My day was full today. It had a few bumps in it but all in all it was a good day. God always has a way of showing me what I need to be grateful for despite whatever happened during the day. I ran some errands. I enjoyed a yummy lunch with my girls at Wildflower. They are such beautiful girls, I'm so thankful for them and honored to be their mother. I enjoyed some one on one time with my oldest at the mall too. My van's brakes have been sounding so bad and have gotten worse that I've been worrying about how its going to last and how to have it fixed. I was blessed about 5 years ago with a wonderful friend that the Lord had placed in my life. She has become so much to me and my children. I'm now borrowing one o their vehicles for a little while, until I can take care of my van. I'm so grateful! It's hard to ask for help at times but God always helps along the way. He is such a good helper in my life, once again I am GRATEFUL!
Thank you Lord my day, I look forward to seeing your hand in my day tomorrow and the next...
Saturday, December 20, 2014
Friday, December 19, 2014
The Season
I have never really had trouble with the holiday season, like some. This year has been different. It started a little before Thanksgiving and has gradually gotten worse. There are days that I just want to get in my vehicle and drive to my mom and dad....to be around family. I wanted to escape to my Uncle's over the kids winter break but that can't happen. They have company in and out and also my van is not in the condition to really take out on the road. I think the brakes need to be done badly.
I have been keeping busy for the most part with the kids and working for three different people. At the end of November I had worked for Linda at the church while she went on vacation for two weeks. I really love working there in the church office. Then there is Jane, who I help with the care of her parents. And now there is Julie, I help with clerical stuff in her home office.
It gets the hardest when no one is home. My kids are always over a friend's house. Dillon since he has been back in the house hasn't really been around much. He got out of jail last week on Friday. He had been in since the end of August. Micah had been busy with his hunt and last Sunday on his last day to hunt got an elk! He also is always at work.
There are so many times I get watery eyes after observing a couple that is happy, or has really stood by each other and show their love and support for one another.
It's hard to celebrate the holidays as a family when there doesn't seem to be a family that lives in these four walls that surround us.
I keep holding on and leaning on the Lord. He gives me strength when I can't find any, and hope when I've lost it. He is never wrong and He is in control of the bigger plan that I can't understand so I keep moving forward in His presence.
But as it has gotten closer to Christmas I'm really not happy.....
I'm trying to stay busy but my thoughts go to places that I don't have the answers for and all I can do is wait...
I wonder if Micah will go to Christmas Eve Service?
I wonder if we will all go together as a family?
I wonder if I have to strength and courage to go by myself if no one else goes? And be able to focus only on my Heavenly Father?
I know the answer to the last few questions and it is that if its in God's will.....yes and yes!
This is the season to focus and get closer to the Lord.
I have been keeping busy for the most part with the kids and working for three different people. At the end of November I had worked for Linda at the church while she went on vacation for two weeks. I really love working there in the church office. Then there is Jane, who I help with the care of her parents. And now there is Julie, I help with clerical stuff in her home office.
It gets the hardest when no one is home. My kids are always over a friend's house. Dillon since he has been back in the house hasn't really been around much. He got out of jail last week on Friday. He had been in since the end of August. Micah had been busy with his hunt and last Sunday on his last day to hunt got an elk! He also is always at work.
There are so many times I get watery eyes after observing a couple that is happy, or has really stood by each other and show their love and support for one another.
It's hard to celebrate the holidays as a family when there doesn't seem to be a family that lives in these four walls that surround us.
I keep holding on and leaning on the Lord. He gives me strength when I can't find any, and hope when I've lost it. He is never wrong and He is in control of the bigger plan that I can't understand so I keep moving forward in His presence.
But as it has gotten closer to Christmas I'm really not happy.....
I'm trying to stay busy but my thoughts go to places that I don't have the answers for and all I can do is wait...
I wonder if Micah will go to Christmas Eve Service?
I wonder if we will all go together as a family?
I wonder if I have to strength and courage to go by myself if no one else goes? And be able to focus only on my Heavenly Father?
I know the answer to the last few questions and it is that if its in God's will.....yes and yes!
This is the season to focus and get closer to the Lord.
Tuesday, December 9, 2014
Clear Thoughts
For the last several days, each morning I have started the day with fog. Its strange how the weather can affect our moods at times. My thoughts have been a bit foggy and lost with a little sadness mixed in. But the fog always clears after about mid morning or so and behind the fog life continues to happen.
Each day God has cleared my thoughts. He has helped me to see what the day brings and mixes in some smiles, and laughter. I turn my foggy, lost, and sad thoughts over to Him and he lifts the fog from my heart and mind and I'm reassured that with the next step into the day he is there with me clearing my thoughts as I hold Him close by as my day continues.
I love how His presence feels surrounding me with comfort and hope.
Each day God has cleared my thoughts. He has helped me to see what the day brings and mixes in some smiles, and laughter. I turn my foggy, lost, and sad thoughts over to Him and he lifts the fog from my heart and mind and I'm reassured that with the next step into the day he is there with me clearing my thoughts as I hold Him close by as my day continues.
I love how His presence feels surrounding me with comfort and hope.
The tree is up!
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| She is growing up so fast |
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| Always gotta have a little goofyiness! |
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| ready to start |
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| I love my girls! |
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| they will always love to decorate a tree :) |
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| My girls |
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| silly girls |
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| Beautiful girl |
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| doesn't have to reach on her tippy toes |
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| My baby :) |
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Thanksgiving in Santa Fe
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| Sunset on Thanksgiving Day in Santa Fe |
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| Sun Set |
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| Micah's Dad's House |
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| Pam's beautiful orchids |
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| Sunrise....I loved how the sky looked layered with colors |
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| One Fat Cat! Named Angel |
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| On our way to Santa Fe.....Lights of Albuquerque |
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| relaxing after a huge yummy dinner of turkey and all the fixins' |
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| Sara & I enjoyed lots of one on one time |
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