Thankful Challenge Day One

I am so thankful for my salvation and the relationship I have with Jesus Christ. 

Praise!!

Give praise to the Lord, proclaim his name; make known among the nations what he has done. Sing to him, sing praise to him; tell of all his wonderful acts. Psalm 105: 1-2

A few weeks ago I read about a free dental day being put on by a local dentist office. Well considering we have no dental insurance I was pretty excited. 

So today was the big day. Miss Grace had no cavities and was given a cleaning and fluoride treatment. YAY Grace!! Now Jeffrey, poor guy has had a terrible time with his baby teeth and has had a lot of dental issues. Going in I knew we had a least three issues that needed treatment. After an exam and x-rays it was determined that two baby molars and two baby teeth should be pulled. Well, my tough Lil' man was such a trooper!

I am happy to say and so is Jeffrey that he is finally free of dental problems! Yes, we are shouting from the rooftops. He was given a clean bill of dental health and it was good to hear once again that his permanent teeth are beautiful! 

I was so overcome that I teared up..mortifying my teenager. Lol This was such a blessing to our family. We left the dentist thanking God for this wonderful gift today. 

Romans 12:12

Is this it?

Have you ever wondered what life in a snow globe would be like? Always watching life go by while you were stuck in your own little world? 



When Jeff was sick we both felt like everyones lives were moving forward all the while we were in our globe and/or bubble. Which I guess was somewhat true. We were in a fight mode and our life revolved around that slow awful process. 

Well, I am there again. Honestly It's been like this for a few months now. I feel like I'm just going through the motions wondering when and if a change is coming. I just don't believe this is all God has planned for me. I want so much more out of this life. Daily reminding myself to be faithful. That God has this life of ours under control. 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. Which is so hard for the planner in me. I am sure part of this is in response to where I am at right now. 

Single parenting is not easy at all whatsoever! 

Parents getting older~health issues arising

Grandchildren living too far away

And being single...STINKS!

I was just sharing ( very hard for me to do )with someone that where I am at right now now is the hardest thing I have ever had to do. It is not easy being single trying to manage a household, home school, work in ministry, deal with aging parents, Cassie and Grand babies living so far away and raise followers of Christ. And I know life was not meant to be easy. But having raised one child with Jeff and having been married 19 years I can most certainly tell you it is easier with a spouse. Trying desperately to rest in scripture. 

Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you.” Deuteronmony31:6

So for now I will try ( Oh Lord help me ) to be content with where I am at. I shall sit in my globe and feast on scripture to hold me through this valley. I will continue to pray for my children grow in their relationship with Christ. And I will eagerly await to see what the Lord as in store for us. 

Superbowl 47

Superbowl 47

San Francisco 49ers vs. Baltimore Ravens

While Grace spent the game with the youth group Bub and I spent it with the Clem's.


Our Niners played a good game in the second half but sadly didn't win. Final score 34-31 Ravens

Happy Birthday son!

My lil man is nine. Jeffrey is such a blessing to our family. He is sweet, ornery, tender hearted and every bit the baby of the family.

He loves with his whole heart and I love to hear this lil man pray. He's a great prayer warrior at such a young age. He doesn't give up on a prayer request and he never doubts it will be answered.

For his party this year all he wanted was to go paint balling with his friends. So that's just what we did.