Pray the Hardest, when it is the hardest to pray

       So I just thought I would write down a little entry for me, myself, and I to remember some things as the new year starts. I was just thinking about how my friends' lives are changing all around me again and I am happy for them all. Then, again, there is still me trying to figure out what I want to do with my life still. 2017's goal is to get to a place or on something that I can make a change in my life. It can be something like starting to date to starting a ministry. I know between there is a big space and a lot of choices.      I decided to write some things down so I wouldn't forget about them later in the new year. Here are some of the choices that I have been thinking about off and on for the past 2 or more years: -Working as an admin. in the Childcare field -Being a Lead teacher for a long time in the childcare field -Start some kind of ministry for children or that idea could be open more -Work at a public school as a teacher ...

          I have had a crazy Christmas break so far. It has been really busy too. Busy with family and more family. :) Christmas eve and a day plus my birthday has past so I got them done and over with. The two main holidays but I still have New Years to go through. I did have fun on those two holidays and they were somewhat relaxing because we are spending presents out throughout this week so people are coming at different times. It makes the week busy but the days easier. I also have one of my sisters spending the week with my parents so we are keeping their kids busy too.           As a family, we also went to Christmas Eve service the night of the 24th. It was kind of strange though because the candles were going almost at the time during the service. Because of that, I had to blow out my candle before we were done singing the songs. The candles were dipping so bad too that I had a lot of wax on my hand after we were done with them....

         I enjoyed a winter day, yesterday, with my children. It has been awhile since I wrote about my job and the children so I thought it was time for an entry about them. It was so much fun! I haven't had a day that I enjoyed as much as I didn't yesterday. It just seemed easygoing and peaceful even with the children talking loudly and rudely at some points in the day. It felt like I was comfortable there and knew what I was doing. It was like I wasn't trying to do or go anywhere else but there with the kiddos. I wonder if the coloring I did yesterday morning helped me out because my mind was clear of the stresses of life because I did that.            I also finished Christmas shopping and saw some deer on the road and no morning nap for me so I had a pretty good morning too. Just to put this in here, we had snow and ice the weekend before. More ice then snow though so, for me, it was also a pretty relaxing weekend because I di...

           I am where I can really write my own thoughts down instead of trying to fit my thoughts with something else. I know I haven't done an entry like this in awhile and that I need to get on it again. Hopefully, for the next few weeks, when I am home, I will have time to do that again. I picked this entry titled "Giving Time Instead of Money" because I think it is the perfect time to write about what really matters around this time of year. I have had the experience of giving time instead of money this year more then usual. My time was given to the Compassion International by volunteering at their "Experience" that I have wrote about.            I usually spend the weekends before Christmas hanging out and going to Christmas parties with friends but I didn't this year. That cost money because of the gifts you have to buy and I went to a few and felt bad that I didn't have any gifts to give. I couldn't because I am low o...

Luke 2:22-29- 22  When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses,  Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord   23  (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord” [ a ] ),   24  and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.” [ b ] 25  Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout.  He was waiting for the consolation of Israel,  and the Holy Spirit was on him.   26  It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.   27  Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,   28  Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying: 29  “Sovereign Lord, as...

          The Compassion Experience was amazing! I got to do all of the things and trips. That's what my weekend was full of along with the Bentonville Christmas Parade with my mom and nephews. I went Saturday and went through two of the countries. The countries were Philippines and the Republic. I have a room that hit me the most and that I will remember forever in each one.            The room that got me in the Philippines was the house that was leaking because of the floods that happen there. I can't imagine the leaking in the houses every time it rains or floods and the families living in it. The girl's name was Kiwi and she grew up to be a nurse and in the medical field. That is where my first little girl is from so that is the real reason I went this time around.             The room that got me in the Dominican Republic was the ...

          Have you ever just had one of those times? One of those times where you just want someone to bring you flowers and chocolate. One of those times where you just want someone to give you a hug. One of those times where you just want to be told that everything will be easier when you get older.            One of those times where you want to be a little kid again. One of those times where you just wish life could be a fairytale. One of those times where you want everything to make sense again. One of those times where you just feel normal. Just one of those times where you want to truly be happy again.           One of those times where you didn't have to have all of the responsibilities. One of those times where things didn't have to change so transitions would stay the same. One of those times where you could go to sleep peacefully witho...

Peace-The 2nd Advent Sunday (Saturday) of 2016 "Think on Him and Thank Him."= Peace -Luke 2:9-11, 13-14 9  An angel  of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.   10  But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.  I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.   11  Today in the town of David a Savior  has been born to you; he is the Messiah,  the Lord.   12  This will be a sign  to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” 13  Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying, 14  “Glory to God in the highest heaven,      and on earth peace  to those on whom his favor rests.” -Step 1      -They were scared.              -We can be scared about the things that are happening in ...

          I love helping Compassion International out when they are around the towns that are near me. I helped at a Christmas concert last night and that was my 2nd or 3rd time volunteering. The concert was at a First Baptist Church in Bentonville. It also seemed a lot more happier then the others that I've helped out at. The other volunteers were all happy and talkative. They were also very passionate about the company and the children.             The concert was an Irish Christmasy kind of concert. It was a couple singing and their names were: Keith and Kristyn Getty. It was very pretty from what I heard. They sung 'Silver Bells' and that was my favorite from them. The speaker for Compassion was very engertic and his story was different then ones I've heard before. It was his story about how he started out supporting children through Compassion. He was part of the band that was play...

          I am going to copy a chart that is in the book, "Lady in Waiting" to start off kind a series of it. I have read it this month and I want to write down the thoughts and some quotes that I have and want to remember. Just thought I would start out the easy way so here is the chart:  Why Do I Want to Get Married?                                    How Can God Meet Those Needs in My Life? Written By: Beverly Seward Brandon I want to be loved.                                                          "......I have loved you with an everlasting                                              ...

"Take The Time to Swing"            I had this thought the other day while I was at work. I think it was this past Monday and I am just now getting to write about it. I took my children outside to play at the regular time. I usually stand or walk around just to keep my eyes on all of the children and see what they are up to. Sometimes I take the time to just sit and talk with the children or stand and talk with them. I don't do it has often as I should and I regret that somedays especially if I see it but don't do anything about it. I will admit there are days like that whether we can help it or not. I like this saying because it just popped into my mind while I was doing just that by one of my little girls.             It all started when she asked me to sit down and swing by her. This is a girl that doesn't do that a lot because she is a very outgoing and talkative one. Thi...