Come on March...

February is almost over! I can say Thank God, because this February was a rough one! We have made it thru all the sickness and the lice...(it's gone-Praise God). Our poor dog Elizabeth has passed on from this life. This is hopefully the last big (bad) thing that will happen in February for us. We got to say good bye to her, and the girls are now okay. It was rough. They are our family too. It's sad to not see her little face in the back window, peeking in at us. But we all know that she is in a better place. We all feel at peace because we know she is not in pain.

It's a reminder that this life is just a holding tank for us, that one day too we will pass on and go to our forever place. Makes ya think, huh? Makes you want to pinch yourself and make sure you are living "good" and being good and doing the right thing. But, we must remember that no one is good, and being good will not get you into heaven. You must confess with your mouth, that Jesus is Lord, and believe in your heart that God raised Him from the dead; Make Him your Lord and Savior and live for the Lord. Are you living for the Lord? Am I? I am trying. It's hard in this world, to be like Jesus. The whole world is not. But we are commanded to. I think I will try to keep my eyes upon Jesus, and not at others. The saying "what would Jesus do?' always comes to my mind. I always wonder. This is probably good to keep in your mind on a daily basis. To keep you (and me) on track.

I pray that March is a great month, filled with good things! I will keep my eyes on Jesus.....I pray you do too!

I've had better days.....

Hey all! I have been in the sickie world! ha! We have all been touched by the "bug" now. Each of us had it to some degree. It was not fun. I have cancelled Em's party not once, but twice! My birthday was not great, as Sarah was sick and we had other "bugs".....LicE!!! ugh! yikes! Eeek! yes......I did say Lice! As much as I cringe at the word....I have to say....it was not what I expected. Thank GOD! I hate bugs and strange crawly things...but this was very mild. I think the Lord only gives us what we can handle, and just thank the Lord above! I handled it. I did major laundry and my house has been vaccuumed..and we are now almost over it. I hope. I think. I pray!

So, at this point, I can just say, be thankful. For friends that wish you well, for friends that listen, for family that can call and make you laugh. For this too shall pass and will just be a memory. Better times are always ahead. At the time you want to run and hide and not face the facts. But, we must all face our fears and go thru hard times. (yes, it's just lice, but to me...it was my worst fear) The Lord always gets me thru. He always makes me think and listen and learn. He always makes me thankful for what I have and not what I didn't get to do. There is always something to learn in every part of life. That is something to remember.

I am thankful for a hubby that helps. He has been a good Dad, and always supports me. I am glad we are a team. I am glad he stands by me. (and watches me do the laundry...haha! lol, sorry honies..) But, he is always there for me...he helps me stay strong and helps me stay levelheaded. I am glad I have him to go thru this rollercoaster of life with. He is the one I want to be with out there in the savage world! He is awesome.

I know better days are ahead. So, that is how I get by. Also, some M&M's and a bouquet of flowers seemed to do the trick too! haha!

Better days are coming, yeah Lord...bring them on!

Emily Rose's 9th Birthday

Today is my beautiful daughter Emily's birthday. She is unfortunately, down with a "bug". We had to cancel her birthday slumber party! Bummer! She has not argued about canceling the party, so I know she must be feeling bad! Poor girl!

But as I remember 9 years ago, I am just blessed by this girl! She is my gift, my miracle, my joy. I was so happy when she came into the world! I have always wanted a daughter and she has turned out to be so sweet and wonderful. She brings joy to my life every day. She makes me glad to be alive and she gives me hope. She is so sweet an innocent. She makes me remember what it is like to be young.

I asked Dave if he remembers 9 years ago....and he laughed and said...."Yeah, I remember carrying that huge dufflebag around the hospital" It weighed a TON! When my water broke at the crack of dawn, I remember just shoving stuff into it. I cant remember what.....an extra pillow, more clothes, socks, maybe a blanket......I just started stuffing it with "stuff". Hahaha....that bag was the hugest bag ever. Dave carried it all over....and when his dad had offered to carry it, he would not let him! No one could carry that bag! hahah! Funny!

It was a great day, and has been a great 9 years. I cannot believe that it's 9 years tho. She is such a blessing. I hope in 2 weeks, she is her normal self, so that she can party like a 9 year old! Thank you Lord for my Emily Rose.

Been a sleepless week.....

My girlie girls have been up at weird hours of the nite, or morning, or both! So, I am thinking to myself...how the heck did I do it when they were babies? I am tired and I was only up 1 time! Am I older, and used to getting more sleep? ugh! I am thankful that I can survive on little sleep! I am also thankful that in a few days, I will be caught up again and be rested. I used to go to bed at 4 am and go to work at 8am! How?

I keep looking at it as if it were part of the life adventure.....it's just part of the roller coaster, (that I absolutely love....) and it will smooth out. It always does. I just need to be positive and get thru. I will sleep again, and I will be okay! haha!

When you have to do things you get thru, and I think The Lord shows us that we can do it. He is always awake...so.....maybe if I think of that at 12 a.m., or 4 a.m., it will help me to get thru!
I pray that you have a good sleepfilled week, and me too! :)

I'm a bloggin!

Woah....this is new! I thought I'd try this out! Welcome to my blog! I hope u visit for fun and inspiration. I hope to inspire, or even just make u think a bit. Maybe this is just "therapy" for me! Whatevah! I hope it's fun and you get a glimpse of me and my life.