Overalls.....

With this kind of weather I often get motivated to "Spring Clean". With that thought in mind, I awoke from yet another sleepless night with an unusual sense to get things organized. No, Im not nesting or even pregnant for that matter.. LOL

 I began going through our master bedroom closet, putting away and organizing things that got shoved in there just after Christmas. Then, I got side tracked and began going through mounds of handed down clothing. Most all of it was given to our newest addition, Grant. He will be turning 1 in just a few short weeks and is growing so fast.  I love handed down clothing, but it can be challenging keeping it all organized and in season.

As I was sorting,  I came across this super cute pair of overalls that fit my lil one just perfect!!!! I dont know about you but there is nothing cuter than a barefoot baby in  just his overalls..

knock knock......

She lives..... Dez, for the first time in 2 days sat up in her bed and said I feel so much better. I dont think I have ever seen her so sick. Thanks so much for all the prayers. Im taking her to the doctor in just a bit to make sure her lungs are okay because she has a real chesty cough. Im not sure how Ive managed to avoid all the crud after wading around in her room piled full of tissue paper and the likes. In additin, Grant is still not 100% and it seems I carry his germs around on my shirt, LITERALLY!!! lol   I say I dont know how Ive avoided it but I know that God has been gracious to me. I think he just built us Mommas strong like that!  Ive also been taking that  EmergenC stuff twice a day and its seems to be helping.  Its tastes like poopy, but seeing how sick all my family was, I was willing to do just about anything!!

He lives as well, by he, I mean the Father. Hes been so faithful in revealing himself to me through his word this week. When is the last time God revealed himself to you through His word? My husband shared with me some wise words of wisdom a few days ago. He said  "You cant go around reading all these books and magazines expecting people to explain Gods word to you. He can do that, by you just reading His word" Seems simple but was profound to me... So, I take my bible in hand and pray, "Lord give me understanding, reveal yourself to me"  Again.... He is able!!

~Stephanie (Signature under construction)

How does He do that....

 Ever been in a situation or mood and God sends a song that just ministers to your spirit. Its amazing how some songs can just describe how we feel when we ourselves cant explain it. This song speaks of a peace beyond our understanding. Its called "In the Waiting" by Greg Long. What Christian doesn't long for that!!!! Good news is... when we ask, God is more than able to supply it :)

 
Pain
The gift nobody longs for, still it comes
And somehow leaves us stronger
When it's gone away
Pray
I try and pray for Your will to be done
But I confess it's never fast enough for me
It seems
the hardest part is waiting on You
When what I really want
Is just to see Your hand move
I want a peace beyond my understanding
I want to feel it fall like rain
In the middle of my hurting
I want to feel Your arms as they surround me
And let me know that it's okay
To be here in this place
Resting in the peace that only comes
In the waiting
Time
Time to let it go and just believe
Trusting in what no one else but You can see
Free
Freedom from the fears that close me in
When I can't get beyond where I have been, but then
Again
The silence doesn't mean that I'm alone
As long as I can hear
That I am still Your own

Update

I know Ive not posted in a while and Ive really been meaning to.  We have all been pretty sick and need your prayers for healing. Dez came down with he flu Sunday evening but at least she got to enjoy the beautiful weekend weather with us before the sickness set in.  We had a wonderful weekend investing time with one another. On Friday we went to work with Dad as he was just getting over the Flu. He was doing some volunteer work up at the church and it had to be completed by that evening.It did us good to get out of the house.   Though Jason did not feel well, God gave him the strength to get it done. Praise Him!

                                                                     DADDY WORKIN

                                                                      US PLAYING


Then, on Saturday... OMGoodness the weather was perfect!!!. We all decided to tag along with Dad to the air field. Hes big into RC flying and its turned into quite the obsession. LOL  We had so much fun playing in the wide open spaces. Looking out into the field I could not help but marvel at the work of Gods hands. Oh, how he must love us! Look around and see all the wonderful blessings God has placed right in front of you today and take time to thank Him.

                                                    NOW DADDY GETS TO PLAY!!!

Inspired by sissy....

It appears that Destiny is not the only one that walks around with her camera in tow.

Today is the day that the Lord has made....

Let us rejoice and be glad in it.  My day today started out around 3 am. For some strange reason my 1 year old decided it was time to wake up.... So, I laid there for about 10 minutes hoping and praying he would go back to sleep. Well, that didn't work so I scooped him up shortly after my dear hubby threw a pillow at his crib. Yes, the baby sleeps in our room.  I proceeded to the rocker and we both had just dozed off when my 7 year old enters the room. I tell you, he about gave me a heart-attack! Have you ever been half asleep and felt a cold breeze enter the room, kinda scary isnt it? I honestly dont know who was more scared. Me, when I opend my eyes and saw him standing there or him, when I screamed... LOL  Luckily the baby slept through the trauma and we all returned to our beds. Even though I was not happy about being up that early,  it was sure funny hearing Gavin retell the story this morning. My children bring me such great joy. They are defiantly a blessing from the Lord!

My morning began (again) around 7:30. Gavin had a fever last night so I decided to let him stay home from school today and his daddy took him to the doctor. See, there is another blessing. Daddy was home to assist in that while Dez and I ran to the grocery store. Im sure Gavin would not have wanted to tackle Walmart with us as he was diagnosed with the Flu at his appointment today. :(  I love shopping with Destiny!!  She is so much help to me when we go and is learning valuable lessons about what it is like to be a keeper of the home. Today she brought her camera along and caught some of the action. All in all some days run more smoothly than others but we should count our blessings in times of trial. If we focus on the positive rather than the negative we have the power to defeat satan and allow Gods light in us to shine more brightly in this world.

                                                She rarely leaves home without her Nikon.

                                                               Wally World

                                                            Me and my early bird :)

Just the Five of Us!

Well, This is my first official post. My Thirteen year old daughter has been blogging for months and has been trying to coach me into doing the same.  I used the excuse, I don't have time, but really its a matter of priorities and balance. So... this blog is the result of my creative and persistent co-blogger and daughter over at dezzysblogerificblog.blogspot.com. Enjoy!

I would like to introduce the 5 of us to fellow bloggers abroad. My name is Stephanie and I have the wonderful privilege of being married to a godly man named Jason. He works very hard and is a wonderful husband, father and provider to us. We are so blessed to have him.  A few years ago I felt the Lord calling me to go a different direction with my life and family.. He was calling me to be a keeper at home. My wonderful husband agreed, though the reality of surviving on one income was definitely a leap of faith. It has been two years now and our God has been faithful to supply all our needs.

In addition to being a stay at home mom, the Lord also lead me to began homeschooling my oldest daughter, Destiny (13). She was just about to enter middle school and we had been praying about this for quite some time. When the reality of actually doing so set in, we all had our share of fear and reluctance. We were even discourage by many of our friends and family...  Pressing on in faith, I believe it was one of the best decisions we ever made. This next year we are planning to also began homeschooling our son, Gavin (7). He has been in a public school and is extremely anxious about this new adventure... Last year the Lord blessed us with another son, Grant (1).  Lord willing, he will never enter the doors of a public school.

So, here we all are, taking small steps of faith each year on this journey through life together. I cant wait to see what God has in store for us next! In doing this blog, I hope to share our faith and be of encouragement to others along the way.