Tired & Blessed

Hey. Sorry I've been a slackin' blogger, lately. We have had way too much going on! Lots of events--birthdays, baby showers, get-togethers, all that HOT, fun, summer stuff.

I'm not going to elaborate, but I do want to mention that Sam and I are extremely grateful to a very special couple for their assistance this week. We love you guys beyond words.

So...what's new? Gabriel is talkin' like crazy these days. His favorite question is, "Why?" lol..."But, why, Mama?" So sweet. Maya is crazier than ever...and has recently discovered how much fun it is to lay in the pool and splash with Dominic, rather than getting mad at him and running away lol. Sam is workin' his butt off, getting lots of MUCH NEEDED overtime. Super sad that we don't have the funds to get the girls this year. If anyone has an extra $600 just layin around, he would GLADLY utilize it for you with a trip to get the twins! lol And me...I finally got a job this week...a MAJOR answer to prayer.

I discovered a new pasttime yesterday...it is absolutely hysterical to sit and watch people go through metal detectors! :) People come up with all sorts of funny ways to walk through those things...and the funniest part is that it doesn't matter what they do, it STILL buzzes rofl...and the facial expressions are priceless. Try it out sometime.

Okay, I'm gonna get back to my rugrats. I will update when I can...we are down to 1 cell phone and no internet at home. Love you all, and I hope to get some little short blurbs called "comments"...maybe?...please? lol

S

90 years old and still bowling!

A very exciting and happy day for all of us tomorrow, as we will be celebrating Grandma Victory's 90th birthday! We had fun last night at Wichita State, celebrating Brad's 64th birthday...and yes, Grandma sported some stylin' bowling shoes and hit the lanes! (No worries...Sam and Dad were close by for tight grip lol)

Anyways, please keep her in your thoughts and prayers tomorrow and she celebrates her big day with lots of family and friends!

Big Love,
Sarah

Thankful Thursday

Today I'm thankful for kindness. I'm thankful for people who don't just say, "hmmm...there's someone with a stalled car...I wonder if they need help?", but they actually stop and ask. Not only do they stop and ask, but they get out (in pouring down rain), crawl on the ground, and change a tire...kindness.

I'm thankful that I was hit in the eye with a rubberband last night just when I was about to lose my temper...and the person who hit me is one of my closest, goofiest friends, so I couldn't do anything but laugh. :)

I'm thankful that I had an interview yesterday, and I have another one approaching in the next few hours.

I'm thankful for WIC, as sometimes those are the only groceries to be found in our household. :)

What are you thankful for, today?

Chillin'

Havin' a nice, relaxing end to our weekend tonight with good friends, Cindy n Chubby. :)

Hope you all are well. Shannon--thanks for coming to be my friend today. Glad I can say I have 1 true pal! ;)

Sam...awesome sermon tonight. Love you like crazy.

Big week ahead...VBS! Please pray for our workers and children as they explore the depths of Jesus' love. :)

~Sarah

Sleepless

Hey...if You're having a good laugh at my inpatience, please stop at any time. I've been awake for hours now, as You are so well aware. The craving of xanax is lingering...but I know You're the source of my strength, so pull me outta this pit, will Ya? I was tempted to look in my purse, but I heard you quietly speak, "Sarah...I'm not in your purse...I'm right here." Stress is creeping in...almost suffocating, and I can't rest. I am ready for a job, so please feel free to send one this way any time...please? The bills keep rollin' and my nerves keep tinglin'. I'm hurtin' for my babies. I just want 'em to have enough. Enough love. Enough hope. Enough drive to do better than Mama. Enough of You. Be ever so close to Sam. That man is amazing. Crazy for putting up with me, yes, but nothing short of amazing. Please equip him with whatever it takes to provide for our babies. Please. Be ever so close to me today, as I keep the kids at Jenny's, as I drive, as I workout, as I give the kids their baths, as I spend some time with Sam...I need You. I want You. And, as much as I'm yearning for a restful vacation right now, a load of work would be fabulous. Love You. I'll talk to You in a few...

Chase on, Matt

Sickening. Sad. Tragic. Heartbreaking. Breathtaking. Painful. Distressing. Grievous. Sharp. Unfortunate.

My attention and solitude is directed to the Hughes family this morning as the service is beginning to remember Matt. The words aren't coming to express how sad I am for the family...for his wife, precious little boys, mama, and sister...it just literally makes me ill to think...

I remember his huge smile at 6:30 a.m. when we'd be watching the smurfs. Memories.

And, you may know of his huge smile too, watching him do what he loved on The Storm Chasers.
Here is a tribute to Matt and his family. Please keep them close in your hearts and remembered in your prayers.