Beach Baby

Is anybody out there? I don't know if anyone is keeping up with this blog, I know I haven't been very good about it lately. We recently visited Destin Florida and had a great time. We didn't get to take the whole crew and missed that "whole" family experience. It was quiet and we needed that. We've had a busy fall and hoping the winter months slow down just a little. Looking forward to some great times this next year and excited to see what the Lord will be doing in our lives and at our church. Word for the day - anticipation.

It's Official

It's Official we are now the proud parents of Rachel Faith. Everyone is very happy & excited that our family has moved on to the point in our lives and thankful to be settling in! Keep watching, I'll be posting pictures soon.

Ike

Well Ike spoiled our plans this weekend, but for us it wasn't anything compared to what they are going through in Texas. Bless those people's hearts. Pray for those affected by the storm and those who will be supporting and serving. I pray the damage won't be as bad as predicted and lives will be saved.

God Bless!

Family Pictures

Wow, what a great time we've had! Last Sunday we took the most awesome pictures ever, I'm so excited to start printing them & putting them on the wall!!! More to come....

Wow, it's been too long

Sorry about the length of time since I've blogged....I've gotten into Face Book & it's habit forming.

I'm thankful tonight for good friends & family, those who keep me grounded and those who drive me crazy. What's life without a little drama every now & then? Peaceful???

Our next travel will be to Hot Springs, AR - should be fun time with "bikes" and lot's of riding. I'll be attaching some pic's to share & hopefully something funny as well.

and Leslee makes five......

Okay, I'm ready for that vacation feeling again! You know the relaxed state of mind where there's no stress - oh well, it's just a fantasy. Big news Leslee is getting her braces off next month! She's sooooo excited. Bigger news, we are working on adopting Leslee, please pray it doesn't take too long. We are all ready for permanency and I think it will help Leslee to settle in even more and not stress about the future. She's come along way baby...and so has this family. Those of you who know us and what we've been through this past five years would agree I never thought we would be at THIS place today. I pictured our future so differently, and with every twist and turn sought God's wisdom and the right choices to make. Even when I thought I would pull every hair out of my head God was still speaking to me. We started on this journey with two kids, added four, took away four, added three, took away two and now we are at three - only God does math like that. I can honestly say I have peace about our choices and our contributions to each life in our path. Sometimes God is not calling you to finish every project, he's the finisher. Sometimes, I've come to know that God calls you to play your part, contribute your gifts & love for a season and keep in focus Jesus is our Savior. What a relief that I don't have to save a soul, I have a loving God who is in charge of that! Love to all!

Back to Reality

Well, we are back at home....Jet Lag pretty much under control and back into the routine of life. What a wonderful time we had, I'm sure we will never forget it! A friend of mine asked if we gained any insight into our lives...and really, no. We just rested our minds and let go of all the stress of "real" life and enjoyed the moment. Typically we aren't in the moment type people, we've been active & busy all our married lives...it's good to just be in the moment. I encourage everyone to plan at least one day a month to just enjoy each moment of the day, unplug and appreciate the world around you...if you don't appreciate your world - step into someone else's. Walk through a garden, watch a sunset, close your eyes & listen to your favorite music. We get so "busy" in these lives of ours we forget to just "be", to connect with the world around us and to be reminded how Great is our God. Remember when we were kids and we just marveled at all the things that God created? I could just stare for hours at the stars or gaze long moments at the wonder of a flower or landscape. I think that's what a true vacation should be, to slow us down, reconnect you to your loved ones, to the earth that was created for us and to the one who Loves us all. I get so busy in this life I live sometimes I forget to enjoy the simple pleasures of eating a meal or listening to the sounds the birds make. I think if I've learned anything this trip is to have a little vacation in us everyday. To slow down and enjoy the simple pleasures and for the days I have numbered in this life...to appreciate all the amazing places & things that God created. Soooo, schedule a slow down in your day...you may thank me!