I can't believe that it's the 3rd week of lent. Everyday is one more day that I don't have a coke. It's much more than that. It one day without Facebook, one more day that I spend time talking to God about what is really important in my life: my relationship with him and my family. Nothing else really matters. When I say family, that includes my extended family of friends. I'm truly blessed to have such a large family.
Today's devotion talked about the three practices of fasting, alms giving and prayer especially during the Lenten Season. I love the perspective they used. When I fast, I don't just lower my cholesterol, I begin to tune into hunger, to life, to death. When I give things away, I clear away the clutter in my life and begin to recognize what is essential. And when I pray? Just imagine what I might see.
Well I can tell you first hand, that the thing that I see when I pray is unbelievable. It's more amazing to look back, to see things that have happened and then to realize how much prayer time was devoted to that event, or that "happening." My time not on facebook, is time with Carey and time on the treadmill or time spent at Church with our youth ministry program, which I love being involved in. Time spent not drinking soft drinks is time spent working, or doing something else, drinking something that is better for my body or my health. When Lent is over, I'll be in the habit of saying No to that soft drink, saying No to those extra 140 calories or so. I didn't give up shopping this year as I have in previous years...I probably should have done that as well. It makes me realize that I don't need a lot of things it also means that I have so much already. Causes me to really evaluate my life. I don't do it enough.
I know I'm inconsiderate at times. I know I take things for granted, I know I have kids to worry about so my life revolves around me and Carey. I know I need to think about what I say, but I also know that I need to realize that not everyone is going to agree with what I say, and that's ok.
I've learned with this technology, all of these social media outlets, that we need to think hard about what we write. It doesn't hurt to be honest, I truly believe that. My intent is never to hurt someones feelings either with what I write or what I say and I need to think hard about that from this day forward. I recently read something that a friend wrote and the fact that no names were mentioned but I thought the writing was about me, hurt my feelings. I tried to think of all the reasons, or possible outcomes of the actions of both my friend and myself. Although I vented to my husband regarding the situation, I must admit that he is a man and clearly does not think like a woman. I vented; and at mass on Sunday I remember the pastor saying "as we ask our Lord for forgiveness of our sins, let us first forgive those who have trespassed or sinned against us." I didn't discuss the issue with my friend, it wasn't important enough, so I let it go and I'm letting God handle it for me.
I'm going to pray about it. When in doubt, pray about (it). Ok, so my rhyming skills are a bit lacking these days, but whatever.
SO what else...well the Flotta's (although we missed last year) are planning the 2nd annual Flotta/Poche family vacation....and Suzanna and I are SOOOOOOOO excited about it. I can't wait to buy Cameron some LSU clothing to wear on the trip. That shows true friendship, that a friend who is an Auburn fan (a tragedy I know), would allow their child to wear LSU clothing on more than 1 occasion. That is friendship, is it not?
I love you Erin....you are the best and I have a green leather mini and some red hoop earrings waiting for you.
You're my #1!
Carey and Gwen
Tuesday, March 29, 2011
Sunday, March 27, 2011
Venting...
Just have to vent for a moment...
1. you never know what someone is going to do until they actually do it.
2. if someone is really your friend, you should tell them how something makes you feel and not let them read about it on the internet, bc when they do, it might hurt their feelings just a little bit.
3. a person can never really know how they feel about something until it happens.
I'm just saying.
1. you never know what someone is going to do until they actually do it.
2. if someone is really your friend, you should tell them how something makes you feel and not let them read about it on the internet, bc when they do, it might hurt their feelings just a little bit.
3. a person can never really know how they feel about something until it happens.
I'm just saying.
Oh Whit...Part 2
So Whit's fashion show was yesterday...she was a HOOT. She had fun, but only wanted to walk the runway one time. I wish I could have been in the fashion show. Here are a few pics. Could this smile be bigger? She was so great. I was so proud of her.
"Bring Me What You've Got"
Happy Sunday Morning! Today is a day of rest, for it's the Lord's day. I haven't even finished today's devotion (and I know I didn't write yesterday), but I got the sentence above and just stopped. It just hit me. The power in that statement that Jesus made to the disciples before he fed the multitude. I don't think it was ended to stop there either.
"Bring me what you've got" Jesus said. They did, He blessed it and He gave it back to them. And it was enough."
Can we, or do we, really need to know anything else. This statement holds true for everything. Cast your burdens upon the Lord...how many times have we heard statements like this in our lifetimes? Whatever is holding us back and keeping us from true happiness can be found by "bringing it' to the Lord. Offering it up to Him in his power and He will bless it and give it back to us and it will be enough. He will give us enough and never gives us what we can't handle, I keep reminding myself of that very thing. That everyone's burdens or needs are different and whatever they are, God can handle them ALL just fine. They key thing is to give it to Him. We should think that we can handle it all on our own.
One thing I need to learn to do is pray more about decisions I need to make. I feel like God knows my heard and nudges me in the right direction but I also know that Satan is ready to nip at our heels. :(
The devotion goes on to talk about the Presentation of the Gifts and how Jesus blesses those gifts and gives it back to us in Communion and it is JUST ENOUGH. What a gift. What a blessing that we are able to receive our Lord on Sundays. And yes, I'm going tonight to mass with Carey, but we'll share that Eucharist together and it will be enough. I still don't think I'm where I need to be spiritually but I know, this Lenten season, more than anything. I'm spending more time with my God, even if it's "electronically" it's still time with Him.
On another note, Nicole is headed home today from the Holy Land, she offered up my prayers to sell this condo at Jesus tomb. When she told me that, it made me cry, just as it does now, thinking about it. I was just so moved that it touched my core and I felt the Lord truly present and hearing that prayer. What further excites me about that, is the fact that one day I'll have a house and baby. Unfortunately, I want a bigger house right now, more than a baby...I don't want to be selfish, but I want to make sure I'm ready to make that kind of commitment. I know the Lord is understanding what I'm feeling, perhaps He will think I'm ready long before I do. I don't think there is a return policy on a child. At least I know how instantly I've fallen in love with Aidan, Alec and Davis, just to name a few. I can only begin to fathom how much I will love my won child, who will hopefully get his/her eyes from their dad and his brains too, and his (singing) voice, his decisiveness, and height. I do not wish for my child to be as stubborn as his or her father and I'd like them to have my hair, my gregariousness, his sense of humor, my energy, my faith. Ok enough already...I know I'll be a great mother one day, I hope I can be as good as my mom was/is! She is a great role model and I can't say thank you enough for what she has taught me.
It is perfect, because the one think she's has always said to me, Good or Bad, is ask God for help because without Him we can't do anything and with Him we can do everything.
Thanks Mom.
"Bring me what you've got" Jesus said. They did, He blessed it and He gave it back to them. And it was enough."
Can we, or do we, really need to know anything else. This statement holds true for everything. Cast your burdens upon the Lord...how many times have we heard statements like this in our lifetimes? Whatever is holding us back and keeping us from true happiness can be found by "bringing it' to the Lord. Offering it up to Him in his power and He will bless it and give it back to us and it will be enough. He will give us enough and never gives us what we can't handle, I keep reminding myself of that very thing. That everyone's burdens or needs are different and whatever they are, God can handle them ALL just fine. They key thing is to give it to Him. We should think that we can handle it all on our own.
One thing I need to learn to do is pray more about decisions I need to make. I feel like God knows my heard and nudges me in the right direction but I also know that Satan is ready to nip at our heels. :(
The devotion goes on to talk about the Presentation of the Gifts and how Jesus blesses those gifts and gives it back to us in Communion and it is JUST ENOUGH. What a gift. What a blessing that we are able to receive our Lord on Sundays. And yes, I'm going tonight to mass with Carey, but we'll share that Eucharist together and it will be enough. I still don't think I'm where I need to be spiritually but I know, this Lenten season, more than anything. I'm spending more time with my God, even if it's "electronically" it's still time with Him.
On another note, Nicole is headed home today from the Holy Land, she offered up my prayers to sell this condo at Jesus tomb. When she told me that, it made me cry, just as it does now, thinking about it. I was just so moved that it touched my core and I felt the Lord truly present and hearing that prayer. What further excites me about that, is the fact that one day I'll have a house and baby. Unfortunately, I want a bigger house right now, more than a baby...I don't want to be selfish, but I want to make sure I'm ready to make that kind of commitment. I know the Lord is understanding what I'm feeling, perhaps He will think I'm ready long before I do. I don't think there is a return policy on a child. At least I know how instantly I've fallen in love with Aidan, Alec and Davis, just to name a few. I can only begin to fathom how much I will love my won child, who will hopefully get his/her eyes from their dad and his brains too, and his (singing) voice, his decisiveness, and height. I do not wish for my child to be as stubborn as his or her father and I'd like them to have my hair, my gregariousness, his sense of humor, my energy, my faith. Ok enough already...I know I'll be a great mother one day, I hope I can be as good as my mom was/is! She is a great role model and I can't say thank you enough for what she has taught me.
It is perfect, because the one think she's has always said to me, Good or Bad, is ask God for help because without Him we can't do anything and with Him we can do everything.
Thanks Mom.
Wednesday, March 23, 2011
Oh Whit...
I was blessed to have met Carey and have a sister-in-law named Whitney Rae. Special takes on a whole new meaning for this girl. She is going to be in the Make A Wish Foundation's fashion show this weekend and this is her practicing.
I need to start a blog just for her alone, writing things she says or does that are so innocent and priceless. I know my friends have been blessed by her as well.
I just love it.
I need to start a blog just for her alone, writing things she says or does that are so innocent and priceless. I know my friends have been blessed by her as well.
I just love it.
"We are glad we are here."
Peter said it. He didn't necessarily mean that he was glad to be on the Mountain with the Lord, although I'm sure he was. It is said that he was glad to be where he is in his life. Are we?
It sometimes depends on what is going in my life on whether or not I'm glad to be here. Today was a long day at work, went to work early, left late, volleyball practice after work, I've spent about 15 minutes of "quality" time with my husband and that basically means we've been in the same room. Today I wished I worked back at LSU, other days, I enjoy where I am. Again, it just depends. At this moment, I'm glad to be here. Glad to be home with my dog and my husband (not necessarily in that order). Anxious to take a hot bath and relax, have a conversation with God, which I know it sounds strange but I often do. It's one of the few moments I have alone and quiet.
Spiritually, I like where I am. I'm glad to be here and I'm even more excited as to where I'm going. My faith journey continues everyday, if I were only stronger willed in certain areas of my life. I know it comes with work. I do know that I'm most trusting in God's plan than I ever have been. I've watched wonderful things I've prayed for happen, and I know it's because of God's love for us.
I continually pray that Collin finds a job. I prayed so much for Kasie and Jessica to conceive, as well as Beth, Jen and the other girlfriends of mine who are either thinking about it, trying, already pregnant or otherwise. I pray for those who are homeless and unemployed. I just can't tell you enough how much I pray for God's will to be done in my life. I pray that Ashley, Nicole, Heather, Jill, Erica and my other non-married friends to meet their "Carey." I love my husband so much, I wish the same kind of love for them...all truly wonderful girls! I know it'll happen. God does too.
So my question for you is: "Are you glad to be here?"
It sometimes depends on what is going in my life on whether or not I'm glad to be here. Today was a long day at work, went to work early, left late, volleyball practice after work, I've spent about 15 minutes of "quality" time with my husband and that basically means we've been in the same room. Today I wished I worked back at LSU, other days, I enjoy where I am. Again, it just depends. At this moment, I'm glad to be here. Glad to be home with my dog and my husband (not necessarily in that order). Anxious to take a hot bath and relax, have a conversation with God, which I know it sounds strange but I often do. It's one of the few moments I have alone and quiet.
Spiritually, I like where I am. I'm glad to be here and I'm even more excited as to where I'm going. My faith journey continues everyday, if I were only stronger willed in certain areas of my life. I know it comes with work. I do know that I'm most trusting in God's plan than I ever have been. I've watched wonderful things I've prayed for happen, and I know it's because of God's love for us.
I continually pray that Collin finds a job. I prayed so much for Kasie and Jessica to conceive, as well as Beth, Jen and the other girlfriends of mine who are either thinking about it, trying, already pregnant or otherwise. I pray for those who are homeless and unemployed. I just can't tell you enough how much I pray for God's will to be done in my life. I pray that Ashley, Nicole, Heather, Jill, Erica and my other non-married friends to meet their "Carey." I love my husband so much, I wish the same kind of love for them...all truly wonderful girls! I know it'll happen. God does too.
So my question for you is: "Are you glad to be here?"
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
What is Lent?
Many people ask why "give up" something for 40 days and aren't equally as concerned about the meaning behind the fast, as they are about just knowing what a person has decided to "give up." More now than ever I do both the "giving up" of something as well as, doing something extra, to bring me closer to God, to help my relationship stronger. I have to admit that I'm desperately wanting/craving a coke or diet pepsi or fanta or some caffeinated/carbonated beverage. I know at some point this craving will go away and when Easter arrives, I will thank God for the extra 5 lbs I've lost and realize that those sugary beverages don't taste nearly as good as they used to. :)
Today's devotion pointed out how Lent is the time for us to sink deep within the Spirit so that I can see myself, others and God as they truly are. See it all in a light so pure that it can only be Godly light. What an awesome and powerful idea that is. Can we as human beings really see only the good in people? I try. I know I disappoint God when I use fowl language or ugly words (especially in the car, behind the wheel :( it's one of my negative traits). It's never too late to start "doing more" for God and I will make an extra effort to speak only Godly words and think happy thoughts this Lent, and hope that it will carry on through to the rest of my days.
Tonight, we take Mother-in-Law to dinner for her birthday, I'm excited to see her. What a wonderful blessing in my life she has been. Happy Birthday Mother-In-Law.
What is Lent?
Many people ask why "give up" something for 40 days and aren't equally as concerned about the meaning behind the fast as they are about just knowing what a person has decide to give up. More now than ever I do both the "giving up" of something as well as doing something extra to bring me closer to God, to help my relationship stronger. I have to admit that I'm desperately wanting/craving a coke or diet pepsi or fanta or some caffeinated/carbonated beverage. I know at some point this craving will go away and when Easter arrives, I will thank God for the extra 5 lbs I've lost and realize that they don't taste nearly as good as they used to. :)
Today's devotion pointed out how Lent is the time for us to sink deep within the Spirit so that I can see myself, others and God as they truly are. See it all in a light so pure that it can only be Godly light. What an awesome and powerful idea that is. Can we as human beings really see only the good in people? I try. I know I disappoint God when I use fowl language or ugly words (especially in the car, behind the wheel :( it's one of my negative traits). It's never too late to start "doing more" for God and I will make an extra effort to speak only Godly words and think happy thoughts this Lent, and hope that it will carry on through to the rest of my days.
Tonight, we take Mother-in-Law to dinner for her birthday, I'm excited to see her. What a wonderful blessing in my life she has been. Happy Birthday Mother-In-Law.
Sunday, March 20, 2011
The thong Song
Yes, I know what ur thinking. I'm supposed to be devoting this blog for 40 days to the Lord by writing about the questions asked in the devotional from church. But as Carey and I are on our way to Metarie to the Irish Italian parade, neither Carey nor I are Irish or Italian, we are probably everything but those, "the Thong song" comes on and I smile. There are a number of songs that come on the radio and when they do I'm clearly and instantly transported back in time to a certain moment. Jennifer "Menhennett" Green, Nikki, whose last name leaves me, Carey Coco, Christy Woodward and a few others and I venture to Florida for Spring break 2000 and party at Club La Vela where the "The Thong Song" play quit a few times. It's just something that I won't forget. I remember the swim suit I had. I was "talking to" Wesley Welch (sort of) at the time, I say sort of cuz we never actually went on a real date. We did go to church together a bunch of times though. I wonder where he is today and what he's doing? hmmmm. Just out of curiosity though.
That's all. Just makes me laugh at how life changes so quickly and before u know it those boys or girls become either less or more important to you. Sometimes life does that to you. Fortunately I speak often to Menhennett and Christy. I definitely talk to Carey Coco, but not enough. Although I'll never forget being on my motorolla flip phone, talking to her as I walked into my condo to see Carey down on one knee. OMG are u serious? :) yep! So she will forever share that moment with me.
That's all. Just makes me laugh at how life changes so quickly and before u know it those boys or girls become either less or more important to you. Sometimes life does that to you. Fortunately I speak often to Menhennett and Christy. I definitely talk to Carey Coco, but not enough. Although I'll never forget being on my motorolla flip phone, talking to her as I walked into my condo to see Carey down on one knee. OMG are u serious? :) yep! So she will forever share that moment with me.
Friday, March 18, 2011
Planning for summer...
I'm excited to say that the Flotta's and Poche's will be having the 2nd Annual "Family" vacation this coming August. We skipped last year, but I'm so anxious to meet up with my wonderful friends. I hate that they live in Atlanta and that they are Auburn fans, but if that is the worst I can say about the Flotta's well that's pretty good. Cameron, is two now and is going to be so much fun. He just loves his Uncle Carey as you can see from our last trip. I can't wait to play with him again. Carey and I are going to Vegas in April, I'll be on a girls trip Memorial Weekend with the girls of LWC (my old co-workers) and then our annual Dufour/Poche/Broussard family trip in July as well. WOW, I guess I do travel a pretty good bit. :) I'm so lucky. Yes I am.
Can't wait to see Suzanna and Collin and Cameron in August. I'll be sure to bring lots of LSU clothing for that sweet baby boy! He definitely needs it!
Oops...I was wrong.
I grabbed my devotion and realized that I missed Thursday and did Friday's by accident. So tonight, I devote "Thursday's devotion. Here it goes....
How do I spend my time and my money, and what do I think about most each day? That will tell me what is most important to me.
Work dominates a large part of my life, but that is how things go. When I'm home I spend a good bit of time alone: on the treadmill or out on my bike (at least now i do) and I try to spend as much time as I can with Carey, b/c it seems that we don't see one another enough. If I had my way, I'd spend every available second with that sweet, cutie patootie husband of mine. When I'm in the car, I sing and pray, and sometimes I'll sing my prayers. I have conversations with God, (of course I do most of the talking) and more often than I'd like to admit, I get sort of ugly. Not with God, with other drivers of course. For whatever reason I happen to be the only person on the highway who does not take their time getting somewhere and I'm the only person who can actually drive and use a blinker properly. I'm just saying. On my way home from work, I'll usually call my friends and chat...I realized the other day that very few of my friends actually call me. Sort of hurt my feelings but I guess it just means that I have more free time for people. At least thinking that makes me feel better. Maybe when I have children I'll understand what goes through people minds, then again maybe not. I mainly call those friends who live out of town/far away, since I don't get to see them as often. Sorry, my pitty party is over. I guess that is what happens with technology, less phone calls. It seems I'm also one of few people who still send birthday cards. That is just my thing. I love to send cards.
On another note: Katie and Suzanna, call often.
Totally got off the subject but I'm trying to determine how I spend my time. Volleyball is getting ready to start so from next week on, I'll be playing volleyball two nights a week. I can't wait. The other question that was asked was "How do I spend my money?" With the little bit that I do make, I pay the mortgage, my student loans, my car note, insurance, homeowners association dues, gas and groceries, and a bit of shopping here and there, but there isn't much left after that. I donate a lot of it, I give to my church every Sunday, and I donate to charities every chance I get, so I hope I'm doing something or things that make the Lord proud of me.
I'm sure like most, there are things that I could be doing more and less of when appropriate.
How do I spend my time and my money, and what do I think about most each day? That will tell me what is most important to me.
Work dominates a large part of my life, but that is how things go. When I'm home I spend a good bit of time alone: on the treadmill or out on my bike (at least now i do) and I try to spend as much time as I can with Carey, b/c it seems that we don't see one another enough. If I had my way, I'd spend every available second with that sweet, cutie patootie husband of mine. When I'm in the car, I sing and pray, and sometimes I'll sing my prayers. I have conversations with God, (of course I do most of the talking) and more often than I'd like to admit, I get sort of ugly. Not with God, with other drivers of course. For whatever reason I happen to be the only person on the highway who does not take their time getting somewhere and I'm the only person who can actually drive and use a blinker properly. I'm just saying. On my way home from work, I'll usually call my friends and chat...I realized the other day that very few of my friends actually call me. Sort of hurt my feelings but I guess it just means that I have more free time for people. At least thinking that makes me feel better. Maybe when I have children I'll understand what goes through people minds, then again maybe not. I mainly call those friends who live out of town/far away, since I don't get to see them as often. Sorry, my pitty party is over. I guess that is what happens with technology, less phone calls. It seems I'm also one of few people who still send birthday cards. That is just my thing. I love to send cards.
On another note: Katie and Suzanna, call often.
Totally got off the subject but I'm trying to determine how I spend my time. Volleyball is getting ready to start so from next week on, I'll be playing volleyball two nights a week. I can't wait. The other question that was asked was "How do I spend my money?" With the little bit that I do make, I pay the mortgage, my student loans, my car note, insurance, homeowners association dues, gas and groceries, and a bit of shopping here and there, but there isn't much left after that. I donate a lot of it, I give to my church every Sunday, and I donate to charities every chance I get, so I hope I'm doing something or things that make the Lord proud of me.
I'm sure like most, there are things that I could be doing more and less of when appropriate.
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Worried about Temptation
It was noted in the Bible that Jesus was tempted after the 40 days of fasting and that perhaps we Christians should be most worried after Easter, that that is when the we will be tempted. During these 40 days I am trying to focus on doing away with things that waste my time or keep from communicating with God, and I said that I would do a devotion and read the Bible daily. We'll I've been doing the devotion but I think I could be more "into" it. Tonight I read it while in the tub, but I think from now on, I should come into my room and just spend some time with God, in quiet, with no distractions.
I had a conversation with God this morning, as I do every morning on my way to work. Today was a bit emotional as I found two condos for sale (one exactly like ours) for a great deal less than we had our condo listed. So after only 1 day on the market, I lowered the price. Now I wonder if I did so prematurely. Either way I know we're going to sell the condo this year and celebrate our first Christmas in a new home, we'll be able to have a Christmas party and family Christmas at our house for the first time. I just can't wait. Yes I can. I've waited this long, what's a few more months. I'm excited to see what God has in store for us b/c I know it's going to be far greater than I even dream of, that's usually how God works, He has always surprised me. He does it all the time.
Today, just when I need to hear it, Natalie Grant's "Held," came on the radio. She was talking before the song played and she reminded the listeners that "when everything else fell, He promised us, we'd be held." There could be nothing more truer than that.
He's holding us.
I had a conversation with God this morning, as I do every morning on my way to work. Today was a bit emotional as I found two condos for sale (one exactly like ours) for a great deal less than we had our condo listed. So after only 1 day on the market, I lowered the price. Now I wonder if I did so prematurely. Either way I know we're going to sell the condo this year and celebrate our first Christmas in a new home, we'll be able to have a Christmas party and family Christmas at our house for the first time. I just can't wait. Yes I can. I've waited this long, what's a few more months. I'm excited to see what God has in store for us b/c I know it's going to be far greater than I even dream of, that's usually how God works, He has always surprised me. He does it all the time.
Today, just when I need to hear it, Natalie Grant's "Held," came on the radio. She was talking before the song played and she reminded the listeners that "when everything else fell, He promised us, we'd be held." There could be nothing more truer than that.
He's holding us.
Wednesday, March 16, 2011
Welcome Life
What a great day to celebrate life. Today is daddy's birthday, my best college bddy Amber's birthday and Chad and Andrea welcomed Kensley Alaine Kling, 16lbs 14 oz and she ins just beautiful. Andrea asked me to blog about her so here you go Drea! Just for you.
Just finished a long over due workout and thanks to God my husband cooked! That could only be done through Godh I know that for sure. Just kidding honey, you r wonderful.
Haven't readable today's devotion, I need to get on that. Mores later.
"Am I willing to be the person God made me to be?"
Sometimes this is the hardest thing in life to do. I have a tendency to push this "person" onto others. Especially my husband. Jesus said "Really to trust God is to be obedient to God and to believe that this is the way to success, happiness and fulfillment." What does that really involve. Who are we to trust in knowing what behaviors show obedience? If we make decisions thoughtfully and prayerfully, placing our trust in God to make the right decisions, then we are being obedient. We have to give our all, we have to, under every circumstance try our hardest to do what is right. I think if we have even the slightest bit of doubt in our decisions, then we haven't spend enough time on them. We have devoted enough hard core thought to why we are doing the things we are doing. We don't just hurt ourselves with wrong decisions, we hurt others. Most importantly we hurt the one who gives us everything that we need and that hurts us even more. I think I am willing to be that person God has made me to be....I also thing it is a long process and takes time. Each day I believe I grow more and more into the person that I am supposed to be. Occasionally, more often than I'd like, I find myself challenged to do just that. It is then I find that is it most important to put our faith and trust in God, and the right decision will be crystal clear.
Just finished a long over due workout and thanks to God my husband cooked! That could only be done through Godh I know that for sure. Just kidding honey, you r wonderful.
Haven't readable today's devotion, I need to get on that. Mores later.
"Am I willing to be the person God made me to be?"
Sometimes this is the hardest thing in life to do. I have a tendency to push this "person" onto others. Especially my husband. Jesus said "Really to trust God is to be obedient to God and to believe that this is the way to success, happiness and fulfillment." What does that really involve. Who are we to trust in knowing what behaviors show obedience? If we make decisions thoughtfully and prayerfully, placing our trust in God to make the right decisions, then we are being obedient. We have to give our all, we have to, under every circumstance try our hardest to do what is right. I think if we have even the slightest bit of doubt in our decisions, then we haven't spend enough time on them. We have devoted enough hard core thought to why we are doing the things we are doing. We don't just hurt ourselves with wrong decisions, we hurt others. Most importantly we hurt the one who gives us everything that we need and that hurts us even more. I think I am willing to be that person God has made me to be....I also thing it is a long process and takes time. Each day I believe I grow more and more into the person that I am supposed to be. Occasionally, more often than I'd like, I find myself challenged to do just that. It is then I find that is it most important to put our faith and trust in God, and the right decision will be crystal clear.
Tuesday, March 15, 2011
Good Bye Lbs...Good Bye
Just had to stop in and say since I've been running, walking, biking and complaining about selling this house, I've lost 7lbs. Yes 7 big ones....hope you didn't find them, bc I don't want them back.
Also, by God's grace was able to list the house with a realtor for 3.5 which is substantially less than when we previously listed it and will at least give us a little bit of profit.
thanks, bye
Also, by God's grace was able to list the house with a realtor for 3.5 which is substantially less than when we previously listed it and will at least give us a little bit of profit.
thanks, bye
Monday, March 14, 2011
First week of Lent
I did it. I had a sip of Carey's Mr. Pibb at lunch yesterday. I gave into the temptation, although Sundays are not included in the 40 days of Lent, I usually don't give in on Sunday. The Lord went out into the dessert for 40 days with no food and drink and I feel like I should be able to give up soft drinks...I mean seriously? That brings me to todays devotion. The "story" for today is "Devil." Satan is a Hebrew noun meaning adversary, tester, accuser. In Greek it is "diabolos" which was translated into English as "devil." We have to remember that God created Satan and Satan turned evil by his own doing. He was good at one point and turned away from God. God created us in His image and likeness and because of Adam and Eve's bad choice, we are free to choose between right and wrong or choose between things that are good and things that are evil.
Jesus was tempted by the devil and in His perfection did not fall. We are often tempted by many "devils" and we unlike Christ often fall. One thing, however is always certain, we can get up because God's hand, the Lord's strong hold, is on us, is there outstretched waiting for us to grasp it. He lifts us up each and every time, not matter what we have done to disappoint Him. It's easy to feel bad, to feel saddened that we've let Him down, but we have to put our complete trust in the idea that He will be merciful and loving and forgiving. He's slow to to anger, rich in kindness; He is love.
It's true we are tempted and often times by things that are small, but the words I've read are true, the devil knows how to get in deep and find out weaknesses, it's so easy for him just as easy as it is for us to say Yes to the wrong things or to say No to doing what we know is right. I need to trust myself when making decisions. I need to trust that no matter what happens as long as I do what God wills for me to do, that true happiness will reign. Nothing can take away the happiness that God intends for us I know that. I am human and I know that I wills struggle forever with being obedient, while I'm waiting for my prayers to be answered...waiting for life to happen they way He intended.
I've said it on more than one occasion, I'm not the most patient person in the world, but I know in the end, I'll look back and think whatever it is/was, was worth the wait. Always is.
Jesus was tempted by the devil and in His perfection did not fall. We are often tempted by many "devils" and we unlike Christ often fall. One thing, however is always certain, we can get up because God's hand, the Lord's strong hold, is on us, is there outstretched waiting for us to grasp it. He lifts us up each and every time, not matter what we have done to disappoint Him. It's easy to feel bad, to feel saddened that we've let Him down, but we have to put our complete trust in the idea that He will be merciful and loving and forgiving. He's slow to to anger, rich in kindness; He is love.
It's true we are tempted and often times by things that are small, but the words I've read are true, the devil knows how to get in deep and find out weaknesses, it's so easy for him just as easy as it is for us to say Yes to the wrong things or to say No to doing what we know is right. I need to trust myself when making decisions. I need to trust that no matter what happens as long as I do what God wills for me to do, that true happiness will reign. Nothing can take away the happiness that God intends for us I know that. I am human and I know that I wills struggle forever with being obedient, while I'm waiting for my prayers to be answered...waiting for life to happen they way He intended.
I've said it on more than one occasion, I'm not the most patient person in the world, but I know in the end, I'll look back and think whatever it is/was, was worth the wait. Always is.
Sunday, March 13, 2011
IPad
As if we don't have enough technology in our house, Carey gets an iPad for his birthday ok
And I'm trying to type this blog on it. Let me point out that his birthday is in May. It's not bad but definitely not what I'm used to. Well the devotional today didn't really pose .a question nor did I finish then topic truly moving enough to discuss.
I went to the 8pm service at Christ the King at LSU and on my way, as if God were in the seat next to me, the song "Waiting" comes on and I'm thinking I should live out these words while I try very patiently to wait for us to sell our condo. I'll try to post the lyrics as soon as I figure out how to do that on this thing.
I hate to cut it short but this quick weekend has left me exhausted, and shorted one hour remember it was day light savings time. I'm axioms to snuggle with my husband for the 15 seconds before I fall asleep and he rolls over. Oh this is life we lead. Good night, God bless. Ready for argue next weekend already. :(. Sad but true. They never last long enough.
And I'm trying to type this blog on it. Let me point out that his birthday is in May. It's not bad but definitely not what I'm used to. Well the devotional today didn't really pose .a question nor did I finish then topic truly moving enough to discuss.
I went to the 8pm service at Christ the King at LSU and on my way, as if God were in the seat next to me, the song "Waiting" comes on and I'm thinking I should live out these words while I try very patiently to wait for us to sell our condo. I'll try to post the lyrics as soon as I figure out how to do that on this thing.
I hate to cut it short but this quick weekend has left me exhausted, and shorted one hour remember it was day light savings time. I'm axioms to snuggle with my husband for the 15 seconds before I fall asleep and he rolls over. Oh this is life we lead. Good night, God bless. Ready for argue next weekend already. :(. Sad but true. They never last long enough.
Saturday, March 12, 2011
Rock or Sand?
Speaking of sand, Carey and I are headed to Biloxi to meet Adam and Leslie Gautreau (and others) to celebrate Leslie's birthday. I think beach volleyball is on the agenda. The thought of sand leads to me today's devotion.
"And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. The rain fell, and the floods came and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined." Matthew 7:26-27
Have I built my life of sandy ground so that when the rains fall, the torrents come, and the winds lash against my house, I collapse? OR is my life solidly set on rock so that come rain, torrents or wind, I do not collapse but actually put into practice the principles that I believe in.
I feel like this burden fell on my parents, although they may not realize it. My life was shaped by a faith that was in turn shaped by my Grandmother's faith. Although I feel like my mother trusted so much in God that none of the "rules" so to speak meant anything. She believed what she was taught and trusted that it followed what God and the Catholic churched wanted of her. She has always shaped her life around the faith and built it on solid rock. My Dad feels a bit differently, I would call him Catholic, but I would definitely call him a stubborn Christian. He constantly remind us that he read the Bibles (yes plural) and has a personal relationship with God, which is more than I can say for most Christians. He may not flaunt it, like I do sometimes, but he does it in secret, which God asks us to do anyway. Boy I'd love to be in on one of those conversations. If you know my Dad, I'm sure you're thinking the same thing.
As for my life, I believe, my life is on Rock, because when the rains do come, I know where to turn. I may ask for help and prayer from friends and family, but I ultimately know that what is happening in my life is God's will for me and that he will protect me from the storm. "and I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands, for you are who you are, no matter where I am, and every tear I cry, you hold in my hand, you never left my side and now my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm." I remember these lyrics when I am hurting or needing God's presence. Casting Crowns has helped me through a lot with that song. In reality, God sent me that song. I always say, we could never appreciate the sunshine if didn't have rain.
So bring on the rain...cause it won't move me. I'm got a rock underneath!
"And everyone who listens to these words of mine but does not act on them will be like a fool who built his house on sand. The rain fell, and the floods came and the winds blew and buffeted the house. And it collapsed and was completely ruined." Matthew 7:26-27
Have I built my life of sandy ground so that when the rains fall, the torrents come, and the winds lash against my house, I collapse? OR is my life solidly set on rock so that come rain, torrents or wind, I do not collapse but actually put into practice the principles that I believe in.
I feel like this burden fell on my parents, although they may not realize it. My life was shaped by a faith that was in turn shaped by my Grandmother's faith. Although I feel like my mother trusted so much in God that none of the "rules" so to speak meant anything. She believed what she was taught and trusted that it followed what God and the Catholic churched wanted of her. She has always shaped her life around the faith and built it on solid rock. My Dad feels a bit differently, I would call him Catholic, but I would definitely call him a stubborn Christian. He constantly remind us that he read the Bibles (yes plural) and has a personal relationship with God, which is more than I can say for most Christians. He may not flaunt it, like I do sometimes, but he does it in secret, which God asks us to do anyway. Boy I'd love to be in on one of those conversations. If you know my Dad, I'm sure you're thinking the same thing.
As for my life, I believe, my life is on Rock, because when the rains do come, I know where to turn. I may ask for help and prayer from friends and family, but I ultimately know that what is happening in my life is God's will for me and that he will protect me from the storm. "and I'll praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands, for you are who you are, no matter where I am, and every tear I cry, you hold in my hand, you never left my side and now my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm." I remember these lyrics when I am hurting or needing God's presence. Casting Crowns has helped me through a lot with that song. In reality, God sent me that song. I always say, we could never appreciate the sunshine if didn't have rain.
So bring on the rain...cause it won't move me. I'm got a rock underneath!
Friday, March 11, 2011
The Word
What does the Word mean to me? That is today's question. Pretty easy right? The Word = God. God is the word. It's not a thing, it's an actual person. So if we have God then we have the word, if we learn the word, study the word, we are essentially getting closer to God. It is the living word b/c it is something that we should and do think of daily, we follow it and honor it.
But do we really know all we can know about the word...about God? I don't think that is going to be possible for us, but if we beleive and we strive to know Him, through His word, then we've done our part.
"Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock." Mt 7: 24 ish. Building our house, aka our lives, on rock, aka on God's word....well that's all we need to know right?
I think so.
But do we really know all we can know about the word...about God? I don't think that is going to be possible for us, but if we beleive and we strive to know Him, through His word, then we've done our part.
"Everyone who listens to these words of mine and acts on them will be like a wise man who built his house on rock." Mt 7: 24 ish. Building our house, aka our lives, on rock, aka on God's word....well that's all we need to know right?
I think so.
Thursday, March 10, 2011
Lent begins
How did I forget that yesterday was Ash Wednesday? I was so swamped at work that I didn't fast. Of course I was so busy at work that I didn't even eat until 2pm, didn't eat all my food. Mom had cooked white beans with some pickled pork, so I had maybe one bite of that, but I didn't realize it until I got home. I went to mass and read my devotion for yesterday although I didn't notice until a moment ago, that I hadn't even read the correct one.
So tonight I read two devotionals, but I'm only going to write about one.
"How does my religious life connect to my daily life?" That is the question. The more I think about it the more I realize that I can make it connect or I can really think hard and long about what decisions I make daily that full of "God thought" I can call it.
I can honestly say that I begin my day giving Thanks and in prayer. I, 90%, of the time listen to Christian music on K-Love (which I contribute to financially) or XM Satelitte radio's Ch. 32- The Message, when I'm in my car, so on my way home to and from work I hear God's message through some of the most talented musicians in the world. And of course when things aren't going my way or I get stressed I call on the Lord, but do I think about God in all my decisions? Probably not. Do I know that no matter how far away I am from the Lord that He is always willing to accept me again? Yes, I do. It's noted many times that God wants to have a relationship with us, but I believe that we equally need to desire to have that same relationship with Him. It's a two way street if there ever was one.
So I have to say that they work together, that one is dependent upon the other. My daily life and my religious life can't only connect on Sundays, they must continually overlap, when I lose track of things in my daily life, I know that the religious strength will guide me home. As part of this 40 days of devotion, I will make an effort to connect the lives, so they become only one life...that my daily life is a religious life and my religion shows daily.
So no Facebook, no soft drinks - 39 days to go...time for some silent prayer - a lifetime to go.
Amen.
So tonight I read two devotionals, but I'm only going to write about one.
"How does my religious life connect to my daily life?" That is the question. The more I think about it the more I realize that I can make it connect or I can really think hard and long about what decisions I make daily that full of "God thought" I can call it.
I can honestly say that I begin my day giving Thanks and in prayer. I, 90%, of the time listen to Christian music on K-Love (which I contribute to financially) or XM Satelitte radio's Ch. 32- The Message, when I'm in my car, so on my way home to and from work I hear God's message through some of the most talented musicians in the world. And of course when things aren't going my way or I get stressed I call on the Lord, but do I think about God in all my decisions? Probably not. Do I know that no matter how far away I am from the Lord that He is always willing to accept me again? Yes, I do. It's noted many times that God wants to have a relationship with us, but I believe that we equally need to desire to have that same relationship with Him. It's a two way street if there ever was one.
So I have to say that they work together, that one is dependent upon the other. My daily life and my religious life can't only connect on Sundays, they must continually overlap, when I lose track of things in my daily life, I know that the religious strength will guide me home. As part of this 40 days of devotion, I will make an effort to connect the lives, so they become only one life...that my daily life is a religious life and my religion shows daily.
So no Facebook, no soft drinks - 39 days to go...time for some silent prayer - a lifetime to go.
Amen.
Tuesday, March 8, 2011
...You aught to go see da Mardi Gras...
Well Ashley, Jake and Michelle and I headed to NOLA on Saturday and all we saw were the floats from Endymion; no people, no beads, just floats. We hit Pat O'Brien's and Cat's Meow for a bit of karaoke and were home by 4pm, we were exhausted. Maybe we should have stayed a bit longer in the pouring rain to "see da Mardi Gras" but it's too late now. We did manage to enjoy ourselves while we were there and either way I was looking forward to my day off today.
I slept late, had an early jog and picked up my nephews. We all, Pedro included, headed to big D'ville baby. I hung out with Mom and Dad (and Maw Maw too) for a while and then brought them home. They are such joy to my life, I cannot even begin to imagine life without those precious boys. They are growing up so fast, I feel like I'm missing it b/c I don't see them enough, not do I see my parents enough, especially because they live so close to me. I've got to be better about how I use my time...I'm hoping to do that this Lenten season and really evaluate my life, my relationship with my husband and family and most importantly the relationship I have with my Lord.
Every year for Lent I give up something. Growing up I went to mass everyday with my Mom, it was just what we did. I'm hoping to start that tradition again this year. I am doing what I do every year and giving up soft drinks, I do it because it's a drug for me, I'm addicted to the caffeine and I feel like it's a small sacrifice to pay compared to what Jesus did for us. I am going to try again this year to "give up" being offensive aka road rage, in the car. I become and very different person when I get in the car, I don't understand why. Why am I the only person who knows how to drive? HA! I am also, for about the 4th year in a row (give or take) giving up that awful Facebook. I enjoy being able to "talk" to my friends everyday, those near and far, but it just sucks you in. Especially when you start seeing pictures and jokes and videos. Either way, I'm hoping to read the devotional I got from church every night and just spend more time with Carey. It's amazing how little quality time we spend together, btw Facebook, ESPN, reality TV, my workouts, meetings, band gigs and girls nights (Carey doesn't go to those by the way) we rarely get a substantial amount of time with one another. I'm not a clinging person, but I'm also not one of those people who thing being in the same room is quality time together. I guess it's why we don't fight, we don't have time to.
I can't believe Lent has arrived. I also can't believe we'll be in Las Vegas in a few weeks. I wish we weren't going during Lent, but I was not going during peak season of traveling, and I had to work it into my schedule at work...so it just happens this way. Should be fun though. Carey's Mom is planning on coming and she hates to fly....we'll sedate her. This should be interesting. I don't like to fly either, but sometimes it's the only way to get there.
I hope it's everything I've dreamed it could be. We're only going Thursday - Sunday, which is more than enough time. Hopefully we'll win enough to pay for the trip. HA! Probably not appropriate to ask for God's help on that one huh? Nah, I know better. I will pray for a safe trip.
Looking forward to the next 40 days. I love Easter.
I hope to get a lot of reading in over the next 40 days. I know I won't be watching Dancing with the Stars this year, that will save me a lot of time. Gosh how I wish today was Friday. At least tomorrow is Wednesday and it's the middle of the week already. That makes me happy enough. Should just be thankful to have lived another day.
I slept late, had an early jog and picked up my nephews. We all, Pedro included, headed to big D'ville baby. I hung out with Mom and Dad (and Maw Maw too) for a while and then brought them home. They are such joy to my life, I cannot even begin to imagine life without those precious boys. They are growing up so fast, I feel like I'm missing it b/c I don't see them enough, not do I see my parents enough, especially because they live so close to me. I've got to be better about how I use my time...I'm hoping to do that this Lenten season and really evaluate my life, my relationship with my husband and family and most importantly the relationship I have with my Lord.
Every year for Lent I give up something. Growing up I went to mass everyday with my Mom, it was just what we did. I'm hoping to start that tradition again this year. I am doing what I do every year and giving up soft drinks, I do it because it's a drug for me, I'm addicted to the caffeine and I feel like it's a small sacrifice to pay compared to what Jesus did for us. I am going to try again this year to "give up" being offensive aka road rage, in the car. I become and very different person when I get in the car, I don't understand why. Why am I the only person who knows how to drive? HA! I am also, for about the 4th year in a row (give or take) giving up that awful Facebook. I enjoy being able to "talk" to my friends everyday, those near and far, but it just sucks you in. Especially when you start seeing pictures and jokes and videos. Either way, I'm hoping to read the devotional I got from church every night and just spend more time with Carey. It's amazing how little quality time we spend together, btw Facebook, ESPN, reality TV, my workouts, meetings, band gigs and girls nights (Carey doesn't go to those by the way) we rarely get a substantial amount of time with one another. I'm not a clinging person, but I'm also not one of those people who thing being in the same room is quality time together. I guess it's why we don't fight, we don't have time to.
I can't believe Lent has arrived. I also can't believe we'll be in Las Vegas in a few weeks. I wish we weren't going during Lent, but I was not going during peak season of traveling, and I had to work it into my schedule at work...so it just happens this way. Should be fun though. Carey's Mom is planning on coming and she hates to fly....we'll sedate her. This should be interesting. I don't like to fly either, but sometimes it's the only way to get there.
I hope it's everything I've dreamed it could be. We're only going Thursday - Sunday, which is more than enough time. Hopefully we'll win enough to pay for the trip. HA! Probably not appropriate to ask for God's help on that one huh? Nah, I know better. I will pray for a safe trip.
Looking forward to the next 40 days. I love Easter.
I hope to get a lot of reading in over the next 40 days. I know I won't be watching Dancing with the Stars this year, that will save me a lot of time. Gosh how I wish today was Friday. At least tomorrow is Wednesday and it's the middle of the week already. That makes me happy enough. Should just be thankful to have lived another day.
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Blame it on the Rain, yeah, yeah....
Yes ladies and gents, it's karaoke. It's karaoke on Bourbon Street, Mardi Gras weekend and it's before noon. Blame it on the rain. It was nasty weather but the fun was innocent and it was time spend with friends, great friends at that. We were home safe, by four o'clock in the afternoon. The rain was terrible, but it was nothing that a little Blondie couldn't cure. Yes, I did. I sang karaoke. I know what you're thinking, "like you've never done that before," well you're right, but I've never done that song and it was fun. It was a nice day though. Time with good friends is one of the most wonderful things in my life and am so blessed to have had Ashley in my life since I was 3 years old (30 years almost) and Michelle I've known for 14 1/2 years. Both were in my wedding and both, I hope, would jump in front a moving car for me, as I most certainly would do for them.
We talked, reminisced, laughed, laughed harder. The entire weekend was wonderful. Friday night we played on Ashley's computer with the photo booth thing and we cried more than we laughed, it was the deep down just generally funny laughs. It ended with us laughing at each other laughing and were laughing so hard we just couldn't stop. Those are the perfect type of memories.
Carey had to work today and play music tonight and the plan was to go and hear him sing, but we all fell asleep when we got home and my back was hurting in the most terrible way possible so we decided against it. I'm about to head to bed so we can all have breakfast in the morning before Michelle and Jake head back to Houston. I can't believe it is Sunday already. The days go by SOOOO fast, it's not fair. Thanks be to God that we have off on Tuesday and the Lent starts. Definitely looking forward to the next 40 days. I'm hoping to write a bit everyday based on a Bible based devotional I have. It's my hope to speak the word and learn a little more as well.
And I realize more now than ever that I jump from topic to topic and I can ramble and I have adult ADD, but I forgot to mention that my new thing is to quote this one line for "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Are you ready for it? HA, I bet you are...
"I'm Aldus Snow, bull-sh**, bull-sh**......" You know the rest. It's just funny the way she says it. It makes me crack up laughing.
What else? As you can see from my posts, I've been working out/running/walking a lot lately and I'm feeling better about myself so I've ordered some stuff from Forever 21 and I'm super pumped about it. I just can't wait - 2 coats (one for Nicole and one for me, although if mine doesn't fit, Jamie gets it for Christmas), 2 dresses (for Summer) and 1 SUPER cute top. They should arrive on Tuesday...whoo hoo.
Battery is about to die. Off to bed. I miss my husband. Haven't really seen him in a while. Strange to say I know. It's life sometimes...we're both so busy.
We talked, reminisced, laughed, laughed harder. The entire weekend was wonderful. Friday night we played on Ashley's computer with the photo booth thing and we cried more than we laughed, it was the deep down just generally funny laughs. It ended with us laughing at each other laughing and were laughing so hard we just couldn't stop. Those are the perfect type of memories.
Carey had to work today and play music tonight and the plan was to go and hear him sing, but we all fell asleep when we got home and my back was hurting in the most terrible way possible so we decided against it. I'm about to head to bed so we can all have breakfast in the morning before Michelle and Jake head back to Houston. I can't believe it is Sunday already. The days go by SOOOO fast, it's not fair. Thanks be to God that we have off on Tuesday and the Lent starts. Definitely looking forward to the next 40 days. I'm hoping to write a bit everyday based on a Bible based devotional I have. It's my hope to speak the word and learn a little more as well.
And I realize more now than ever that I jump from topic to topic and I can ramble and I have adult ADD, but I forgot to mention that my new thing is to quote this one line for "Forgetting Sarah Marshall." Are you ready for it? HA, I bet you are...
"I'm Aldus Snow, bull-sh**, bull-sh**......" You know the rest. It's just funny the way she says it. It makes me crack up laughing.
What else? As you can see from my posts, I've been working out/running/walking a lot lately and I'm feeling better about myself so I've ordered some stuff from Forever 21 and I'm super pumped about it. I just can't wait - 2 coats (one for Nicole and one for me, although if mine doesn't fit, Jamie gets it for Christmas), 2 dresses (for Summer) and 1 SUPER cute top. They should arrive on Tuesday...whoo hoo.
Battery is about to die. Off to bed. I miss my husband. Haven't really seen him in a while. Strange to say I know. It's life sometimes...we're both so busy.
Thursday, March 3, 2011
Home Alone
This is not a post referencing the movie with McCaully Culkin. It's just me home alone and blogging. I had a great day today at work, SUPER busy, finished a project that I'm very proud of, had a meeting for GBR SHRM Board of Directors, and now relaxing at home, alone. There are too many things that take our attention. It's very important to take advantage of the time because we get so little of it in our lifetime. Mardi Gras Weekend is this weekend and I'm looking forward to heading to NOLA with my best friends Ashley and Michelle. This will not be the first time we venture to NOLA together. I can't wait. This weekend also means that I must get prepared for the Holiest of Seasons in the Church. The next 40 days are so important to my faith and my spiritual growth. Strange as it sounds, Carey and I will be taking a trip to Vegas shortly before Easter. Sin city during Easter? IDTS (I don't think so.) The original weekend was Easter Weekend but that was before I realized the actual dates. There is no way that I would go to Vegas on Easter. When we do go, it'll be for fun, not for sin...that's all I can say about that.
I'm looking forward however to fasting, "giving up" stuff, getting stronger in my faith, daily devotionals, reading the Bible more, less TV, more time with Carey, more time with my God. I really need this time. It's God's timing for sure.
I'm rambling...
I'm looking forward however to fasting, "giving up" stuff, getting stronger in my faith, daily devotionals, reading the Bible more, less TV, more time with Carey, more time with my God. I really need this time. It's God's timing for sure.
I'm rambling...
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