Awwwwwwwwwww... We Got Married!!!

5 years ago, at 7:30pm on December the 31st, Chris and I tied the knot! It's been a rocky road, but we've made it, and are happier than ever!

I hope this new year finds you and your loved ones safe, happy, and well. I'll be around more after the first of the year with an update! Lotsa love to all!

In Loving Memory of Laci and Conner

On a day that should be so joyous, 5 years ago today, Laci Denise Peterson, and her unborn son, Conner were savagely murdered at the hands of her husband, Scott. Please take a moment to remember Laci, Conner, and those they left behind. May God Bless them.

'Tis The Season...

To be busy and everything else in between. For the past two weeks, things have been extremely hectic in my life. We're getting ready to have a Christmas pageant at church that's going to be a complete disaster-- but, would I expect anything less? After our rehearsal on sunday, which pretty much sealed the deal that it was going to be bad, my friend, Jules, comes to me and asks me to ride to Mountain City with her. While we were rehearsing, someone had called the church, asking if we had a food pantry. The woman had three kids, had just moved to the area, was flat broke, and had nothing to eat.

Of course, I told Jules I'd ride with her. We gathered two crates of food together for the family, and made the hour trip to Mountain City to give the family food. When we got there, it truly was a pitiful sight. My heart just bled for that family. I know how hard it must've been for her to humble herself enough to pick up the phone and call for help. Of all the churches she called, I'm glad it was ours. We take care of all of God's children without a guilt-trip or a "we'd better see you in church sunday, or else" speech. We're just glad we were able to help someone in need.

As we were leaving, Jules said, "you know, it's scary just how many people are just one paycheck away from homeless." How true, how true. I was one of them for a long time. I'll never forget that, and will always remember, just how truly blessed I am. I have more than many, and I'm thankful for all that I am, and all that I have.

Speaking of paychecks, there may not be one for a month. My husband came home last night, and informed me that he, along with 100 others might be laid off for a month. Right now, it's just a rumor, but you never know. I hope that's not the case, but this has been such a great year, that I've been waiting for the other shoe to drop. Although, if it happens, it happens. I've been through a HELL OF A LOT worse than a month without a paycheck-- I've been through 11 months without a paycheck. If I can survive that, I can definitely survive this. Please keep not only us, but all of those who may be laid off in your thoughts and prayers.

Last, but not least-- a picture, for your viewing pleasure:

Happy Birthday Caleb!

You came into the world 7 years ago today-- I love you with all my heart! :0)


~For those of you who are newbs, Caleb is my oldest Godson~



~A new post is coming soon~