I was recently walking through a Hallmark store and saw a wonderful saying.
"Let no one ever come to you wihout leaving better and happier. Be the living expression of God's kindness: kindness in your face, kindness in your eyes, kindness in your smile." Mother Teresa
If that is not the epitome of "oozing" I don't know what is!
Isn't that what we should want? To have people leave us and feel good?
What is it about ourselves that leaves that impression on people? I think it has to do with your heart. The love you have to share. The relationship you have with Christ that comes out of you.
The hard part is to practice the art of oozing with everyone, not just the select few.
We have to leave our judgements behind. We don't know what it is like to walk in someone else's shoes, so we have to be sensitive to their feelings.
We have to be considerate to all, even those that may not "get it." You know, the ones who catch you at church or the store and just start talking and you are walking away in a hurry? We must ooze the light of Christ with them as well.
I want to be that person. The one that loves all. That does not judge. That treats everyone fairly.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. dog hair
2. homemade soup
3. pedicures
4. birthday cards
5. stained glass
Monday, October 12, 2009
Friday, October 09, 2009
Waiting
How much of our life is spent waiting?
Waiting to graduate.
Waiting for your wedding day.
Waiting for the pregnancy test.
Waiting for a baby to grow in your womb.
Waiting for your kids after their first day of school.
Waiting in the doctor's office for a diagnosis.
Waiting.
Christian and I sit and wait in his hospital room. We are waiting on his chemo to come to the floor from the pharmacy.
I think the hardest thing about the hospital is the waiting. We wait on the nurse, the doctor to come by, medications to be mixed, to be discharged...the list goes on.
I think waiting teaches us many things.
To be patient - and wait for things to happen in the right time.
To love - sometimes we have to let our loved ones experience life on their own
terms in their own time and just love them where they are at.
To trust - and know that all things are in God's hands and there is nothing we can do to change His plan.
I think Alcoholics Anonymous has it right. We have to "Let Go and Let God." I think that says it all.
Everything in His time for His purpose.
"I waited patiently for the LORD, He turned to me and heard my cry." Psalm 40:1
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. hospital gowns
2. pillows
3. Dr. M
4. crackers
5. old, wood floors
Waiting to graduate.
Waiting for your wedding day.
Waiting for the pregnancy test.
Waiting for a baby to grow in your womb.
Waiting for your kids after their first day of school.
Waiting in the doctor's office for a diagnosis.
Waiting.
Christian and I sit and wait in his hospital room. We are waiting on his chemo to come to the floor from the pharmacy.
I think the hardest thing about the hospital is the waiting. We wait on the nurse, the doctor to come by, medications to be mixed, to be discharged...the list goes on.
I think waiting teaches us many things.
To be patient - and wait for things to happen in the right time.
To love - sometimes we have to let our loved ones experience life on their own
terms in their own time and just love them where they are at.
To trust - and know that all things are in God's hands and there is nothing we can do to change His plan.
I think Alcoholics Anonymous has it right. We have to "Let Go and Let God." I think that says it all.
Everything in His time for His purpose.
"I waited patiently for the LORD, He turned to me and heard my cry." Psalm 40:1
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. hospital gowns
2. pillows
3. Dr. M
4. crackers
5. old, wood floors
Wednesday, October 07, 2009
A Special Day
My Dad passed away two years ago today. It's a very special day because forty one years ago today I was brought into this world, and it's the same day my Dad went home to be with the Lord.
It's a special day for both of us.
He went home after not being himself for several years and I know he wasn't happy. He missed my Mom, he missed being himself.
But I am so grateful for the years I had with him. The love he shared with my boys. That he was here to see my Christian and love on him. And for my boys to love him back.
Daddy was a quiet man. He was not one to hug or say "I love you," but even in his last days when he reached his arm out to me to touch me, that meant the world to me.
The last day I spent with Daddy it was just the two of us in his hospice room. The day before, my husband and oldest son and I made a CD of music for him. We sang, played our instruments and gave him our gift of music one last time. After playing our music I prayed over him and read scripture to him.
It was a very special time that I am grateful for. I was able to say goodbye and love him well.
Gonzalo Campos was my Daddy. I called him "Dude." I don't know where that came from but it stuck.
I miss him.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. good memories
2. new friends
3. clean bathrooms
4. my Swiffer Vac
5. my "Dude"
Monday, October 05, 2009
A New Appreciation
I have an new "appreciation", if you will, for people that are on a treatment of chemotherapy. People with cancer that take huge doses that make them extremely ill, and so many other conditions that warrant chemotherapy.
We hear of people with cancer and chemo and I think, think nothing of it, until it touches us personally. It's horrible.
"Christian" had his first round of chemo (a very small dose in relation to so many other folks) and it was pretty scary at first. About half an hour in he started to break out, his ears were red, his cheeks flushed and shortly after that he had severe chills and fever. The chills scared me the most.
Once the doctor stopped everything, gave him steroids and his fever subsided the treatment began again, with no problems. It was amazing. I watched him all night. It was like watching water boil.
So, the treatment has begun. We go on Friday's for the next three weeks, take four weeks off, go on for four weeks again…it's going to be a long year, but we continue to pray that the treatment will have been well worth it for "Christian."
As a mom, we try to protect our children. We teach them to hold hands, look both ways before crossing the street, not to talk to strangers, and the list goes on. When our hands are tied, such as medical issues, it's not a great feeling. You put your child in the hands of the doctors and trust that they know what they are doing. That they will take care of your child as if he/she was their own.
The truth is, our children, well, all of us, are in the hands of the Great Physician. All things happen under his care.
Today I Am Thankful for:
1. Benadryl
2. Newly potted plants
3. A freshly mowed yard
4. Diet Cherry Syrup
5. Overnight packages (UPS)
We hear of people with cancer and chemo and I think, think nothing of it, until it touches us personally. It's horrible.
"Christian" had his first round of chemo (a very small dose in relation to so many other folks) and it was pretty scary at first. About half an hour in he started to break out, his ears were red, his cheeks flushed and shortly after that he had severe chills and fever. The chills scared me the most.
Once the doctor stopped everything, gave him steroids and his fever subsided the treatment began again, with no problems. It was amazing. I watched him all night. It was like watching water boil.
So, the treatment has begun. We go on Friday's for the next three weeks, take four weeks off, go on for four weeks again…it's going to be a long year, but we continue to pray that the treatment will have been well worth it for "Christian."
As a mom, we try to protect our children. We teach them to hold hands, look both ways before crossing the street, not to talk to strangers, and the list goes on. When our hands are tied, such as medical issues, it's not a great feeling. You put your child in the hands of the doctors and trust that they know what they are doing. That they will take care of your child as if he/she was their own.
The truth is, our children, well, all of us, are in the hands of the Great Physician. All things happen under his care.
Today I Am Thankful for:
1. Benadryl
2. Newly potted plants
3. A freshly mowed yard
4. Diet Cherry Syrup
5. Overnight packages (UPS)
Friday, October 02, 2009
Does it really make us stronger?
As a mom we endure quite a bit of pain. The obvious, childbirth, watching our newborns turn into toddlers, the first day of Kindergarten, their first love breaking their heart, the drivers license, college and the list goes on.
When you have a child with a chronic medical condition, it's different. There's always something. In our journey with hemophilia, we have been led to something new for us, chemotherapy. My three year old has an inhibitor, a condition that does not allow his factor to work. This chemotherapy has proven to get rid of inhibitors.
That's where we are. At the hosptial about to start a four week round of chemo. It's scary.
You've heard the expression, "that which doesn't kill us makes us stronger." Well sometimes I wonder. My strength is really being tested right now.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. choo choo books
2. granola bars
3. socks with holes
4. wireless internet
5. sunflower seeds
When you have a child with a chronic medical condition, it's different. There's always something. In our journey with hemophilia, we have been led to something new for us, chemotherapy. My three year old has an inhibitor, a condition that does not allow his factor to work. This chemotherapy has proven to get rid of inhibitors.
That's where we are. At the hosptial about to start a four week round of chemo. It's scary.
You've heard the expression, "that which doesn't kill us makes us stronger." Well sometimes I wonder. My strength is really being tested right now.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. choo choo books
2. granola bars
3. socks with holes
4. wireless internet
5. sunflower seeds
Wednesday, September 30, 2009
Changing course
Sometimes you think you are following "the plan." You're going where God is leading you, doing the things you are meant to do, when all of a sudden things just don't work the way you thought they would.
Could it be that you are a step ahead of where God wants you to be? That maybe you have to step back and catch up before moving on?
It's like being a mom. You cook, clean, wash clothes, tote the kids where they need to be and you sometimes ask, "Is this it? Is this all I should be doing?" When in fact it is the greatest, most difficult and rewarding job in the world. Not everyone gets to do it.
Maybe it is what I need to be focusing on instead of wondering "What next?"
Where are you at? Wondering or satisfied?
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. carpet cleaner
2. old books
3. invitations
4. envelopes
5. peaches
Could it be that you are a step ahead of where God wants you to be? That maybe you have to step back and catch up before moving on?
It's like being a mom. You cook, clean, wash clothes, tote the kids where they need to be and you sometimes ask, "Is this it? Is this all I should be doing?" When in fact it is the greatest, most difficult and rewarding job in the world. Not everyone gets to do it.
Maybe it is what I need to be focusing on instead of wondering "What next?"
Where are you at? Wondering or satisfied?
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. carpet cleaner
2. old books
3. invitations
4. envelopes
5. peaches
Monday, September 28, 2009
It's not always easy
My "thing" has always been that I try to "ooze" the light of Christ in all that I do. I think you'll agree with me that it is not always the easiest.
The part of "oozing" that has been so difficult lately has been letting the light of Christ fill my heart for myself. The enemy sneaks in and can extinguish that light in a matter of seconds.
"School is too hard. I'm too old. I'm not good enough. I made a big mistake. I'm not a good enough parent." And the list goes on.
Not only do we need to try and let His light shine in our actions to others, but we need to let His light fill our hearts and souls for ourselves.
I have always had a hard time putting myself first, but I know that God wants us to be happy and fulfilled. Sometimes it takes putting ourselves first so that we can be good to our loved ones.
What are you doing to put yourself first and let Christ's love shine in you?
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. sweatshirts
2. scotch tape
3. dogs that dream
4. cold toes
5. invitations
The part of "oozing" that has been so difficult lately has been letting the light of Christ fill my heart for myself. The enemy sneaks in and can extinguish that light in a matter of seconds.
"School is too hard. I'm too old. I'm not good enough. I made a big mistake. I'm not a good enough parent." And the list goes on.
Not only do we need to try and let His light shine in our actions to others, but we need to let His light fill our hearts and souls for ourselves.
I have always had a hard time putting myself first, but I know that God wants us to be happy and fulfilled. Sometimes it takes putting ourselves first so that we can be good to our loved ones.
What are you doing to put yourself first and let Christ's love shine in you?
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. sweatshirts
2. scotch tape
3. dogs that dream
4. cold toes
5. invitations
Friday, September 25, 2009
The things we do...
I have to step out of my comfort zone tonight...I have to work the "50/50" at the high school football game.
The band boosters sponsor the 50/50 at home games. A pair of boosters walks around the crowd and sells raffle tickets, $1 each or 6 for $5. The purchaser receives a lollipop for each dollar spent. Right before halftime the winning number is announced and they win half the money collected and the other half goes to the band boosters! Only in small town America can you "gamble" on school property! (It's not "gambling" because each person is "purchasing" a lollipop.)
Ah, small town living... :) Anyway, I am one of the folks walking around tonight selling tickets. The things we do to support our children!
All in the name of love.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. a losing football team (God Bless Them!)
2. my son belonging to a group (Band)
3. a cool breeze
4. music
5. feeling needed and loved
The band boosters sponsor the 50/50 at home games. A pair of boosters walks around the crowd and sells raffle tickets, $1 each or 6 for $5. The purchaser receives a lollipop for each dollar spent. Right before halftime the winning number is announced and they win half the money collected and the other half goes to the band boosters! Only in small town America can you "gamble" on school property! (It's not "gambling" because each person is "purchasing" a lollipop.)
Ah, small town living... :) Anyway, I am one of the folks walking around tonight selling tickets. The things we do to support our children!
All in the name of love.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. a losing football team (God Bless Them!)
2. my son belonging to a group (Band)
3. a cool breeze
4. music
5. feeling needed and loved
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Simple Delights
1. $3.25 breakfast special
2. Friday night high school football (the losing team)
3. sand between little toes
4. the waitress bringing your drink order before you ask
5. homemade popcorn
6. "across town" takes five minutes (with traffic)
7. church steeples
8. hearing the door open "Daddy's home!"
9. brand new pencils
10. Sonic Happy Hour
What are your simple delights today?
2. Friday night high school football (the losing team)
3. sand between little toes
4. the waitress bringing your drink order before you ask
5. homemade popcorn
6. "across town" takes five minutes (with traffic)
7. church steeples
8. hearing the door open "Daddy's home!"
9. brand new pencils
10. Sonic Happy Hour
What are your simple delights today?
Monday, September 21, 2009
Date Night
My hubby and I have reinstated "date night." We have started a new tradition on Sunday nights at 9 pm (after my little one has gone to bed). We go to the Riverbend for a "soak." Our new town is known for its natural hot springs. They are all over town. (Our town, Truth or Consequences, used to be "Hot Springs, NM." The old game show had a contest for a town to change their name, and they did!)
The place we frequent overlooks the Rio Grande. The stars and moon are fantastic! They seem close enough to reach out and grab from the sky. We take this time to relax and reconnect.
The funny thing is, that I find it difficult to slow down. Difficult to relax and getaway (it's only 5 minutes from the kids). Even in a small town, life moves so fast.
Have you stopped to enjoy the loved ones around you?
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. 105 degree water
2. the sky
3. the sound of running water
4. brand new fingernail polish
5. Fruit Roll Ups
The place we frequent overlooks the Rio Grande. The stars and moon are fantastic! They seem close enough to reach out and grab from the sky. We take this time to relax and reconnect.
The funny thing is, that I find it difficult to slow down. Difficult to relax and getaway (it's only 5 minutes from the kids). Even in a small town, life moves so fast.
Have you stopped to enjoy the loved ones around you?
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. 105 degree water
2. the sky
3. the sound of running water
4. brand new fingernail polish
5. Fruit Roll Ups
Friday, September 18, 2009
Feels Like Home
We have been in our new home (the parsonage) for just over a month. I am happy to report that all the boxes are gone! This house is smaller than our previous home, so I was not able to unpack everything. Things like my pretty angels and all of my family pictures. I had to downsize. And you know what I have felt? As if we have lived here for years. Our house truly feels like home.
My second house in Houston was a beautiful 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, 2 story home. We lived there for over 6 years and it never felt as much like home as the parsonage does.
We have stepped out in faith in outrageous ways in the past 3 years and I believe God is telling us that we are indeed listening and following his call.
It's a wonderful, exciting and humbling feeling to know that you are indeed following Christ.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. downsizing
2. small closets
3. fresh paint
4. black lights
5. peanuts
My second house in Houston was a beautiful 3 bed, 2 1/2 bath, 2 story home. We lived there for over 6 years and it never felt as much like home as the parsonage does.
We have stepped out in faith in outrageous ways in the past 3 years and I believe God is telling us that we are indeed listening and following his call.
It's a wonderful, exciting and humbling feeling to know that you are indeed following Christ.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. downsizing
2. small closets
3. fresh paint
4. black lights
5. peanuts
Wednesday, September 16, 2009
Language
I have a Bachelor's of Music Education degree. The language of "education" is natural to me. Now that I work in the healthcare industry, the language of "healthcare" has become natural to me as well.
I started seminary last week. My first class in 20 years! The language of theology is not natural to me. I am reading and re-reading the same things over and over again just for basic comprehension! Needless to say, it has humbled me.
But something ugly has resurfaced with a vengence...DOUBT. That doubt can be a killer. It can squeeze the life right out of you. It can make all of the good you have done in your life just disappear within seconds. In times of doubt we have to rely on the Sword of the Spirit - the Word of God. When all else fails, and I feel empty, I go back to Philippians 4:13,
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
It is a piece of the word that speaks a mountain of truth.
What scripture gives you hope? What scripture chases away doubt?
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. fantastic colleagues
2. good haircutsw
3. homemade cherry Cokes
4. seeing the Earth from an airplane
5. clouds
I started seminary last week. My first class in 20 years! The language of theology is not natural to me. I am reading and re-reading the same things over and over again just for basic comprehension! Needless to say, it has humbled me.
But something ugly has resurfaced with a vengence...DOUBT. That doubt can be a killer. It can squeeze the life right out of you. It can make all of the good you have done in your life just disappear within seconds. In times of doubt we have to rely on the Sword of the Spirit - the Word of God. When all else fails, and I feel empty, I go back to Philippians 4:13,
"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me."
It is a piece of the word that speaks a mountain of truth.
What scripture gives you hope? What scripture chases away doubt?
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. fantastic colleagues
2. good haircutsw
3. homemade cherry Cokes
4. seeing the Earth from an airplane
5. clouds
Monday, September 14, 2009
I'm so in the right place
Our recent move happened very quickly. Within a two week time period, Joe was offered his appointment and we moved. Two weeks!
I never doubted the move, but this weekend I was assured that we were in the right place.
I took the boys and my mother-in-law (Joe was working an Emmaus walk) to the Balloon Regatta at the lake. We got up early, brought along our coffee and donuts and sat and watched the baloons fill up and take off at sunrise. It was astounding!
Where else in the world could this picture be taken?
I also preached for the first time in our new church. I wasn't nervous, and when I looked out at the congregation, I truly felt like I was at home.
We are so blessed.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. online classes
2. new tablecloths
3. folding chairs
4. lake water
5. love
I never doubted the move, but this weekend I was assured that we were in the right place.
I took the boys and my mother-in-law (Joe was working an Emmaus walk) to the Balloon Regatta at the lake. We got up early, brought along our coffee and donuts and sat and watched the baloons fill up and take off at sunrise. It was astounding!
Where else in the world could this picture be taken?
I also preached for the first time in our new church. I wasn't nervous, and when I looked out at the congregation, I truly felt like I was at home.
We are so blessed.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. online classes
2. new tablecloths
3. folding chairs
4. lake water
5. love
Wednesday, September 09, 2009
Losing Yourself
Oozing can be difficult. As a preachers wife, I feel like I am always having to be "on." I office out of our church so I am part of the daily comings and goings of folks as they come in. I am not just working my regular job but I am seen as the pastors wife so there are certain expectations. What I am realizing is that it can be very easy to lose who you are.
I want to be an oozer. I want nothing more than for the light of Christ to shine through all of my actions. Whether I am greeting people on Sunday mornings or cleaning toilets at the church, I want for that light to flow through me. But while you are fulfilling the roles you play everyday, you can lose yourself and the reasons for why you do what you do.
God knows each of us. He knows our hearts. He knows our struggles and our victories.
All we do should be pleasing to the Lord.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. sleeping dogs
2. scotch tape
3. Facebook friends
4. cold fingers
5. webcams
I want to be an oozer. I want nothing more than for the light of Christ to shine through all of my actions. Whether I am greeting people on Sunday mornings or cleaning toilets at the church, I want for that light to flow through me. But while you are fulfilling the roles you play everyday, you can lose yourself and the reasons for why you do what you do.
God knows each of us. He knows our hearts. He knows our struggles and our victories.
All we do should be pleasing to the Lord.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. sleeping dogs
2. scotch tape
3. Facebook friends
4. cold fingers
5. webcams
Tuesday, September 08, 2009
A Little Lost
I have been a little lost. What is next? I've made a new home in our first parsonage, even made some friends, but what is next?
I start my seminary class today (I'm only taking 2 hours this first semester since I've not been in school for 20 years) and I am scared and excited. I want to know more, so here starts the journey.
I know Philippians 4:13 and Jeremiah 29:11, sometimes I just wish I knew what God had in store for me next.
When I think back to when I married Joe and I would dream about my future, it never looked like this! And I thank God that it isn't! I'm sure I gave God a good belly laugh when he saw my "plans for the future." They just were not what was destined for me.
I am so grateful.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. new friends
2. hot tea
3. the changing of the seasons
4. routine
5. new adventures
I start my seminary class today (I'm only taking 2 hours this first semester since I've not been in school for 20 years) and I am scared and excited. I want to know more, so here starts the journey.
I know Philippians 4:13 and Jeremiah 29:11, sometimes I just wish I knew what God had in store for me next.
When I think back to when I married Joe and I would dream about my future, it never looked like this! And I thank God that it isn't! I'm sure I gave God a good belly laugh when he saw my "plans for the future." They just were not what was destined for me.
I am so grateful.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. new friends
2. hot tea
3. the changing of the seasons
4. routine
5. new adventures
Thursday, September 03, 2009
It's just amazing...
It's just amazing.
Just over a month ago we were robbed. It seems life an eternity has passed. Soon after, we received the call that moved us to T or C (Truth or Consequences) and almost three weeks later, in our new town, we feel as if we have been here forever.
It's just amazing.
We have also been blessed with two new friends, T and B. They are our age (in a retirement community) who are just two of the coolest people we've ever met. I have always believed that God sends us angels while we are here on earth, to help us get through difficult times. And again, here are two of them.
When we moved to Deming, he sent us K and R. We would have been lost without them! Especially since we were living in the mountains with a propane tank, well, and swamp cooler! They called us "Oliver and Lisa!" They have also moved to another town, but we consider them very special and dear friends. My angels in Deming.
It's just amazing. God is amazing.
Think about it...you just may be someone's angel here on earth. Or do you have one? Have you shown them some appreciation? Do they know how much they mean to you? Take the time to celebrate them. Love them. Thank God for them.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. bottled water
2. air freshner
3. menus
4. wood floors
5. angels
Just over a month ago we were robbed. It seems life an eternity has passed. Soon after, we received the call that moved us to T or C (Truth or Consequences) and almost three weeks later, in our new town, we feel as if we have been here forever.
It's just amazing.
We have also been blessed with two new friends, T and B. They are our age (in a retirement community) who are just two of the coolest people we've ever met. I have always believed that God sends us angels while we are here on earth, to help us get through difficult times. And again, here are two of them.
When we moved to Deming, he sent us K and R. We would have been lost without them! Especially since we were living in the mountains with a propane tank, well, and swamp cooler! They called us "Oliver and Lisa!" They have also moved to another town, but we consider them very special and dear friends. My angels in Deming.
It's just amazing. God is amazing.
Think about it...you just may be someone's angel here on earth. Or do you have one? Have you shown them some appreciation? Do they know how much they mean to you? Take the time to celebrate them. Love them. Thank God for them.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. bottled water
2. air freshner
3. menus
4. wood floors
5. angels
Monday, August 31, 2009
Satisfaction
I've never been called to go on a mission trip or to help a youth group build houses. You know what I mean? That form of ministry is not where my gifts are strongest.
This past weekend, along with a couple of new friends at our new church, we remodeled the entry of our church, gave the sanctuary a deep cleaning, decluttered a hallway filled with junky cabinets and cleaned bathrooms.
It was the most rewarding day I've had in a long time.
To stand back and see how your work has made a difference all in the name of the Lord.
In my new role as the pastor's wife, I am seeing things much differently. I feel as if I am working with my husband. It is really exciting. Anything I can do to help our congregation have a closer relationship with God, to worship freely, to hear the message, I am ready for.
"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." Isaiah 58:11
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. no boxes in my living room!
2. our storage shed
3. pumpkin candles
4. shredders
5. our new friends, B and T
This past weekend, along with a couple of new friends at our new church, we remodeled the entry of our church, gave the sanctuary a deep cleaning, decluttered a hallway filled with junky cabinets and cleaned bathrooms.
It was the most rewarding day I've had in a long time.
To stand back and see how your work has made a difference all in the name of the Lord.
In my new role as the pastor's wife, I am seeing things much differently. I feel as if I am working with my husband. It is really exciting. Anything I can do to help our congregation have a closer relationship with God, to worship freely, to hear the message, I am ready for.
"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well-watered garden, like a spring whose waters never fail." Isaiah 58:11
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. no boxes in my living room!
2. our storage shed
3. pumpkin candles
4. shredders
5. our new friends, B and T
Wednesday, August 19, 2009
If You Would Have Told Me....
If you would have told me that I could pack a house and move in less than two weeks...I would have told you that you were a nut.
If you would have told me that I could find a caring, loving lady to watch my three year old in a small town (in less than two weeks)...I would not have believed you.
If you would have told me that we would be loved by a new church family as much as our previous church family...I would never even have dreamed it.
If you would have told me that Satan himself would make himself known throughout all of this........well, I had forgotten how he works.
I melted down on Saturday. It all hit me. I had moved. I had moved! Oh, my goodness!
I am so glad things have settled down, many, many, many boxes have been unpacked and my oldest likes his new school.
Thank you for your prayers.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. empty boxes
2. the new Walmart
3. an open kitchen
4. our "new" mattress
5. keeping in touch with friends
If you would have told me that I could find a caring, loving lady to watch my three year old in a small town (in less than two weeks)...I would not have believed you.
If you would have told me that we would be loved by a new church family as much as our previous church family...I would never even have dreamed it.
If you would have told me that Satan himself would make himself known throughout all of this........well, I had forgotten how he works.
I melted down on Saturday. It all hit me. I had moved. I had moved! Oh, my goodness!
I am so glad things have settled down, many, many, many boxes have been unpacked and my oldest likes his new school.
Thank you for your prayers.
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. empty boxes
2. the new Walmart
3. an open kitchen
4. our "new" mattress
5. keeping in touch with friends
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
Packing.....
Sorry I've not been around. My days are filled with work and my nights with packing. We load up the trucks on Friday so we are down to the wire. I can't believe things are happening so fast! We are really excited.
I'll be back on a more regular basis soon.
Please pray for us to have a successful move.
Blessings!
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. Ibuprofen
2. boxes
3. friends that help with anything and everything
4. rolling chairs
5. new adventures
I'll be back on a more regular basis soon.
Please pray for us to have a successful move.
Blessings!
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. Ibuprofen
2. boxes
3. friends that help with anything and everything
4. rolling chairs
5. new adventures
Monday, August 03, 2009
God is so Good
A week ago my family was robbed and it has literally been a day by day existence for us. It's a horrible thing to experience, and it takes time to come to an understanding of what really happened.
Then, God shows up in an amazing way. My husband received a call (one week after the robbery) and was offered his first position as Pastor to the UMC in Truth or Consequences, NM!
What a blessing! Becoming a Pastor is Joe's dream and why he is in school. We never thought he would get a pastorate before he finished school, but here it is!
He will preach in T or C for the first time on August 16th! We have two weeks to get it in gear and move.
One huge blessing is that we will only be 2 hours away from Albuquerque rather than 3 1/2. This means we can get the boys to the hematologist faster. It will definitely help when we have to get Christian in for weekly visits in September. (I'll talk more about that later).
I hope you will join me in praying for our family as we step out in faith into where God is leading us and to especially pray for our children. It is always hardest on the children.
One of my favorite Psalms says it all:
Then, God shows up in an amazing way. My husband received a call (one week after the robbery) and was offered his first position as Pastor to the UMC in Truth or Consequences, NM!
What a blessing! Becoming a Pastor is Joe's dream and why he is in school. We never thought he would get a pastorate before he finished school, but here it is!
He will preach in T or C for the first time on August 16th! We have two weeks to get it in gear and move.
One huge blessing is that we will only be 2 hours away from Albuquerque rather than 3 1/2. This means we can get the boys to the hematologist faster. It will definitely help when we have to get Christian in for weekly visits in September. (I'll talk more about that later).
I hope you will join me in praying for our family as we step out in faith into where God is leading us and to especially pray for our children. It is always hardest on the children.
One of my favorite Psalms says it all:
"The Lord had done great things for us and we are filled with joy." Psalm 126:3
Today I Am Thankful For:
1. my Facebook friends
2. feeling better from a weekend of being horribly sick
3. the prospect of a fresh start
4. my Deming church home
5. boxes
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