Sodium Chloride of the Earth!

That was the title of our devotion this morning. Please, Lord, let me be the salt of the earth for someone today. That really is my prayer.

Parenting! It has to be one of the hardest jobs ever. Dylon, who generally makes 100s on all his papers, brought home a 50 and a 46 on his science papers. Do you know what he said about it ? He says, "Well, I wanted to be the first one finished!" I told him "finished" is a good word, except he didn't FINISH his paper, hence the 50 and 46! Boys! The lengths of competitivism stretches for miles.... I tried to blame his dad, but Nate wasn't buying it! Anyways, how do you convince your children to do THEIR best in all things! All I can do it teach the lessons worth learning and go on! He did learn a valuable lesson. He who brings home bad grades gets no TV time, Basketball time, or fiddling time (whatever that means)! Do 9 year olds need fiddling time!?! See, he is Nate's child! Anyways, my ramblings shall cease now!

By the way, I am still working out and I am still working with sore muscles. How long does it take to get muscles into shape. My arms are better, but my hip flexers are shot! See ya!

Forgiven

I am so thankful to live a life of forgiveness, knowing that I too am forgiven of every single thing that I have ever done that has grieved the Lord. My burden is gone. I am free. We studied this week in HIGHLIFE YOUTH that unforgiveness literally ties you to a person that has offended you or done something to you. I do not want to walk around with people tied to my back. My choice is to forgive so that I also may be forgiven by my Father in Heaven. It is so amazing how much power we are given when we forgive. First of all, we cut loose the person that was attached to us, and we are more effective in every area of our lives. WE can truly shine the light of Christ in our lives. These thoughts may sound weird to others, but I know the affect it has on my life and I just want to encourage every one to "let it go, and let God." He will equip you with all you need to be free!

This week was busy but very fun. Addyson was the Flowergirl for Weatherford's Wrestling Homecoming. She was adorable, por surpuesto! Her introduction included:

Addyson Grace Hicks is a Pre-K student who wants to be a Weatherford High School Cheerleader. She also enjoys playing with her 9 year old brother, Dylon, and 7 year old sister, Brooklyn. She love the Lord with all her heart and has a blast at ONE WAY kids church at Life Fellowship. When she grows up she wants to be a momma and have 3 or 5 babies!

It was the cutest thing! Again, I am free and we live life for today. I hope you are doing the same. It is worth living.

This is also my second straight week in toning class. I am getting toned up. PTL!

Que Pasa? Nosotros Estudiamos Espanol!

Nate and I are learning Spanish and we are having fun! He is in Elementary 1 and I am in Elementary II and Spanish for Healthcare Professionals. So far, so good! It is proving to be very rewarding. I am still exercising faithfully and I am building some really good muscles. I am looking forward to gaining muscle. I don't really have any muscles right now, but I can tell a difference. No doctor can diagnose me with Muscular diseases...I'm on my way to pure health! Nate attended the exercise class with me today.. It was fun! We are toning muscles we didn't even know existed. I'm loving the way Ifeel though. So much better. Anyways, Keep us in your prayers and don't forget to live, laugh, and love.
Jolie

I am Ashamed!

I honestly am ashamed that I have not blogged in too many months.....Much has happened. Most of it is good! God is still in control, and I'm quite thankful for that! I am now a credentialed minister, and a mother to a 9, 7, and5 year old..What?!? Yes, I am! We are having so much fun in life.. It just keeps getting faster and faster..I almost feel like I don't have time to enjoy, but I am fighting for it! Just a little thought that the Lord has placed on my heart......He has reminded me that nothing is worthwhile unless God is in it! He has also gently nudged me to not forsake the time I spend with Him....We all make time for whatever is important to us. I choose to make time for the Lord. I am committed to reading His word everyday and praying to him, just listening to the still small voice that He uses to connect with me. He is important to me! Is He important to you? Then He is on your priority list and good for YOU! While I was spending time with the Lord telling Him that I did not want to go back to school, He helped me see that I had chosen the wrong path...Not that I don't enjoy English Ed..because I do. It is, however, very time consuming. I've already discussed my time issues. I have now changed my major once again and I am now a Spanish major with an English minor. Can you believe I only have 50 hours left on this plan. I will complete this major in 50 hours. Wow! That is alot I know but it is not as much as 78 hours, which is how much I have to take to finish an English Ed. degree. Anyway, I love Spanish, the people , the culture, well...all of it!! Enough about my boring decisions...Well, I do have another one to share! I am also beginning a toning exercise class and it kicked my TAIL today! My exercise has been weak all year, but I am going to get buff, no, for real this time! hehe! We shall see! I love ya!

Jo