It's only been one day since I last wrote but it's on my heart again. And with having my new laptop, it makes it real easy to be online. I have seen a pattern in my writings....'New Life'. Yes, I have a new life with getting married. Although, I had a life-changing life experience on June 19, 1988 when I walked forward in a small Baptist church in a small town just north of where I grew up.
My parents were faithful church-goers. We were there every Sunday, unless we were on vacation or the weather didn't permit. I have a perfect attendance pin to remind me of my time of going to Sunday School. It's a round pin with a circle around it with bars at the bottom for every year that I had perfect attendance. When it got the bottom, I got another circle to add more bars. I learned the books of the Bible but yet there was something still missing in my life. And that something was making Jesus Lord of my life. I was almost 23 years old when I walked forward to make that decision public. It was after a break-up with a guy that I had dated for three years. It was one of my lowest times in my life. I needed hope to bring this young girl back to life. Right before my junior year in high school, my sister was killed in a car accident. A devasting time to see life taken from somebody close to me. A day that changed my life of chosing death at that time and then having to walk it out to once again chose life.
Once Jesus was in my heart I told Him I wanted to 'make a difference'. Little did I know at the time, He would lead me into missions. Just to note that I didn't even know what missions was about. But He in His Soverienty did and He has led me these last 18 years in YWAM. With Him knowing me better than myself, He lead me in a way to touch and heal my heart and enable me to touch many others and make a difference. He gave me 'new life' and I will always be grateful to the Lord.
Although, I grew up in church, I didn't know Jesus as my Savior til I was 23. Do you know Jesus in your heart? Have you given your life to our Heavenly Father? I will always be grateful for the decision I made on June 19, 1988. It gave me 'New Life'. I pray that the Lord would continue to touch and draw you to Him.
Tuesday, December 23, 2008
Monday, December 22, 2008
Been awhile!
So here I am again....my computer decided to have it's video card go bad. A wonderful computer that I had for at least 5 years but now I can only see scrambles! I just got a new acer, which I'm enjoying.
Our two kitties are still learning to get along and learning to play together. Cali runs after Gi
nger, but when Ginger runs after Cali the hisses begin and the cries. Not sure if they have figured out that one has claws and the other one doesn't. Hopefully that will be our secret. It is fun having both of them in our home. They are finding that they have one thing in common. It's cute to see them sitting side by side looking out the back door.
It's that time of year and has been fun decorating and preparing for our first Christmas as a couple! We will spend it with his family and fly to Illinois the day after Christmas to spend it with my family. Hopefully the weather permitting, as they have been having snow and ice storms. Not sure I'm ready for that but I can't wait to see my parents again.
On December 14, Robert and I sang in our church Christmas cantata. A lot of fun. We had been practicing since September. It was a beautiful evening.
It's so amazing how quickly time has flown by. We celebrated our 7th month of marriage on the 17th! One day I want to write down everything that has transpired since we said 'I do'. Things are settling down for me and I'm finding my way in this new life. I'm hoping in the new year to start ministering again with my Ancient Path seminars. Plus I may have a led on another part-time position working here at home.
The Lord is faithful to give us the desires of our heart. I love being married, something I desired since I was a little girl. Sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming. Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness to us!
Our two kitties are still learning to get along and learning to play together. Cali runs after Gi
nger, but when Ginger runs after Cali the hisses begin and the cries. Not sure if they have figured out that one has claws and the other one doesn't. Hopefully that will be our secret. It is fun having both of them in our home. They are finding that they have one thing in common. It's cute to see them sitting side by side looking out the back door.It's that time of year and has been fun decorating and preparing for our first Christmas as a couple! We will spend it with his family and fly to Illinois the day after Christmas to spend it with my family. Hopefully the weather permitting, as they have been having snow and ice storms. Not sure I'm ready for that but I can't wait to see my parents again.
On December 14, Robert and I sang in our church Christmas cantata. A lot of fun. We had been practicing since September. It was a beautiful evening.
It's so amazing how quickly time has flown by. We celebrated our 7th month of marriage on the 17th! One day I want to write down everything that has transpired since we said 'I do'. Things are settling down for me and I'm finding my way in this new life. I'm hoping in the new year to start ministering again with my Ancient Path seminars. Plus I may have a led on another part-time position working here at home.
The Lord is faithful to give us the desires of our heart. I love being married, something I desired since I was a little girl. Sometimes I feel like I'm dreaming. Thank you, Lord, for your faithfulness to us!
Thursday, November 6, 2008
Excitement in the house!
This past Saturday, Bob and Vicki, brought my cat, Cali to live with us. They are leaving next Monday for Spain for 2-4 months. We already have Robert's cat, Ginger living with
us....so we have had lots of hisses and grawls. So far, no cat fights. As the days are passing, the intenseness of the newness of each other is settling down. They are each finding their little nitch in our home!Cali
Ginger
Trunk N Treat
Last Friday was Halloween night. Our outreach committee (which Robert is the leader!) held our 3rd annual 'Trunk N Treat' for the kids. We have a housing project across the street from our church and we have been reaching out to the kids and their parents. It was my first time to be a part of it. I enjoyed the evening going from trunk to trunk to see the creativity of our congrents from our church and building the relationship with them. Plus watching the kids go around and gather candy and mingle with us.
On Sunday, we announced the winners of the creativity of the trunks....
First place was a beach theme by my in-laws.....
Second place was a heaven theme....
Third was a winter wonderland theme.....
Does anyone want a free hotdog....my hubby sporting his new grill!
Lord, thank you for creativity and fun! Let it glorify you in the neighborhood!
On Sunday, we announced the winners of the creativity of the trunks....
First place was a beach theme by my in-laws.....
Second place was a heaven theme....
Third was a winter wonderland theme.....
Does anyone want a free hotdog....my hubby sporting his new grill!
Lord, thank you for creativity and fun! Let it glorify you in the neighborhood!
Monday, October 27, 2008
Life goes on.....new challenges
Today is a pretty day! Sun is out with the crisp cool air of fall. One of my favorite seasons, especially watching all the pretty colors of the leaves changing. Kind of reminds me of life, knowing what season you are in and learning to accept all the changes in life. From the hot summer months when you need to be cooled off, to the changing colors of the fall leaves to the barrenness and coldness of winter...knowing that right around the corner will be new life birthing forth with buds on the trees and flowers blooming with fragrance from the ground.
Robert and I have been facing a few challenges with the business. Robert seems to handle it better than I do since he has been in this a lot longer than I. With each new punch, we still need to lean upon the Rock that we stand on knowing that He will lead us through. Now, with my life and leaving a life I have known for the last 18 years, I still walk that line of faith for God's provision of finances for us now as a couple. I always wondered how the families did it being in YWAM. A single can get by on a lot less but all of our faith is the same....our dependance needs to be upon the Lord. As I have learned over the years, God will provide what I need from finances to emotional to physical. He provided for me the last 18 in one chapter of my life....now to see the Lord provide for me in the next chapter of my life.
The Lord sent me a wonderful, kind husband. The other night he was the first to get home. (Just to note, that I'm still moving boxes in from my old home in Charles City.) He made me dinner. It was very sweet. The more I know him, the more I love him.
It is now that I should close so I can go unload my car from my last trip
to Charles City. Only a couple more boxes and all my things will be in one house since the last 18 years!
Till next time....May you be 'Blessed to be a Blessing!' One of my/our quotes from the last 10 years of ministry. Thank you Lord for your provision, your grace to walk through each day and your strength and friendship!
Robert and I have been facing a few challenges with the business. Robert seems to handle it better than I do since he has been in this a lot longer than I. With each new punch, we still need to lean upon the Rock that we stand on knowing that He will lead us through. Now, with my life and leaving a life I have known for the last 18 years, I still walk that line of faith for God's provision of finances for us now as a couple. I always wondered how the families did it being in YWAM. A single can get by on a lot less but all of our faith is the same....our dependance needs to be upon the Lord. As I have learned over the years, God will provide what I need from finances to emotional to physical. He provided for me the last 18 in one chapter of my life....now to see the Lord provide for me in the next chapter of my life.
The Lord sent me a wonderful, kind husband. The other night he was the first to get home. (Just to note, that I'm still moving boxes in from my old home in Charles City.) He made me dinner. It was very sweet. The more I know him, the more I love him.It is now that I should close so I can go unload my car from my last trip
to Charles City. Only a couple more boxes and all my things will be in one house since the last 18 years!Till next time....May you be 'Blessed to be a Blessing!' One of my/our quotes from the last 10 years of ministry. Thank you Lord for your provision, your grace to walk through each day and your strength and friendship!
Thursday, October 9, 2008
The extended family
This past Sunday, Robert and I hosted his family to our home. It was their first time seeing his home since I started painting and redecorating since the wedding. Lots of changes, but they all seemed to like the changes. After church, we started cooking BBQ pork chops and chicken, garlic mashed potatoes, stuffing, corn and Robert's yummy dessert of peach cobbler and ice cream.
We had a lovely three hour visit. Although, we were saddened that his grandparents were unable to come. His grandma fell just a couple of days before and didn't feel up to going out. She is excited to see the place so hopefully soon she will feel up to coming.
I can say it is fun having my own house to decorate and create a place for my husband to come home to every evening. A desire that I have had for many years. I still feel like I'm dreaming and there are days that I still can't believe that I am married.
'For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.' Psalm 84:11
Thank you, Lord, for fulfilling my deepest desire! May you receive the Glory.
We had a lovely three hour visit. Although, we were saddened that his grandparents were unable to come. His grandma fell just a couple of days before and didn't feel up to going out. She is excited to see the place so hopefully soon she will feel up to coming.
I can say it is fun having my own house to decorate and create a place for my husband to come home to every evening. A desire that I have had for many years. I still feel like I'm dreaming and there are days that I still can't believe that I am married.
'For the Lord God is a sun and shield; The Lord will give grace and glory; No good thing will He withhold from those who walk uprightly.' Psalm 84:11
Thank you, Lord, for fulfilling my deepest desire! May you receive the Glory.
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
Settling In....
Hmmm....settling into the new life I have now chosen! My husband informed me yesterday that he can tell I am more busier, as I haven't been on here for a few days. There are just some days that I don't know what to write, and there are some days where I don't have the time to write.
My schedule for each week is settling in and it's making life a bit easier for me. Mondays are my days to be around the house for projects, cleaning, laundry, cooking, etc. and in the evening choir practice for Christmas. Tuesdays I look forward to as Robert has them off and we usually do things together, whether it's working on a project here at home or out shopping doing some errands. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are doing a bit of cleaning and hopefully a project in the morning and preparing in the afternoon to pick up the young lady that I am now keeping for four hours (3:30-7:30) while her daddy is at work. It has definatelly been a blessing for me to have someone else here in the house with me for a few hours. Wed night is church and Fri night is bowling. And I can't forget my Saturdays, with him working I find that this can be my 'play' day to make and build friends here in the area.
All through our courtship, I kept telling Robert 'no routine'. My life for the last 10 years have been praying, going, and doing what I feel the Lord is telling me. Getting married still has a bit of that but I am seeing the need for my new life to have a bit of routine. What is routine anyway....according to the dictionary I found the following definitions:
1. a customary or regular course of procedure.
2. commonplace tasks, chores, or duties as must be done regularly or at specified intervals; typical or everyday activity: the routine of an office.
So my routine is setting forth within this new life. From there I can then set my schedule to allow the other things that I need to get accomplished and to reach out to others. Setting new goals and dreams and adventures to each of my days. With gaining a house, there are still plenty of things that I need to accomplish each day to make it a home for my husband to come home to. I am grateful for him to allow me to do what I feel the Lord has called me to do, whether staying in ministry or getting a job or whatever it may be.
Lord, thank you for this home. You knew the desire of my heart from many years ago, to be able to stay at home. And now maybe to answer the next desire of...possibly....having a little one to call my own.
My schedule for each week is settling in and it's making life a bit easier for me. Mondays are my days to be around the house for projects, cleaning, laundry, cooking, etc. and in the evening choir practice for Christmas. Tuesdays I look forward to as Robert has them off and we usually do things together, whether it's working on a project here at home or out shopping doing some errands. Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays are doing a bit of cleaning and hopefully a project in the morning and preparing in the afternoon to pick up the young lady that I am now keeping for four hours (3:30-7:30) while her daddy is at work. It has definatelly been a blessing for me to have someone else here in the house with me for a few hours. Wed night is church and Fri night is bowling. And I can't forget my Saturdays, with him working I find that this can be my 'play' day to make and build friends here in the area.
All through our courtship, I kept telling Robert 'no routine'. My life for the last 10 years have been praying, going, and doing what I feel the Lord is telling me. Getting married still has a bit of that but I am seeing the need for my new life to have a bit of routine. What is routine anyway....according to the dictionary I found the following definitions:
1. a customary or regular course of procedure.
2. commonplace tasks, chores, or duties as must be done regularly or at specified intervals; typical or everyday activity: the routine of an office.
So my routine is setting forth within this new life. From there I can then set my schedule to allow the other things that I need to get accomplished and to reach out to others. Setting new goals and dreams and adventures to each of my days. With gaining a house, there are still plenty of things that I need to accomplish each day to make it a home for my husband to come home to. I am grateful for him to allow me to do what I feel the Lord has called me to do, whether staying in ministry or getting a job or whatever it may be.
Lord, thank you for this home. You knew the desire of my heart from many years ago, to be able to stay at home. And now maybe to answer the next desire of...possibly....having a little one to call my own.
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