I had a friend send me an email about a month ago. I had spoken to her earlier that day and explained that I felt useless, and hopeless. My life was spinning out of control, and I didn't know how to put the breaks on. This is what she sent to me.
Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future."
I have been telling myself that God has a plan, and he doesn't want our lives to head toward failure. I keep thinking about this quote, and it has moved me so much........... Only God knows our life, but I had to rely on Him, put ALL my trust in Him, and let my personal "control" issues go. This transition was very difficult for me the first few days, but as I recited the verse to myself, it's become easier.
The best part of actually trusting God is the outcome!!!
More to come........
Wednesday, December 21, 2011
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Dr Visit
I had a Dr's appointment yesterday. It was a GREAT visit. The doctor found a strong heart beat, and the baby was active. The baby kept moving and rolling around, making it hard for the doctor to keep the heartbeat on the monitor. But it was a wonderful visit. I'm always fearful of hearing the words "I can't find the heart beat" again. I've heard it from my doctor to many times, and I become very anxious before each appointment. I was awake at 2am yesterday, and couldn't fall back asleep because of nerves. Hearing the heartbeat at each appointment is a HUGE blessing in my life right now! My next appointment isn't until Dec 22nd, and I'll probably find out the sex at that appointment.
Yesterday, we also made Rigdon's hand print ornaments. Each year since Rigdon was 18 months, I've made hand print ornaments for the family. This year I was very sick in November, and got a LATE start on the ornaments. However, I got them completed yesterday, and this was the best one we've ever done. They are made of salt dough, and he enjoyed mashing his hand print into each one. It had to be the most enjoyable print ornament we've ever made. We had a lot of fun together, and the two of us enjoyed some quality time together.... Great memories were made.
Today is cooking making day. We will be busy making our Christmas cookies. First on the list is soynut butter buckeyes. Due to Rigdon's peanut allergy, we make our buckeyes out of soynut butter. It tastes very similar, and is safe for anyone allergic to peanuts. We have also made a gingerbread house. It's the first house I have EVER made. It was more challenging than I'd expected, but it came out cute!
This morning there is a beautiful sunrise outside. I had to get the camera out for that one too. There is a pretty pink glow filtering through the clouds. It reminded me to slow down and enjoy this holiday season. After all, it's not REALLY about the cookies, or the gingerbread houses... It's about the birth of baby Jesus. Thank you God for this beautiful day, and all days you've given us.
May you have a blessed day!
Yesterday, we also made Rigdon's hand print ornaments. Each year since Rigdon was 18 months, I've made hand print ornaments for the family. This year I was very sick in November, and got a LATE start on the ornaments. However, I got them completed yesterday, and this was the best one we've ever done. They are made of salt dough, and he enjoyed mashing his hand print into each one. It had to be the most enjoyable print ornament we've ever made. We had a lot of fun together, and the two of us enjoyed some quality time together.... Great memories were made.
Today is cooking making day. We will be busy making our Christmas cookies. First on the list is soynut butter buckeyes. Due to Rigdon's peanut allergy, we make our buckeyes out of soynut butter. It tastes very similar, and is safe for anyone allergic to peanuts. We have also made a gingerbread house. It's the first house I have EVER made. It was more challenging than I'd expected, but it came out cute!
May you have a blessed day!
Friday, December 9, 2011
Christmas Times A'Comin
I can't believe I haven't updated in 6 months. I guess I didn't realize how the summer and fall slipped away, and that Christmas is upon us. Time flies when you're having fun!
I am excited to announce that our family is growing, and we will be having a new addition to the family in May of 2012. Rigdon will make a fantastic big brother, and we are all excited. This spring will hold a lot of changes. We'll be prepping a nursery, and getting ready for the new baby.
I have several projects I'm working on through home schooling, and as crafts. I am trying to finish up a batch of Senior pictures I took in October. I need to organize ALL of Rigdons photos into scrapbooks and photo albums before the new baby comes, and I am making a Jesse Tree and Gingerbread house with Rigdon as part of his homeschooling. They are WAY behind schedule too, and I don't know when we'll get them done. Hopefully soon!!! Not to mention I need to make gifts for the family, and hand ornaments, and about a dozen other things. I guess I should really be working on these items instead of updating my blog.... But sometimes a change is good!
May all of you have a blessed Christmas & Happy New Year!
I am excited to announce that our family is growing, and we will be having a new addition to the family in May of 2012. Rigdon will make a fantastic big brother, and we are all excited. This spring will hold a lot of changes. We'll be prepping a nursery, and getting ready for the new baby.
I have several projects I'm working on through home schooling, and as crafts. I am trying to finish up a batch of Senior pictures I took in October. I need to organize ALL of Rigdons photos into scrapbooks and photo albums before the new baby comes, and I am making a Jesse Tree and Gingerbread house with Rigdon as part of his homeschooling. They are WAY behind schedule too, and I don't know when we'll get them done. Hopefully soon!!! Not to mention I need to make gifts for the family, and hand ornaments, and about a dozen other things. I guess I should really be working on these items instead of updating my blog.... But sometimes a change is good!
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