Making the most

This week I made the most out of a busy work schedule.  It was spring break for the kids.  I wanted to spend time with them and do something with them while they were off.  In between work I found time to take them individually and do something with each of them.  It was really nice, I love my kids and I'm so thankful that God has loaned them to me.

Sara and I went to see a movie together.  We saw The Great and Powerful Oz.  It was pretty good.

Karlee and I went to Campus Coffee Bean for a yummy tea drink and then next door to the Flame Broiler for lunch.  I had never been to the Flame Broiler, very yummy food!

Kyle and I went to lunch.  He is so much quieter,  than my girls.  I really need to ask God to help me on how to communicate with him better.

I guess you could say I made the most out of a beautiful spring day this week too, a friend of mine and I went on a hike.  It was so nice to walk along in the great and glorious outdoors and talk about whatever come up.

I have found that life can be busy, yes and it will at times not really stop but if I slow things down a bit and focus on enjoying each and every moment, life can be so enjoyable despite the fast paced movement around me.

Thank you Lord for the opportunities this week that I had with my children and the many blessings of joy that came with each.

A new friend

Today I started my day with a hike and a new friend.  It was great!  The conversation was easy and refreshing and uplifting.  I think she and I will become good hiking buddies :)  I'm thankful that God has placed a new friend in my path.  She works in the office of the company I work for and is leaving soon to start her own day care in her home. 

We talked and huffed and puffed out of breath and talked and talked more.  It was nice.  With all the talking I didn't take my camera out once.......

A Vacation Day

Saturday Sara and I drove to Anthem to meet up with very special people to us from Fort Davis TX.  Sara was so excited that she would finally see and visit with her best friend after so long.  I was looking forward to visiting with my friend Tammy and watching the girls interact with each other.

We enjoyed lunch together at the food court.  The girls did a little shopping together.  They ended up with matching outfits and a best friend necklace.  We went to their hotel to let the girls swim for awhile.  Sara later complained about her cheeks hurting....from smiling so hard and long.

This is Tammy and I.  She is such a sweet person.  I'm so thankful to have her as a friend.  Her family have a special place in our hearts.  So happy we had the chance to visit and see them.

I enjoyed the warmth and the change of scenery from Flagstaff.  I enjoyed every moment and took the chance to relax and unwind, it was nice to get away for the day.

Tuesday Morning

I love Tuesday mornings!

This morning I woke up feeling refreshed and ready for a new day.  My husband wasn't quite on the same page as I was in my cheerful mood but that was alright, he wasn't totally awake.

I got in the van and cranked up the volume on the christian radio station and drove to the church to attend a beautiful morning at Ladies Bible study.

Once again it was a good morning of sharing, fellowship, learning, seeking and praying.  This morning was amazing, everyone had insight to share with each person that helped the right person as each need presented itself.

I headed home with a little pep in my step and a smile on my face and in my heart which is sort of ironic since there is stress in my life on a day to day basis.  But I'm learning that each moment is a new moment which equals a new opportunity for good to happen. For example......

I get home and I my step son spoke nicely to me without an ugly tone in his voice.  He hugged me twice and we held a nice conversation for about 10 minutes or so.

The day went on fairly well.

I'm so glad I had a Tuesday Morning :)

Just a day

Last night I went to bed talking myself calm with God.  I was a little emotional and had to pray to keep my mouth shut and to calm my thoughts and emotions.  I read God's word until I was able to close my eyes and go to sleep.

This morning I woke up feeling ready for a new day.  The ground was covered with a white blanket.  I went to work and enjoyed "just a day" with some wonder people at the Peaks. 

It's been just a day.....and I'm thankful.

God always answer

This morning I was downstairs on the couch, all comfy and reading in the bible and other things.  Enjoying my quite time, I started to write in my prayer journal when my phone rang.  It was unknown, I almost didn't answer it.

I had been laying in bed this morning thinking about my daughter.  She isn't feeling well and I began worrying about taking her to the doctor.  Our benefits through the state for medical has expired and I've been trying to get renewed again.  The last thing I was told was that I would get a call soon and that we would go from there.

This morning I got that call.  It was a phone interview for the renewal.  I was a little frustrated because we still lacked some things in order to finalize it.  The quickest way is go into the local office and sit and wait to see someone.

Well I took a deep breath and went up stairs to get ready to go down to the local office to see someone.  God nudged me in the right direction the rest was up to me.

I sat there from 8:00 to 11:45 and was finally called.  It looks good and we should be renewed but I will know tomorrow one way or the other after they call me.

Thank you Lord for always hearing me and looking out for my family and I.

A song to share

A friend of mine suggested I listened to this song.  I did and found it was the perfect thing to listen to ending my mixed emotion day yesterday.

I wanted to share it with you, hope you enjoy it as much as I did.

Smooth things out

But for those who are righteous, the way is not steep and rough.  You are a God who does what is right, and you smooth out the path ahead of them.  Isaiah 26:7

Dear Lord I give you the current situation that is running crazy in my life right now.  You know the outcome of the meeting that will take place in a few short hours.  I trust you to smooth it all out and to make things right even if I may not understand the outcome you will smooth things out.  I trust in you Lord. 

God's Love

God's love is everlasting.  It's something I find myself thinking about lately.  In my down moments I've been hanging on to knowing that God loves me and He knows all and will take care of me and my loved ones.

Jeremiah 31:3
The Lord appeared to us in the past, saying "I have loved you with an everlasting love, I have drawn you with loving-kindness."

I thought this verse would be a great one to start my Monday off with.

Gently Reminded

Today was a wonderful day despite the wind and the gloomy cloudy type of day.  I enjoyed sitting next to my husband worshiping the Lord to perfectly picked song with just the right words.  We went home briefly to return to the church to attend a special ceremony for a friend of ours and her family.  Two of their boys became eagle scouts.  It was a great ceremony and I'm glad that we went. 

We hadn't been home much today, I was looking forward to going home and relaxing for awhile before figuring out dinner for my family.  I checked my voice mail.  I had missed a call from work and almost dreaded returning the call.  I called back to see what was up, a shift needed to be covered at the last minute.  I adore the clients and it had been a while since I've visited with them, they have a special place in my heart, its never easy for me to turn them down and not help them.

I sort of dragged my feet some only because I was ready to relax, not that I wouldn't enjoy the visit with this sweet sweet God loving couple.  I changed my shirt and put on comfortable shoes and out the door I went.

I was soon relaxed and helping this couple with their evening routine.  Part of that routine involves me reading a chapter to them from the old and new testament.  This couple loves God, it glows all around them.  I read a chapter out of Mark for them.  It talked of all sorts of miracles that Jesus performed and how many people were still so unbelieving.

Let's just say that I felt a gently nudge from the Lord reassuring me that he can and will change the hearts of the ones that we think are such a mess and can't be helped.  I have a person in my life that I pray for and at times I fall short too and wonder how is God going to help this person.  I just need to trust and stop "wondering" and just know that He will do it.

Thank you Lord for reminding me of just how powerful you are and will be in my life and the lives of others around me.