OK...reality hit me between the eyes last night.
We went to the intro to high school meeting at her middle school. As I sat in that auditorium listening to them talk about high school credits and colleges I began to find myself wondering how I got there. How is it possible that my child is old enough to be going into high school?!
She has a few more months before she actually starts but it just doesn't seem possible. Wasn't it just yesterday I was sending her off to kindergarten! I can't believe how fast time flies.
And now as she is making breakfast she is telling me that she wants to become a doctor. I have known that but to hear that after everything from last night is just crazy. She wants to know what college I think she should go to. How crazy is this?!
I don't know if I am totally ready for all of this yet.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
Tuesday, February 17, 2009
God knows better
I know this is true, but it was made true this last week in our lives.
Mr. A works for a little know coffee store who is going through some serious cuts. Mr. A has always had people ask how he is doing but none of the cuts have affected this area...until now. Unfortunately we didn't know how bad things had really gotten until Saturday due Mr. A has been out on medical leave.
We happen to stop by a store on Saturday and Mr. A struck up a conversation with the manager. We found out that there had been a major layoff and many of Mr. A's friends and co-workers were let go. We were shocked. We were prepared to have some loss but the amount of loss was just more than we could have imagined. The kicker as little as six weeks ago, Mr. A held the same position that all of these layoffs held.
We had been praying for Mr. A to move to a location that was closer to home. He had been driving about 1 hour each way for the last 9 months and the commute and cost of the commute was getting old. Not to mention things at the store had gone from bad to worse. We really just needed a miracle to happen...either promotion, demote or leave the company.
Well, a promotion was offered at a store that was closer. Mr. A liked the idea of being closer but he had never wanted to be in a management position. He liked working with people, not numbers. This was really what he wanted to avoid. More hours needed at the store, more time away from family and having to fill in whenever someone couldn't make it in. He would be the one that everyone called.
Everything was pointing to the management position. Even though it would be tough, the economics of today just didn't allow us to have much of another choice. I was feeling peace however Mr. A was just frustrated. It was him in the position. It was him that was having to put in the time and effort. He reluctantly agreed to the position.
Fast forward to Saturday and finding out that the former position that Mr. A held was now eliminated, Mr. A and I looked at each other and had to smile. God knew better than us. All the times we fought over what to do, all we had to do was trust. God was is in control and knew the situation so much better than we did. We left the store thankful to escape the first of what is probably many cuts to come. We left encouraged that we are in the palm of God's hand and He is holding us during this time of craziness.
Mr. A works for a little know coffee store who is going through some serious cuts. Mr. A has always had people ask how he is doing but none of the cuts have affected this area...until now. Unfortunately we didn't know how bad things had really gotten until Saturday due Mr. A has been out on medical leave.
We happen to stop by a store on Saturday and Mr. A struck up a conversation with the manager. We found out that there had been a major layoff and many of Mr. A's friends and co-workers were let go. We were shocked. We were prepared to have some loss but the amount of loss was just more than we could have imagined. The kicker as little as six weeks ago, Mr. A held the same position that all of these layoffs held.
We had been praying for Mr. A to move to a location that was closer to home. He had been driving about 1 hour each way for the last 9 months and the commute and cost of the commute was getting old. Not to mention things at the store had gone from bad to worse. We really just needed a miracle to happen...either promotion, demote or leave the company.
Well, a promotion was offered at a store that was closer. Mr. A liked the idea of being closer but he had never wanted to be in a management position. He liked working with people, not numbers. This was really what he wanted to avoid. More hours needed at the store, more time away from family and having to fill in whenever someone couldn't make it in. He would be the one that everyone called.
Everything was pointing to the management position. Even though it would be tough, the economics of today just didn't allow us to have much of another choice. I was feeling peace however Mr. A was just frustrated. It was him in the position. It was him that was having to put in the time and effort. He reluctantly agreed to the position.
Fast forward to Saturday and finding out that the former position that Mr. A held was now eliminated, Mr. A and I looked at each other and had to smile. God knew better than us. All the times we fought over what to do, all we had to do was trust. God was is in control and knew the situation so much better than we did. We left the store thankful to escape the first of what is probably many cuts to come. We left encouraged that we are in the palm of God's hand and He is holding us during this time of craziness.
Monday, February 2, 2009
25 Random Things about ME!
This has been going around on Facebook and I decided to post my response here on my blog so you could get to know a little more about me.
1. I was originally suppose to be named Heather.
2. My parents came up with my middle name after seeing it on the mud flap of a big rig while traveling while my mom was pregnant with me. I really do love it. I love it so much I gave it to my youngest daughter as her middle name too! :O
3. I was the first girl born in my family in over 40 years.
4. I have some of the greatest friends in the world even though every one lives so far away.
5. Mr. A & I went to the same high school but never at the same time.
6. My favorite food is Mexican - I could probably eat a form of it everyday. Especially chips, salsa and gucamole.
7. I never ditched school ever - even on Senior ditch day.
8. My hero is my mom. Having gone through so much with cancer and still have a positive attitude is amazing.
9. I HATE, HATE, HATE meatloaf but like hamburgers. I know...it doesn't make sense, but there is something different about meatloaf. ***GAG***
10. I haven't thrown up since I was 14.
11. Mr. A & I got into a disagreement just before he proposed.
12. I love the smell of the ocean...it is calming to me
13. I want to go back to school and get a degree...in what I am not sure. I just want a degree!
14. I love baby belly laughs and toothless gummy baby smiles!
15. I have always wanted to go to Australia
16. I can't imagine my life without God!
17. I love taking photographs and at one point in HS thought I would be a professional photographer
18. Even though I have a house there are times I miss living in an apartment.
19. I would love to start a non-profit for troubled youth
20. I drink way to much soda, but it is so good!
21. I love most anything from the WWII era - the clothes, music, history,
22. I would love to quit my job, homeschool my kids and travel the world taking photographs
23. I would love to adopt
24. I wish I could go back to the early years with my girls and not wish they would grow up. I miss those days now.
25. I want my whole family to live at least two hours away from each other again for the rest of our lives so I can watch my nephews grow up.
1. I was originally suppose to be named Heather.
2. My parents came up with my middle name after seeing it on the mud flap of a big rig while traveling while my mom was pregnant with me. I really do love it. I love it so much I gave it to my youngest daughter as her middle name too! :O
3. I was the first girl born in my family in over 40 years.
4. I have some of the greatest friends in the world even though every one lives so far away.
5. Mr. A & I went to the same high school but never at the same time.
6. My favorite food is Mexican - I could probably eat a form of it everyday. Especially chips, salsa and gucamole.
7. I never ditched school ever - even on Senior ditch day.
8. My hero is my mom. Having gone through so much with cancer and still have a positive attitude is amazing.
9. I HATE, HATE, HATE meatloaf but like hamburgers. I know...it doesn't make sense, but there is something different about meatloaf. ***GAG***
10. I haven't thrown up since I was 14.
11. Mr. A & I got into a disagreement just before he proposed.
12. I love the smell of the ocean...it is calming to me
13. I want to go back to school and get a degree...in what I am not sure. I just want a degree!
14. I love baby belly laughs and toothless gummy baby smiles!
15. I have always wanted to go to Australia
16. I can't imagine my life without God!
17. I love taking photographs and at one point in HS thought I would be a professional photographer
18. Even though I have a house there are times I miss living in an apartment.
19. I would love to start a non-profit for troubled youth
20. I drink way to much soda, but it is so good!
21. I love most anything from the WWII era - the clothes, music, history,
22. I would love to quit my job, homeschool my kids and travel the world taking photographs
23. I would love to adopt
24. I wish I could go back to the early years with my girls and not wish they would grow up. I miss those days now.
25. I want my whole family to live at least two hours away from each other again for the rest of our lives so I can watch my nephews grow up.
Monday, January 26, 2009
So where have I been?
It has been awhile since I last blogged.
OK...it's been a long time since I last blogged. I just really haven't taken the time to sit down and write like I use to. I have been just relaxing which I haven't done in quite a while. I have also been doing something I haven't done in a really long time...READING.
I am not what you would classify as a reader. I like a good story, but I rather see the movie most times. I know...lazy! One of my favorite authors is Nicholas Sparks. I got hooked on his books after watching the movie "Walk to Remember." I began reading his books and absolutely love every one of them. I can pick up one of his books and usually finish it within 1-2 days. After that book is complete I usually am at a lost for what to read next.
However during some time off at Christmas, I picked up a book series that most of my family finished years ago. In fact, the book series I have is my grandmother's copy. It is the Zion Covenant Series by Bodie Thoene. I had started book one at least twenty times through the years, but this time I forced myself to stick with it for the first few chapters. It took me a couple of days, but I finally found my self enjoying the characters and storyline. Once I did that, I finished the book in a matter of days. I picked up the second book and finished it in two days. The third in three days. I am slowing down with book four, but I am still really enjoying the story.
OK...it's been a long time since I last blogged. I just really haven't taken the time to sit down and write like I use to. I have been just relaxing which I haven't done in quite a while. I have also been doing something I haven't done in a really long time...READING.
I am not what you would classify as a reader. I like a good story, but I rather see the movie most times. I know...lazy! One of my favorite authors is Nicholas Sparks. I got hooked on his books after watching the movie "Walk to Remember." I began reading his books and absolutely love every one of them. I can pick up one of his books and usually finish it within 1-2 days. After that book is complete I usually am at a lost for what to read next.
However during some time off at Christmas, I picked up a book series that most of my family finished years ago. In fact, the book series I have is my grandmother's copy. It is the Zion Covenant Series by Bodie Thoene. I had started book one at least twenty times through the years, but this time I forced myself to stick with it for the first few chapters. It took me a couple of days, but I finally found my self enjoying the characters and storyline. Once I did that, I finished the book in a matter of days. I picked up the second book and finished it in two days. The third in three days. I am slowing down with book four, but I am still really enjoying the story.
I didn't realize how much I really do love to read. Once I can connect with the characters, I am lost in their world. I found that I really do like that escape every once in a while. I curl up on the couch with my blanket wrapped around me and tune everything else out. I can't believe how fast the time goes by. I think it has been only 1/2 hour but it is 2-3 hours later. My poor family couldn't find me sometimes. I would just hunker (yes, I just said hunker) down in a corner of the couch and just would just lose myself in the book totally oblivious to what was going on around me.
I am making a promise that I will continue to read, but I promise to blog too! It was a nice break, but I really did miss the connection with those ladies I follow and talk with. Hopefully you missed me too!
Saturday, January 10, 2009
TSMS - Revelation Song
For 2009, worship has become a priority for me. If anyone has seen my blog, you know that music is a huge part of my life. I really feel like music is a way for God to talk to me and for me to talk with Him. However, lately it has really been about making sure that I am turning my focus on Him more than I have ever before. I want to hold nothing back.
This song has just been on my heart. I really love this song when we sing it at church, but I have found myself just listening to it during the day at work and at home while on the computer. He is so worthy of praise!
I just hear this song and I think of heaven. I just know this is what heaven is going to sound like!
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Urgent Prayer for Betty
Betty on left, Melissa on rightJust before Thanksgiving I began posting about Betty, my friend Melissa's mother. Melissa sent this email out requesting urgent prayer for Betty. Please be in prayer for both Betty and her family.
Here is the update below:
I am writing to you for more prayer! My mom got the results of the body scan today. The tumor in her lungs has grown significantly and the lymph nodes on both sides of her neck are cancerous and the cancer is going into the brain. She has to have a brain scan tomorrow to see how far it has gone into the brain. She has told the doctor that she does not want radiation because they told her the radiation on her neck would burn her esophagus and she would have a lot of pain eating, drinking and just in general. Then also with radiation on her brain can also cause memory loss so she does not want to do that. She was told with the "chemo pill" she could have up to 6 months but if it is not working - may not be working since the tumor has grown so much while taking it - that it could literally be anytime - she told me 3 to 4 weeks. I am not sure where that time frame came from - she is actually taking it better than I thought but she is still having a rough time. They have moved a hospital bed into her house because she is having a very hard time breathing and at night she has to be elevated so she can get some sleep. That is really hard on all of us. We know that God is the only answer right now. I keep saying that I can be strong in this, but when I get information like this - I wonder how in the world can I be strong? She is my mom, my best friend, my biggest supporter, the grandmother to my kids and the best ever, too and then the great grandmother to my precious little grandkids and they will not remember her! That is so hard to even think about! Please pray for her and for all of us. At a time when we need to be praying the hardest it is so hard to pray. I begin to ask HIm for healing and fall apart. I am trying to have faith but then feel like maybe I need to pray for strength to get through and be able to be there for my kids. Ok, I am rambling. I will update when we know about the brain scan - please just keep her in your prayers!
Here is a picture of Betty at Thanksgiving with her children and grandchildren and another with just her children (my friend Melissa is the one on the right side):
ALL PHOTOS BELONG/HAVE BEEN GIVEN PERMISSION TO USE BY MELISSA REEVES
Saturday, January 3, 2009
TSMS - When I speak your name
For the first TSMS post of 2009, I am posting a song that our church sang last Sunday. It really became our anthem for 2009, even though we hadn't officially started 2009 at that time.
2008 was suppose to be a "lucky" year, however it has been anything but lucky for many. Going into 2009, I believe God has something awesome in store. I just know that something big is about to happen. What...I have no idea, but I know someone who does.
This song states it all. Mountains are moved, chains are loosed, darkness flees in the name of JESUS! Miracles happen in the name of Jesus! Thank you God. We wait for great anticipation for what you are going to do in 2009.
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