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!!

Ironic?

I was teaching my class on Friday, and since we had an unusually large group, we decided to put on a movie for the older kids (older meaning age 3-4).  So we were watching Hermie, and it was basically the story of Noah and the ark.  When things were getting hard on the boat, and Hermie was wondering why God had him build the boat and then left him there, Wormie reminded Hermie that if Hermie trusted God enough to build the boat, he should trust God while he was ON the boat.  Having patience and knowing God knew what He was doing.  It really got me thinking about my own situation.  I know that God brought us here for a reason.  It is hard now that we are here, without having a full time job, or a place of our own.  When our house in NC still hasn't sold.  It has been stressful.  But watching that film really got to me.  Do I still trust that God wants what is best for me, even though it seems He has abandoned me?  Do I still feel like I am in His will even though things did not work out exactly how I planned?  God is not to be rushed.  His timing and His will are ALWAYS right.  I need to be content wherever I am in life.  With whatever situation God throws at me.  I do trust that He knows best, and I am very glad to be reminded that He does love me, and He does have a plan for me.  I just need to wait on the boat for the waters to recede.  That is my job for now.  Whoever said you can't learn anything from a kid show ;-)

Moving, again

I can't believe it's October already.  It has been just about 8 months since we got to FL.  So much has happened, and yet, not much has, if that makes sense.  Job wise and house wise, it's still a nightmare, however, God has truly been providing for us and meeting our needs along the way!!  In just a few weeks, we will be moving yet again, into my in-laws house that we will be renting for the next year (or until it sells).  It's still stressful knowing we won't be there long, but we are very thankful to them for allowing us to stay there.  I need to start packing things up soon, and I am trying to really cut back on all the junk.  We got rid of so many things when we moved down here, but I still feel like we have so much we can give away.  I don't really like to give to good will, unless I have to.  I would rather give to someone in need.  So many people have given things to us, even before we have shared a need with them!!  God provides for us, and we want Him to use us to help others.  While I am going through our clothes/books/toys/stuff, I will be praying for God to show us who we should be helping.  You should try it the next time you declutter.  You never know who you could be blessing to, and who you can share Christ's love with, while also providing them with some necessities or fun stuff :-)  It truly is more blessed to give than to receive.