Tuesday, December 31, 2013
NYE Reflection
I get struck by all the posts on social media about 2013, the good, the bad, the ugly. I wasn't sure that I wanted to add to all of that, but here I go.
I am thankful for 2013. I am sad to see it go, but yet there are warring emotions inside me being thankful that it is over. So much has happened, and so much hasn't.
Even through all the tragedy that made up this year, there have been so many good things. So is life. I don't really do resolutions. I am pretty much a procrastinating type of person, and almost have to be forced into things by deadlines. The one deadline that I think should be the top priority is that Christ will return, and will you be ready? I can honestly say that I am not, but I am working on it. I know that some of you readying this my think that contradictory to leading a life of faith, but we are all a work in progress, otherwise we would no longer be here. Have we fulfilled our purpose, who knows?? Well we know there is one that does know. Make it a priority to live your life for Christ, so that when people see you from the outside they know that there is something different about you, that when presented with the opportunity to talk about our Savior to speak his name proudly & confidently so that all may know. That is the one peace in the chaos that is life be it good, bad, or ugly.
Much Love!
Friday, November 15, 2013
"Let us be thankful"
I tell ya what.....Man we have been busy. I use to really love to blog, finding the time to blog, enjoyed blogging. Now I don't have time, don't think about it, and man we are busy! My little man is growing by leaps and bounds, and we are starting to plan for his 3rd Birthday. 3RD BIRTHDAY!!! What???? How did that even happen? Some days I am just so bewildered at this life, and can only imagine what that bewilderment will be like in heaven. Imagine the amount of love that you feel for your family, for your spouse, for your child. That love is just a speck compared to the love that God holds for us. Or the happiest moment that you have in your day, can only hold an inkling of happiness compared to what heaven will feel like. It just amazes me. You may call this my Thanksgiving post, because I am not going to even pretend that I will blog before then, but I find myself so very thankful today. Not anymore than any other day, but just had the thought to express it in a blogging way. I could list out ALL the things that I am thankful for, but man that list would never end. It has been a tough year, in comparison to some, but I feel like this year we are more in tune as a couple, and in our faith as a family. That leaves us better able to handle the things that gave us so much trouble before, and go through the things that test you. So this is a quick blog. Now onto the pictures!
Hebrews 12:28
"Therefore, since we are receiving a kingdom that cannot be shaken, let us be thankful, and so worship God acceptably with reverence and awe, for our God is a consuming fire."
So that verse may well be my life verse this year.
Monday, April 29, 2013
Bib number 31
It's kind of a big deal....
I ran my first 5K since.....I don't remember when.....maybe college, possibly in 10 years. I never even considered that I had fallen off the wagon....I kind of got pushed off the wagon by my heart. I got catapulted back into running, but I am very thankful. This is one thing that has come out of February 15th. It was the Run for Remembrance 5K to benefit our fallen firefighters, and those still battling in Galveston. It had to be my first run back, and now I am back into running. When I wanted to stop, I knew they hadn't. When I thought that it hurt, I had no idea. I know that it isn't any comparison, but at least I could do that one thing. In a time when we felt like we couldn't do a thing, I sat. I prayed because that was the only thing to do. I could have sat and cried....I did sit and cry, but while I prayed, and prayed, and prayed.
Psalm 5:11
"But let all who take refuge in you be glad; let them ever sing for joy. Spread your protection over them, that those who love your name may rejoice in you."
Psalm 9:9
"The Lord is a refuge for the oppressed, a stronghold in times of trouble."
Psalm 23
Psalm 27:14
"Wait for the Lord; be strong and take heart and wait for the Lord."
Psalm 29:11
"The Lord gives strength to his people; the Lord blesses his people with peace"
Psalm 34:18
"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those that are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 46:1
"God is our refuge and strength, an ever-present help in trouble"
Psalm 46:10
"Be still and know that I am God."
Psalm 62:1
"My soul finds rest in God alone; my salvation comes from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my fortress, I will never be shaken."
Psalm 73:26
"My flesh and my heart my fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever."
Psalm 121
Isaiah 40:11
"He tends his flock like a shepherd: He gathers the lambs in his arms and carries them close to his heart; he leads those that have young."
Isaiah 40: 28
" The Lord is the everlasting God, the Creator of the ends of the earth. He will not grow weary, and his understanding no one can fathom."
Isaiah 40:31
"but those that hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; the will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint"
My bib number was 31, my age....at least for a couple more weeks. Kind of ironic.
The other shoe.......
Settle in folks I feel like this is going to be a lengthy one.
Do you ever get the feeling that the other shoe is gonna drop?? I have had this feeling since the wee early morning hours of Feb 16th. A lot has happened since my last blog good, bad, ugly things. Aubrey turned 2 on January 4th. The day of his birthday Davy and I decided that we would keep it just us and took him to the aquarium in Houston. Such a fun day. I love to see the wonder in his eyes, the element of surprise that he holds, and just pure joy. I want to bottle that up and hold onto it for ever and ever. But we don't have for ever and ever do we? I find myself trying to freeze all the moments I can, really soak them in because we aren't promised tomorrow. Davy spent some time in Denver in January and it made me more aware of what an integral part of my life and Aubrey's life that he is. I am thankful for being reminded because I won't take that for granted anymore. As I write this there are so many words that fill my head and they aren't my thoughts they are scriptural promises that I have become so much more aware of in the past 2 months. It makes me more peaceful, but also so very sad for the lose that has created this awareness. Now more of any urgency to be aware, to make the most of the time we have, to spread the word that Jesus Christ died for my sins and saved me. He saved me. Makes me want to put my life story, my testimonial into words.
I am 31. I have had an interesting last 10 years where I can look back and realize that I have changed. 10 years ago I was diagnosed with a potentially fatal heart rhythm. I was a college kid that knew God, had professed my faith in Jesus Christ, but wasn't living it. I got stopped in my tracks and had to rely on God to get me through. Don't get me wrong my family was instrumental at that point in time, but God is what saved me. He allowed me to never be alone when I had the episodes with my heart. I didn't realize how important that was until my first shock and I was all alone. What if the rhythm hadn't been found by then??? Would I still be here? 10 years ago I married the most amazing man, that only God could have created for me.10 years ago I graduated from A&M. Life was great. Life does have ups and downs. At one point I was told that I wouldn't ever have children of my own because it wasn't safe. We came to terms with that. Only God can soothe your heart after being told that. Then I was "cured" after the worst surgery, that I only got through because of God and the amazing "angels" that he had care for me. I was told I could have kids. We got pregnant right away. We had a miscarriage. Only God can soothe your heart after that lose. We got pregnant again. Anxiety and fear ruled until I gave it away to God. Looking at my life there are things that only I know God is the only way that I survived. I could have died. I feel like I have been close to death. at 20 weeks pregnant I was shocked numerous times in a row. If that doesn't make you feel close to death then it will definitely make you rely on God to get you through. We got told that our unborn child could have hydrocephalus and a number of other disorders. Amniocentesis......20 + more weeks of praying, and doctors visits, praying, and scans, praying, and planning, and praying. Did I mention the praying part. Only God can heal and work miracles. I am a miracle. Aubrey is a miracle. Only God can do that. I know this first hand.
February 15th. A fire that changed the Bryan Fire Department forever. Claimed 2 men, and injured 2 others. This is family. These men are integral parts of my husband's life. It shakes you to the core, makes you lean on a higher power because if you don't have that, what do you have? If I didn't trust in the Lord how could I let my husband go back to work for fear it would be him, how do you even move on when you have lost 2 friends, and 2 others are fighting for their lives? God, that's how. He picks you up and carries you. It is the only way.
Boston Marathon bombing
What the heck....we are at war folks! If you hadn't felt it before now, you should. We are at war with other countries, we are at war with ourselves, we are at war against each other, and most importantly we are at war with Satan. Who do you think whispers into these people's ears and creates that kind of chaos?? I just read 1 Corinthians 13. I know, I know...it is the marriage verse. NO IT IS NOT. It is a perfect representation of who Christ is. LOVE. If you have Christ in your life, and you spend time in the word your faith will abound. Fight the war with Love people!!
West,Tx explosion.
Just when we think that we are healing, moving through tragedy, making progress....we are reminded. Harshly reminded. If my fear of letting my husband out the door to go to work wasn't bad enough, now letting him go out on a call with the volunteer department just threw me into a whirlwind, but it didn't. I can't say that I didn't have fear or anxiety but I knew where to go, and there I was until he made it home. Peace can fill you in the most tumultuous times. (I know I am throwing big words out there, far beyond my vocabulary, and using spell check while I do it, but heck, why not? ;O)
The other shoe is dropping, or at least at times it may feel that way. When it does, stop, talk to the one that made you, he knows how he made you, and how you are going to react, he is the only one that can understand to the core of your being.
Much love, and (sorry) ranting.
Tuesday, January 1, 2013
Christmas letter....New Year's Update......blog....
Most people dread the end of the year, but I tend to enjoy it even though it is cold....sometimes. It is my chance to take a look back on the year and reminisce. It lets me sit back and really be thankful for all the experiences that happened during the year. So here it goes.
January started with us celebrating Aubrey's first birthday. I can't even believe that it has been almost 2 years since that little man became ours.
In comparison to other years this one has been uneventful, and wow can't I tell you how thankful we are for that.
This summer had us spending more time at the lake because there is more water!!! Aubrey really loves it out on the lake. He thinks that he needs to be in the driver seat all the time, but he pretty much is.
We have made some additions to our home, the biggest one being the construction that is currently underway. Adding on a guest bedroom and laundry room! That way we can have our family over and they won't have to share a room with Aubrey. I am very proud of the work that is being done. My husband and his dad are very talented, and do amazing work.
This summer I did have a radiation treatment to fix my overactive thyroid, and had to be quarantined from, well, everyone for a weekend! The good news is that the treatment worked and now my thyroid is back to normal. Hallelujah!!!!
Davy continues to work for the Bryan Fire Department, and has also started working some at the TEEX fire school in College Station. I am still working for St. Joseph Hospital in Bryan, but have moved to the outpatient therapy department-Brazos Valley Sports Medicine. It still gives me the opportunity to work part time, but I am moving into a leadership position as the outpatient clinic is expanding into Brenham.
I hope that this letter finds you all well, and hope that you will excuse my use of social media to do it, but time just got away from me, and I am afraid that this will be the norm. Merry Christmas & a Happy New Year y'all!
Friday, November 2, 2012
Cannot Say Enough
Summers end & fall begins...
Or at least that is what is suppose to be happening, but we live in Texas so it is day to day. Which is how my brain is working at this point in time. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Trip to Cameron Park Zoo;
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Trip to Krazy Maze
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Halloween
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Trip to Krazy Maze
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Halloween
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