give a peace that passes our understanding.
I know we all hear that statement and while I agree with it...am I really living it? Yesterday, a family that attends our church lost a husband and a daddy. When everyone went to work and school, I guess everything was normal. Then at work, the man just passed away...without warning. I don't know what the specifics are but they are thinking massive heart attack.
As I sit and TRY(impossible to do) to put myself in Amy's shoes, I think, what would I do without James? I CANNOT fathom my life without my best friend and soulmate. I pray to God every morning that He will let James and I grow old together, but it's not my will that will happen. I know every person's days are numbered but it was like reality really slapped me. Am I being all I can be every day? Am I loving like I should? Am I serving like I should? Am I being who God wants me to be?
So many thoughts going through my head. I am so thankful for my family...my husband and little boy.
Please pray for this family - Amy, Spencer and Grant as they grieve. I am so thankful that we serve a God that will give a peace that passes our understanding.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
Ryland's dental visit
Ryland went to the dentist today. He did so great and I was so proud of him. He's been going since he was 2. I wante him to start getting used to going. This time and the time before, he didn't cry or fuss. He laid back in the chair and she was able to clean, polish and flouride his teeth. They also were able to take front teeth xrays. I was amazed that he let them do it and didn't freak out! Proud mama over here!
Our kitchen renovations are coming along nicely! James is doing an awesome job with it all. It's wonderful having a husband that can do pretty much anything! Proud wife over here! :o)
Our kitchen renovations are coming along nicely! James is doing an awesome job with it all. It's wonderful having a husband that can do pretty much anything! Proud wife over here! :o)
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Friends...
Friends....where do I begin?
There are so many kinds of friends. Some are for a season, some are your everyday ones, some are friends for a specific reason.
Tonight, I had to say goodbye to a friend that is going to the Phillipines for 18 months. That friend is one of the 3 most Godliest women I know. I have known her for about 12 years. She was the bible study leader when I first started ladies bible study, right after getting married. She has been there for me with some of the hardest times of my life! Without going into too much detail, she helped me come out of the deepest, darkest depression I have ever known. Even though I'm not as close now as I was to her, how do you say goodbye to someone that helped you so much. God definitely used her to speak to me and I will never be able to thank God and her enough.
I totally fell apart tonight at the dinner. I was able to shed tears gracefully, dabbing my eyes with my used napkin because I didn't bring in any tissues. That was until the end and then I felt like my face was going to explode because I wanted to bawl like a baby. Then I was embarrassed because I couldn't get it together. But it was because I love her. And I love HARD! I know tomorrow will be better and there is email and they are planning on coming back, but when you give another person a piece of yourself in friendships, it just plain hurts when they leave.
Back to friendships... I am at a place right now where I am examining many things about myself, my character and my side of friendships. I need to stop trying to be what I THINK everyone needs me to be and start being who GOD created me to be. I think facebook does not help with that either. I am constantly asking myself..."do I need to do something for this person", "should I have that person over", "do I need to comment so that this person feels better" and so on and so forth. It is driving me crazy!
Anyway, facebook is another story for another day. I think it can be fun, but can also be a dangerous distraction.
One of my "resolutions" was to do better in the friends area. I am praying that God will show me exactly how He wants me to do that.
If you're still reading, thanks for letting me get all these thoughts out of my head!
There are so many kinds of friends. Some are for a season, some are your everyday ones, some are friends for a specific reason.
Tonight, I had to say goodbye to a friend that is going to the Phillipines for 18 months. That friend is one of the 3 most Godliest women I know. I have known her for about 12 years. She was the bible study leader when I first started ladies bible study, right after getting married. She has been there for me with some of the hardest times of my life! Without going into too much detail, she helped me come out of the deepest, darkest depression I have ever known. Even though I'm not as close now as I was to her, how do you say goodbye to someone that helped you so much. God definitely used her to speak to me and I will never be able to thank God and her enough.
I totally fell apart tonight at the dinner. I was able to shed tears gracefully, dabbing my eyes with my used napkin because I didn't bring in any tissues. That was until the end and then I felt like my face was going to explode because I wanted to bawl like a baby. Then I was embarrassed because I couldn't get it together. But it was because I love her. And I love HARD! I know tomorrow will be better and there is email and they are planning on coming back, but when you give another person a piece of yourself in friendships, it just plain hurts when they leave.
Back to friendships... I am at a place right now where I am examining many things about myself, my character and my side of friendships. I need to stop trying to be what I THINK everyone needs me to be and start being who GOD created me to be. I think facebook does not help with that either. I am constantly asking myself..."do I need to do something for this person", "should I have that person over", "do I need to comment so that this person feels better" and so on and so forth. It is driving me crazy!
Anyway, facebook is another story for another day. I think it can be fun, but can also be a dangerous distraction.
One of my "resolutions" was to do better in the friends area. I am praying that God will show me exactly how He wants me to do that.
If you're still reading, thanks for letting me get all these thoughts out of my head!
Monday, January 10, 2011
New frame!
Remember the picture frames I got from Kirkland's? Well, I finally got the second one completed and I love the finished product. I ordered the individual pictures from a company online. I could probably do them myself, but it could take awhile b/c I take forever to take pictures sometimes. Anyway, what do you think?
I love it!!!
Snow Day!
The weather channel was correct! We woke up to a yard full of beautiful, white snow. I like to go out and walk around in it. Once my fingers get frozen, I'm done. :o) We went outside and played, rolled down the hill in our front yard and Ryland even got to ski! The city shut down today and looks like it will tomorrow as well. James didn't have to go into work so that's a nice bonus. It's also nice that in a couple of days, it will be gone and we'll be able to go back to our 'normal' routines.
Happy Snow Day!!!
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Well, today was Ryland's first day back at school after the Christmas break. We decided to put him in 3 days a week so it was a little different today. He knows several kids there and I think that made it easier. He went right in and started playing with some of the other new boys. I was worried, but he is such a social butterfly, it didn't phase him at all.
Update on losing weight/eating better: I AM HUNGRY! I had some soup for lunch and now my stomach just growled really loud. I can't remember the last time my stomach growled. hehe I am always eating so it's never hungry. I haven't made it to the Y yet to work out, but I know I will eventually.
That's really all I have for now, but I want to get in the habit of blogging so I won't get behind again. :o)
Have a great day!
Update on losing weight/eating better: I AM HUNGRY! I had some soup for lunch and now my stomach just growled really loud. I can't remember the last time my stomach growled. hehe I am always eating so it's never hungry. I haven't made it to the Y yet to work out, but I know I will eventually.
That's really all I have for now, but I want to get in the habit of blogging so I won't get behind again. :o)
Have a great day!
Monday, January 3, 2011
Monday, Monday
Good morning! It's Monday and I have a mountain of laundry to do!
James has been home all week and he's been working on the house like crazy! It's looking good and I love the picture frames on the wall. Since James was home, I was able to sleep in...alot! Ryland would get up between 8:30 and 9:30 and just go downstairs...not waking me up! It was wonderful! Today...he was up at 6 am. What?!? He is at a stage where he is scared of leaving us and going to heaven. He was crying this morning because when he goes to heaven, he can't take his 3 favorite stuffed animals with him. He was very, very upset. I consoled him and told him he could come lay in bed with me. I think he thought I said come PLAY with me because he did not go back to sleep. It figures...for 10 days straight, he slept late and then James is back to work and he's up at 6.
I need to get back in the gym. I skipped out in December and now my body is so sluggish. I feel like I need to start back from the beginning. But I have a goal to meet with a great incentive so here I go!
Here is a picture of the frame I just got! Love it!
James has been home all week and he's been working on the house like crazy! It's looking good and I love the picture frames on the wall. Since James was home, I was able to sleep in...alot! Ryland would get up between 8:30 and 9:30 and just go downstairs...not waking me up! It was wonderful! Today...he was up at 6 am. What?!? He is at a stage where he is scared of leaving us and going to heaven. He was crying this morning because when he goes to heaven, he can't take his 3 favorite stuffed animals with him. He was very, very upset. I consoled him and told him he could come lay in bed with me. I think he thought I said come PLAY with me because he did not go back to sleep. It figures...for 10 days straight, he slept late and then James is back to work and he's up at 6.
I need to get back in the gym. I skipped out in December and now my body is so sluggish. I feel like I need to start back from the beginning. But I have a goal to meet with a great incentive so here I go!
Here is a picture of the frame I just got! Love it!
Saturday, January 1, 2011
Happy 1-1-11
Here we go! The new year is here and it's time for some changes. :o)
I hope everyone enjoyed bringing in the new year. We had one of our favorite couples over last night. We had snacks and played a new game called "Name 5". It was fun and makes you think fast. We put Ryland to bed around 10ish so he didn't stay up the whole night.
We have the decorations taken down (except the outside) and I'm trying to get the house back in order. Or at least what I call order. We are working on projects and decorating our walls. I bought some really pretty picture frames yesterday at Kirklands. I LOVE Kirklands! Their prices are always great and I never leave there empty handed.
Our church is going to one service tomorrow. I can't wait! We are trying to bring more unity to our church family. It's gonna be like a reunion. :o)
I hope everyone enjoys their day and once again......HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
I hope everyone enjoyed bringing in the new year. We had one of our favorite couples over last night. We had snacks and played a new game called "Name 5". It was fun and makes you think fast. We put Ryland to bed around 10ish so he didn't stay up the whole night.
We have the decorations taken down (except the outside) and I'm trying to get the house back in order. Or at least what I call order. We are working on projects and decorating our walls. I bought some really pretty picture frames yesterday at Kirklands. I LOVE Kirklands! Their prices are always great and I never leave there empty handed.
Our church is going to one service tomorrow. I can't wait! We are trying to bring more unity to our church family. It's gonna be like a reunion. :o)
I hope everyone enjoys their day and once again......HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!
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