My My, How Things Have Changed

My my, how things have changed from where I used to be.  And I can't complain.  Things have definitely changed for the better.  Two years ago, three years ago, four years ago, five years ago....heck, I could go back to 10 years ago, and if I did, your jaw would drop-to-the-ground in disbelief as to the things that I was doing.

It was nothing for me to go on a ten day haul with no sleep.  No food for that matter either.  Nowadays, going more than a couple of hours without food, or more than 16 hours without at least a cat-nap, sure does something awful to me.  Anyways, point is, things have changed, and it's for the better.

God has graciously shown me his love.  Removing people from my life that needed to be removed, and placing the special one's in my life right where they need to be.  I can't even begin to explain how good it feels to be where I am today.

I'm not saying that life is all grand, because it for sure isn't.  I still battle with certain problems on a daily basis.   I still stay awake at night praying to God that he helps me overcome certain issues.   I still find myself battling some of the same fights that I have been fighting for the last decade.  Only thing that matters, however, is that I am still fighting.  I am overcoming my faults through God's spirit.  He is constantly and continually staying by my side just as he promises.

If you asked me two years ago if I was happy, I would have said no.  If you asked me the year before that and the year before that and the year before that.....and so on, I would have said no.  But, finally, I can say yes.  I am content with my life and happy to be who I am.

I guess the main reason behind my ability to be happy is that I have finally figured out who I am....

I am a child of God.

The Good Things in My Life

Can you believe I've only posted three postings over the last two months?  Me either!  I used to post nearly five times a week.  I really need to get back to writing more often.  Writing is what I enjoy most, so I'm really confused as to why I have given up on it.  Well, writing for pleasure that is.  I still write professionally on a daily basis, but that's not the same as this. 

Anyways, God has been so great to me lately.  Eddie and I and Lucas are fixing to move into our very own place.  I always thought building our own home would be so enjoyable.  Truth is, it's very stressful.  This might sound silly, but I'm constantly turning to God when it comes to choosing out vanities, cabinets, paint colors and more.  I get so stressed about it that I have to turn every little detail over into his hands.  That's the way I need to be about everything in my life. 

In addition to being excited about the house-building thing, I'm also excited about Eddie and I getting married.  It's looking like a wedding ceremony will take place sometime this fall.  Being married will definitely be a blessing because it is something that God will bless with his very own hands. 

So, what else is new?  Well, Lucas did great at t-ball.  Next month he starts kickball.  I do believe Eddie and I have a wonderful little ball player on our hands.  Whether it be baseball or basketball or football, he is going to be amazing and extremely talented. 

Other than all of the above, I am also excited about going to see Kevin James this September.  Eddie and I will have a great time going out cause it's something we don't get to do very often with him working all the time and everything. 

That's about it.  That's pretty much what's going on in my life.  Oh yeah, I almost forgot.  The pic above is of my sis and I when we went to a concert a couple of weeks ago.  My very first real-concert was going to see the biggest boy band in the world: One Direction.  To be such young boys, they sure put on a show.  I'm glad my sis had such a good time, and yeah, I have to admit, I had a pretty dang good time too.

I pray that all is well with you.  I pray that you are finding the joy you are in search of, for I know, whether we realize it or not, each of us is on a conquest for the joy of Christ.  God bless!! Thanks for reading.

Being Thankful

Goodness, it appears that I have really been lacking in my postings lately.  When I face many troubles, I have all kinds of stuff to talk about, but when things are going good, my words are sparse.  Truth is, when things are going good, this should be the time that I have the most of words.  My words should be focused around praising God for the peace and serenity he has implanted into my life.

Keeping this in mind, here are ten things that I am ever-so thankful for:

1. My son
2. My fiance
3. My family
4. My health
5. Shelter
6. Transportation
7. His Word
8. Answered and Unanswered Prayers
9. The power of prayer
10. His mercy

A Year-Full of Blessings

A year ago on this very day, I made a horrible choice.   That choice brought about terrible consequences; however, God graciously scooped me up in his arms and showed me just how merciful he really is.  He showed me the parts and people of my life that I needed to let go of as well as the ones I needed to hold on to. 

Although this past year has been a bumpy one, full of legal woes, it has definitely been one of the most wonderful years of my life as well.  God is helping me discover who he wants me to be.

Thank you God!!

An Update from the Woods in Kentucky

As the world gets crazier and crazier all around me, things are still going good here in the deep woods of Kentucky.  I haven't wrote a posting in quite a while.  Not because I've been ignoring my blog, but simply because I haven't had much to write about.  Still yet, not much to write about, but for those of you that regularly read my postings, I thought I would give you a quick update. 

April 14th: I turned 27.  YAY for me!!! I'm getting closer and closer to 30 and dreading it :-)  But, I did have an awesome birthday.  I didn't even leave the house.  It was the first year I didn't go out, and yes that's a good thing.  Last year for my birthday, I wasn't exactly making good choices.  Staying up all night was on my agenda and boy did I accomplish it.  This year however, Eddie and Lucas and I celebrated my birthday the day before my actual birthday by going shopping and out to eat.  We even took my little sister who happens to be taller than me with us as well as her boyfriend.  We all had a great time. 

So, what's in the future for me?  Only God knows.  Eddie and I are waiting on a house to be fixed up and we are supposed to be moving in during the next few weeks.  Eddie said when we get a home he will go through with his proposal and actually tie the knot with me.  Keeping that in mind, I might be getting married pretty soon if all works out well with house.   So, maybe a lot will be happening in the near future for me.  God has been so good to me!!!

Have a great day!!!&&Thanks for reading my postings!!!

Arguing with God

Sometimes, the kids' (my four year old son and his five year old uncle) arguments get really out of hand.  I mean, come on!!!  Surely I didn't act like them when I was young?  Was I so stubborn to never admit my wrongs?  Always blaming my faults on someone else?  Always trying to get the last word in? 

As I sit here and think about how and why the kids argue all the time, I can't help but think that the way they sound to me is probably about the way I sound to God on a daily basis.  I'm always arguing with him.  Always trying to rationalize that my ways are better than his.  That my sins are someone else's fault.  To him, I'm sure I sound just as awful as the kids do when they start bickering with one another.

I guess no matter how old we get, we could all stand to do a 'lil growing up.  I know I sure can.  I need to quit arguing with God so much.  Deep down, I know that his ways are best. 

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.~~Jeremiah 29:11. 

As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.~~Isaiah 55:9

We would all do better to remind ourselves that God's ways are above what our  minds can comprehend.  Also, the next time the kids start arguing, take a step back, and think about how silly and childish they sound.  Chances are, you and I both sound the same way to God on a daily basis. 

Got Me a Car

In 2010, I sold my car.  At that time, I was not in much need of a car; however, over the past several months, it became quite clear that I would be needing a car.  So, what did I do?  I began to pray (and save money). 

God has been so good to me!!  Last weekend, my pastor hooked me up with a great connection to a car.  For the amount of money I paid, I am absolutely astounded at the car I got.  It is so amazing what God does for me.  He continually blesses me! 

If you are in need of something, my suggestion is to start praying.  With time and continual prayer, your prayer will be answered.  The answer might not come in the exact form that you are hoping for, but He will provide. 

And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus.~~Phillipians 4:19