Today I'm thankful for positive influence.
Happy 33rd Anniversary, Mom & Dad! I love you, and I'm so thankful for your commitment to each other.
Love,
Pete
9.27.2009
9.21.2009
Yes! A car, it is! A very pretty, beige, excellent condition, 1989 Buick...something. Um...I don't remember so I'll have to ask him again. lol! :)
Well, Friday evening I ended up spending the night at my mom's...surprise, surprise lol. The auction was tons of fun, but the number in attendance wasn't nearly what was expected...I think my dad ended up $200 in the hole. And things that should have been getting bids at $1200 were being SOLD! at $150. My dad carried away a yellow tractor for Gus for 15 bucks. I caught myself acting goofy with my sister one time and remembered I probably needed to keep my hands in my pockets! :) But, that's okay...we had a really good time.
So not much else going on for now. After spending Friday night with my mom and Saturday night with my sister, I STAYED HOME ALL BY MYSELF LAST NIGHT! WOOHOO!!! :) Granted, Sam drugged me with Xanax before he left for work, but hey, I got a good night's sleep! lol
Alright, well time to get ready for the dreadful post office job. Oh yeah, please keep Maya in your prayers. She's having some "girly" problems so we're going to have more lab work done this week.
Big Love,
Sarah
Well, Friday evening I ended up spending the night at my mom's...surprise, surprise lol. The auction was tons of fun, but the number in attendance wasn't nearly what was expected...I think my dad ended up $200 in the hole. And things that should have been getting bids at $1200 were being SOLD! at $150. My dad carried away a yellow tractor for Gus for 15 bucks. I caught myself acting goofy with my sister one time and remembered I probably needed to keep my hands in my pockets! :) But, that's okay...we had a really good time.
So not much else going on for now. After spending Friday night with my mom and Saturday night with my sister, I STAYED HOME ALL BY MYSELF LAST NIGHT! WOOHOO!!! :) Granted, Sam drugged me with Xanax before he left for work, but hey, I got a good night's sleep! lol
Alright, well time to get ready for the dreadful post office job. Oh yeah, please keep Maya in your prayers. She's having some "girly" problems so we're going to have more lab work done this week.
Big Love,
Sarah
9.18.2009
More Change
I am so comforted knowing that even though life seems to be changing by the second, I serve a GREAT, BIG God who is unchanging, uncreated, and ungoverned!
So, how y'all doin today? I hope you're fabulous! This week has really flown by, and it's come to the day I've been dreading...
Sam starts 3rd shift tonight! :(
Not sure how I'm going to handle things yet; I want to attempt to be a "big girl" and stay all by myself, but that's going to be VERY TRYING for me, considering 90% of my panic issues heighten from 12 a.m.-6 a.m. As I write this, I'm still debating on what I'm going to do tonight, but if I know myself like I think I do, I'm guessing I'll end up at muh mama's house. :)
Tomorrow is likely to be a fun day. I'm going to be working at an auction with mom and dad, running the concessions. So, if any of you Wichita-area readers are out and about, stop in for lunch...we are selling burritos--yes, the good, homemade ones, bean & cheese or pork (which are a little more on the spicy side)--along with the typical nachos, hot dogs, and polish sausages. We will be in the County Extension building on the southeast corner of 21st & Ridge. And, who knows? You might just find something worth buying at the auction, too! ;)
Oh, holy cow...I can't leave this out. I was SO STINKIN' BLESSED today...my dad bought me a surprise...any guesses what it could be? Leave it in the comment section, and I'll post on it tomorrow.
Big Love,
Sarah
So, how y'all doin today? I hope you're fabulous! This week has really flown by, and it's come to the day I've been dreading...
Sam starts 3rd shift tonight! :(
Not sure how I'm going to handle things yet; I want to attempt to be a "big girl" and stay all by myself, but that's going to be VERY TRYING for me, considering 90% of my panic issues heighten from 12 a.m.-6 a.m. As I write this, I'm still debating on what I'm going to do tonight, but if I know myself like I think I do, I'm guessing I'll end up at muh mama's house. :)
Tomorrow is likely to be a fun day. I'm going to be working at an auction with mom and dad, running the concessions. So, if any of you Wichita-area readers are out and about, stop in for lunch...we are selling burritos--yes, the good, homemade ones, bean & cheese or pork (which are a little more on the spicy side)--along with the typical nachos, hot dogs, and polish sausages. We will be in the County Extension building on the southeast corner of 21st & Ridge. And, who knows? You might just find something worth buying at the auction, too! ;)
Oh, holy cow...I can't leave this out. I was SO STINKIN' BLESSED today...my dad bought me a surprise...any guesses what it could be? Leave it in the comment section, and I'll post on it tomorrow.
Big Love,
Sarah
9.11.2009
9/11/09
I went to a revival last night and was pleased when the song leader led us in the National Anthem.
There's nothing I really have to say about 9/11 as I type this...it's obviously a day we will never forget. It's one of those days etched in your mind forever; a day you can recall exactly what you were doing at exact times. May we remember what happened that day, both good and bad...and though it won't be easy, let us be thankful. We are told in Scripture that HIS thoughts are not OUR thoughts...and He has an ultimate plan that He is carrying out even though we can't fathom a reasonable explanation for such tragic acts.
God, help us and our country. Amen.
Big Love,
Sarah
There's nothing I really have to say about 9/11 as I type this...it's obviously a day we will never forget. It's one of those days etched in your mind forever; a day you can recall exactly what you were doing at exact times. May we remember what happened that day, both good and bad...and though it won't be easy, let us be thankful. We are told in Scripture that HIS thoughts are not OUR thoughts...and He has an ultimate plan that He is carrying out even though we can't fathom a reasonable explanation for such tragic acts.
God, help us and our country. Amen.
Big Love,
Sarah
9.10.2009
Thankful Thursday
Today I'm thankful for encouragement.
Each day this week, I have received encouragement from a specific person, and it has really made a difference in how my week is going!
On Monday, I received an email from a good friend who faithfully encourages and uplifts...and it was exactly what I needed on Monday!
Tuesday's encouragement came in a happy, funny way...sit back and get a refill of Sprite for this one. :) *clearing my throat* Typically, my mom takes Dominic outside each day to get on the bus for school. Those of you in the VC area will recall that Tuesday was a very dark, "I wanna sleep in," pouring down rainy day. And, I kinda have a feeling that there may have been a slight plan for mom to just happen to be rocking Gus to sleep at the time Nicky had to get on the bus. So good ol' Aunt Sarah got out the umbrella, and we waited by the front door at 12:20 p.m.--the time that mom told me the bus usually arrives. "Be watching for it. The bus that turns the corner off of 2nd street is Dom's bus." Wanting to prevent my little lovey from getting drenched in the sheets of rain, I paid close attention, and as soon as I saw the bus turn off of 2nd street, I flung open the door and got him out to the curb in perfect time for the bus to stop and for him to...watch the bus drive right on past the house! Yep, that's right. It wasn't Dom's bus. I thought to myself, "Okay, it's like 12:27 now so his bus HAS to be the next one coming. I know he's going to fight me and scream at the top of his lungs if I try to make him go back inside, so we'll just stand here under the umbrella and try to keep as dry as possible." HA! Just as the thought left my head, I heard Dom's "warning" giggle--the almost but not quite 'laugh' he belts before he's about to do something mischievous; and the next thing I knew, he was running down the block yelling, "Catch him, Aunt Sawah, he's wunning away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Now, for those of you who know me, you know these 3 things: 1. I hate wearing shoes. Yes, I was barefoot in the rain; 2. I can't run. I can move my legs 100 mph and I go absolutely nowhere; 3. When I start laughing, and I mean really laughing, I can't stop. Needless to say, the chase was on. Mom later told me she looked out the front door and saw Dom way down at the end of the block, and all she could hear was me laughing and my wet feet hittin' the pavement...
As you can imagine, by that time, both of us were totally soaking wet...and, of course, up pulls the bus for school. :) I found out yesterday that his teachers had to change him once he got into class...but mom said his shoes and socks were still gushing water when he came home that day. Poor little guy...but man, was it fun just to be silly and laugh in the rain!! I was so encouraged. And guess what? I drove to work that night ALONE...ON THE INTERSTATE...WITH NO PANIC ATTACK!!!!!!!!!! Exactly what I needed on Tuesday.
Wednesday's encouragement was, again, from a very special, close family friend who simply called to let me know he was praying for me. Not only that, but he very boldly told me to, "Get up." And, that's exactly what I did. I got up. Exactly what I needed on Wednesday.
And, here I am. Going strong again, ready to meet the day head-on and fight the good fight that Christ has empowered me to fight.
Encouragement...what a blessing.
What are you thankful for today?
Big Love,
Sarah
Each day this week, I have received encouragement from a specific person, and it has really made a difference in how my week is going!
On Monday, I received an email from a good friend who faithfully encourages and uplifts...and it was exactly what I needed on Monday!
Tuesday's encouragement came in a happy, funny way...sit back and get a refill of Sprite for this one. :) *clearing my throat* Typically, my mom takes Dominic outside each day to get on the bus for school. Those of you in the VC area will recall that Tuesday was a very dark, "I wanna sleep in," pouring down rainy day. And, I kinda have a feeling that there may have been a slight plan for mom to just happen to be rocking Gus to sleep at the time Nicky had to get on the bus. So good ol' Aunt Sarah got out the umbrella, and we waited by the front door at 12:20 p.m.--the time that mom told me the bus usually arrives. "Be watching for it. The bus that turns the corner off of 2nd street is Dom's bus." Wanting to prevent my little lovey from getting drenched in the sheets of rain, I paid close attention, and as soon as I saw the bus turn off of 2nd street, I flung open the door and got him out to the curb in perfect time for the bus to stop and for him to...watch the bus drive right on past the house! Yep, that's right. It wasn't Dom's bus. I thought to myself, "Okay, it's like 12:27 now so his bus HAS to be the next one coming. I know he's going to fight me and scream at the top of his lungs if I try to make him go back inside, so we'll just stand here under the umbrella and try to keep as dry as possible." HA! Just as the thought left my head, I heard Dom's "warning" giggle--the almost but not quite 'laugh' he belts before he's about to do something mischievous; and the next thing I knew, he was running down the block yelling, "Catch him, Aunt Sawah, he's wunning away!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" Now, for those of you who know me, you know these 3 things: 1. I hate wearing shoes. Yes, I was barefoot in the rain; 2. I can't run. I can move my legs 100 mph and I go absolutely nowhere; 3. When I start laughing, and I mean really laughing, I can't stop. Needless to say, the chase was on. Mom later told me she looked out the front door and saw Dom way down at the end of the block, and all she could hear was me laughing and my wet feet hittin' the pavement...
As you can imagine, by that time, both of us were totally soaking wet...and, of course, up pulls the bus for school. :) I found out yesterday that his teachers had to change him once he got into class...but mom said his shoes and socks were still gushing water when he came home that day. Poor little guy...but man, was it fun just to be silly and laugh in the rain!! I was so encouraged. And guess what? I drove to work that night ALONE...ON THE INTERSTATE...WITH NO PANIC ATTACK!!!!!!!!!! Exactly what I needed on Tuesday.
Wednesday's encouragement was, again, from a very special, close family friend who simply called to let me know he was praying for me. Not only that, but he very boldly told me to, "Get up." And, that's exactly what I did. I got up. Exactly what I needed on Wednesday.
And, here I am. Going strong again, ready to meet the day head-on and fight the good fight that Christ has empowered me to fight.
Encouragement...what a blessing.
What are you thankful for today?
Big Love,
Sarah
9.06.2009
Crying to Jesus
Hey, God. My hands are shakin' and my feet are tappin' and I need you right now. I've been tryin' hard this week to soar like an eagle, but I feel like I've spent more time than ever before down on the ground with the turkeys! I pray that you will lift me back up and strengthen me; strengthen me with Your Holy Scripture, strengthen my spiritual walk with You, and tone me with Your Holy Spirit. Thanks for carrying me each time I crash...I love You, and I trust You. Talk to You later...
Mornin' gang. Another rough morning. Probably an effect of the Pepsi I drank last night...please pray for my caffeine addiction to totally and completely cease in the name of Jesus! I know better than to drink it, but I had a migraine coming on and Pepsi does the trick...so here I am...Sunday morning...awake since 4:00 a.m. while everyone else has been peacefully snoozing. Had to have Xanax. I feel pathetic.
You know how sometimes you just have to sit down and really cry? I mean, really, really cry...like fall to your knees and shake and just totally resurrender yourself to the One who can pick you up and give you the strength to stand? I had to have one of those moments this morning...and I'm not sure it's over yet. It's on these mornings, when I feel like an absolute crazy kook who doesn't deserve to have a faithful husband or precious babies from Heaven or supportive family...and all I can do is cry to Jesus. I'm reminded of a favorite song,
And steep and filled with pain,
So if your sky is dark
And pours the rain...
Cry to Jesus,
Cry to Jesus,
Cry to Jesus and LIVE.
I'm trying to live. Never in my life did I think I'd have to literally put effort into and try to live. But, here I am. I'm working hard on understanding the definition of faith as RISK, but I'm crashing more than I'm flying lol...reminds me of another part of the same song...
And like a newborn baby
Don't be afraid to crawl,
And remember when we walk
Sometimes we fall...
So fall on Jesus,
Fall on Jesus,
Fall on Jesus and LIVE!
Guys, I truly covet your prayers. I need them. I can't get thru my days without them. I'm keeping my nose above water right now...and I need you. More than ever.
trusting more & fearing less,
Sarah
9.03.2009
Thankful Thursday
Today I'm thankful for God's perfect timing.
Not really sure what He's up to these days; in fact, I'll admit I'm not really sure what He's up to most of the time, but I'm glad that His timing is never too early or never too late.
What are you thankful for today?
trusting more & fearing less,
Sarah
Not really sure what He's up to these days; in fact, I'll admit I'm not really sure what He's up to most of the time, but I'm glad that His timing is never too early or never too late.
What are you thankful for today?
trusting more & fearing less,
Sarah
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