Hugs

Today I have been getting ready for my interview next week. I am looking forward to it and very nervous at the same time. I am looking forward to the interview and seeing if God wants me there. I am so ready for answers and life to be good again (not that life isn't good right now).
On days like today, I tend to get a little lonely. Everyone is busy with their daily life. I live far away from way too many people. There are some I live close to, but things prevent us from seeing each other. Days like today, are days I would like a simple hug and contact with another human instead of through the advances of technology. Although the technology makes it better than nothing at all. Some days (very very very few days) I consider maybe having a room mate to help with that feeling.
On a happy note, the roadwork is moving along faster than anticipated! Yay! The sooner they are done, the better! Tomorrow I am going to try a yummy cake recipe!
Looking to the future...

Have A Little Talk With Jesus!

"I once was lost in sin but Jesus took me in
And then a little light from heaven filled my soul
It bathed my heart in love and wrote my name above
And just a little talk with Jesus made me whole
Have a little talk with Jesus tell him all about our troubles
He will hear our fainted cry and He will answer by and by..."

This song is on my heart right now. I made contact with a principal today and I have an interview set up for Tuesday at 4! WooHoo! I have no clue if that is where God wants me. I am praying about it. If it is His will, then I will get it. If not, then I won't. I know He will take care of me. I am looking forward to what He has planned for me. I am hoping this is an answer to my many many many prayers!

Waiting...

This has been a week of waiting. A week of waiting for a job, waiting for the road work to end, and waiting for the noise to end for the day. Road work is still going on. I am no longer allowed to park in my own garage. Well, I can park there but won't be able to get out for the next month while they repave the road. Yes, thats right, a month.
I am so excited to see what God is doing. I know great things are on the horizon. Every time the phone rings, I practicaly jump on the poor thing.
Until tomorrow.....

Be Still

Be Anxious of Nothing......

Yesterday God really started laying on my heart about not being anxious but in everything pray. Today He is still speaking to me about that topic. I am still reading Crazy Love by Francis Chan. The chapter I read today went in depth into not being anxious. It is amazing to me how God works when He is trying to teach you something. Something I am having to realize is this is for the glory of God. It is all about Him and not about me. I am nothing but a vapor in life. So many times I am so selfish and look to myself and not God. God is everything. He is the beginning and the end. Without Him, there would be nothing. I am so blessed to have Him as my God and to have the opportunity to serve Him and His Son!

Do Not Be Anxious

This morning I started thinking about all the unanswered questions going on in my head. Where do I do my follow up calls? What is my next step? Where am I feeling God leading me? Am I to stay here? Will I even be teaching this next year? What are God's plans for me? When is all this going to be settled? (I could go on...but won't). Then everytime I started asking God these questions this morning, this kept popping up in my head: "The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God." -Philippeans 4:5-6. I have had to quote this to myself all day over and over and over again. I have had to remind myself that God is going to take care of me. I just get fuzzy sometimes on what is my part and what is God's part. Do not be anxious. Some days this is difficult. Today has been one of those days. It is now the weekend and not much I can do except contiue to pray. Monday will start a new week. Hopefully, a new week with lots of answers. :)

Those days......

You know those days when you feel like God is going to answer your prayers that day? You feel like it is going to be a great day and you are about to hear the answer to your prayers? Then the end of the day comes without anything. I am so ready to get this show in the road! I'm hoping answers come tomorrow, or at least the beginning of the answers.

Question of the day.....

How did people mow their yards in biblical times?

They really do like each other!

Every since I picked up Mr. Freddie and brought him home, Sugar has pretended not to like him. She can put up a pretty good front most of the time. Every once in a while I will look out the back door to see them happily playing......until they catch me looking in and they separate. Tonight I walked in my bedroom and saw them sleeping with their heads touching. Sugar is even laying on Freddie's ear. It is so cute! In June I will have had Freddie for two years. Sugar is not big on change. :)

The Answer Is On the Horizon

It is 11 pm and I am so tired! Sleep is not finding me though. The sleeplessness isn't like what it has been like. It is not because of me trying to figure things out. It is not because I am worried. It is not because I am wondering what my next move is going to be. It is not because I am stressed out. It is simply because I am so excited at what God is about to do. I am feeling God leading me and it is a wonderful feeling! He truly has blessed me with the best friends ever! He has blessed me with the most amazing family that a girl can even have (and might I add, there are quite a few of them).
I know that the last 13 months have been for my benefit. I have learned and grown so much. I recently started reading the book Crazy Love. I am only a few chapters in. I do recommend it. So far the book is reminding me of the details God cares about. It also reminds me of the greatness of God that I miss so many times when I get wrapped around the "Dear God I need." "Dear God when?" "Dear God why?" that I loose sight over the greatness and majesty that is God. This book is definitly recentering my thoughts from selfish thoughts to reflecting on the love God has for us. Like I said, I am only a few chapters in and can't wait to read and digest more of the book.
Until another day.........

Trusting.....

There has been some recent activity this week that is making the trusting God thing a tad bit harder than last week. He is still in control so there is no need in worrying about the 'what ifs' or the 'wells....' in life. We will see where it leads after 6:30 tomorrow.

It's Raining It's Pouring.....Freddie is snoring!

It has been another busy day. I am so grateful for the blessings God is providing! I am amazed that no matter how many times I go through stuff, I always have so much to get rid of! I have just finished my bedroom area and there is already a nice size pile in the spare room! I haven't decided what to do with it yet. I feel so much better now that I am getting rid of stuff.

This morning I went to get something out of my car. Once I opened the door I smelled a nasty stench! After looking through the car, I found some raw chicken breasts I bought on Wed and the bag feel between the seat. I have opened the car up (in the garage because it is pouring rain today) and used almost an entire bottle of lemon febreeze. My car now smells like a giant lemon and rotting chicken. I hope the lemon takes over before I go to church in the morning.

I am looking forward to a great day tomorrow with teaching Sunday school, worship, and preaching. Maybe I can go through another closet or two. :) I am still on the job hunt. I am looking forward to new postings this week. Hopefully, I will recieve a few happy phone calls!

Its Friday!

Today is Friday and I am looking forward to the break of the weekend! Spring cleaning has made its presence here in my house. I am cleaning out closets, dressers, and cabnets. That is the plan for the weekend! I am looking forward to it!

So while I was cleaning out my bathroom I found quite a few handheld mirrors. I started looking and comparing which one I wanted to keep and which ones I wanted to get rid of. While I was looking I found that I am missing some hair on my head! I am a long way from being 30 and I have gaps in my hair! What the heck do I do about that????? How do I get it back?????? This is not the best news for any woman! I have always had very very fine hair but never have I had any gaps on the top of my head! Any suggestions?

Good News!!!!

This morning I recieved a phone call from an ISD with some questions about my certification areas! WooHoo! God is working!!! I have never seen such a fast result on an app before. Nothing is scheduled yet...I am just so excited to see God at work! He is going to provide! He is so good! I am still searching for openings and applying. I am looking forward to the adventure God has set me on :)

NEEDED: Quiet Location

Two weeks after I moved in here they began doing road work and redoing all the water pipes. I live on the corner of a little street and a main street in our subdivision so they are always at my house working. I no longer have a front yard. It makes for a long day with all the noise going on and trying to concentrate on my work on the computer. I wake up each morning to my bed shaking very early in the morning due to the road work. It is so inconvienent! I woke up this morning to find my water off (which they told my neighbor but not me). I try my best to be patient with it and not let it aggrivate me although at times it is very hard.
I have gone places for the day with wireless internet so I can get apps done. That is only when I can actually get out of my driveway and the street isn't blocked. Once they are done it will be beautiful! I wonder if I will live here long enough to enjoy it considering I have no clue where I will end up. I have been filling out apps all over. I am praying that I can get my foot in the door this year and that the administrators look upon my app with favor. It is going to be a great adventure! I am still feeling such a peace inside of me!
Tomorrow is Freddie Star's second birthday! I cannot believe he is 2! It seems much longer! He is such a good boy! Both my dogs are very very very spoiled! They are my babies!!!
Well...time for my beauty sleep :) Tomorrow is going to be another busy day!

Productive Day

Today has been a very productive day! It has been a busy, peaceful, beautiful day! I love being able to rest in my Lord and know He is taking care of me! I already have a pretty heafty line up tomorrow as well. All is going well and I am excited for the first time in a while to see where God is going to end up taking me. I am just so excited!!!!! On a fun note, I tried a yummy new recipe tonight. It was peach pork chops. They were so good! They had just a slight kiss of something sweet! All in all, today has been a great day and looking forward to another one tomorrow!!!!! God is so good!!!!

New Adventure

Today has been a great day! It is gorgeous outside! Church was amazing! All is well at home! Best of all....I am at peace!!!! That is reason enough to celebrate! I realize now that where I am at now may only be a season. I also realize this may involve yet another move. That part I'm not thrilled at. I know I am heading towards a new adventure either here or somewhere else in the state of Texas. This week will be busy with me seeking jobs anywhere in the state instead of just my 60 mile radius. I am looking forward to what God has in store and what adventure I will be on next. Where He leads, I will follow. He will lead me to apply at the right place and lead me to the place He wants. Following one step at a time.....

Relief.....

There have been a lot of things come to a head the last two weeks. I have been wrestling with several issues going on at once. My spirit and my mind are tired. I was reminded today that I was putting God into my box with what I wanted and frusterated that He is not organizing my life the way I think is fair or the way I want. The whole letting go and letting God thing is a lot tougher than it sounds. I have finally done that. I feel so much peace for the first time in a long time! Praise God! He has great plans for me. He will lead me and place me where He wants. I just need to go along for the ride instead of trying to give God the wrong directions and fighting it the whole way. He loves me and has the best plans for me. I am feeling so much peace and it is wonderful! I am still tired from the battle. Now comes the rest that only can be found in Christ. Tomorrow is Sunday....enjoy your Christian brothers and sisters!

Missing days of old.....

I have some decisions that need to be made. Here lately I have been missing my mother like crazy. I miss her prayer, encouragement, and advice. She always had a way of listening when I needed her to listen and giving the perfect advice when needed. I realize now what a true treasure I had when I had her and my father in my life. One thing they both taught me, this trial shall end and God will always be right there with you. I was so blessed to have two Christian parents who taught me about Jesus and the great things He has done!

Psalm 150
Praise the Lord
Praise God in his sanctuary, praise him in his mighty heavens.
Praise him for his acts of power, praise him for his surpassing greatness.
Praise him with the sounding of the trumpet, praise him with the hapr and lyre,
Praise him with tambourine and dancing,
Praise him with the strings and flute,
Praise him with the clash of cymbals,
Praise him with resounding cymbals.
Let everything that has breath praise the Lord.
Praise the Lord!!!!!

Your Love is Extravagant!

Your love is extravagant
Your friendship it is intimate
I feel I'm moving to the rhythm of Your grace
Your fragrance is intoxicating in our secret place\
Your love is extravagant

Spread wide in the arms of Christ is the love that covers sin
No greater love have I ever known You consider me a friend
Capture my heart again

Spread wide in the arms of Christ is the love that covers sin
No greater love have I ever known You consider me a friend

Thoughts of the day.....

There are times in life when all adults face things they just do not know what to do. If you are a Christian, then you depend and trust in God to lead you. One of the things I am facing right now is where do I work this next school year??????? There are people that I love dearly are talking to me about jobs in areas close to them. If I could live near all of my friends, I would be a very blessed woman. These are jobs I am wanting but I am not feeling led to apply (after all these places still have my apps from last year). I do not want to miss an opportunity God may have for me and I know that beggers can't be choosers. I guess the question of the day is: Do I apply to these places or not? These places mean I would have to move yet again. That is something I do not want to do! I love where I live! I am FINALLY in a church I am so happy at and Jesus is preached there! I love that! I am getting more invovled there. I am teaching Sunday School and love every minute of it! If I move, then I would be leaving that! It has been so hard for me to find the right church that I am happy in and feel comfortable enough to serve God there. I have been praying about this and waiting yet again for an answer.......I just want to teach. That is my passion and a gift from God. So ready for this blessing and I do not like being in confusion over this. I'm really hoping I don't mess this up or else I will be circling this darn mountain yet again.........

Momma said there would be days like this.....

On days like this I wish my mother would still be alive. At least I would have someone to talk to about the things I am going through no matter what is going on in her own life. I have the best friends in the world....but some days I just feel so alone. It would be so nice to talk with her about all I am going through right now. Days like this, I miss her like crazy and don't understand why I am left to go through this pain.

Psalm 142

"I cry aloud to the Lord;
I lift up my voice to the Lord for
mercy.
I pour out my complaint before him;
before him I tell my trouble.
When my spirit grows faint within me,
it is you who know my way.
In the path where I walk
men have hidden a snare for me.
Love to my right and see;
no one is concerned for me.
I have no refuge;
no one cares for my life.
I cry to you, O Lord;
I say, "You are my refuge,
my portion in the land of the living."
Listen to my cry,
for I am in desperate need;
rescue me from those who pursue me,
for they are too strong for me.
Set me free from my prison,
that I may praise your name.
Then the righteous will gather about
me
because of your goodness to me."

This is so where I am right now. There is so much going on that is out of my control. I feel like I am so close to getting my prayers answered and getting attacked to try to keep me off track at the same time.

Prayer....

Sometimes I just do not understand........