Nice relaxing day off....NOT!

OK, so today was supposed to be a day all to myself, eight inch's of snow decided otherwise. Not that it was terrible having everyone home, it was just in my mind that I would have the day to do some errands, and just relax in a nice QUIET home. It all started when Steve was leaving for work at 6:30 this morning. I am almost back to sleep when he flips on the bedroom light, and says his car's stuck in the street, and he needs to change his clothes and dig it out. So the good wife that I am , =) I throw on some clothes, and help him in the FREEZING cold.

He end's up calling into work saying he's going to stay home.

The worst part of the extra snow we got is that WNL got cancelled for the youth group. We went to the rehearsal last night, it was fantastic! It is so great to see them all work together, and have a blast as they do it. It was great to see Autumn give her testimony. I know next Wednesday, lives are going to be touched by the boldness of the testimonies. Keep praying

Finally a few pics of JT in the snow, and Lacy (who probably has been out at least 15 times today, she loves the snow!)

Regret

The other day at work there was this sweet grandma looking around the store just enjoying all the new colors of spring. I overheard her saying to another associate that she still had some gifts for her grandchildren for Christmas that she had not yet given to them because she has not seen them. I actually got a little teary eyed as I heard this. When my grandma's were still living and I would go home to visit my parent's and family I always thought it was an obligation to go and see them. Now that they have both past away I regret that I didn't take some extra time to visit and let them know how much they meant to me. I am going to do my best to just take the time and enjoy my family. lol....as I am writing this I have a little boy making it very hard to concentrate as he is watching the NHL all star super skills competition and trying to imitate what he sees. I better go and enjoy the show, because tomorrow will be here way to soon.

Thankfully, under His Grace

I just got finished reading Autumn's blog for the day, and all I can say is wow. My own daughters blog just makes me stop and think is my faith that strong? It's a great feeling knowing that in today's world I have the reassurance that my teens put their faith in Christ. When I was a teen I always thought, oh some day I will serve the Lord, it will be easier when I am an adult. I know now that was a lie from Satan, He will say anything to you at any age to get you to fall away from the Lord. Even as an adult I have made stupid decisions that I look back on and wonder what was I thinking??? Thankfully I serve an AWESOME God that accepted me, forgave me, and by His grace only I am the proud mom of three great kids, and the wife of a great guy.

Matthew 6:14
For sin shall not be your master, because you are not under law, but under grace.

Tired

I am so tired! You are probably thinking, then go to bed! I want to, but I need to wind down from work. Today was inventory...scanning, counting, recounting, my mind's numb. At least I am off tomorrow with the kids, that doesn't happen that often lately.

Last night we went to Chuck E. Cheeses for a birthday party of one of J.T.s friends from school. You can't imagine how busy it was, they actually have a policeman standing at the entrance...CRAZY!!!!!!! OK, so my whole point was I had this thought sitting there that what if the rapture would take place right now, you would have all of these parents hysterical, looking for their kids. It just made me realize that the world is going to be in total chaos (more than now) We have made this pact at home to pray for all of our loved ones that are not saved daily. Pastor Marc made me realize today that we need to tell them about His love and grace. We can't just say oh I'm praying God will do the rest. We have hands, mouths, etc....for a purpose!!

Baby it's cold outside!!

Think warm sunny beach....ahhhhh

So Sweet!

I came across this picture this evening going through some old pictures on the computer. I know the Seasons won't appreciate it, but I couldn't resist!

Purple ice cream...an answer to pray

Do you ever feel that when you pray there is this brick wall between you and God? Maybe it's more like I am not getting the answers I was praying for, but I also do know sometimes no response is the answer to the pray. When I look back over time at how the things have played out in my life I see His hand in every aspect of my life, and lot's of the time my prayers weren't the way I thought things should have worked out, but guess what He's smarter than me (who would have thought!) Maybe I just needed to remind myself that I am in His palm, and He provides security, comfort, and protection from the things that we can't even imagine that could have taken place.

There was this one time when Autumn was about two she asked if she could have a purple ice cream at Mardios in Belleville. I was like Autumn there's no purple ice cream. When we got there, who would have thunk it, purple ice cream! That night when I was lying in bed the presence of God was overwhelming in our bedroom, I woke up and the Holy Spirit spoke to my heart and said I even care for her so much that I had purple ice cream for her.
If God loves us so much that He even cares so much to the smallest thing like purple ice cream, can you imagine what else He has in store for us?

I think that I need to be reminded myself tonight about His grace, and blessing's He has for us.

A little Peace & Quiet & a week of Prayer

Inhale, exhale........deep breathes, listening to the hum of the dryer......all ALONE! I am actually home alone right now on a Sunday that is a rarity! Steve is taking the girls back out to church for WNL (Wednesday night live) practice. JT tagged along then they are headed off to the Y. I thought about turning on some music, but decided just to enjoy the quietness I rarely get to enjoy.

We are starting a week of prayer services tonight at church. I am looking forward to what God has in store for the week. When we had the Holy Spirit conference in October Steve was healed from nueropathy, a very pain full condition in your feet. At first it was hard to believe, when we came home that night I was actually poking his feet saying can you feel this? Nueropathy makes you have no feeling in your toes, and works it's self up, but it's still painful, sounds odd but it's true. So, my whole point it I can't wait to see what's God has planned for the next few nights. The transformation that God is doing in Autumn & Summer lives is so beautiful. They witness to friends, pray, study His word, and can't wait to get back to church for every service! (really wished we would have looked for houses in O'Fallon) =) But I also do know this is where we are supposed to be.

Please pray...(titled after I wrote this!)

I really don't have much to say tonight, but I feel this need to blog! I keep writing a sentence or two, then delete. =) I keep thinking what I write should be this profound words of wisdom (not that I have any) ................still nothing, not a thing.....uggg. I will just tell you about my day, then maybe something will come out half way interesting.

I had to be at work at 8:30 this morning, it's hard getting used to working on Saturday's knowing all of the family's home for the day. I am also starting to get trained at work for a new position that I should be starting in a few weeks. I got a promotion to be a key holder (manager's responsibility not near the same pay!) I am thankful for the position though!

I had given Steve a massage certificate for Christmas, so he went and enjoyed that today....(I am so jealous!)

My nephew and his girlfriend have really been on my mind. They are expecting a baby any day now. I keep feeling the Holy Spirit to lift them up in prayer, and invite them to church. I am definitely going to do that soon. She is going to be induced on Wednesday, so when I go and visit I am going to invite them to church as soon as they feel they are ready to start taking Alexis out and about. Sometimes I feel that people, even if only a few will look at them and judge because they are not married, isn't church the place they need to be then? I know most people would welcome them with open arms...........but even if one person says something, that could make them not want to come back. I guess I should just let the Lord take care of that, and I should just do my part in what He wants me to do.

Please just keep them in your prayers...... Ok just got a tear in my eye..this is what I needed to say tonight. Pray for me too, that I will heed when the Holy Spirit nudges me to say something about church and how much He loves them both, and there soon to be new baby girl.

Root Canal...ouch!

Today I had a root canal, to make it worse it was on a tooth I have already had one done on. There was a little tiny area that got missed when I had the first one 2 years ago. Thankfully there was no charge today, I guess that's one positive!

When I was laying back in the chair, my mind wondered from random topics such as did I turn off my curling iron, how the kids day was going, what's for dinner tonight...you get the point. Oh, I did also say a little prayer for Autumn today she had to give a presentation today and I know she gets extremely nervous! It's so odd though she can be in a play at school or church and no nerves, but have her stand up in front of peers and just be A, it's hard for her to do. I think she is so worried what they think about her (which in my opinion she is one of the most thoughtful, compassionate, beautiful people I know) I just wish she saw herself that way too.

So back to my root canal, I'm sorry but I have to go back! As he was cleaning out the yuck in my tooth it had this terrible smell. Who would have thought that a little infection could smell so bad! Again my mind went back to comparing it to my heart, you think that it's all cleaned out, and over time stuff can begin to fester, and become rotten (even when we think it's just a little thing, it's infects ever thing it comes in contact with) I even catch myself watching something on the t.v. and I get this little nudge from the Holy Spirit that I sometimes think, oh not a big deal! But boy am I wrong!! Just something so tiny (in my eyes, not the Holy Spirits) as a commercial can plant things that just don't need to be there.

2 seasons

Autumn & Summer

And a Boy

J.T.'s first day of K in August 2008

Happy Birthday Sis!

Today has been one of those days when you just want to stay in bed and sleep the day away. I ended up meeting a friend for lunch I haven't seen for awhile, we had a nice time catching up. She is going through a divorce right now, I really do need to be there more for her. It seems that life goes by so fast, the next thing you know it will 2010!

Happy Birthday tomorrow Jeannie (sis in Ca.) Hope you have a great day, wish I could be there with you! It's really hard being away from your family. I miss them all so much.




Love you Jeannie!!

Jesus...... Leather of my soul

When I first heard my son J.T. singing the song Jesus lover of my soul I had to ask him....what are you singing? Mom ...the song Jesus "leather" of my soul. We all had a laugh over that one, but the more I have thought about it I picture my heart's made of leather. At first it's tough not easy to mold like the leather of a saddle, but as we begin to spend more time reading God's word, praying, and worshiping, He slowly breaks down the fibers and my heart and begins to soften it into a pliable easy to mold into His image. Now every time I hear that song I always get a little smile and I am reminded that we are constantly being stretched and pulled on by the Lord. I know it can be painful, but in the end I know it is all to bring glory to Him.

The reason for the Seasons...and a Boy!

Well I finally decided to start a blog. My daughters both have one, and I really enjoy reading them. I often learn something about them when I take a look at what they have to say. I am a mom of three...Autumn who's 14..soon to be 15, Summer's who 13, and J.T., who was six in November. You may have been wondering why 2 seasons and a boy for my title, well now you know!
I often wondered what the point of blogging is, but I have to say the more i read them the more I am intrigued by people and what they have to say. Blogging has been a great platform for my daughters to share their faith, and the love of God with their friends, and people who would just happen to stumble across their blog. I hope to share what's going on in my life as well as my daily walk with the Lord.
Lol ...As I type I have 2 teenage girl's over my back telling me about my spelling error's...don't worry I will use spell check before I post anything..maybe they should go into a career at Webster Dictionary!
OK I am going to get motivated to get to the Y...why are the thing's that are good for us so hard to do ? I would love nothing more than to sit back on the couch and watch Biggest Loser tonight, but I guess I am the loser if I do that!... :)