Don't be hate'n...

I have a countdown going on!!! That's right, I count down to everything! It makes me feel better for some reason so don't be hate'n! My first countdown is to spring break. Can it get here any slower this year?! What are these people thinking making us suffer like this? The weather this week has been enough to make me become a big bear and just hibernate! I feel blah! The second countdown is for Jason to be out of school for the summer. I miss him so bad and I need more adult conversation or I might start thinking that I am young again! I have already started wearing glitter eye shadow (that I bought for Eve for dance) and Eve keeps asking me why I am wearing it?! Sometimes I think that I do things BC it annoys her. I dance around, sing really loud, wear my PJ's in the car to pick her up from gymnastics, say words like "hate'n" and "Yay me" all to annoy her! (Not really, it just makes me happy) So here goes...



Spring Break
15 days

366 hours
21964 minutes
1317878 seconds
Jason out for summer
42 days

1021 hours
61265 minutes
3675939 seconds

Rock Solid youth...

I am SUPER excited about our "All girls lock in" at church this Friday!!! It's going to be so much fun! Last year was loads and loads of fun and I am raring to go! This year the theme is based on missions which has become very dear to my heart! I hope that their receptive to what they hear and that souls will be touched and blessed through it all. Our church is full of talented, special young people and I know that God could use each and everyone of them in their own special way. We really need to pray for our youth everyday BC the devil wants nothing more than to tear their lives apart. If he can get in the minds and lives of them, it will cripple our churches in the future not to mention rip their witness right out of their hands. We need to keep them involved especially in church and no matter how tough it becomes we need to fight for them even when sometimes we are too tired to stand. I know I talk a lot about Eve's ability in gymnastics but to be honest, I would rather her become a devoted Christian and a rock solid witness any day than a talented, achieving athlete! Now both would make a Mama proud but if I had to choose their would absolutely not be a choice. So I say we make a stand for our youth, show them we care, pray for them and most of all inspire them! If we don't we know who will!

Dare to dream...

There is inside you

all of the potential
to be whatever you want to be,
all of the energy
to do whatever you want to do.

Imagine yourself as you would like to be,
doing what you want to do,
and each day, take one step
towards your dream.

And though at times it may seem too
difficult to continue,
hold on to your dream.

One morning you will awake to find
that you are the person you dreamed of,
doing what you wanted to do,
simply because you had the courage
to believe in your potential
and to hold on to your dream.

I have this poster in my classroom at work that says this.It's our schools theme this year. I put a picture of red, ruby slippers on it to remind us that nothing is impossible if we only dream! Even some pretty, magical slippers! Well...maybe the MAGICAL red slippers alone are!

We all need dreams, goals, and ambitions. If not for them, our minds might get bored! :)

He is in control and a 5 year old "to do list"..

I'm back!!!! I know, I know, it's been a while! Busy like a bee again, BC you know it's now Spring, lol!

 Since my last blog, we have had a lot go on. Eve had a meet on the 15th, and she did her best this season!! She scored her highest EVER on bars, vault and all around! She got another bronze medal on vault and and bronze medal on all around too! I tell you, God is in control and is working there! She has her state meet this weekend. I ask that you please pray for her. Pray for her peace, her faith to believe in the impossible! Remember, when God is in control all things are possible! She was sick last week and just got to feeling better Monday. She missed a lot of practice last week but I know He is in control. Don’t be afraid to dream BIG, because we serve a BIG God.





 My dad's test results came back good on his lung X-ray but they did find a shadow that they just want to check out. Also, his lump that he had removed has already came back. He will go back to the doctor in the next few weeks so please remember him in your prayers. My mom went to the doctor Monday and she is doing so good! I am so thankful for her recovery! She has came so far in the last couple of years.

The devil has been trying to mess with my mind the last few days and get me thinking negatively, but I know that God is in control if I just call His name. I have a lot on my mind lately with work, Jason's school, bills, family, etc, etc, etc. I know God will control my mind and all my worries if I just allow Him to. All we can do is pray, right!? Jason and I were talking the other night about how much our lives have changed in just one year! It's really dramatic! I can't put it into words. I know God is preparing us for our journey ahead and even though my mind gets the best of me, and my life is out of my control, He is always in control! I should never have a worry in the world under such good leadership! Things happen, life happens, the devil is never going to slack, so why should we? We get tired, we get frustrated, we get overwhelmed, don't know what to try and do next but when we are about to pull away, to give up, that's when God steps in and delivers us from the enemy. He is always our answer, no matter what we may think, He holds our hand through every storm, He guides us through every step, He hears our deepest cry, He works out what others don't think are possible!

Looking back 10 years ago, I never would have dreamed that we would be where we are today in our lives. We had such different plans for our lives. Not that we didn't want God in our life but we had earthly dreams that outweighed all other. We have reached a place in our life where we know that as long as we try to put God first, and don't worry about what "we" want, it will all work out for the best. Not saying that's easy, but we know He knows best. You know, because He is control! :)

Jasy has been her usual busy little self. She's such a sweet child, full of love and affection. I hope she never outgrows that! She came to me last night with a memo pad and a pen and asked me if I would write her "to do list' for today. Here's what she wanted me to write;

• Have Nannie sew the hole in my monkey Pajamas
• Pee before we leave for Bargains tomorrow with Nannie and Papa

Not a worry in the world! I wish my to do list was that easy! Got to love that little Rascal!

Attitude is everything...

Attitude is everything.You say you can't do WHAT?

Have you ever seen a more beautiful smile than this one?

The next time you're in a bad mood....

maybe you need to remember this

Your attitude toward life defines not only who you are,

but the quality of life you will have.

Anything bugging you today? Doesn't seem so bad anymore, does it?