I DID IT!

So I got my hair cut and colored today. No more gray hair for me. These are the before and after pictures. It's kinda drastic, I know. I got 3-6 inches cut from the longest to the shortest layer. Let me know whatcha think, but be gentle, okay?

Can't Sleep

Here it is 12:15 a.m. and I cannot sleep. I tried reading, but the book I'm reading is a mystery, thriller, christian fiction. My husband is gone to Youth Camp, so I'm here with the kids alone. Mystery thriller with no husband around, well, let's just say I put the book down for awhile. Seriously, I'm not a chicken, but Terri Blackstone is getting carried away with her writing abilities!

I am now enjoying a new bible study...It is over the book of Galatians. I really appreciate the book of Galatians. Without this book, I would not fully understand the freedom I have in Christ and the importance of the Holy Spirit working in my life...Do I have it all together? No. Do I want to be better? Yes. Today's lesson was about freedom from the law; the ability to live in Christ. Gal. 2:20 "I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me." I don't have to follow a bunch of legalistic rules to be considered a "good" person. I have to believe that Christ is my Savior (my white knight saving this damsel in distress); He has changed me, forgiven me of the ridiculous sin I was in, and because of this, I endeavor to do good to others to glorify or give credit to God! Wow! It seems so simple, repetitive, or rhetorical, but He truly did this for me...Me....I was so unworthy of His grace and mercy...do you know the things I did? Some of you probably do! In a way, that is so embarrassing and humiliating for me, but in another way, I'm glad you know. I'm glad you know the miraculous work Christ has done in me. I've been healed of cancer, healed of emotional lacerations, given peace-a peace that did overcome all of the anger I held inside. I've been given an awesome man of God to watch over me, provide for me, protect me. Nate is the white knight that God uses every day to save this pitiful damsel in distress. God shows me His love through my husband in special ways. I feel like the fairytale princess who is just waiting to wake up, pinch myself, and find that it is all just a wonderful dream. The great reality is that I am truly conscious, awake to all the great blessings in my life. I'm really alive, living this dream! My rambling are not just stammerings of a tired woman in the windy Central Plains. They are reminders to myself and others that the Kingdom Life is possible, if only you'll just believe! When the days come, because they always do, that I forget of the wonder of God in my life, remind me of this moment; this blog...this declaration of God's greatness on this particular night. This is the night I could not sleep, and I was given the revelation that few ever understand...I have been crucified with Christ, I no longer live, but Christ lives in me! Help me Lord! Help me live the Kingdom Life Every Day!

I Love Summer!

We are on summer break! Yeah! I had a wonderful birthday. I am blessed with so many great friends and family here in Weatherford. My parents called me to wish me a happy birthday. I am so thankful for all I have.
I got a Kasey Kahne visor. #9! I got a camera, a bible study (Living Beyond Yourself by Beth Moore), diamond earrings, flip flops, cd holder, bath and body works, coffee cup gift certificate, Martina McBride's greatest hits, candy....and good laughs with friends. We had two birthday parties for me; One with my friends and one with my friends that are my family (if that makes any sense). We played mad gab..I am not any good at that, just so you know. We also played Cranium. We laughed, we played, and I got camera happy of course! My kids blessed me with kisses, hugs, and a tanning gift certificate. My pregnant friends came to my party as well. I love babies! I can't wait to hold them.


We also had family fun day at church today. We had big air up games for the kids. It was a beautiful day!


Nate leaves tomorrow for Youth Camp. Please pray for him. He isn't feeling well. We have struggled with respiratory issues. He is using his inhaler alot, too much. I trust God for his healing.

We got a verbal agreement on the contracting of our house. The couple went out of town for the weekend so papers won't actually be signed until Tuesday. Pray that they don't change their minds!!!

We graduated our Seniors on Friday Night. Here is a couple of them playing around at family fun day....Keevin and Kaisa. Again, I love my life!!!

A Good Life!

Yes, dear friends, I am now 30 years old! I'm very pleased to have the life I have at my age. I feel like I've lived more than one lifetime of blessings and I'm excited to see what God has in store for me for the next 30 years. My kids have baked my birthday cake! I also got a new sony camera, yeah!!! We've made the switch from Christian School to Public School. That was a very hard decision, but I feel like it is the best decision for our family overall. Our house has not sold yet! It needs to because I want to move into my dream home! This a picture of my dream home.

It's the one we contracted. Sell, sell, sell, our house, please oh please! Well, I'll write again tomorrow after the parties!! yeah!

I'm in May, Baby!

Okay! okay! I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. Busy doesn't excuse it, but man! Okay, so my kids had an incredible track day. I'll have to post pictures later. I'm getting ready for a trip to Branson for a Pastors' Conference, organizing my kid's babysitters, packing, buying a house, yes!, and trying to sell mine! I got a 4.0 this semester in school. My kids are transferring to Public School. Did I leave anything out? They have one week left of school. uuhh, that just about covers it! Maybe! Anyways, I'm pumped about life, but I don't know if we'll slow down anytime soon. We put a contract on another house. We love it. It was built in 2004! 3 bdr/ 2 bath/ 2 car garage/ covered patio/ etc....It's beautiful. The backyard backs up to Pastor Ric's house, if you know where that is....Anyways, now we just have to sell ours....the other contract fell through so we need someone to buy it TODAY!!! I really want this house we've contracted, did I say that already? Well, I guess what I'm trying to say is, "pray for our house to sell!" I love you guys and you make me smile! Don't give up on me when I linger without posting.

To Jessica, Sylvia! I can't believe you remember SYLVIA. That is her name, right? Our singing platform started a long time ago, didn't it~I can love you like nobody can, even better! haha!

Love everyone (until next time), I get back from my trip on Wednesday night!

Jolie