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Monday, November 26, 2012

A Random Egg


How are things going for you?  I hope well.  Sorry I haven't posted in quite a while.  Well, actually I did, but then I deleted my last posting cause I thought it to be a little bit lot rude. 

Anywho, things around here are going good.  Great actually!!!  Anyone who keeps up with my postings knows that I have been long awaiting to find out if I have to go to prison.  Well, I plead guilty to my charges last week, but took a plea deal.  At the worst, it's looking like up to year in jail, but hopefully, with some mercy raining down from my beloved Lord Jesus, I will be granted probation.  Everyone seems to think that I am a great candidate for probation, but I'm always thinking the worse, so I'm preparing myself to do some time.  Anyways, I know God is walking beside me, holding my hand, and He is preparing me for whatever is to come my way.

On to other things.  Eddie, my sister, her BF, and I all went Black Friday shopping last week.  I had prepared myself for this day for quite some time, only to be disappointed that the day went nothing like I wanted it to.  I found myself being a very negative person.  Every time we purchased a gift for someone, I got in a bad mood cause I knew we were soon to be broke.  That's not a good gift-giving spirit is it?  I don't think so either.  The plan was to be broke by the time we got home, so I don't know why I got so mad about spending all the money we took with us.  Anywho, we are going again this weekend, only this time I am praying that God will help me to have a better attitude.  I sure better, or Eddie is sure to never go shopping with me again unless I make him.

We took my sister and her BF to Longhorn and enjoyed a really good meal.  When my sister's steak came out, it had a random egg on it.  It was weird, but we all laughed, and it was just what I needed to lighten my mood.  Funny how God works.  Sometimes all it takes is a random egg to make me feel better. 

Hope you have a wonderful day!!!! God bless!!!

Thursday, November 15, 2012

A Good Note for a Good Day


There is nothing wrong with wanting a little recognition every now and then.  Even my four year old thinks this way.  He came home today with the note that you can see in the pic above.  Obviously, he has been being good at school and wanted to be recognized for it. 

Sometimes, I wish there was someone to whom I could say, "Please write a good note for me today."  However, since there is not, I have to keep in mind that my good deeds and days of obedience are not going unrecognized.  One day I will be held accountable for my behavior, and even though I may not get a good note to hang on the refrigerator, come Judgment Day, my name being wrote in the Book of Life will be of much greater value.

Point of my posting is, even though good deeds go unrecognized sometimes, in the end, we will be rewarded for them.  For every day that we have a good day, God is jotting it down. He's keeping his own notebook.  I want his notebook on me to be full of notes like the one in the above pic.  How about you?

Wednesday, November 14, 2012

Holy Moly

 

My son is so amazingly awesome.  Born at only 35 weeks and weighing in at only four pounds in July of 2008, he has been a fighter and tough little man from the day he entered this world.  He is so strong willed, exactly like his father, and has by far been the biggest blessing within my life, and I am ever-so-thankful for him.  He can be pretty funny too.  Below is a conversation he had with me the other day.  It tickles me every time I think about it.

Me: Holy crap.
My son: Holy sh*t.
Me: Lucas, where did you hear that at?!! Cause the only curse word you have heard out of mine or your daddy's mouth starts with a D.
My son: What was it? Shutup?

Saturday, November 10, 2012

God is Friekin' Hilarious



So, there is this woman that I have been praying for.  Every night for the past six months, I have been praying for her, her two daughters, and her unborn daughter.  I don't particularly care too much for this woman.  She has crossed me several times, threatening to 'whoop-my-you know'; however, in order to get past the stress that she has brought into my life, I thought it best to pray for her.  I knew that she was pregnant, and that her unborn child may have down syndrome, so I have been praying that her child would be born perfectly healthy. 

I don't even personally know this woman.  I have never even met her, but she obviously has a problem with me.  Anywho, today, I saw her at Walmart.  Low and behold, there she was with her beautifully newborn little girl.  At first, thoughts of rage popped into my mind.  I felt like walking up to this woman and saying, "Well, here I am.  Are you gonna whoop me now?"  But, then I thought to myself.  "Whitney, you have been praying every night for this woman, and here she is with her beautiful newborn daughter.  Obviously, God is showing you that He has been listening to you."

God works in such hilarious ways sometimes.  Not only did I find out that this woman was blowing smoke the whole time she was threatening me, but I also once again saw first-handledly that like always, God has been listening to my prayers.  I am so happy that I got to see that woman today.  All 4ft 10in of her (she was so tiny;).  And I am so glad to know that her child was born healthy. 

Friday, November 9, 2012

Thank God for Country Music

As I was driving to town today, I noticed that there are so many things about my life that have changed over the past year.  For one, I no longer listen to rap music.  At one time, Drake was one of my favorite singers, and I still adore his music, but I can't listen to it anymore.  Hearing his songs do something to me.  They bring back too many memories...memories that are not good.  In some ways, his music makes me wish I had my old lifestyle back, and anyone that knows me knows that my old lifestyle is not something that I need to go back to. 

I have done so much, through the grace of God, to get to where I am today.  I don't want something, such as a song, leading me back to the old ways that I used to live.  So, what do I do to overcome this little problem...turn on the radio to some good old country music.  Ah, country music.  That's where it's at.  I love country!!!  It is by far my favorite type of music.  It soothes me, makes me want to become a better person, and in no way does it make me want to go back to the way I used to live. 

Sometimes, when I hear certain country songs, I swear that they were wrote about Eddie and me.  Everything about our relationship is country.  From our sweet and bitter tears to our ever-comforting moments of laughter, in one way or another, I feel them and hear them when I listen to country music. 

Even though there are many things in my life that I have had to leave behind in my past, because that is where they belong, I don't have to leave behind music.  I will always have country music.  Thank God for country music!!!

Monday, November 5, 2012

Life is What it Is



We never know where life is gonna take us.  Four years ago, as you can see in the pic above, I was happy and so in love.  Too this day, I'm still happy and in love, but never in a million years did I think I would be facing prison time.  But, life is what it is.  And thankfully, I have a God who is walking beside me through both the good times and bad times. 

So much has changed over the past few years.  The person I have become is much better than the person I used to be, however, I had to take the rough road in order to become this new person.  On Sunday, I listened to a sermon about what it takes for a person's faith in God to be challenged.  God would so much rather us learn what He wants us to learn without having to challenge our faith, but if we continue to keep our ears and eyes not spiritually in tune with His ways, He will take us down whatever road it takes to get our attention.  Unfortunately, I am one of those people who has to learn just about everything the hard way. 

The main point though is that I am learning, and I am proud of the person I have become and am still becoming.  I love the people who God has placed in my life, and I am so thankful for the divine way that God works within my life. 

Even though I am facing the possibility of going to prison, God is strengthening me everyday to prepare me for the battles that I am to face.  I remain confident in the fact that God is the one and only god and that He has a purpose for my life, no matter where it takes me; in prison or out. 

I pray that each of you who reads my postings are blessed through and through by the grace of God.  Just always remember that He works in mysterious ways.  Just take my life for example.  God is dragging me through waters that would drown many people, but through His strength, He is showing me that all is possible. 

 

Saturday, November 3, 2012

Dinner and a Movie


Well, Eddie and I made it to Louisville plus one; our little Lucas.  At first, our plans were to spend the day together alone, but then we thought it best to let our little one tag alone, especially since Eddie is leaving in the morning to go away for over a month. 

Anywho, we went to Chili's, and the food was excellent.  At least it was for me.  As you can see in the pic above, my salad was wonderfully laid out on my plate, and it tasted even better than it looked.  As for Lucas' and Eddie's food, they can't testify to its greatness.  Eddie's ribs were a bit dry, and Lucas' steak was, well, let's just say I've had better.

After dinner, we went and saw Wreck It Ralph in 3D.  It was a cute movie.  Eddie really enjoyed it because it was the first movie he has ever seen in 3D.  All three of us almost fell asleep in it, but I think that was due to the fact that our stomachs were so full from the dinner we had just scarfed down.

I am very saddened that Eddie will be leaving tomorrow, but I know it's for the best.  Anyways, a month ain't nothing, especially when compared to the two and half years we had to spend apart not too long ago.  A month will fly by, and then he will be back home right where he belongs.  Already, I'm patiently waiting until that day gets here.

I hope each of you have had a great weekend!!!  Thanks for taking your time to read my posting, and never forget, we owe a big thanks to God for the fact that we are alive and breathing.  Thank you Jesus!!!

Friday, November 2, 2012

Still Goin' Good Around Here


Several great things have happened lately including my sister becoming even more of an extremely talented basketball player than she has been before.  She played in a game last night and scored 25 of the 30 points that her entire team scored.  Over 10 of those points, she scored in less than four minutes.  I truly do believe God has huge plans for  her when it comes to the sport of basketball.  I mean that girl can just flat out play some ball.  I love you sis!!!!  Keep on doing what you're doing, cause it's working.

Moving on, my good news is too good to release to the public just yet, but you can probably already figure out what it is.  Go ahead.  Take a guess.  I'll let you know if you are right when the right time is right.

Furthermore, another great thing that happened is Eddie will be heading out Monday to do some work in Baton Rouge.  While I will miss him during the month that he will be gone, the money that he is gonna make will certainly help out during Christmas time.  I know everything isn't about money, but I really want this Christmas to be a present-heavy one for Lucas because it is the first one in three years that he, his dad, and I will be spending all together.  Once again, I am well aware that spoiling a kid with presents at Christmas is not what Christmas is all about, but I sure know my Christmas' were more memorable the more presents I got. 

As for this weekend, it's looking like Eddie and I may hit up the IMAX.  We are leaving out very early tomorrow morning to visit the big city of Louisville.  I'm not too fond of Louisville, but Eddie knows his way around and I feel OK going with him.  For me, there are just way tooooo many people in Louisville (remember, I'm not a big people person ;).  Anyways, I'm sure we will have a good time.  We may even get some of our Christmas shopping out of the way.  We are also going to eat at Chili's which is a place I have always longed to eat at.  I love me some spicy food.

God is so good to me.  Even during troublesome times, He continues to shower me with blessings, as well as strength and patience to get me through my difficult days, especially the ones that have occurred over the past year.  All glory and praise to Him!!