Just over 24 hours later...
it did!God definitely has a sense of humor.
Thursday, August 19, 2010
God enjoys a good joke too
I tried to fool Rich into thinking that my water broke...
Just over 24 hours later...
it did!
God definitely has a sense of humor.
Just over 24 hours later...
it did!God definitely has a sense of humor.
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
White Sands National Monument
A few weeks ago we made a spur of the moment trip to White Sands National Monument. I completely forgot to record one of our adventures! I wish we had gone at the right time of day for photography but I still got some pictures that I like and we had a lot of fun. We skipped the sand sledding (not something a pregnant lady needs to be doing) but we had fun playing in the "snow". Last winter when the cold was getting to her, Lizzie asked God for warm snow. It looks like he gave her just what she asked for!
Having Baby
We're getting down to the wire for the arrival of little Susie. We're working out final details for delivery day. I am grateful for a family who will help us with the kids that day. And the local PCA church has offered to bring us meals for the first couple of weeks. I'm keeping my hands busy with a blanket for Susie. I started one MONTHS ago but I think that I over estimated my abilities. I set the first one to the side after getting irritated with all of my silly mistakes. I started a simpler pattern last month. All that is left now is the trim! I'll finish the first one when I am not facing a "deadline".
It's really hard to do this with all of our family so far away but God is providing for every little need. There are things that are not working out perfectly or the way that I would like them to but the true needs are being met. I wouldn't mind having friends and family praying for us during this stressful difficult time.
It's really hard to do this with all of our family so far away but God is providing for every little need. There are things that are not working out perfectly or the way that I would like them to but the true needs are being met. I wouldn't mind having friends and family praying for us during this stressful difficult time.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
The truth, the whole truth and nothing but the truth. Help me, God!
That title sounds a little goofy but it is sincere. I am one of those people who will go out of my way to put a positive spin on things if I can. At least on the surface. After all, my life really is wonderful. I wouldn't change a thing but sometimes it's hard to "keep your chin up", "look on the bright side", "make your own fun", etc. We've been out here for 2 months. I do sincerely love it here. I love watching my husband enjoy his dream job, and my kids make me laugh everyday... but... do you want "The truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth"?
Duh. I knew that coming in but I guess I did not realize (or admit?) that sometimes it would wear me out. Well I admit it today. This is a journal of all of our adventures but if I only show the "sunny side of life" then it's not very realistic. Moving away from all that is familiar and comfortable has left me discouraged. And being so very, VERY pregnant has made things harder.
I hardly know anyone out here. So a familiar face is a rare sight and a face that has a history of friendship behind it? Not happening. Well not yet anyway. That is draining. I'm not an outgoing person. I have a hard time making friends. But I do know that in order to make friends, I need to join people where they are. I need to learn what interests them. Invite them over and don't wait for an invitation. Find a way to serve them. etc. I've been thinking about it for weeks and my conclusion is... I'm not in a position to do any of these things right now. The comforting side of that is - it's temporary. In a few more months I will feel better and I'll have a new routine. I'll be able to give this a better try soon.
And being far from family stinks. That's been harder this week as my mother-in-law has gone into the hospital for surgery. We can't be there to help or even give her a hug. I can't run over to my mom's house to let the kids see her. I can't get together with my sister-in-law to let the cousins play. And none of them can be here with me when it's hard for me to get out of the house.
But here's the other side of the coin. There are challenges in everyone's life. Mine are no different or worse than anyone else's. Yet like everyone else, sometimes I let the challenges in front of me control my thoughts and attitudes. As a military wife, I will have different challenges than say, a plumber's wife who has lived in the same town their whole life. But my "challenges" come with so many unique "joys" that others will not get to enjoy - like the little adventures that I try to record in our journal.
And here's the most important part, God has chosen every challenge that he puts in front of me for my good. He is using this time to make me more dependent on him and to remind me of my need for him. I confess that since we got out here, my prayer time and Bible study time have become rare. It's probably no coincidence that I'm struggling to keep a cheerful attitude after over 2 months of neglecting my quiet time.
It was about 2 months ago that I included this verse in a blog entry... Jer 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." God said this right in the middle of the exile of his people from Jerusalem to Babylon! At a point when they were farthest from all that was familiar and they were undoubtedly discouraged and just wanted to go home, God told them that they were there for a reason so settle in and get comfortable. I suspect that this was the last thing that they wanted to hear. But right in the middle of this he gives the reason that they are in Babylon. It was nothing specific and it wasn't exactly a prophecy for the future. It was far more powerful. It was just his promise that His plans for them were GOOD.
In the middle of this struggle and as I wait for things to get a little easier, I am reminded that his plans are GOOD.
The military life has challenges.
Duh. I knew that coming in but I guess I did not realize (or admit?) that sometimes it would wear me out. Well I admit it today. This is a journal of all of our adventures but if I only show the "sunny side of life" then it's not very realistic. Moving away from all that is familiar and comfortable has left me discouraged. And being so very, VERY pregnant has made things harder.
I hardly know anyone out here. So a familiar face is a rare sight and a face that has a history of friendship behind it? Not happening. Well not yet anyway. That is draining. I'm not an outgoing person. I have a hard time making friends. But I do know that in order to make friends, I need to join people where they are. I need to learn what interests them. Invite them over and don't wait for an invitation. Find a way to serve them. etc. I've been thinking about it for weeks and my conclusion is... I'm not in a position to do any of these things right now. The comforting side of that is - it's temporary. In a few more months I will feel better and I'll have a new routine. I'll be able to give this a better try soon.
And being far from family stinks. That's been harder this week as my mother-in-law has gone into the hospital for surgery. We can't be there to help or even give her a hug. I can't run over to my mom's house to let the kids see her. I can't get together with my sister-in-law to let the cousins play. And none of them can be here with me when it's hard for me to get out of the house.
But here's the other side of the coin. There are challenges in everyone's life. Mine are no different or worse than anyone else's. Yet like everyone else, sometimes I let the challenges in front of me control my thoughts and attitudes. As a military wife, I will have different challenges than say, a plumber's wife who has lived in the same town their whole life. But my "challenges" come with so many unique "joys" that others will not get to enjoy - like the little adventures that I try to record in our journal.
And here's the most important part, God has chosen every challenge that he puts in front of me for my good. He is using this time to make me more dependent on him and to remind me of my need for him. I confess that since we got out here, my prayer time and Bible study time have become rare. It's probably no coincidence that I'm struggling to keep a cheerful attitude after over 2 months of neglecting my quiet time.
It was about 2 months ago that I included this verse in a blog entry... Jer 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope." God said this right in the middle of the exile of his people from Jerusalem to Babylon! At a point when they were farthest from all that was familiar and they were undoubtedly discouraged and just wanted to go home, God told them that they were there for a reason so settle in and get comfortable. I suspect that this was the last thing that they wanted to hear. But right in the middle of this he gives the reason that they are in Babylon. It was nothing specific and it wasn't exactly a prophecy for the future. It was far more powerful. It was just his promise that His plans for them were GOOD.
In the middle of this struggle and as I wait for things to get a little easier, I am reminded that his plans are GOOD.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
Snack Time
Lizzie: Mommy, I ate all of my lunch so can I have a snack?
Mommy: Ok. How about some carrots?
Lizzie: Hmmm. I want something juicy.
Mommy: How about an apple?
Lizzie: No I want something crunchy.
Mommy: Apples are crunchy.
Lizzie: I think I want something sweet.
Mommy: Apples are sweet.
Lizzie: How about something with frosting on it?
Mommy: (after laughing out loud) Do you mean something like a cookie?
Lizzie: YES!
She got the cookie. I couldn't help myself after that conversation.
Last night at dinner, Josh asked for a second helping of bread. We gave it to him but he didn't eat it. As we were clearing the table, we asked if we should throw it away. He said "No I look at it." That got us laughing but we really cracked up when he added "It's SO bootiful!"
Mommy: Ok. How about some carrots?
Lizzie: Hmmm. I want something juicy.
Mommy: How about an apple?
Lizzie: No I want something crunchy.
Mommy: Apples are crunchy.
Lizzie: I think I want something sweet.
Mommy: Apples are sweet.
Lizzie: How about something with frosting on it?
Mommy: (after laughing out loud) Do you mean something like a cookie?
Lizzie: YES!
She got the cookie. I couldn't help myself after that conversation.
Last night at dinner, Josh asked for a second helping of bread. We gave it to him but he didn't eat it. As we were clearing the table, we asked if we should throw it away. He said "No I look at it." That got us laughing but we really cracked up when he added "It's SO bootiful!"
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