definition

Pastor Jim knocked it out of the park today!!!!!!! In his message he gave the best definition of what sin is that i have ever heard,,, he said the "sin is ANYTHING that cools your passion for Christ"
Ouch ......Think about it!!!

dalayed aknowledgemant

i just changed the box that says believing God for box on the left of the posts. i just realized that three of my big requests have been granted. Awesome A SECOND VEHICLE
a babysitting job.
a deep freezer. Thank you Jesus!!!!!

More Coke

Thank you ROB!!!!!!!!!

My Brother Rob is serving in the Army and is currently stationed in Afghanistan. He will be serving in a very volatile dangerous place fighting to keep us safe from harm and fighting for freedom. I just want to say thank you to him and all our loved fighting for us. We are praying and proud of each and everyone of you.

whats new?????

lots of changes in last 6 months hope i remember them all:

We were blessed to move to Fenton and rent this home from a friend from who moved to Arizona for a job opportunity.

We were also blessed with this van that we got a God-given deal on!!!I also started babysitting this little cutie patootie, Mr W.

Other big things :

Hubby is a student at ITT Technical Institute for criminal justice. He has a 3.5 GPA.
I am a student at Spring Arbor University for Social work and have a 3.0 GPA.
We made the decision to send our two homeschoolers back to traditional school.
Noah will be in kindergarten in the fall.
Terry continues to help drive the bus for the youth at church.
I'm sure there is more but i just cant think of now but should make a another post:)

bad bad

I know bad blogger i have not been on since January. wow that is sad but really there has been alot going on. I cannot tell you how i have reailzed how much of a procrastinator and unmotivated i have been not only in blogging but in other things as well. God is refining me in certian things and honestly it hurts but really i am thankful.... We also have been forced to make and are making a few choices that are uncomfortable to say the least.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
10 years old
I love you so much!!!!

think about it Monday...

It is amazing to me how we so easily use words to express things. for instance Love. Love is a powerful word that is really used so loosely. for example people say they Love ice cream when really strongly like it it. if we really research the word love and not take the word for granted when we say it, it would mean something............
Think about it......

migraine go away!!!!

Ugh i woke up this morning with a migraine!!!!!! So of course my day has been completely thrown off but im feeling a bit better so i was able to work on some business stuff. So as of today i am a student at SPRING ARBOR UNIVERSITY!!!! this means Terry and i are in school. Terry has already started school at ITT tech and is doing very well with a 3.8 gpa. I start on feb 9. i am so excited and am praying that God will bring peace and we will have good balance in in our schedules. I have a real peace but i will have to make adjustments to our family schedule.

send me .......

belief......

We have been living in a home that really not an open door from the Lord but i am now realizing was a door we kicked in because we thought was the answer. Big lesson in that one. Anyway we are in a two bedroom duplex and it is not working yet I am trying be content in the here and now.I reaLLy want a house. i want some room and really feel like I have been stretched in ways that i never would had i not lived here. As much as I like linden and really do not want to move school districts again i feel like i have found a home for my family that really for us to move into has have doors open us for us to move into. i am believing God for this unbelievable home. it does not look that big but it is huge and really cute inside and everything i have asked for in a home.

4 big bedrooms
main floor laundry
Dishwasher!!!!!
storAGE
A NICE SIZE LIVING ROOM
It is not fancy but it feels like home the minute i stepped into it.

we are praying that the doors apen and that if they are shut that we in faith remain content where we are and know that God hAS SOMETHING BETTER for us.


Jeremiah 17:5-8
⁵ Thus says the LORD:


“ Cursed is the man who trusts in man
And makes flesh his strength,
Whose heart departs from the LORD.
⁶ For he shall be like a shrub in the desert,
And shall not see when good comes,
But shall inhabit the parched places in the wilderness,
In a salt land which is not inhabited.
⁷ “ Blessed is the man who trusts in the LORD,
And whose hope is the LORD.
⁸ For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters,
Which spreads out its roots by the river,
And will not fear^b]">[b] when heat comes;
But its leaf will be green,
And will not be anxious in the year of drought,
Nor will cease from yielding fruit.

just silly...

Here is what happens when i want a few good pics of just me and hubby...

our words impact...

This year I sharing in the theme of living simple and in that I have really been thinking about ways to improve communication and issues within our family that we struggled with personally and as a family. One of those things for me is setting priorities and communication. This morning i was listening to the radio and they were talk about positive things you say to your kids. here is the list they put on their website:
Nineteen things to say to your children...

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1. I love you! There is nothing that will make me stop loving you. Nothing you could do or say or think will ever change that.
2. You are amazing! I look at you with wonder! Not just at what you can do, but who you are. There is no one like you. No one!
3. It's all right to cry. People cry for all kinds of reasons: when they are hurt, sad, glad, or worried; when they are angry, afraid, or lonely. Big people cry too. I do.
4. You've made a mistake. That was wrong. People make mistakes. I do. Is it something we can fix? What can we do? It's all over. You can start fresh. I know you are sorry. I forgive you.
5. You did the right thing. That was scary or hard. Even though it wasn't easy, you did it. I am proud of you; you should be too.
6. I'm sorry. Forgive me. I made a mistake.
7. You can change your mind. It's good to decide, but it is also fine to change.
8. What a great idea! You were really thinking! How did you come up with that? Tell me more. Your mind is clever!
9. That was kind. You did something helpful and thoughtful for that person. That must make you feel good inside. Thank you!
10. I have a surprise for you. It's not your birthday. It's for no reason at all. Just a surprise, a little one, but a surprise.
11. I can wait. We have time. You don't have to hurry this time.
12. What would you like to do? It's your turn to pick. You have great ideas. It's important to follow your special interests.
13. Tell me about it. I'd like to hear more. And then what happened? I'll listen.
14. I'm right here. I won't leave without saying good-bye. I am watching you. I am listening to you.
15. Please and Thank You. These are important words. If I forget to use them, will you remind me?
16. I missed you. I think about you when we are not together!
17. Just try. A little bit. One taste, one step. You might like it. Let's see. I'll help you if you need it. I think you can do it.
18. I'll help you. I heard you call me, here I am. How can I help you? If we both work together, we can get this done. I know you can do it by yourself, but I'm glad to help since you asked.
19. What do you wish for? Even if it's not yet time for birthday candles and we don't have a wishbone, it's still fun to hear about what you wish for, hope for, and dream about.

we can never realize how much our words impact our kids or anyone around us.
one of my best friends had this for her status on facebook the other day and it is so true.

Four things you can't recover: The stone...after the throw. The word...after it's said. The occasion...after it's missed. The time...after it's gone. ♥

think about it...........

spoken to

This song really spoke to me this morning.


its called Sweetly Broken by Jeremy Riddle


At the cross You beckon me
You draw me gently to my knees, and I am
Lost for words, so lost in love,
Im sweetly broken, wholly surrendered

What a priceless gift, undeserved life
Have I been given
Through Christ crucified

Youve called me out of death
Youve called me into life
And I was under Your wrath
Now through the cross Im reconciled

love this quote

God is most glorified in us when we are most SATISFIED in Him...... unknown

its been to long...

okok I know I have been seriously slacking and I know that i really need to get on the ball with so many things. I have been in a slight state of depression for some unknown reason and through the holidays. Yuk. But i have to say that we did have a wonderful Christmas despite the fact that it was different not having Aunt Wendy here to celebrate with us. We were so blessed this year yet again. The kids were spoiled as usual. unfortunely I didn't get very good pics this year (sorry mom:()

my dancing girls...

Today was Whitney and Kelsey's first dance recital rehearsal. Tomorrow is their first recital. I was so proud and they love it especially Whitney.
I am thankful for though those who work so hard to put this production and I think these kids are amazing.

feeling very productive today...

I cant believe i got all my laundry done folded and put away!!!! Its been months since that has happened now to keep it managed. wow that is a job in its self. I actaully was able to get aq couple blankets and such washed that needed it desparately. Its a great feeling to get evertyhing done plus some extra chores in there today. I have however been learning a lot of patience in all this because i used to be a mad women trying to get it done and i missed so many moments with my kids because i was focused on the work and not paying attention to the little things. i am learning to slow down a little bit.

another homeschool decision

We made the decision to pull whitney from school and homeschool her as well. We were blessed with the ciriculum for switched on schoolhouse. I love having my girl home so i can pour into her and her sister instead of others and other influences that are less than i would want for her. I love the facts that i can reconnect with her cuz i feel as though we have drifted a little because of outside influences and such. I have a lot of work ahead of me and even more self dicsipline on my part as far discipline and scheduling. I have gotten better but still have room for improvement. I do have to say that i am excited about this new chapter......

Oh thank you Jesus

Praise Him

*update* Baby Boy Joshua David was born at at about 5pm 5lbs 11oz. 19in long and about 2 weeks early. Mom, Dad and Baby are all doing wonderful. *




My other cousin Bethany is currently at Genesys Hospital Dilated to 7 and contractions 3 min apart( as of about 12:30). So please keep her lifted up in prayer. Aunt Wendy would be so proud right now and i know that she is watching from above for her 1st grandbaby. I will keep you posted.


My cousin Leah had her sweet little baby Girl this morning about 7am. 8lb 10oz 21 inches Name Alora Kate

Oh and i thought this was cool When i was talking to my mom on facebook she pointed out this fact:

today is the 5th in bible numbers it means grace!!!!!! yes it does and with two new babies.



I also got this post on Facebook today as well. Prayer request for a dear friend: Here is the post

lift up Connor Scott in prayer. He is on his way to emergency. He said his chest was hurting, collapsed and started turning blue. This sweet little man is 4 years old. We are praying Connor.....

soon after his momma Rachael posted::::

update. connor is smiling and being goofy...has a bruise starting on his chest...he said he ran into table at this point we are not sure if he did internal damage under his chest...keep prayers coming.

We are still praying for him and like I said above Grace. I will give updates when i get them.

attention scrapbookers

www.paulapickles.com/


This is my moms site. She is really really talented. She has done all of my books for me and I love every one of them.

check her out..............

Love this!!!!

I heard this song today for the first time and I loved it. It really spoke to me.


It lifted me up cuz I do not know what i did to my back but I am in a lot of pain and I have been for a couple of weeks but today has been especially bad.

Wrap the Homeless

I look forward to this every year. I love going and blessing others and this is a great opportunity to do so and get the whole family involved. It is really eye-opening to see the hardship in each face and realize that each one has a story and more importantly is loved by God. The tears are so real, the thank yous sincere and the hugs so warm. The smiles of hope resignates with every hello and smile given. honestly i dont know who was blessed more us or them. I think that there were over 400 people that stood outside waiting for coats, clothes, toiletries and such. My heart was so burdened and really i with everything i am going through i still have so much to be thankful for.

missing trying to understand

tomorrow will be one month since my aunt passed away and i cannot tell you how much we all miss her and almost in shock that she is gone. We know that she is completely healed and having some great conversation and such with those who have gone on before her. I cant help but question the timing and why did God allowed her to endure the pain and cancer that took her to be with him. I know that it we may never know and His ways far supersede our understanding. i just really want to understand cuz quite honestly i dont and i find myself questioning and praying why?????