MY LITTLE MAN!

A Kidless Weekend

Ok, it has been way to long, and I was informed of that today by a sweet precious friend of mine. So here I am to describe our three days and nights away from our kids. Michael had a company meeting/party in Dallas this past Thursday. Memaw and papa came down to be with the kids...I don't think they were prepared for how needy they are. That was the longest they have been with them, and let's just say they were ready to go home. lol! Anyways, back to our mini vacation. It was incredible. Michael had a meeting most of the day on Friday so I slept in untiil 9, ordered room service for breakfast, showered, slept for a couple of more hours, painted my nails, and slept until Michael got back at 4. I didn't know what to do with myself...I think my body was catching up from sleep since Jo was born!! We ate some amazing food, rode gocarts, hung out with some good Christian friends, and enjoyed one another!! By Saturday night, we were missing the kiddos alot! I called Makayla to tell her I missed her, and I realized that I have never spoke to her on the phone before! She has such a cute little voice. I love being there mommy! Monday was a day of meltdowns...let's just say the kids pretty much got their way the whole time we were gone! But I guess that is what being a grandparent is all about...I guess I will find that out later in life. Wow, we are going to be grandparents some day! Life is good.

A Reminder

The other day I'm cleaning out my nightstand, and I come across a prophetic word that we received right after Michael accepted his new job. We were leaving church and a lady approached us giving us this word. Anytime I ever get a word it is ALWAYS the same. It pretty much says that I need to continue to seek Him at a deeper level because I have a bunch of emotional and physical junk that needs healing. Maybe I will start to heal up some of that stuff this year...I would sure like to receive a different word someday. lol! The part of the word that really touched my heart was this: " You are going through a tough time right now. It is a struggle, and the Lord wants you to continue to be patient through this huge transition." WOW! At the time we received this, it didn't really make since because everything was going great. Michael got offered more than we asked for, the house sold in 4 days, and everything was so easy. We weren't struggling at all. But now it all makes sense...the Lord was speaking of what is to come and He was so sweet as to prepare us for it. But it didn't sink in until I found that word and read it six months later. I can't explain what a comfort it is to know that the Lord sees us and He knew that this was going to be hard. However, He is still here. He has never left us, and no matter what the future holds for us in Lubbock, He is constant. I have realized that it is so easy to let your mind and heart get all foggy, and you can't see anything but the struggle. But the fog always lifts. It may take awhile, but it will leave. And we will continue on and be a happy strong family that is blessed.
Thank you to my two sweet friends that let me vent, and then spoke to me with such love and encouragement. Thank you for loving me for me.

A New Year!