Peaceful Decisions

Okay ya so I have had a rough week since Sunday. Not with my children at all, they have been so great. Helping me around the house, loving each other, and many laughs with Lego building. The boys had a drama musical Wednesday night. May I say all those kiddos did a great job!

Gabriela has been a jewel, she has been helping set the table and she insists on feeding the cats. She will fill the bowl to the top... but after she is asleep I will go in and take some of the food out so she will think they ate it all in the night. HAHA!

Love my children dearly! I have made a dress and quite a few bows this week, must say I am really happy about that. Maybe it has been all this rain we are having. God must have a mighty big plan with all this rain, but then again ALL of Gods plans are MIGHTY and BIG.

My rough week has been due to a lost friend, she did not died but it sure feels like it. There were some unfortunate circumstances that were beyond our control. We had a great supper after church on Sunday, the kiddos played (for the last time), I got to make a wonderful little girl laugh (for the last time) the boys and Sissy ate ice cream with their friends (for the last time). We talked everything out we vowed to not let this get in the way of our friendship, I knew it would be hard at times. I looked at her one last time as we turned to get in our vehicles, and she said, "We're good right?" and I said, "For life!" Leaving with a hug and a see ya later, we left.
A couple texts exchanged that night and it was done!!!!
All the laughs, the children playing, the rainy play days, the many meals together, the great talks, the Mother's day shared due to our husbands being far away. All of it flashed before my teary eyes.
Okay maybe I had more of a friend in her than she had in me?!?! Maybe I care a little to much about people that I put close to my heart?!?! I only hold a few people dear to me and she was and is one of them!!! I dont get easily heart broken about anything, but this YES BY GOODNESS I AM!!! Almost to the point of being mad. Was all my time wasted? Was all my care and love in a Godly sister lost? Was this friendship good for nothing? NO!!!! I dont believe so! Its like we were blood sisters and we finally met at almost 30, and bonded greatly, then torn apart again. You know what though, weather she realizes it we, have someone bigger than us all, bigger and greater than any situation and that is GOD!!!!
My prayer is simple I can almost sum it up in one word and that word is....
*HOPE*

I will strive to live like Jesus! Will I stumble sure I will, the Bible tells me I will, but you know what, I will get on my knees and I will pray. I give it all to Jesus... I will do it to glorify God!
I WILL be that person that when my feet hit the floor and I kneel at the throne of Jesus in the morning the devil will say, "OH NO SHES AWAKE"

Yep call me Slacker... But in my world consumed...

I have had some great times since last blog...
Plenty of time with a great caring friend, thanks Meemee
Been to my dads for a wonderful visit seeing my lil sis tummy grown with that wonderful gift from God on the way. My mommy came to visit or rest she called it, how with 3 kids hmmm I dont find much of that here... lol
Making bows and such...
My boys acquiring hmmm over 1500 Legos by the way are my arch nemesis, specialy when you step on them after dropping a bed on your foot... ooowwww
Practice for Passion Play.
New furniture, homeschooling, getting my wedding ring fixed sooo great.
Eating nachos fajitas with my goodest friend. Warm weather from the Great Lord Almighty, which gives opportunity for kiddos to play outside, which brings mopping the floor everyday maybe 2 times a day... Chocolate cake, MMMMMMMMM
So ya as I said Consumed.
But I wouldnt have it any other way cause then I wouldnt get this.

How Great is Our God!!

PRAISE

Your children running in the house, correct them.
Give God praise
Laundry basket over flowing, throw a load in press start.
Give God praise
Coffee got cold due to it sitting while floors got swept,
Heat it up.
Give God praise
Shower water takes a long time to warm up, wait.
Give God praise
See an messy toy room, Shut the door or play clean up.
Give God praise
Hear a child scream, see whats wrong and give hugs.
Give God praise
Supper didn't taste very well, eat till satisfied.
Give God praise
You have been Blessed with the sounds of children. Clothes on your back, a microwave to heat your coffee up.
A place with warm water to get clean, a door to close, love to show, and food to eat.
Give God the praise for it is because of Him you have these Blessings.

The Kind No...

I apologize that your email to Julie Russo of our company just reached me this morning. In the past, my function coordinated donation requests for various groups; and the company also supported the USO in support of our troops.

The Dial Corporation, A Henkel Company, is a strong supporter of community service and contributions. In an effort to streamline our donation process and provide maximum assistance to the most needy, we have contracted with Feeding America (formerly named America's Second Harvest) to distribute our products via local food banks in the areas of greatest need throughout America.

While that is the current company focus for donations, I have joined several of the staff who received your email have presented the request to our senior leadership for future consideration. We truly appreciate the work that our soldiers are doing and look forward to their safe return.


All I was asking for was some Purex 3 in 1 sheets to be donated to the soldiers of 3rd BCT... This is the response I get a month later... HMMMMMM seriously now.

What Part of You Will Never Amount to Anything Don’t You Understand

You ever have that nagging voice in the back of you head?
“Ha Ha HaHaHa You can’t do it”
As your day goes on you look around and see the disarray.
Your children are not listening when you ask them to help clean up.
The sounds of fighting over who had the toy first.
The crying call of your little boy saying, “Bubba hit me.”
Hearing your sweet baby girl whine because you say, “No you don’t need candy.”
Your oldest son back talk with a tone that hurts you deep down inside.
The dishes sitting in the sink.
Floors needing mopped.
Rooms upstairs that you can’t bare to clean by yourself one more time.
Supper sitting in the oven cooking for what seems to be eternity.
Your children saying their hungry, still fighting with each other and wining.
All the while you are hearing this voice laugh and taunt you.
“You will never amount to anything.”
“You are not a good mom, look you can’t even calm your children.”
“You haven’t taught them anything, look they never get along.”
“You can’t even keep your dishes up and your house spotless.”
“HA, You should be ashamed of yourself.”
“So if you can’t do these simple things what make you think you can even be a good enough wife.”
You find yourself looking in a mirror asking yourself, ”Is this true, is this me?”
Tears wailing up inside, your face burning up from being so mad at yourself.
And….
You hit your knees, face down on the ground.
You cry in your Fathers arms, “Lord please forgive me of my sins, make me whole in your light and glory.”
“Deliver me Oh LORD”
Your Father says to you, “Arise my good and faithful child, I love you.”
You find yourself standing in a new place with a new outlook.
The devil will do everything he can to try and bring me down.
By the good Grace of my Father the wonderful Almighty God, devil you will NOT bring me down.
So devil what part of “I AM FREE DO YOU NOT UNDERSTAND!”

Alisha Hoag

Elmo...

Serious now what is with Elmo... A fluffy red monster... Came first know in 1972 as a baby then Nov. 18 1985... Okay he was invented so children could follow in his foot steps, hmmmm
Fuzzy, Red, 3 1/2 yr old that talks in third person. Oh ya and has his own world that came about in 2007... WoW to be a fuzzy puppet with a hand up your hiney... By the way Frisky is just mad he cant ask Dorthy the fish questions, or maybe eat her... hahaha

Where does the time go....

They grow so fast before my eyes...








Yes I look at these pics and think to myself, Okay yes they may have their days, but who dont, I still do... Yes Lord You can bless me any day. Your blessings are awesome and did I mention soooo cute...

I Received A Message...

The children are tucked snugly into their beds.
Prayers are poured out of their hearts.
Bed time songs are sang in a quirky tune.
Foreheads kissed and hugs squeezed so tight.
God says I have a message for you, check your phone.
I see your heart, I feel your pain.
I will give you what you need.
I will give you no more than you can handle.
When the load is a little to much to bare, I will carry it for you.
Just as I carried the cross, I will carry you.
Do not grow weary, do not forget my promise.
I will never leave you nor forsake you.
You have longed enough.
Checking my phone, 'Messaged Received'.
The husband I have provided for you is online.
Gitty like it was our wedding day.
My fingers move typing, the love flows out.
I know you feel it as if we were in a warm embrace.
Thank you Lord, you hear my silent cries from my heart at just the right time.
YOUR TIME, Message received.

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God is Everywhere





Even in the storm of war God is there...

Just a thought do we just sit and think of Gods greatness in our storm...

They love their Daddy so much...
Gabriela was so wiggly, Chanler is just a ham for the cam, and Ethan just wanted to play his new game he got for his 5th birthday. Oh ya and we got up 5:30 am...

Love you Tanner, Gods blessings and protective covering over you and all those that are with you...

Slacker

Okay, yes I am new to this blog stuff... Thank you M.H.

Well for once the weatherman predicts correct... SNOW!!!!!

The Promise Keeper

My mind was weary at one time. But You gave me refreshing encouragement.
My heart had a hole. But You filled it.
My eyes were blind to the light. But You have shown the way for me.
My ears were deafened by lies. But You whispered the truth to me.
My mouth was dry of thirst. But You quenched my desire.
For You are my Promise Keeper, Never will You leave me, nor will You ever forsake me.

I scream to the top of my lungs GOD IS SO GREAT, ALL PRAISES LIFTED TO YOU!!

Hebrews 13:5