Oh yeah.... BTW.....

Day 5 of not drinking Coke
Day 15 of not biting nails!
WOOOOHOOOOOOOO
WOOOT WHOOOOOT
Sorry I am so excited for myself... maybe a little too much though huh?
;)

10/30/08-Linens N Things ;0)

Becky took us out this morning to Linens N Things because they are having a going out of business sale. We had a nice time this morning. Becky is moving in exactly two weeks. Super bummed, but excited to keep a relationship with her even though she will be in Arizona. I think that God is always teaching me a lesson in these situations. I think that there are so many people he has placed in my life for a short, but very important time, and then takes them away to somewhere else to teach me how to keep relationships... I guess or maybe preparing me for ministry and how to cope with relationships at a distance.



I am excited though because once again we are prayerfully considering our next step in our future... no clue what that is at all at this point...



I want to get involved in a small group. A group that people will be able to be held accountable and hold me accountable with things that are happening in my life... not sure where that is either.



Other than that, the kids are doing well. Since Wyatt's appointment with Childrens Hospital, he has been feeling a little better with belly achin', and has been eating quite a bit better. I am still working with him on eating better, and we are working on potty learning. On Monday we are planning to do just undies. Adalai is crazy running around. Such an energetic little girl. She says so many words now, it is amazing. Trying to say things new each day. She recognizes the difference between "Watta (water)" and "jooshh (juice)"... understands "potty" and "potty chair". Everything she says she follows up with "mommy"... "Potty, Mommy!" So silly, and so serious all at the same time ;)

Today 10/28/08

Today was a nice day.. I am feeling my patience restored, as I pray for daily. I am finding more time to relax and take a breath. I am so thankful that God is so merciful, and that my children are also. I get disappointed w/ myself so often, and I am not sure, but I just need to work on the future and work on just being the Mom that I really want to be, and when things get fumbled up, then well I have to remember that God's mercies are new each morning (and also my childrens too, again!). I am discouraged because I can't find a small group that will welcome my children... and I can't really afford a sitter, but feel that I need that community through the week. I am still reeling over the concert we attended on Saturday, and if you have time, would like to share a clip of a song that is on Michael's latest release (which came out today) I am moved by this song so much to tears even sometimes...

Concert!!!

My sister in law took me on a wonderful day adventure to go see the concert by Michael W Smith and Steven Curtis Chapman. I was amazed at the whole entire thing. The day leading up to the concert was such fun! Emily and I used to go on a shopping trip together almost weekly and it has been a long time, so we really enjoyed Gurnee Mills!!! I spent probably too much money, but it was sooo much fun! We hung out and ate a yummy lunch, and since Emily is a "friends online" member of MWS, we got to go to an Olive Garden dinner with other members and they passed out meet-n-greet passes. Emily was a winner! I didn't actually get so lucky, so anyhow Em got to get a pic with her fav singer! Check out her facebook, it is posted as her pic! ;)
The concert started with "Blessed Be the Name of the Lord" and "Awesome God" and some praise music... Then it was Steven Curtis Chapman's turn... And he sang "Yours" and talked about the passing of his daughter Maria Sue. He talked about her death and the events surrounding her death before singing the last verse of this song... and I swear everyone in the audiance was in like audible sobbing. I was trying to control it to not freak out the old guy next to me... Anyhow, SCC had me in tears and in praise the whole entire concert. He is such an amazing example of turning his life to God. Oh my gosh I enjoyed his music so much, I downloaded Yours (new version), Magnificent Obsession, and Miracle of the Moment... and then downloaded MWS's "New Hallelujah" SO GOOD!!!!!
Michael W Smith's portion of the concert was spectacular! I just enjoyed the whole thing so entirely, would loved to have hopped in the car to follow them to their concert that they did in Indiana yesterday!!! Anyhow, I was so incredibly moved by the worship, I am so thankful that both of the artists were such gifted worship leaders~ Oh man...
Anyhow, there are tons of things on youtube.com on SCC's music, and also very moving stories on his life.
The main thing that I discovered during the worship, and I am not even sure that I mentioned this to Em, but they talked about both of the artists projects to be the hands and feet of Jesus. I felt a tug on my heart, as they presented Shohannah's hope and also Compassion International to go into missions that has something to do with Widows and orphans. So anyhow, I guess that is all I know for now, but if you ever have an invitation to go to a Christian concert, or know someone that is coming to the area, you won't be dissapointed to attend!!!
God Bless you today... in all of your endeavors