V.B.S., summer, kids, marriage, step-son & more!

This year for V.B.S. I helped out by being the craft coordinator.  I enjoyed it more than I thought.  It was so much fun.  Karlee & Kyle helped along with 3 or 4 other Jr. high kids.  Since it ended last Friday I've been a little lost, that is how much I enjoyed going to the church every evening to make crafts with the kids and help be a light in their lives.

This year during this time was totally different than last year when I helped.  I was a leader of an assigned group.  My body had been there physically but my heart and mind were not in it.  I was in a middle of a storm and only focused on how I was feeling and how to make it through to the next day and moment.

This year as I said was totally different and for that I'm so thankful and very happy.  That storm has past and things have greatly improved since last year at V.B.S.  I think its so.....cool (can't really  find the best word) that I can see how God has worked in my life.  Thank you Lord.

I'm looking forward to next year and I know that no matter what could be going on around me at the time God will be right there with me.

Summer:
well its getting to that point already that at times the kids are saying they are bored and want to know if we can do things.....if they can be entertained.  We are getting through it and looking forward to July 20th. That is when we head to El Paso to visit my family.  I look forward to it as much as the kids do.

I've had no problems filling my time up with things to do....clean up after the kids more than when they were in school....no but seriously I've been going on hikes.  I have really enjoyed discovering the trials that are close by.  I love living here in Flagstaff, its insane at all that is around to do and see.

I've also been exercising more and my body appreciates it.

Marriage: that is a work in progress.  I'm so happy to say that we have come along way since last summer and I'm still walking forward with God beside me as each obstacle is being overcome and worked through with his guidance, power, and love.

Step-son: There also have been improvements but there are some concerns which also leads us to rely more and more on God.

I went back to last summers posts on my blog and Wow!  God really has been working in my life and family :)  I have found when I get bogged down I tend to forget things and by going back and reading where I was at how far I've come has been a blessing.