The Newest Adventure

Wow I thought I would be so much better at keeping up with my Blog. I guess you need to have something that is structured in your life that keeps you coming back here to update..... share.... but those everyday life, comings and goings just don't invoke enough excitement to want to come over here and share it!

Well as I am here, obviously there is something that is happening in my life that I want to share!

My husband and myself are entering a new season of our life. It's one that we've walked trough before and we are both renewed and overjoyed about being here again. The change that is making us so excited, is that we will be working with the senior youth of our church. We had our first youth gathering this past Sunday night, we also got to experience worship and the word their way at an evening that they call "ignite". I have to say that I've gotten a bit old over the years..... it shocked me that as I walked up to take part in "ignite" I was led into a big old garage! LOL there was no heat and it was a "very" cold night. Thanks to the Holy Spirit for warming our hearts ****giggles**** we would have froze right through without Him.

All joking aside, we had a great time. It was such a great thing to see the youth using their talents and gifts. Better yet it was the best feeling ever to see that they are SO in LOVE with God. There is nothing better then seeing someone on fire, excited for the things God's doing in their lives, and I got to see it over and over and over again that night.

So how could someone not be excited to be a part of a group that is so passionate. I'm looking forward to bringing that part of me that loves organizing things, setting up great events, being that perfect balance of the "voice of reason meets the immature fun loving loud mouth".
YEP I've still got it **wink**

I am really seeing God at work in our lives through this. When we came back to NCC I already had a desire to be working with the youth, but was just not sure if I was going to end up being that "too little too late addition". I sat on my desire and just put my faith in the fact that I knew I was letting God be in control - and that everything happens in his timing.
I've missed my youth from Mountain Park over the years (our last church). Thank goodness for Facebook as I've learned how to become an amazing "Creeper" LOL. I will always consider them MY youth even when they are all married with children of their own *** smile ***
When God puts people in your life, for you to care for, guide, mentor, and love...... there is just no way of turning off those things. There is of course distance that happens, but it doesn't matter how seldom I speak to them or see them ~ I am ALWAYS thinking of them and praying for them.OH MY... well God's obviously not done with my heart, there's more room in there for more youth. Does He know what he's doing to these young people? They will never be free from my prayers for them now LOL! 

The youth are going to Haiti in August, Greg and I have both signed up to go. That's got to be the icing on the cake, no the cherry on top at the moment. We are so overwhelmed at how fast God's been working. I guess it's the famous "once you LET HIM take over - just hold on for the ride". I have not really stepped off to catch my breath - and I don't want too.

We will also be hosting an night for the college and careers aged men and women of  the church. I guess this is just because some of the youth from the past are a tad jealous that the senior youth will be spending so much time with Greg and I.... LOL
Hmmmmm that must be right? It's not like there's a "need" for those guys to get together ***wink wink, nudge nudge, know what I mean!"***
Yes I am a goofball but hey it keeps me young   8P

We are looking forward to growing relationships with all the "youth"..... sry but if any of the older ones are reading this "yes I still consider you youth, turn 30 an we can talk about you being an adult lol" J/K. Gee I think I need behave, sometimes my humor does not translate in writing.

So I'm going to stay here in this place of contentment - knowing that God is in control and being that spectacular conductor for our lives. I kinda like not having to think too much! It's nice to just start walking, then as each door is put in front of us we fling them open and run through.....  wow it's more and more beautiful and bigger each time.


God you are SO good!

Gotta Love the White Stuff

It is amazing how shoveling snow get's harder and harder each year. I'm sure that it's because of our bodies getting more and more out of shape :)
Well we have decided that we will spend a better part of our "garage sailing" this year, hunting for a used snow blower. I guess reaching 35 is a good time to invest in your "back" LOL. At least this is seeming to be the best decision for my husband. Personally I agree as I would rather have a happy agile hubby - opposed to a grumpy cripple!
 I'm getting set for quite a few more weeks of this white stuff. I can not wait to be able to spend more time outside with my camera. Finding all the signs of spring will be so much fun. I look forward to the warmer weather........ God bring it soon please *wink wink nudge nudge*

A little bit "old fashioned" can be a very..... good thing

I just can not get used to the attitude so many people have towards marriage these days. While out at the spa with friends this week, a woman says "it would be so much easier if anytime in the first five years of a marriage you could just OPT out if you wanted to -- without having to deal with the legal side of divorce. Just say goodbye and on your way you go! That would be Awesome"
Who's says this stuff - let alone thinks it would be a great thing to add into the marriage vows?
It's so sad, that marriage is just not important anymore. That it is not respected - nor cherished.
I love my husband, I can not say this enough or TOO LOUDLY lol. He's my best friend in the whole world. Everything that is "me" is lacking without him there to be a part of it.
I take my marriage very seriously. I wish other people would too. It is crazy that "we" are not the norm in society. I'm not saying that every marriage should work out, or that someone should stay in a violent situation.
What I am saying is this..... That for all you perspective brides and grooms, please please please realize that when you enter a marriage the only power you have is over yourself! You will never change each other! You can only strive to be the best person you can be and hope that through whatever changes you make in your lifestyle, mind. beliefs, heart, actions, reactions, you name it ------ that your other half will be inspired by your show of change and growth to in turn change themselves for the better.
The last thing that I will say is - "communication" is the utmost important survival key in a marriage. USE IT! And if your not a great communicator - then learn or you'll wake up one morning wondering why you are alone.

Abigail ~ my beautiful niece

This little munchkin refused to sleep for us the other day. She stayed up for almost 6 hours LOL -- I'm going to chalk that up to the fact that we set up a whole photo shoot just to capture that Ann Geddes style baby photo's. That's ok she has a patient auntie... I'll try again she has to sleep sometime ;)

 

This was the best we could do - notice the soother, only got tears without it LOL

 

  

  

  

  

  

 

 

And it begins!

Well here it is, my first blog. It's amazing to me the things available out there for people in this day and age. I wonder what my life would be like had I been exposed to the internet and all it's glory as a teenager. Children have so much in reach for them ~ all at the click of a mouse. I think that this blog would have happened much earlier in my life had I been blessed with the access and ease of the world wide web.

Well enough of the would have, should have, could have. I am here now and I am going to love sharing my life with anyone who cares to read it! I'll try to be amusing, try to bring to you that silly girl next door that my husband fell in love with  :)

And with that ..................... Let the adventure begin!