Busy, busy

I know I haven't posted in awhile.  Things have been so crazy here!!  We are planning on moving next week, renting my in-laws house, so we have been packing up things here.  The kids were sick last week, and I just caught what they had today, so I have been trying to rest today.  It's hard to do when we have so much work that needs to be done, and we're having a pampered chef party tomorrow night, a field trip during the day, teaching Wed night, then MOSI on Thurs followed by seeing a Christian comedian (very much looking forward to that), then teaching at the co-op, watching my brother-in-law's dogs for the weekend and then moving.  So it's not really a good time for me to get sick.  It kinda messes with my plans.  Oh well, vitamin C is my best friend today, so hopefully I will kick this thing quickly.  We also just booked a Disney vacation, so I am really looking forward to that.  It's not til Feb, but I like to plan everything, and it gives us time to save up for the hotel (they give huge discounts to passholders for the Disney hotels) and the food (my favorite part of Disney LOL).  Since we don't use credit cards, it'll be nice to have some time to save.  We have a vacation jar that we fill with coins every year for spending money on our trips.  Last time it was $60 and this time it's even more, so the kids have fun adding their coins throughout the year, and then enjoy spending the money when we go on vacation.  It's a way for us all to contribute which makes it even more fun!!  God has truly blessed us these past few weeks, and also has humbled us.  I have really been trying to spend our money wisely, not use credit cards, live below our means.  It hasn't been easy, but has truly been a blessing to us.  I know financial struggles can really hurt a marriage, and I don't want it to be a burden for us.  I would rather have less and have it paid for, than more with the stress that comes with it.  We are still waiting for God to open some doors for us, but I am really learning patience even more now than probably ever in my life.  I thank God for the lessons I have been learning, and for helping me to turn my focus even more on Him than myself.  Giving control of my life to someone else is not easy for me, but I have truly been blessed through this.  God does know best, and I like not having to worry about anything.  He will take care of everything in His own time, and if He chooses not to allow certain things to happen, I am ok with that.  Now for a nap before I clean like crazy!!