Stand up for whats right...even if you stand alone

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There are so many times in my life when I have felt God nudging me to make a stand or do something and was too afraid...I wish I had stepped up each time he asked me to.  You never know when that one little thing you do or say will change the life of another.  Thank you Stephanie for pointing that out to me and teaching me something beautiful!

 

Love,

Me

P31 Women

Have I mentioned lately that I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Proverbs31 Devotional?  Oh, well then...let me tell you...I LOVE it!!!  Check it out if you have a second.

Love & Prayers,

Me

Where is the Grace in that?

Where is the Grace in that?  This is my new favorite question.  I am trying to apply it to all of my thoughts, words, actions, reactions & prayers.  It is amazing how one little question can change your life for the better.  My new employer and mentor, Marianna, asked the question in a conversation and God has left it resonating in my heart since.  I don't think she had a clue what that one question would do to my life or how it would strengthen not only my relationship with God, but all of my relationships.  The word "Grace" has meant so many things to me over the years. It has been my Mother's nickname for me for most of my life as I was such a klutz as a child.  It has been in quotes on my desk and fridge.  It is Morgan's middle name because we believe it was by the "Grace" of God that we were able to conceive after the doctors had told me for years that I couldn't.  So now I look at my Bible and read what it says.  In Proverbs 22:11 I read, "He who loves a pure heart and whose speech is gracious will have the king for his friend."  (Actually Proverbs 22 says a whole bunch of good stuff...check it out) Isaiah 30:18 states, "Yet the Lord longs to be gracious to you; he rises to show you compassion."  How awesome is that?  If you know me at all you know that I REALLY wanted to put big exclamation marks after HE RISES TO SHOW YOU COMPASSION.  He longs to be gracious to and rises for lil' ol me?  Wow!!!  I pray everyday that I live a life worthy of that GRACE.

It has been a long time since I posted..  Working, Wes being laid off and being home, life in general just got in the way.  I want to get caught up on the kids updates so brace yourselves, I am going to cover a lot of fun times in a short amount of time.  Missed you.

Hello Old Friend...

I have wanted to leave my page dedicated to Bryce until he was found and now that he is in heaven I want to honor his life by sharing the beautiful joys my family brings to me.  From the loss of Bryce I have learned to love my children, family and friends in a way I didn't understand before.  Strange...just when you think you couldn't possibly love someone more...you can.  Now, I hug my children more and hold my husband longer.    

All these months I have been so afraid that I would forget to journal all the beautiful new things my children are learning and how much they are growing.  Morgan is almost two....TERRIBLE TWO!!!  She has been a heaping handful for some time now.  She is talking more and more each day.  She loves to dance and just be silly when any music comes on.  She is so funny and makes us laugh all the time.

Hunter is still growing and is such a handsome young man.  It is so tough for him.  You look at him and you see a young adult, yet, he is still just a young child at heart.  I am never sure which one I am going to get when he wakes in the morning.  Some days it is super helpful and wonderful super Hunter to the rescue and others......well, lets just call it what it is...the terrible teenage years!!!  Calgon take me away!  He is such a strong athlete and hopes that he will be able to succeed in that area when he is older.  I pray that his dreams come true. 

 He is so smart and just made NJHS.  I am just beaming with pride for him!  I know he won't read this for a long time as he is busy with school, sports & girls, but, I hope he truly does know how much I love him and very proud of him I am. 

Wes has picked up the guitar and is amazingly wonderful at it.  I guess some people just have a knack for it and he is one of them.  He looks so natural (and handsome) sitting there playing his guitar. 

I have a lot to update but must get some rest.  Sleep tight.  Don't let the bed bugs bite.

Bring Bryce Home

As I sit here typing this post, I still can't believe that this is happening to a family I love so dearly. I wouldn't wish this anguish and pain on a stranger and especially not on a dear friend. I don't know a single parent who doesn't have a story about looking away for a split second and there child was gone, running for the door of a store, a busy street, or wandering down the candy isle. Luckily, the stories I have personally been told all had sweet happy endings. That is what I am praying for. I have to trust that God is bigger than all of our fears. I have to believe that it is true that He has His beautiful hands on Bryce keeping him safe until his family can find him. I want to be there in Georgia, next to my friend while she searches for her son but since I can't be I am here doing all that I can. Praying, praying, praying, re posting and sending much love to them.

Please go to http://bringbrycehome.com/ and http://www.facebook.com/group.php?v=photos&ref=ts&gid=304542202320#!/group.php?gid=304542202320&ref=ts

"Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified, for the Lord your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you." Deuteronomy 31:6

Bright and Shiny New Year...2010

Wow, another bright and shiny new year! Wait...I haven't even sent out my 2009 Christmas cards. Oh my! Here I sit snuggling into 2010 and I am peacefully and quietly in awe of how rapidly one year ends and the simplicity of how easily things begin again...and yet there is a chattering lil' girl hiding in me that has a million things to share!
I have been quiet for too long. Where do I begin? My family of course! Wes is still a handsome and amazing husband. I am so very blessed that he loves me for me, just as I am, even on the days I look in the mirror and can't seem to love myself. I have never in my life known a man who worked harder for his family and I am so very honored to be his wife.
The kids are growing like weeds...wild and crazy weeds! Hunter is so tall and good looking. He is still doing great in school. He still has a heart for sports and spending time with his adorable sweetheart.Morgan is still a cute little mess! She makes us laugh and Lord knows with her hitting her terrible two's there are days she makes me cry. She is all over the place dancing, tripping, running, falling, climbing, and screaming, yelling, crying, and laughing the whole time. Unless she is sleeping there is never a quiet moment. As I rocked her to sleep tonight I thanked God that he is so healthy and beautiful.
As the new year begins I have many blessings to be thankful for: My Husband, Children, Family, Friends, Home, & Health. I am also thankful for all the new things I will learn or discover this year.


I have so much to say but I am afraid of boring you so I will end this here. I look forward to sharing new recipes, crafts, rants & raves, and of course stories and updates on my family. My resolution this year was to drink more water and learn how to sew. I will let you know how that goes.