Flying + me = Nervous Wreck

So I grew up flying, so you would think that I would be okay getting on a plane….right? NOT so, I HATE PLANES. I mean I seriously hate planes. My husband keeps reminding me that it is safer to fly than to drive. Um, thanks honey that makes me feel better?! To top it off I am flying on a very small plane. I know some love the feeling of just being hundreds of thousands of feet up in the air. What if you crash? That in my book is the worst way to go. This has my stomach in knots. My mom said well at least you would see Jesus fast…thanks mom…appreciate that. Yeah I know I will see Jesus fast, but before I would see him I would be screaming like a mad woman. Anyways, I am sure I will be just fine. I just hate flying. Okay I feel better now that I got it all out! Everyone has something they really don’t like, and that my friend is what makes me queezy and nervous. Oh so, why I am I flying, well my lovely sister is having her bridal shower this weekend. And I have to be at it. My very good friend Ruth will be picking me up at the airport. I am bringing my camera so I will be posting lots of pictures on Monday. But for now I am taking a blogging break for the weekend to enjoy life and my wonderful family. I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend. Squeeze your kids a little extra and kiss your honey a little longer. Life is so… well you just don’t know. Life is a gift. Enjoy it.

Direction

Have you ever asked God a question expecting a clear and right path to take? And the answer you receive is either silence or an array of choices. That is where I am at. And feel even more confused. I sometimes wish when we had a question for God that he would drop a sign from heaven saying, “DO this or DO that” Wouldn’t it be so much easier. Sometimes I think he gives us several good choices to choose from. I sometimes have a hard time making up my mind though. Trying to weigh all the pros and cons. IF life were only so Simple.

So tonight I am going to “Be Still” (Psalm 46:10) and ask the Lord for more wisdom in what I am dealing with. Sometimes we need to slow way down so that God can speak to us and so that we can hear him. I think sometimes we get going and get to busy to even hear what he is saying to us. So the kids are going to bed early. Tony is out for the night and I am going to sit and really think,listen, and pray. I feel the answer is right there and tonight I am going to get a hold of it. Me and Jesus are going to have a Heart to Heart , as my little sister calls it. I know he wants the very best for me and my family. I know he desires to speak to me and give me clear direction.

Jesus, I ask that you guide me. Lord I ask that while I am in the midst of my storm that you would be the calm that I need. That I would feel peace about the decisions that I need to make. That you would walk with me as I go along this path of unfamiliar territory. Lord I ask that you would protect my mind from fear of the unknown. I ask that each morning as I wake up that I would be refreshed and renewed. Help me to better prioritize my days. Give me the wisdom in how to raise each of my kids. As they all have different learning styles, but in the end I just want them to love and fear you. Give me wisdom to know how to love each one individually. Jesus I truly just want more of you. I know that you are growing me in ways beyond my years. I know Lord that with you by my side no matter what comes my way, it will be okay. You know all about my tomorrow before it is even there. Help me to focus one day at a time and to not worry about my tomorrows because I know you are going to give me what I need for that day. Lord I love you so much. I am so blessed. I mean I am incredibly blessed. You have given so much to me and my family. It is amazing. Thank you Lord for loving me despite my shortcomings. You are truly awesome and my example of what I strive to be.

Back to School

So the kids are back to school…and everyone said AMEN!!!! No, I missed them today, but to be honest only to have 2 kids at home was so much easier. Running errands was easier. Less fights with the kids. My eldest loved third grade. WOW I have a third grader. He really enjoyed his teacher and said he is ready for the year. And my Chandler, well mommy was sad to drop him off at Kindergarten. He was nervous and excited all at the same time. He held my hand so tightly when we walked in. I just kept thinking, maybe he should wait one more year, is he ready, did I prepare him enough, Did I teach him how to make good friends, and to be a good leader. My mind was racing. But once I saw him sit at his chair and begin to color, I had great peace. And that is when the tears started. I tried hard to not cry, but I just could not help it. I know that he is going to do awesome. It is hard to watch your babies grow up sometimes. They were so excited to tell me about there days. BUT they are SOOO tired. My eldest fell asleep when he got home and Chandler and Ben are so cranky. They will be going to bed early. Anyways, I need to finish up dinner. And get some laundry done tonight. Cause it never stops. I wish I had a machine that I just threw it all in, and the machine would sort, wash it, dry it, fold it, and then put it away. I need a “George Jetson” robot!!!

He is more than a friend.

In the quiet of my soul
In the stillness I hear Your voice call
And I am overwhelmed
And I am lost for words
To describe You
Chorus:
Jesus You’re more than a friend
Jesus You’re more than my heart could ever express
Your love and Your grace never fail me
Your merciful touch always heals me
You bring joy to my soul
My heart longs [...]

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