I know some of you probably have thought what in the world is happening and why is the posting weird or slim picking. I thought I would sit down and tell you though it has taken me a bit to figure out what to say and how to put it. The last few months my world has been flipped and just trying to get my feet back under me and my family has taken quit a toll on us physically, emotionally and spiritually...especially on me.
As all of you know we have been in renovations well that hit a bump when the weather decided not to cooperate, the individual (my dad) who has helped this entire time ended up getting a new job with a new schedule and last of all my hubby has been pulling longer hours at his job. So now throw in some more bumps for this adventure a death of a dear close friend which was also my daughters Sunday school teacher. It impacted us a lot and k's entire week was focus around heaven, death, etc. We also had appliances breaking down, vehicles breaking down, and then throw end of year activities that my daughter is involved in. Oh yes scheduling lately has been out the window and trying to stay sane has been a slim rope. But, I am so thankful that God has been there through this entire ordeal it has been the only peace and sanctuary in this house lately. I do believe we are at the end of this bump in our road and things do look like they are settling down until the next bump. So without me rambling on let me do share some of the wonderful things that have come from this ordeal.
Last weekend we were able to get a new fence up. Now we are working on getting the ground level and then we can start using that side of the garage after 7yrs.
Here is a before
Here is the after
My daughter Graduated from her Awana group-cubbies
Well as most of you may know I can go on but as for now, I won't.
I will share this last tad bit that has helped me through all of this it came from one of my devotions.
When you are afraid: For God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7
When you are angry: A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger. Proverbs 15:1
When you are confused: I will instruct you and teach you in the way which you should go; I will counsel you with My eye upon you. Psalm 32:8
When you are frustrated: Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established. Proverbs 16:3
When someone hurts you: Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving each other, just as God in Christ also has forgiven you. Ephesians 4:32
When you are lonely: Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5
When times are hard: For momentary, light affliction is producing for us an eternal weight of glory far beyond all comparison. 2 Corinthians 4:17
When you want to give up: I can do all things through Him who strengthens me. Philippians 4:13
When you are worried: Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. Philippians 4:6
When you mess up big time: One thing I do, forgetting what lies behind and reaching forward to what lies ahead, I press on toward the goal of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus. Philippians 3:13-14
When you have a need: And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:19