Brooklynn-our 16 year old..I couldn't post with earlier msg.

"Sisters- Samantha & Brooklynn"

My wonderful Family

She can not stand whipped cream :)

She PASSED!!!!

One of those days...

You ever have one of those days where so much is going through your head- you don't even know where to start? I am there today. Some good, some bad, some happy some sad... So I've decided to go to Scripture 1st & find clear direction before I decide to tackle this day. The one I was led to 1st was:

 Matthew 6:25-33 (The Message)

 ^25-26"If you decide for God, living a life of God-worship, it follows that you don't fuss about what's on the table at mealtimes or whether the clothes in your closet are in fashion. There is far more to your life than the food you put in your stomach, more to your outer appearance than the clothes you hang on your body. Look at the birds, free and unfettered, not tied down to a job description, careless in the care of God. And you count far more to him than birds.

 ^27-29"Has anyone by fussing in front of the mirror ever gotten taller by so much as an inch? All this time and money wasted on fashion—do you think it makes that much difference? Instead of looking at the fashions, walk out into the fields and look at the wildflowers. They never primp or shop, but have you ever seen color and design quite like it? The ten best-dressed men and women in the country look shabby alongside them.

 ^30-33"If God gives such attention to the appearance of wildflowers—most of which are never even seen—don't you think he'll attend to you, take pride in you, do his best for you? What I'm trying to do here is to get you to relax, to not be so preoccupied with getting, so you can respond to God's giving. People who don't know God and the way he works fuss over these things, but you know both God and how he works. Steep your life in God-reality, God-initiative, God-provisions. Don't worry about missing out. You'll find all your everyday human concerns will be met.

I am at a place in my life now- where at some point every person need to be....completely dependent on God. It doesn't matter where you are in life- financially, in age, spiritually, etc. - you need to have "the moment" where you know you can not make it without Jesus..... I am thankful in the midst of issues in my life. I do not have to look far to see how truly blessed I am no matter what "the world" throws at me.

Ephesians 5:20  Giving thanks always for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ,

At this moment- I am so thankful for our oldest daughter who just turned 16 yesterday! Wow, where has time flown by??? Weren't we just fighting over wearing a "Blue's Clues" outfit...Now you have your license & we are expected to let you drive off in a car! Yikes..The blessing in this is that Brooklynn loves Jesus & knows Him even more than I ever thought about Him at 16...I won't even go there..At least not today, lol! Knowing this we are comforted. She loves God- therefor nothing in this world can stop her. We have nothing to fear b/c the Lord our God is with her! There is nothing more she could do in life to make us any prouder than when she committed her life to Christ.

I know I am rambling on & could continue but will break to get some work done. I may return soon b/c writing gives me peace. I am including a few pictures of my day yesterday.

The 1st picture is of our church, The Bridge,  that is under construction & I passed by & took a snap as I drove. I can not wait to worship here!

The 2nd is God's Promise- A beautiful rainbow...

The last ones here are us getting to meet Brooklynn after soccer practice to see her on her real birthday. We went on to lifegroup because she had practice We thought we weren't going to get to see her. We were super excited that we were able to meet her at Cinco! Well Blog not letting me post- so I'll post after this in a separate post.

Thank you all for reading by "stuff" & being in my life- Love & Hugs- Happy Friday!

Give it to God

I know you have all had those days where you don't know whether to be happy or sad...Some things are going so well & a couple things just plain stink. Why is it we allow the bad to overpower the good? God says cast your burdens upon Me...That's it- cast it, but the tricky part is not "reeling it back in".

We must decide to to give Praise to all that we have been blessed with, then pray through the trials. It is proven that the bad times will draw you closer to Jesus..I know we all want that- but are we willing to sacrifice for it- to suffer? That cross was a pretty big sacrifice, but resulted in the greatest gift ever given to mankind...Eternal life.

Wow! It's kind of humorous when I step out away from my issues & look at what is good- I see how truly blessed I am.  *Today my challenge to you & to myself is to smile & let it go...When sadness overcomes you- or a negative thought comes to mind- smile & remember God's got it. His Word is clear.

"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice & be glad in it." Psalm 118:24


-Love God, Love yourself, and show Love to others. Decide to make it a great day.

My Baby is Graduating Kindergarten

You know we always want to rush through life- that is until moments happen & you question, "Where did time go?" My little girl is about to finish kindergarten & I feel like she just took her 1st steps.

I thank the good Lord for my recent trials- He allowed me time with my baby I will never get back. I could volunteer in classroom, eat lunch when I pleased with her, go on field trips, etc...These are the days she will remember. No amount of money could replace what God is allowing me to experience- not the good or bad. All of it has brought me closer to Him- and closer to my family. I am closer to God than ever, my marriage is better & I am a better mom & friend. Plus I have been able to help others & volunteer which makes my heart happy.
These things you can't put a price tag on. How do we pay the bills? How do we survive? GOD- He is the Way, the Truth and the Light. He has & will always provide- or lead me where He wants me to go.

A Little about me to Start

I am 1st a lover of Jesus- but also a devoted wife ( to Charles) & mommy of 2 Beautiful Daughters (Brooklynn & Samantha).
I decided to start a blog to discuss, or post all the random thoughts I have- as well as share from my mistakes or trials- or great ideas. Some days it may just be a surprise.
I have found myself unemployed (in a corporate sense) for the first time since I was 15. This was not what I chose, but what I was dealt. I know the Lord has another purpose for me...now to figure out what that is! Please follow me on my journey & feel free to join in :) I know I love helping others- maybe this will be a way. God Bless-