Speechless, in a good way

I am so in awe of our Lord and His timing. Holy cow its like, everytime I rely upon Him to get us through something it works out every time, but each time it comes upon me as the most awesome thing in the world. I never have forgotten how amazing each and every time is, it just seems the more and more it happens I am just that more in awe of Him.

Unfortunatly I cannot divulge details still, but lets just say that if He hadnt worked the timing out for Zac to do something when he did, then he would be out of a job on Friday. but because Zac went with his prayers and did this totally unrelated-to-work thing, they are letting him keep his job and I dont have to worry about where the next rent and truck payment are coming from.

Had Zac not gotten the notion in the first place, (which i might add was COMPLETELY out of the blue, he just got a feeling that he needed to look into it) then he wouldn't have spent so much time praying and pondering with me and the Spirit, and then come Friday disaster would have hit.

I am sooooooooooo thankful for the Lord in our lives, I cant even explain it but it just keeps getting better and better. Sorry for being so vague, I will be more forthcoming eventually. Please send prayers our way and thank the Lord today for all He has blessed you with.

Im going to go buy myself some roses.

Ever feel quite unnappreciated? Like you do soooooo many things behind the scenes to keep things running smoothly on a daily (and sometimes nightly) basis that it really would take eternity to explain each and every process... and then when Heaven Forbid you FORGET something, you are thus dubbed the most incompetent person known to man?

Short post

And yet again once more, there is something going on around the "M" household, and yet since it has not come into fruition, I cannot say what it is. It just feels good to type at least something about it. Yet another huge decision is poking its head in to the picture, one that will require either a Yes or No answer fairly shortly. And if we say Yes, then life as we know it will change completly. However I am thankful we have the Lord in this and I am thankful that hubs and I are stepping into this decision hand in hand, heart in heart. Sorry I have to beat around the bush, I hate doing that, but if you wouldnt mind send a prayer our way, I'd appreciate it.

Its so dang hot here that I cant hardly think straight not to mention my feet, calves, ankles knees and thighs have all melded together in to two swollen telephone poles. Then they go back down quite a bit while Im sleeping, but the second my feet hit the floor, the bottom half of me looks like I am 300 pounds! Oh pregnancy, if you werent giving me my son I would hate you. September better come really fast!!

Ive got to start my day now..hehe... at 11am....

Are your 30's any better?

Lately I've been pondering something... are getting into your 30's better than being in your 20's? Is there really that much of a maturity gap? Obviously I understand there is a good 10-someodd years between the two to get settled, but does life really get better as you get older? Im not sure why Im pondering this... So far im just not thrilled with my 20's. I still feel too young. I still feel too close to highschool. So far I think I might be the only one I know who isnt afraid of turning 60. Heck, I'll be happy to leave my 20's behind and tradea bit of youth for a little more wisdom and maturity. Even back in middle school I always said I looked forward to getting older and wiser...

However, I do realize that the quality of life you live depends on how you live it, so if you are still bringing the bad habits of your 20's to your 30's, and then 40's and so on...well I suppose then you have found eternal youth. But I dont want that. I want to change. I want to grow. I want to become a wealth of knowledge of things that I suppose perhaps dont really apply to my generation at this present time. It just seems that the older you get, and if you apply your wisdom and maturity that you've gained along the way... life just gets more relaxing. Or perhaps it is just that you learn to not worry about every little pitfall and downturn as much as when you were younger.

I am looking forward to expanding my knowledge of Him as well in my coming years. I know by my 30's I will obviously not know everything, but I may be wiser in the word. And perhaps if I can understand that better, perhaps I will be able to relax and remember more often of who is really in charge and not take the 18 year olds view of "I can do everything by myself."

I am looking forward to planning a better financial future for my family. Whether I work or Zac works doesnt matter, what matters is that I am in charge of things and I need to start thinking like Im not 23 still. I get such a comfortable feeling when I ponder the road ahead when we are older and more relaxed and the REALLY IMPORTANT things that are taking precedence now really aren't all that important. I realize with every decade there are things that go wrong, issues that need addressing, and nothing is virtually perfect. But perhaps with the knowledge gained from 23 to 30... perhaps life will seem just that much more sweeter than before.

I am looking forward to living the kind of life style my parents have. Yes, they are in their 50's, and it took them quite awhile to get there, but if I can have that lifestyle too by the time Im 50, bring on the 30's and 40's. I know my parents are more the wiser for it, and they really havent been better off or more relaxed since I was born. As much as I would like that sort of lifestyle to get here RIGHT NOW... I am willing to wait and perservere. And perhaps if I perservere hard enough... perhaps I can knock 10 years off of that.

Lord, I ask thee to please bless me with the perserverance to hang on to what is good and right, and to be able to be more diligent in mine and my family's life. I ask that as I go through the trials and tribulations thou gives me, that I might remember that thou art there and that thou shall prevail and I will come up alongside thee victorious. I ask thee Lord these things humbly in the name of Jesus Christ, Amen.

What a slacker...

Ok I admit it... Ive been slacking. Although technically you havent missed much. My work schedule is getting screwed around with... meaning that for some reason now I am working Wed, Thurs & Fri instead of Mon, Tues & Wed...there is no specific answer for that...But its screwing me up mentally, I cant keep track of anything anymore anyways...(like that alliteration there?) But now I have to totally try and regroup every week. Although on a good note, Im giving it until August 1st to see how Im feeling, how big baby is and whatnot, and then probably only work a few more weeks in August considering our newest little family member is going to be joining us shortly after that.

Speaking of, little guy is doing fine. Moving ALOT. He's found my bladder among other tender things in me, but that doesnt seem to stop him. Starting on the 8th I have to start going in to the docs every 2 weeks and apparently I get another ultra sound. (Fine with me! I like them :) On a bummer note however, my midwife who I thought would be there throughout the entire thing is leaving Kaiser for Southwest so I have to change midwifes... but thats ok. At this point I figure as long as the kid gets out of me Im fine. I have given up the water birth idea. I would still love to do it, however I would have to go to the other side of town, buy all my stuff and then get carted around from closet to closet multiple times after birth. So I decided to stay at Southwest where everything is done in one gigantic room and I can at least labor in the tub. I'd rather not be treated like cargo. I have to call and schedule our tour here shortly, and finish up my birth plan. Sure hope I can get as close to the plan as I'd like, but I know that never works.

Other than that nothing much is going on... my friend Linz was awesome and threw me a baby shower yesterday... it was fun getting together with her and a few friends from church. I dont know why, but I much prefer the small simple gatherings. Not to mention there was an artichoke dip that was TO DIE FOR. (Im surpised hubs didnt die when i came home and kissed him with my garlic-artichoke breath)

We finally liberated Stinky out to the yard. He is having a ball and I dont really have to hear him yowling to go out anymore. And its finally drizzling here. We had about 2 weeks of 90 degree heat. (no, not fun.) But despite how cold or drippy it is... I still dont recognize my feet. That is the one thing I will REALLY enjoy about having a baby!!! No more cement blocks. It seriously looks like I got bit by a brown recluse. And to make things better.... the kid really likes my right side so he just gravitates over and stays put making my right foot plug up like a kinked garden hose. So usually I have ONE foot that is retarded. Sigh... only 2.5 months left if not sooner.

I am still working on the new apartment thingy. I think I have settled on one, God and I have had some talks over it and it seems the timing is just about right. I've learned that it is sooooo much easier and beneficial when I ask Him to find us a place instead of me making a snap decision. Because then I know that He will put us where He wants us and we will be in an area of town that He deems safe. I have never been let down.

It feels so much later than it really is! We were up at 8, didnt end up making it to church, but now its only 10:30 and it feels like I've been up forever. I sure could use a taco right now. Well that is about it for the update.... I'll be back.

Philippians 4:13

I love staying home. I love being able to get things done. I love being able to have my errands ran and a clean home and a nap if I need it. I love being able to greet my husband at the door when he arrives home and not have to walk in an hour after he has already showered. I love feeling the sense of accomplishment I get when I can get up at 6am and actually have time for my devotions, or listen to a sermon to start my day off right, and then be ready to tackle the day.

Truly, God gives us His strength if we ask. If we just only ask and make the effort to receive it, we can accomplish anything. I find on the days i have to work outside the home, nothing gets done, not even my devotions. I might find some time to sneak in a quick prayer, but hardly much else. But the days when I have all day to tend to my home and my finances and my own well being...those days are the ones I truly cherish because I can feel the Lord working through my hands. I know that He is there answering my call for help in even the tough little itty bitty situations. And then I dont feel as if I have failed if I dont accomplish everything on my to-do list. I dont feel like my kitchen is scolding me for not stepping foot in there, because I had the strength to tackle the mess. I dont dread my husband coming home to see just how much I havent done, because I have had the strength to do it. And best of all... I can wake up at 5:45, get hub off to work and I have the strength and energy to go all day long and not be rushed.

I am so thankful the Lord is in my life and for the strength and clarity He gives me when I am willing to receive it. May we all be strengthened in the wisdom of the Lord. Amen.

Philippians 4:13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

MAKE THIS PIE! - makes 2 pies

STRAWBERRY PIE

2 containers fresh strawberries, sliced and washed

2 pie shells (homemade tastes best, but store bought is fine.)
17 oz Sprite or 7-Up
1 large pkg strawberry Jell-o
1 1/2 cup sugar
5 tbsp cornstarch

Bake pie crust, set aside to cool.

In a sauce pan, bring Sprite, sugar and cornstarch to a boil. Cook over low heat until it thickens (5-10 minutes).

Remove pan from heat. Stir in Jell-o until dissolved. Mix in sliced strawberries.

Pour into two pie shells. Cover with saran wrap and chill for at least three hours before serving.

Before serving, top with whipped cream.

Quick update

I've actually got a few minutes this morning while I finish my tea before I have to go lead an active lifestyle, so I figured I can finally blog!! Ive missed you blog!! Technically, I should be asleep right now. I didnt sleep a wink last night due to a noisy cat that wanted to play all night, the boxing match in my stomach, and the contractions that show up intermittantly, I didnt got to bed until 6:30 this morning after getting zac off to work. And its alomst 10 now.

But alas, I have things to do. My camera battery fried, so I dont have an updated belly pic, and the photos my sis took while she was down here were less than flattering soooo.... you'll have to suffice to know that I feel like a yoga ball with legs and very swollen hands and feet. Middle of summer here we come! I dont think I have ever wanted September to get here so fast!!! I only have 2 1/2 months left, thank goodness! I am soooooooooo ready to stop being swollen and achy and tired and I wouldn't mind fitting into some normal clothes again.

My sis and her boyfriend came up last weekend and brought my kitty. He's been pretty good as an indoor specimen, which I am a little suprised. However he did spend 8 months outside with little more than a pat on the head for attention, so he is jsut soaking up mammas lovin! And the treats too. Little fiend.

This sucks, I hate feeling sick like this, whenever I dont get enough sleep I wind up with a headcold, and I am supposed to go sailboat racing tonight. Might have to skip out on that if I dont perk up. Ok well I have to go food shopping before I get lazy, so I will go now.