Tuesday, March 28, 2006

so much happening

Where do I begin.
First of all this year has been the WORST flu year ever in our home. I am exhausted from the never ending cycle of colds, ear infections and kids throwing up all over the house. They have pretty much been passing stuff around since Christmas. This is the first week that both the boys have returned to school. Gracie is just on the tail end of the stomach flu. I am ready for this to be done now. I have been kinda a lousy friend lately but with 3 kids and hubby down, it pretty much takes up all my time. Just reality I guess.
So on April 28th we are moving. This has been the biggest thing on my mind. After many years of renting we are finally able to get back into the market. We spent a few weeks looking around and finally found something we can afford and are able to fix up a bit. This is a very good financial decision for us as our monthly payments will be going down considerably. I have begun to pack our 7 years of accumulated stuff. Feeling a little overwhelmed. I have to admit that I am having a hard time leaving this place. After 7 years this place really began to feel like it was ours and there are so many memories here. But life goes on.....things change......and change isn't a bad thing. I am eager to get in the new place and start the reno's.
Just to add to all the chaos, Mikail is going in for tonsil surgery on April 13th and will be home for a couple weeks after that. Hopefully I will be able to tend to him and pack the house and run around after Gracie (who, by the way, is still NOT walking.......silly girl). I'm sure we will all survive April, Haha.
Well back to packing.......mom, I'll be over in a few days with boxes to store! :)

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

SHE FINALLY TOOK HER FIRST STEPS THIS MORNING!!!!

3 whole steps!

Monday, March 06, 2006

Some new pictures

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Gracie feeding her baby in the highchair I played with as a little girl.




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Mikail, Caleb & Grace




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Just 'cause she's so cute!

Face of Time

I can remember when I was afraid like you
Not so long ago
Confusion ruled my life wondering what to do
Not so long ago
These are resting waves from a memory
In a hiding place in my mind
But the sweetest taste is a history
When suffering wears the face of time
The pain hurt way too much the water was so cold
Not so long ago
That’s when light rescued me from darkness I was free
Not so long ago

In the place of suffering
There’s a God worth worshipping
On these wings of worship we will ride.


© 2004 Jason Upton & Key of David Ministries.

Those of you who read my blog regularly (when I write regularly, haha!) have probably noticed that I like to post songs by Jason Upton. I have found that so much of what he writes about has proven to be very healing in my life. This one in paticular spoke to me a couple years ago while going through a confusing, difficult time. This morning I found myself singing it again and I thought of some of my friends experiencing challenging times in their faith right now. This is for you and me.

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

He did it!

I never would have done it when I was 8, I was far too shy. Mikail walked up in front of the whole school during assembly, took the microphone and started singing. Way to go!