Tonight I am wishing I had a house again...but still thankful for my blessed life.
Wishing we did not have a kitty who refuses to go outdoors to do his business. I despise kitty litter boxes...no matter how often it's cleaned and filled with new sand it still stinks up our bathroom. My steamy shower evolves into a simulated trip to the dump. Everyone I talk to has a different opinion. Mom says I can't possibly let the cat outdoors for his potty time. Although her cats do that. Someone else said my kids should be cleaning up after the cat which they do but who cleans up after them when they spill the sand all over the bathroom floor? Still another friend said it is traumatic and disturbing to give away a childs pet. Another said if the kids are not fulfilling their tasks to get rid of the cat. I'm confused!!!!!! I have to admit that I'm probably the only one that can make this decision as I am the
one dealing with living in tight quarters with 6 people and 1 bathroom. I am the one responsible for making sure our environment is clean and sanitary and if having a kitty complicates matters beyond my ability to manage then it's my perogative to make sure
the kitty has a good home. Do I feel bad? Yes I do because Ava loves animals so very much. But until we have a decent yard I am convinced (well sort of) that it's my right to eliminate excess burdens.
(sigh) animal lovers from all sides will come crawling out of the woodwork telling me what a hater I am...oh well...
Ok moving right along, someone in our church may have a home available for rent soon and have offered it to us. I'm not sure what to think, say or do as I really do want to move into a home but I was really hoping we could manage to buy our own. I can't bear the thought of plunking out another deposit, first and last to get into a home and then 6 months later find out the home is in foreclosure! I seriously don't want to waste another dime on rent. However, this individual won't require any of that simply move in and pay monthly rent. They are nit planning to let the home go into foreclosure either. But it's a rather small home compared to what we are used to.
We seriously need direction!!! If it's not going to be an option for us to buy within 6 months then I imagine we should consider this rent option.
Can you tell I am reasoning through my blog???
What do you think? Sherah? Holly? Kathy? Yvonne? Beth? Lol
We have lived at the church in a one room apartment for 5 months. I'm not admitting to impatience as this was my idea and I am thankful for the opportunity to get aead financially. I do like to see light at the end of the tunnel on the other hand. So.....
Pray for us that either a blessing takes place to allow us to buy a home quickly, or a confirmation occurs to let us feel good about renting for the 4th time since we've lived here.
I'm so excited for what God is going to do tomorrow in our Sunday service! We are having a special speaker and many backsliders and people "on the fringe" are supposed to be here.
Can't wait!!! :)
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11.21.2009
Feeling so Thankful
Well with Thanksgiving almost here and everyone on facebook posting their daily thankful post I feel a little behind in shouting out how thankful I am for so many blessings in my life. I could never post in just a few words how thankful I am in my heart for all the things God has done for me. He has truly blessed me beyond measure and I am so grateful.
One of the many things I am thankful for in particular tonight, is having taken notice of Gods hand on my life since I was a small child. I had fears and strange thoughts as a little girl but God kept his hand on me and brought me through. Looking back, not only am I thankful for the things He brought me through but I'm thankful for the things he kept me from. Now that I am grown I look around and see the messes people have made of their lives and I can only say "but by the grace of God there go I". I've watched many people make terrible mistakes that reap results they end up having to live with that have detrimental effects on their marriages, children, and existance. It grieves me; yet it causes my heart to fill with thanksgiving at the graciousness of God for sparing me such turmoil. I thank God for incredible leaders and mentors in my life; individuals who were not afraid to tell me when I was headed down the wrong path. People like Rod Fultz, Nathan Morton, Kristi Morton, Elder Morton, Mary Jo Thompson, my parents, and many others who took the time to lead me and guide me down the path of righteousness. As a teen, I could so easily have slipped to a place of misery and disaster, but because of His grace and mercy I stayed pure and escaped the grasp of Satan in my life. Of course I was not perfect, I made mistakes as much as anyone, but I am so thankful that He had mercy and longsuffering for me and picked me up. I'm thankful that the influences in my life helped me to stay pure until I married my husband. The scars and trust issues so many people struggle with today because of their past are not familiar to me.
I only hope and pray I can be such a mentor to a young person today. When I counsel young ladies, my mind goes back to the choices I had, the choices my friends had, the ones I made and the ones they made and where we are now because of them. I hope and pray someone loves my children enough to guide them as I was guided. I can do my best as a parent but they will need outside influences. I pray for this daily.
I'm also thankful for peace in my home. Even though the economy is bad and I lost my job, I have peace knowing my life is in His hands. We may not own our home, we may be living in less than desirable conditions, but God is faithful and He provides our needs.
Lastly, for tonight anyway, it was the 5th anniversary of my last chemo treatment on November 16th...I can't believe how quickly time has gone by...Ava is 5 years old. I prayed I would live to see her go to Kindergarten and by God's grace and mercy I am actually teaching her kindergarten and I am so happy and excited to do so. God has truly answered all my prayers and is faithful, just, merciful, and kind. He never leaves the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging for bread. He's my healer, my provider, my Saviour, my deliverer, my strong tower, my rock, my comforter, and the author and finisher of my faith. My hope is in Him, my trust is in Him and He holds my life in the palm of His hand. I could never thank Him enough for His unending love and concern for me. Delight thyself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart!!!
Oh one more thing, I'm also very thankful for my iRobot roomba vacuum. I don't know what I'd do without it and I can't wait till I get a scoomba too.
Love to all!
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One of the many things I am thankful for in particular tonight, is having taken notice of Gods hand on my life since I was a small child. I had fears and strange thoughts as a little girl but God kept his hand on me and brought me through. Looking back, not only am I thankful for the things He brought me through but I'm thankful for the things he kept me from. Now that I am grown I look around and see the messes people have made of their lives and I can only say "but by the grace of God there go I". I've watched many people make terrible mistakes that reap results they end up having to live with that have detrimental effects on their marriages, children, and existance. It grieves me; yet it causes my heart to fill with thanksgiving at the graciousness of God for sparing me such turmoil. I thank God for incredible leaders and mentors in my life; individuals who were not afraid to tell me when I was headed down the wrong path. People like Rod Fultz, Nathan Morton, Kristi Morton, Elder Morton, Mary Jo Thompson, my parents, and many others who took the time to lead me and guide me down the path of righteousness. As a teen, I could so easily have slipped to a place of misery and disaster, but because of His grace and mercy I stayed pure and escaped the grasp of Satan in my life. Of course I was not perfect, I made mistakes as much as anyone, but I am so thankful that He had mercy and longsuffering for me and picked me up. I'm thankful that the influences in my life helped me to stay pure until I married my husband. The scars and trust issues so many people struggle with today because of their past are not familiar to me.
I only hope and pray I can be such a mentor to a young person today. When I counsel young ladies, my mind goes back to the choices I had, the choices my friends had, the ones I made and the ones they made and where we are now because of them. I hope and pray someone loves my children enough to guide them as I was guided. I can do my best as a parent but they will need outside influences. I pray for this daily.
I'm also thankful for peace in my home. Even though the economy is bad and I lost my job, I have peace knowing my life is in His hands. We may not own our home, we may be living in less than desirable conditions, but God is faithful and He provides our needs.
Lastly, for tonight anyway, it was the 5th anniversary of my last chemo treatment on November 16th...I can't believe how quickly time has gone by...Ava is 5 years old. I prayed I would live to see her go to Kindergarten and by God's grace and mercy I am actually teaching her kindergarten and I am so happy and excited to do so. God has truly answered all my prayers and is faithful, just, merciful, and kind. He never leaves the righteous forsaken nor his seed begging for bread. He's my healer, my provider, my Saviour, my deliverer, my strong tower, my rock, my comforter, and the author and finisher of my faith. My hope is in Him, my trust is in Him and He holds my life in the palm of His hand. I could never thank Him enough for His unending love and concern for me. Delight thyself in the Lord and He shall give you the desires of your heart!!!
Oh one more thing, I'm also very thankful for my iRobot roomba vacuum. I don't know what I'd do without it and I can't wait till I get a scoomba too.
Love to all!
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11.19.2009
Hi Yvonne!!!
This post is for Yvonne my one and only faithful reader lol...
Hey girl I guess you made it back home safe and sound! It was awesome to see you guys at WCC! Your boys are so grown I can hardly believe it.
Well we will have to work on planning a trip to see you guys one of these days...it'd be a blast.
Love u!!! :)))
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