June 25, 2012

It's early and I just couldn't sleep.  I feel like a little kid just waiting for the "big" event, which in our world is moving day.  I browsed one of my favorite blogs looking for inspiration in the home decorating world: Lemonade Makin Mama.  As I kept going back in time on her posts, I was reminded of my word for the year: GO.  Re-reading it six months later and I think, in that stillness when I really listen to His voice and allow myself to hear Him--He speaks.  He only speaks truth.  Always.

Half a year later and I walked away from my sixty percent contract, only to be led to a partnership where I will work twenty percent.  It is at my same site, but at a different grade level and subject. I am going.

Half a year later and we are going to move.  We are going to be closer to my parents and I think that proximity will be good in the raising of my children.  I have always said it takes a village and I believe this statement to be true.  I am grateful for the village: my family.  We will be closer to hear the stories of my 87-year-old papa who lives with my parents.  My kids can have servant hearts and learn ways to ensure his comfort and happiness only a couple doors down.  We are going.

Half a year later and the minute I worry about what to do with our current house.  God answers.  The same day.  The neighbor behind us is interested, she tells my husband.  Very interested, she tells me the next day.  She reiterates, "I want this to happen.  I will take great care of this place."  Moving to the corner will mean a larger lot, a larger space for her. . .where it has become almost bursting at the seams for us, it will be her definition of perfect. 

God is so good.  God's timing is impeccable.  God's plan and direction beyond anything I could ever have imagined!

Even when the voices are loud: insecurity, fear, indecisiveness, anger, children screaming. . .His voice is clear. Always.

February 22, 2012

This weekend found us at home since our camping plans fell through.
Sunday night in honor of President's Day, we picnicked on the floor.

Home made pizza with sun dried tomatoes and feta cheese.  Delish! 

Found House of Six printable too--Even better!!

Added some new prints to the walls.  I found some great sites that offered these for free!  Ernie asked, was I aware of the cost of an ink cartridge these days?  I'm in denial.  This was a much cheaper alternative to redecorating via Kohls, Marshalls, or TJ Maxx.

I found these at Over the Big Moon for free.  They spruced up the kitchen and are super cute to boot.  I spent too much time and ink perusing this site.  You should check them out--they are very generous to share their creative genius with the likes of me!

Side note--the port on my camera died.  I guess it took a beating posting daily for the last year or so.  Sigh.  I think I have a card reader that works and should be much simpler when I learn how to use it.  So for now, I leave you with what I've got--which isn't a lot, but simply: enough. 

December 14, 2011

As we wait for Christmas to arrive, our house now reflects this holiday inside and out!

Scentsy warmer with the smell of fresh pine!

My willow Tree set is in hiding. Next Year!

Gifts are wrapped and waiting!

Hand made gifts from the heart are my favorite!

We are still in need of a nativity scene--preferable not a blow up--looking at after Christmas sales.

I won this on the Mercy House auction.  It's beautiful!

I'm going to have to add another layer of tiny hand prints--maybe in a patterned red?