Mom is working full time now!

Well, it has so far been a busy week. God is definately giving me the strength that I need. I have started working full time this week. We think (well, pretty much 99.9% positive) my husbands job will be over by the end of the month. Please pray for this situation. We are totally at peace with it, we know God has a plan for us. However, we do have a family to support, and a house payment to make, and all that goes along with it. I'm thankful that we have been able to live on one income for so long, and with keeping our bills to a minimum, we will be fine, if Rob has to take a cut in pay at a new job, I can easily make up the difference by working more. Not that it is what I want to do, but I can do it. My job is very flexible with my schedule, and they know my family comes first. I generally get to pick my schedule from one week to the next. It is great, and that is one of the main reasons I stay. I generally am off work when the boys get out of school, if not it is no more than one hour later. Rob tries to pick them up on those day anyway, or as a last resort the end up at latch key for about 45 minutes.

Yesterday I starting to feel a cold coming on and Rob got me some Dayquil. I was out of all cold meds since everyone in the house has been sick this past month. At any rate, I took it, WOW, it makes me a bit "wirey". I don't think I ever sat down last night until it was time to take my Nyquil and go to bed. I got alot accomplished. I worked 8 hours, came home cooked dinner, did the dishes, did 4 or 5 loads of laundry (complete with folding and putting away---including socks for 5 people), cleaned the front of the house, vacuumned, picked up the little guys room, changed sheets and made beds. WOW!!! That is way more than I 'd do on an average evening, especially after working all day. I felt good to get so much done, and then today to come home to a clean house. Tonight was wonderful also. We laughed alot. The boys are so much fun. I hate it, because, sometimes I just forget to enjoy them. I was glad that we all talked and laughed so much tonight. They played outside for a while. It was a little chilly but not too bad.

Today, I got off work at 2, my dear friend Ronda, who I've not seen in a few days (or for that matter even talked to) came into work and we ended up going to McDonalds to chat for a while. Actually a little over an hour. It was wonderful. We love to talk about "theological" things. It is so great, we both come from the same background and are learning this new wonderful "grace" way of life. We just totally understand each other. It is great to have a friend like that.

I thank God for the last few days. It is really by his strength that I've gotten through them. I should say, I've thoroughly enjoyed them, I know I couldn't have done it with out his help. I was scared of going back to work full time, and it has been fine.

BAD Week!!!! Dieting that is.

I gained 1/2 pound. UGH!!! Let see, I'll blame it on PMS. For real, I had the munchies all week, especially chocolate. Thankfully, I didn't have much in my house to munch on, or it would have been really bad.

Oh well, this is a new week. I'll just have to work harder at it this week. I've started off good. Yesterday was a good day, and today, will be also. I went grocery shopping a got some more of the "healthy" foods, that always makes it easier.

Zach. It was such a beautiful day. We took the boys to a state park to fish. They loved it. They didn't catch anything, but they still ejoyed it. We ate a picnic lunch, and jut enjoyed being together for the day. It has been spring break this week, and this was the first nice day of the week. Rob took the day, just to spend together. It was a nice day. We came home with some really worn out children. 

Jordan & Austin fishing 

Zach and Angel enjoying the sun. 

Jordan Fishing 

Zach fishing 

Austin Fishing. 

Cousins! 

SISTERS!!! 

Boys being boys! 

more fun faces

More fun faces! Notice the brown ear wax in the eyes of the one with blue eyes. BOYS!!!


***Evidently this is my 100th post. Thanks to Overhwelmed with Joy for the 100th post link exchange for you 100th post. This is a rather boring post, but hey, it is my 1ooth post. I also have to thank Grafted Branch for letting me in on the secret of linking things. I don't even really know what to call it, but I'm pretty excited aobut knowing how to do it. Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! (this info added on july 30, 2006)

Fun Faces

These are some fun krispie treats that the boys made one day. It was a kit that came with all the stuff to make silly faces. It was fun for sure. 

4 pounds 50.5 to go

I've now lost 4 pounds. It probably would have been more, see, I did really well all week, that is until the weekend. The boys spent the night at my sisters on Friday, so Rob and I went out to eat. We ate Mexican. It was YUMMY!!! I love the chips. At any rate, we only had 1 serving of the chips (which is good for us) and I ate my usual Chimi's. They were so good. The problem was we ate at like, 10PM. Then Saturday we took the boys to the movies, and got popcorn. That we don't usually do, but my sister and her family were there so we split the cost. It was just fabulous. Yesterday I did okay though, I had to try harder because of Fri. & Sat.

A new week. Let's see how it goes.

I think I've decided to set smaller goals. Like 10%, 20% and so on. Now to decide the rewards for them. Any ideas?

See, I hoping that by posting this that I won't get as discouraged, and stay on track. I can't afford the actual WW meetings at this time, so this is my accountability for now. Thanks.

Nothing but the Blood of Jesus

In the church we visited this morning we sang "Nothing but the Blood of Jesus" I have sang this song my entire life. I never fully understood the words until recently. I just love the words of the song, because, it truly is "nothing but the blood of Jesus". How wonderful to finally see this. I made the print bold on the verses that I absolutely love. The reason you ask, being from a works based religious background and realizing that nothing I can do can make me good enough to earn my salvation. If it could, what would have been the purpose of Christ dieing on the cross. At any rate, I am so thankful that God has chosen me to reveal this glorious truth .


What can wash away my sin?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
What can make me whole again?
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Refrain

Oh! precious is the flow
That makes me white as snow;
No other fount I know,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

For my pardon, this I see,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
For my cleansing this my plea,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Refrain

Nothing can for sin atone,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
Naught of good that I have done,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Refrain

This is all my hope and peace,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus;
This is all my righteousness,
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Refrain

Now by this I'll overcome
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
Now by this I'll reach my home
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Refrain

Glory! Glory! This I sing
Nothing but the blood of Jesus,
All my praise for this I bring
Nothing but the blood of Jesus.

Our church service this morning was good. We enjoyed the service and the people. They were so open to our testimony. It is wonderful to be able to share what God has done in our lives.
Today we were at, New Liberty Congregational Christian Church, and next week we will be at, Spartanburg United Methodist. Please pray for our ministry.

Family History

Last night as Jordan and I were watching something on the TV there was a commercial for Family Geneology. He started wondering about that subject. I told him it was like making a family tree--only you can go back way far sometimes. Jordan is also very interested in past wars, well actually only his he knew some of our family had served in them. Like, he is facinated that Rob's grandfather was in WWII. Well, it made me remeber that I had some of my dad's families geneology. Someone in the family had done some research and made nice binders for my dad and his brothers. Well, my Dad has not been making very good choices in his lifestyle or living arrangements, and I know that these things would have been just pitched by him or friends, so somehow I got a hold of them. So, Jordan and I pulled the books out. Very interesting. There is a book that is a Diary of what would have been my great, great, great, great grandfather that was an ambulance worker in the Civil War. They evidently found his Diary and typed the entries so we could read them. Very interesting. Jordan is finding all this information very intriguing. Also, we found we have abook full of pictures (well copies of pictures) of my grandmothers family, who migrated from Sweden. I'm looking forward to really looking at these books.

Chronicles of Narnia

We took the boys to see the Chronicles of Narnia: The Lion, The Witch, and The Wardrobe. We waited for it to get to the cheap theater (it was only $1.50 per person) It was great. The boys loved it. We DID explain to the them that it is a spiritual allagory. We had a great discussion with them on the way home. It was great. (I know I already said that, but it was.)

It is so wonderful to understand the true "gospel message". It makes so much sense now. Rob and I went to see the movie the week after it came out, but I fell asleep because I go sick that day--I was not too happy about that at all, but Rob enjoyed the movie. I am so glad we took the boys today.

I ate way too much popcorn. We don't usually get popcorn, but my sister and her husband and son went, and we split the cost and got some. It was wonderful. I blew the diet today. I am eating a sald for supper to make up for it. (don't worry, I only eat very little dressing)

Rob is sharing his testimony tomorrow at a church in Lynn. We are excited about the opportunities God is giving our family to share our testimony. Next week he is going to another area church to do the same. Please pray for our family that we'd be used through all this.

Crazy question for Moms out there?

The tv is on and I just saw a commercial for JIF peanut butter. The catchey phrase was "Choosy Mom's choose JIF!"

The question I have is, do you choose JIF. I know my blog friends that are Moms are choosey. So, DO YOU CHOOSE JIF.

My preferance is: Jif--regular
Peter Pan--with Honey

Okay, let me know. I just thought this would be fun.

Have a great weekend.

Busy Day

I made it through the day yesterday without totally blowing my diet. I just kept drinking water, all night. It definately helped.

Today was quit a day. I took the boys to school, well, Jordan and Austin. Then I did a little housework, and I had to take Jordan and Zach to the dentist. Off we head to the dentist. We drive about 30-40 minutes to the dentist. He is absolutely wonderful. The kids just love him. They all go back alone, and they don't need me to go with them. Well, Jordan had to have some cosmetic work done on one of his front teeth. When he as 3 he fell and busted his front baby teet, well, the fall affected his permanent teeth also. They came in very discolored. The dentist put a crown or sorts on them. Well, he has a nasty habit of biting his nails, and he broke of part of the crown. So Dr. Reynolds fixed that today. He is also watching for his last baby teeth to fall out, and make sure his teeth come in okay. He has already had braces on the front 6 teeth. He has great teeth. Thanks to Dr. Reyonolds, who did the braces at no cost to us. What a guy!!!

Zach had this bump, blister, growth, whatever you want to call it on the bottom of his tongue. The Ear, Nose and Throat Surgeon that our family doctor sent us to wouldn't remove it. Now this thing was pretty big. It was about like the end of a quilting pin--no it was even bigger. The ENT doctor said it was nothing to worry about, and could be easily removed, however, he did not want to traumatize him too much by doing it. So, if it didn't bother him he'd just have to live with it. Let me tell you it was gross looking. At any rate, I knew that the dentist would take care of it for us. He did! It took all of about 15 minutes, that is from start to finish. He gave the blister a little shot, that Zach did not enjoy, and then a few minutes later came and snipped it right off. Very little blood. I'm glad that Dr. Reynolds was the one to remove this, because Zach is very comfortable with him and trusts him. I think that made the whole ordeal less traumatic. He hasn't complained a bit about pain. He ate taco bell right after. I'm thankful that it is taken care of. I'd love to tell you what he called it, however, again, I can't remember the entire name. It was a mucous _______ duct. It had been damaged somehow, probably bit his tongue or something, and it just never went away.

Zach is slowly getting some better with his coughing. However, as I am typing he is hacking away. I'm so glad the doctor took him out of school the entire week. He will definatley be rested up by the time spring break is over. He'll have 2 weeks of school off before he goes back. Today he slept in pretty late. He doesn't nap very well though, you know, he might miss something. Tomorrow Zach and I are going to go grocery shopping and also buy my neice her birthday present. He is excited about that.

Oh, nice note. My boys all get their own allowance. It is not much at all really. However, it is theirs to spend how they wish (well, I can override some money spending decisions---like not all on candy). Now, this evening I had to got to the $$$ store and buy fabric softner, well Austin and Zach had just gotten their money. They each bought a gift for their cousins. My neice, Acacia, and my nephew, Stephen both have birthdays in March. I thought it was quit thoughtful of them to spend their own money on a gift when they really didn't have to. Good little guys.

Austin just came home from his wrestling meet. He won 2 out of his 3 matches (or whatever you call it). He is pretty excited about that. I'm glad that he has some outlet for all the energy he has.

Zach cleaned his room last night. Alone, and without being told. Bless his heart. He shares a room with Austin, so he definatley didn't have to do it alone, yet he did.

Well, I need to go tend to the natives. They are getting restless.Busy

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