Yes, people as of right now we are in Texas...I know, I know there are a whole bunch of you people who I haven't come to visit...please no whining it will only get you a timeout.
We're here visiting the family in Abilene and Witchita Falls, we've had a really great time, although I think as far as sights I've definitely seen the majority in Abilene..but DEFINITELY can't get enough REAL Mexican food and REAL brisket...
We were supposed to leave this am really early...but I had a nice bout of food poisoning last night and was in too much abdominal pain to make the flight. No worries I feel fine now although slightly sheepish, embarrassed, and a little irritated at the fascist CEO's that run airline companies. We will be heading back to our dear NC tomorrow night.. I like texas, I really do...but I really miss some trees...
The trees certainly have a different look in that part of Texas, don't they? Since I don't have time for time-out, I'll not whine that you didn't come see us, too. Katie and Nick are on the road right now and due in this evening. Enjoy family and have a nice Thanksgiving!
I'm whining. Right now. I'm whining. Put me in time out... but you've got to come to me to do it. ;) See how I twist it? If nothing else, wave as you go by!
I couldn't take Seth's picture down...I know I'm biased, but what a darlin'! Looked just like his daddy....In the words, of two very wise women...ZOW!!!!
Anyways, SO excited for 1000 voices, last year was kinda a painful fuzzy blur since I was on Percocets plus exhausted from late nights and lots of grief weighing me down. This year is going to be an awesome year.
For those of you who don't know, I'm currently working for a home health company taking care of two darling little boys who are little miracles. They were born at 27 weeks at one-lb each both weren't supposed to live through their first night, but here they are sixteen months old, both liking to sing and laugh at me. They're extremely sweet boys, who I love dearly and thank God that I can have such an awesome job hugging and kissing babies. Course, there is the "nursing" part of the job, they both have g-tubes and are delayed about six months as far as eating, talking, and walking, but otherwise are expected to be perfectly "normal" boys by the age of 3 or 4. One of these days when I get a camera and with mom's permission I'll put a pic on here.
So hopefully I'll be seeing most of you at 1000 voices, it's going to be a great year!
who linked to you??? I had three hours of contractions last night, 7 weeks early. They started at 4-6 min. apart, but slowed to 7-10 min. apart, lasting 30 sec. or so. But, they went away, so it's a no-go here...and that's a good thing.
We were planning on coming up for 1KV, but with last night's episode, don't think that's gonna happen :{ I was so looking forward to seeing you and your whole family again :{
Oh, that clears thing up! I was a little confused with all the "praying/good luck" messages I had.
Yes, my mom AND my kids were all coming! :{ And a friend who used to worship at Winston-Salem was also coming with us. ***Katy trying to figure out a way to still sneak up to NC this weekend*** LOL
Wow! A year. It doesn't seem that long ago. He was a beautiful baby.
I'd love to go to 1000 voices someday. I get to go to Kleinwood's singing every year where there are well over 1000 voices. It is breathtaking -- I mean it literally takes your breath away.
I can't wait! I can't wait to see you! I'm really excited...and this year, I won't have any nursing tests to study for, so I can actually enjoy myself! Tell everyone I said hey, and I can't wait to hug your neck!
I thought about you, and when she called, I asked your mother how you were doing. I wasn't quite up to getting on Pleo at the time. Dear, dear Danielle, I am so sorry for the loss of the sweeet little one, and it has made me even more aware of the gift that life is. The great king of Israel, David, also mourned the loss of his infant son, but after that, God gave him Solomon. I look forward to your one day having your own Solomon.
He'd be a year old on monday, I can hardly believe it, although it was really weird getting a magazine in the mail for decorations for a one year old's birthday. Sometimes, I can remember imagining when I was pregnant with him, thinking about his first birthday, I had never thought it'd be this way. I think we're going to go hiking in the mountains on his birthday and maybe eat somewhere nice up there. Needless to say he'd be a really cute one year old.
Homesick by Mercy Me
You're in a better place, I've heard a thousand times
And at least a thousand times I've rejoiced for you
But the reason why I'm broken, the reason why I cry
Is how long must I wait to be with you
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
Help me Lord cause I don't understand your ways
The reason why I wonder if I'll ever know
But, even if you showed me, the hurt would be the same
Cause I'm still here so far away from home
I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've never been more homesick than now
In Christ, there are no goodbye
And in Christ, there is no end
So I'll hold onto Jesus with all that I have
To see you again
To see you again
And I close my eyes and I see your face
If home's where my heart is then I'm out of place
Lord, won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
Won't you give me strength to make it through somehow
I've been thinking about you and Nathan and knew that his birthday was coming up.
He was a beautiful baby and such a blessing. May the Lord continue to bless you through this journey. It's not easy but you can make it. You've done a wonderful job so far. Much love to you and Nathan.
You don't know me but I have kept up with your posts over the last year. My name is Amy and I found you through several friends on here. Please know that people who don't even know you, think about you & pray for you. There is a blog I would like to introduce you to. It's an amazing story of heartbreak and unshakable faith in our Heavenly Father. When you get a chance, listen to this amazing woman's story!
I forgot to mention, when you click on the link, make sure you go to the left hand side of her blog and click on the beginning of the story. To read in order, scroll down to the bottom of the page and work your way up.
What a sweet baby boy. Thank you for the lyrics to that song - while they made me cry, they expressed really well what's been going through my head for the last month, and I had never heard/seen those lyrics. Thinking about you, praying for you, and crying with you today.
You've been on my mind, too, and I know these parallel days are tough as you remember last year. Seth is very much a part of you and who you are today. I like your choice of activity for Monday...
I'm sorry to be a lurker. I don't know you but I happened on your blog by the pregnancy group I'm a part of. My heart breaks for you and I am praying for you. He is beautiful!
So having discussed this with Nathan and other people, and props to Jeff Young for a great sermon, I'm really excited about our economy. No seriously I am. And I have a peace within myself about this country and this "economic 9/11" that is relieving and I really think this whole situation can be "of God".
This is an exciting time we're living in, yes we might lose our possessions our homes and might be a little hungrier, but what a wonderful opportunity we have before us. When everyone around us, our friends, co-workers (that is IF you are employed), and family are losing the possessions they've labored for, longed for, and striven for; when they have no home, no shoes, rags for clothes, and nothing in their hands to show for their years of focusing on things carnal. They will have to look somewhere, to anything, or to someone to help them. And where will they turn?
Who can they turn to, but to Jesus?
It's been hard to examine myself, to make myself purge out the negativity of the world has painted of our nation's situation. Yes, it will be hard, but what does it matter to me? If the gospel shall go further and reach more hearts, isn't that what matters most to me? Or would I rather have a full belly, a warm home, a closet full of shoes (which I do have btw) than the furtherance of the gospel? I've had my world tumble to my feet before, I've had it planned out perfectly, and felt the bitter taste of sadness. But can I completely and totally trust God to lose everything for Christ's sake? Not just material things, not that losing material things isn't hard, but to also lose the ones I love? Nathan, Tricia, My parents,My friends, everyone who I laugh with, cry with and live with, everyone who means the world to me...do they mean more than Christ?
Am I prepared to give it all up...for Christ?
Could I let my life shine with Christ's light, when people despair about the state of their 401K's and dwindling savings accounts, their interest rates rising and their homes foreclosing? It seems silly, put that way, because honestly I think people are going to be need to be humbled down to the dirt so they will turn to God. To realize that they need Him above everything and everyone. "When will we realize that people need the Lord?"
So to the economic crisis I say...Bring it on! Because....
"I'll praise You in this storm, and I will lift my hands, You are who You are, No matter where I am, Every tear I've cried You hold in Your hand, You've never left my side and though my heart is torn, I will praise You in this storm."
Praise God for this great opportunity to talk about Him! To know that we will be supplied with what we need spiritually, no matter the circumstances, Thank you God, and we praise Your wondeful name!
This is absolutely beautiful. Learning that God is in control isn't an effort I'm having to put forth right now either. I've learned it the hard way, too, having my world crumble from what we thought was set the rest of our lives. And I am still blessed by God and He shows amazing things ahead. That more would turn to Him should be in all our hearts and on our ready lips. Thank you for this!
I came across your blog through two other people's blogs. I just want to say...AMEN! It's sad to see so many Christians get caught up in this frenzy of worry. God will provide and we experience so much more than Christians in other countries...it probably wouldn't be bad to walk a mile in their shoes.
Hey Girl, Garner is in between Clayton and Raleigh. We live in Clayton, so we won't have to move or anything. We are really excited. Also, I loved your post. If people would live more simple lives, they wouldn't have so many things to loose. It's not about "stuff." We have everything we need through Jesus Christ.
