Ps 5:3

Eventhough I am ever so busy lately, I decided to take a break to do my nails. Right when I was working on that the mood struck me to post a blog about our Bible study on Monday night.
Amanda chose Psalm 5.
"In the morning Oh Lord you hear my voice; in the morning I lay my requests before you and wait in expectation" Ps5:3

I told the group that I have been working hard to show gratitude to God in the morning for what I am so very humbled by and thankful for. Today I missed that opportunity, so I am going to take it out.

Lord Jesus,

I am so thankful for this day. I am thankful for the beauty that I see when I look out the patio door that I have looked out for the past 6 years. I feel greatful for the wonderful children and I am so priveleged to have. I thank you for the way that you are making things work out for us. I am in awe. God I pray that you help me to remember my gratitude, when times are hard. I am worried about saying goodbye to my family and friends when we leave for our adventure. I remember, though, that YOU are calling us there, and so with that said, nothing else matters. I am learning to use prayer and thankfulness as a way to get over my fear and anxiety, when I take time to remember that You are there for me. Thank you God for all of the things that are surrounding me today. Thank you for my family and for teaching me Love more and more each day. Thank you father.
In Jesus name.

There are so many things that make me smile today. I read in a magazine article awhile back that it is a good idea to keep a journal next to your bed if you are having trouble sleeping, and write down things that are on your mind. I find that when I do that and I write out positive things, that it helps me focus on the positive instead of the negative. I was really blessed that Amanda chose this psalm. Our friends M&K came and we had a great time studying the word, and getting to know each other a little more (and we talked about you, Em! ;)) and K, the shyest guy I have ever known, has decided to chose the next psalm. I am so thankful how God works w/ people, and through them!
Have a wonderful and smiley day.

Some pics

Autumn, Adalai, and Auntie Julie

Wyatt with Hunters Lego masterpiece

Egg hunt at "Doms"

Maximus

We are busy as bee's around here lately, which is why I am a bit behind on my posting.

I haven't had a chance to edit my photos and stuff from easter, but I want to put some on here.....

did you hear that?....

Did you hear a little something at about 1:21 am this morning?......

A weeee little peeep.... something like Horton might have heard when hearing the Who??

....did you ask yourself "What is that???"

Well, I can tell you what you heard.....

It was my dearest sweet Adalai.... screaming at the top of her lungs~!!

she cried and cried for Mama

She wanted Mama's bed. Mama, and Daddy both said NO WAY... she got put in her crib.
Screamed and screamed. I got up closed her door and our door to quiet the screams, and realized that we could hear her screams reverberating through our parking lot outside..... NO good when you share the building with other families, and I am pretty sure the other neighbors don't appreciate it either!
So, this all to say... Sorry if we woke you this fine easter morn (seriously 2:07am isn't even morning is it??)

Holy Hands

Turn up the speakers and worship

Did I tell you I am making this?

How we are.

Things are falling into place so well. God is so good. We are so blessed.
I haven't drank a coke today. Just a couple sips.
I drank lots of water. And LoTz of coffee. (I drink lots of coffee on days that we have playgroup because my friend works at Alterra. Do you know they have THE best coffee? She blessed me with 1# of coffee awhile back. Yummmmy)
So, lots of water and little coke is a step up. Progress.
We have gotten a LOT of packing done the last two days. My hubs was smart and kept our original lease that he signed back in 2002, and so we had a convo w/ the landlady today. She is so nice.
I am trying to take pics along the process, but don't know how well that is going to work. Haven't been able to upload any lately. Actually haven't spent too much time on the computer which has been somewhat of a nice break (and it is foreseeable that I am going to be spending a bit more time on the computer when we are in PA since that is how we will communicate w/ everyone except L Grams.) So, it is all good right now, and I am so thankful!
~I was incredibly blessed at how some of our congregation/pastor and his wife all dealt with the news that we are taking an extended time away.
~We are blessed by the love we are feeling from everyone.
~Blessed by peoples understanding of our situation and for the people who try to be encouraging (and suppress their feelings to tell us to just stay;)).
~Growing a closer relationship w/ God and learning how to discern His will.
~Prayerful consideration of everything
~The kids being super patient
~learning how to get along with a different schedule and many changes
~cleaning out and purging the "stuff"
~Peoples offers to help
~The sunshine
~The beautiful sunset that I can see out our patio right now
I AM SO THANKFUL
<3

...ahh Good Ole backyard bonfire's..

I have been trying to spend as much time with friends and family as I can the last couple days because our time of living in this place is coming to an end very quickly. To me, that isn't really a super sad thing. It is sad in ways, but when I look around the utter chaos that is this place sometimes, I am thankful for the change. I don't like mess. I like organization and cleanliness. I like peace. To me, organization and cleanliness cause a sort of peace. I don't want to clean this place anymore! :)
I love our neighbors. They are hilarious. I miss Becky most when doing these types of things, but last night, our neighbors from next door, and then below them, we all went outside and had a fire in a little grill.
I burned 7 journals. Offered em to God. Was kind of sad because in them housed my emotions and goings on since I was married. I couldn't believe looking through them how much I have changed in the last few years. Amazing. Reading through some of my thoughts from dealing with problems with infertility and miscarriages (one, and then twins) and all the stuff that surrounded that, looking into adoption, dogs, past jobs, feelings of sadness, feelings of joy, and the beginning of my Christian walk, make me feel nostalgic, but sad. I used to do somewhat of a scrapbook in my old journals, so I had to be careful what I threw into the flames, but seriously it feels good to be rid of the baggage that that stuff carried. My neighbors gave me a hard time about us moving. I expected nothing less, and was so happy to laugh with them for awhile and forget why I am so stressed. This morning I wake up and it is Sunday. Most Sunday mornings are incredibly hectic and frustrating, today I am going to keep a positive attitude. I love Sundays for the most part. Think they are wonderful because I get to worship, pray, hear about the stuff going on with the body of Christ, see my sister, and see friends. So looking forward to that. May also get to have supper with the inlaws tonight which would be really wonderful. Most of all, I want to really enjoy the time we spend for the rest of our time here. We have said that we will be gone for three months or so. Even that is a long time to be gone. Either way, when we come home, we won't have a home at this place anymore.
Today I need to relax and reflect, be peaceful and joyful because God has provided for us in SO many ways.
Today I want to refocus on some of the things I need to work on in myself.
Today I want to love.