Do you remember what it was like to not have email? Does your memory reach back far enough to when you didn't know how to drive? Or what about before you had to go to work everyday? These are all things that it seems like we have always done.
Today, I think about the last three years, and how it seems like they have always been. It seems today like I have always been married to my wonderful gift: My Classic Wife.
I love you, Sweetheart. And I will never love you as much today as I will tomorrow...from now until there is no tomorrow.
Happy Anniversary!
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Tuesday, November 6, 2007
Where Have I Been?
It's said that absence make the heart grow fonder, but I'm guessing that no one has lost any sleep since I have last posted here. And if you have, I am sure it's because of something more pressing, like "Did I unplug the iron?"
Well, since my last post, quite a bit has happened. We settled on the house, we are settling into the house, and it's even getting painted. My Beloved, Classic Mama, did a sensational job of painting the living room...it is so nice. And unlike the previous house, there is actual color on the walls (which makes Classic very happy). We also painted Bubba's room a very, VERY light brown. This was a little disheartening because it is not too far from white. But the cute border and the area rug that we added make the room a boy's room. Scarlet got a rug as well, and soon will have color on her walls as well. The colors that she chose will be reminiscent of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Not really, but it will be colorful.
All in all, despite some really stressful days and hours up to closing and moving, God has been so good to us. Buying a house is an expensive venture, but God has been and is continuing to be so good to us. Father God loves His kids. He will always love His kids. And if you are going through a rough time, whether it be financial, emotional, or physical, remember that God loves His kids...and that means YOU!! To borrow from a recent sermon on Ephesians 3:20-21, I give this encouragement: Ask and Imagine...that is all we are required to do. God takes care of the rest.
Well, since my last post, quite a bit has happened. We settled on the house, we are settling into the house, and it's even getting painted. My Beloved, Classic Mama, did a sensational job of painting the living room...it is so nice. And unlike the previous house, there is actual color on the walls (which makes Classic very happy). We also painted Bubba's room a very, VERY light brown. This was a little disheartening because it is not too far from white. But the cute border and the area rug that we added make the room a boy's room. Scarlet got a rug as well, and soon will have color on her walls as well. The colors that she chose will be reminiscent of "Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat" Not really, but it will be colorful.
All in all, despite some really stressful days and hours up to closing and moving, God has been so good to us. Buying a house is an expensive venture, but God has been and is continuing to be so good to us. Father God loves His kids. He will always love His kids. And if you are going through a rough time, whether it be financial, emotional, or physical, remember that God loves His kids...and that means YOU!! To borrow from a recent sermon on Ephesians 3:20-21, I give this encouragement: Ask and Imagine...that is all we are required to do. God takes care of the rest.
Tuesday, October 2, 2007
Sick Days
Ok, so I may not be the smartest cookie in the ocean, or the most intelligent apple in the barnyard, but one thing I know is that sick days are not easy. At least not for me.
If you know me, I'm a doer. Like it says in James, "Be doers, not just hearers..." I'm a doer. Alright, the scripture is speaking of the Word of the Lord and I am taking it slightly out of context, but the fact is that if I am not doing something, I'm lost. This makes sick days really difficult. And today was no exception.
I took a sick day today because I was, um, sick. Something in my stomach woke me at 3am and I laid awake for a good hour and a half. And when the alarm went off at 6:30, I felt even worse. So I called in sick, and My Beloved took great care of me (mainly by letting me rest.) That's the hard part: the resting. It's not my style. I need to "Do." But what I really need to "do" is learn from our Maker's example and rest. I got plenty of that today, and wouldn't you know it, it worked!
I will be returning to work tomorrow.
If you know me, I'm a doer. Like it says in James, "Be doers, not just hearers..." I'm a doer. Alright, the scripture is speaking of the Word of the Lord and I am taking it slightly out of context, but the fact is that if I am not doing something, I'm lost. This makes sick days really difficult. And today was no exception.
I took a sick day today because I was, um, sick. Something in my stomach woke me at 3am and I laid awake for a good hour and a half. And when the alarm went off at 6:30, I felt even worse. So I called in sick, and My Beloved took great care of me (mainly by letting me rest.) That's the hard part: the resting. It's not my style. I need to "Do." But what I really need to "do" is learn from our Maker's example and rest. I got plenty of that today, and wouldn't you know it, it worked!
I will be returning to work tomorrow.
Sunday, September 23, 2007
"...and the LORD gives again."
It's easy to get disappointed with the things that don't happen for us. The situation with the house disappointed me, and as my Beloved will attest, I don't always say "Praise the Lord" in those times. But we were (and are) prayerful about the house and we know that God is still provider...and I truly believe that!!
We lost the sale of the house on Friday morning. Classic and I had been talking about going to her parents for the weekend, but I wanted to stay home a pack. Well, now that would not be necessary and we headed out that afternoon. The only problem is that we had no Pack-and-Play for Bubba to sleep in (it was in Classic's office at the church). The question arose about whether to travel half an hour out of our way to get it from the church, or go buy one to leave at the parents' place. I try to take the cheaper route, and Pack-and-Plays are not inexpensive. So to the church we go!
Traveling across the river during rush hour is not a quick trip. We sat in traffic for quite a while and were actually on the bridge when Classic received a call. A woman that Classic's father works with was calling to tell us that she had a Pack-and-Play that her child won't stay in anymore. She gave it to Classic's dad and it is now at their home to stay. Thank you, Jesus!!! We turned around and headed north.
It's about a 1.5 hour trip to where we affectionately call Hoth (for all you Star Wars buffs). About 3/4 of the way there, my phone rings...it's our realtor. She had contacted the couple who initially made an offer on the house to see if they were still interested. They were, they made a new offer, we accepted!!
The LORD loves to give his children good gifts. And the gifts that He gives are perfect. Thank you, Jesus!
We lost the sale of the house on Friday morning. Classic and I had been talking about going to her parents for the weekend, but I wanted to stay home a pack. Well, now that would not be necessary and we headed out that afternoon. The only problem is that we had no Pack-and-Play for Bubba to sleep in (it was in Classic's office at the church). The question arose about whether to travel half an hour out of our way to get it from the church, or go buy one to leave at the parents' place. I try to take the cheaper route, and Pack-and-Plays are not inexpensive. So to the church we go!
Traveling across the river during rush hour is not a quick trip. We sat in traffic for quite a while and were actually on the bridge when Classic received a call. A woman that Classic's father works with was calling to tell us that she had a Pack-and-Play that her child won't stay in anymore. She gave it to Classic's dad and it is now at their home to stay. Thank you, Jesus!!! We turned around and headed north.
It's about a 1.5 hour trip to where we affectionately call Hoth (for all you Star Wars buffs). About 3/4 of the way there, my phone rings...it's our realtor. She had contacted the couple who initially made an offer on the house to see if they were still interested. They were, they made a new offer, we accepted!!
The LORD loves to give his children good gifts. And the gifts that He gives are perfect. Thank you, Jesus!
Friday, September 21, 2007
I Need a Job
Pay no attention to the previous post that stated that I blog once in a lifetime. I got something to say!
If you see the heading of this post and know me well, then you can rest assured that I am NOT looking for other employment. This is a long "o" sound...as in the book just before Psalms in the Bible. If you read the post by my Beloved this morning about the house then you have a good idea about what I am feeling.
I'm going to look at this from a greater perspective, one that Job got to see very clearly. The LORD gives and the LORD takes away! And in the grand scheme of things, this is not even a blip on the "rough situation" radar. Sure it's a sucker-punch of disappointment, but what do we have to worry about? Did this catch God by surprise? Will the un-selling of the house make God any less capable of providing for exactly what we need (and even WANT)? We have been prayerful through this whole situation to a God who answers prayer, and sometimes His answer is "No." Praise STILL be to God!!
If you see the heading of this post and know me well, then you can rest assured that I am NOT looking for other employment. This is a long "o" sound...as in the book just before Psalms in the Bible. If you read the post by my Beloved this morning about the house then you have a good idea about what I am feeling.
I'm going to look at this from a greater perspective, one that Job got to see very clearly. The LORD gives and the LORD takes away! And in the grand scheme of things, this is not even a blip on the "rough situation" radar. Sure it's a sucker-punch of disappointment, but what do we have to worry about? Did this catch God by surprise? Will the un-selling of the house make God any less capable of providing for exactly what we need (and even WANT)? We have been prayerful through this whole situation to a God who answers prayer, and sometimes His answer is "No." Praise STILL be to God!!
Thursday, September 20, 2007
"Blogger" Defined
If you are an avid reader of the infamous "blogger buddies" (which include, but are not limited to: Classic Mama, The Campbell Corner, Promises Fulfilled, to name only a VERY few) you know that blogging is extremely important for relationship building, encouragement, and just plain having fun. But what of those who only post once or twice a week...I mean month...wait, a LIFETIME?? Do they actually deserve the tag "Blogger?"
And by "they" I mean "me."
And by "they" I mean "me."
Friday, September 7, 2007
For the M.I.A. (Moms in Action)
As my very first post, I am uploading a video that I was asked to put together for the Moms In Action group at the church. I hope it meets your approval (you know who you are!)
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