Pray for Man.

I would say I’ve been out of commission but that’s not true. The unexpected has happen in so many ways. Ways that have me in awe for 4 days now.
Crystal is beginning to like boys. I’m not exactly sure how to deal with this as I really didn’t have much guidance in this area. Lol, I’m not sure if that was a bad or a good thing growing up. Mike and I knew this was coming except I was in denial. I guess I feel like, I’m getting old? Or maybe it’s because I’m so young? Or maybe I thought she was still my baby.

She’s taking better care of herself, which typically happens when boys become a bit interesting. But did she really have to shave her arms?! Yes that’s right. One night I find out she likes boys and the next day she’s been shaving her arms. Kind of reminds me of the time when my mom found out I was shaving my legs.
Here’s the story;

So we’re sitting at my aunt’s house thinking all is cool. My mom and her start a conversation about shaving. Don’t remember the details because it was so long ago, but my mom touches my legs and the hair is gone! She threatens me and says she is going to tell my dad. As any child would react I freaked! I thought to myself, “Oh boy, I’m one dead hairless child!!!!” “Lord help me!” My dad arrives after a hard day’s work. Mom breaks the news and my dad says, “Well honey, you shave your legs too.” YAY!!! I’m alive, thank you Jesus!!

I’m still here and so is Crystal. Now you want to know my reaction to the fact that her hormones are out of control? Here we go. I saw it, read it 3, yes 3 times, double checked with her to see if I read it right, smiled, walked out of the room (from shock), went to Mike and cried. LOL! Yes I cried. How the heck am I suppose to let her grow?! She’s my first born. She’s not supposed to like boys, ever, in her life! HA!! Okay, so the reality is she likes boys.
At the end of that evening I’m glad to say I’m fortunate to have such a great relationship with my children to know that they can share their feelings with me. I am the one that influences them!

Man VS. Jesus
Something else happened Saturday that I’ve only shared with 2 other people. Obviously if they read this they will know who they are. There is this man that I know that had a certain feeling. We discussed what he felt about it. Man, was left thinking. Man goes to church Sunday. Man was touched by the Holy Spirit (The Lord won). Man needs prayer. We know that Satan will try and destroy man because man is seeking a higher power. Man is a good man. Boy am I praying for man.
As you noticed I don’t like to say names unless I’ve asked for the okay. I’ll always do that.

Next, because of Man and Crystal I have learned quite frequently that I need to hand it all to the Lord. I need to trust God. After all he did mention that a few times.
Oh this is good. I went to the mirror this am and took a look at my face. I must have had my face done during surgery and I don’t think the Dr did a good enough job. He seemed to have added a skin tack under my eye. He also seemed to have added some lose skin under my neck. See my neck use to be HERE, now it’s here. It wasn’t a pretty picture. I also figured out that my mirror isn’t giving out clear images anymore. I think it’s time to call matinence so they can replace that.

Lastly, tomorrow I wake up to see one of God’s gifts being born. I have the great pleasure to take photos of every precious moment. I plan to ask the mommy and daddy to allow me to lay hands on her and pray that the Lord shields her.

Looks like I need a shower and off to bed I go. Take luck and catch ya on the flip side!

I trust you Lord.

I keep saying this as it is imprinted in my head. I thought I'd share.

“Again I say to you that if two of you agree on earth concerning anything that they ask, it will be done for them by My Father in heaven. For where two or three are gathered together in My name, I am there in the midst of them.”. Matthew 18: 19-20(NKJV)

What a Blessing!!!!!

We got $125.00 this am to send one of the kids to the Christian Youth Camp!!!!! That's right one of the kids is going. Now we just have to come up with another $125.00 to send the other as well.

The kids and I made fliers a bit ago. We are hoping to raise $250.00 by Monday. We doubled it so that half of the money can go to the church while the other half pays for the trip.

I am so blessed to know the people I know! God is good! No; God is GREAT!!!!

I can't thank you enough for praying. I've done my best not to stress about this. I must admit I had my moments but I had to remind myself to TRUST GOD.

The Lord was adamant to show me this last night as well.

I wish I would have been given the opportunity to do this when I was a little girl. I was praying and waiting that the kids would have a chance to do this. When I spoke to a sister this am, I was speechless and lost for words. I cried. I thrilled and extremely thankful!

LOL!! I'm clapping, stomping, and shouting HOORAY!!!! I love you all! May God Bless your day as he has blessed us.

A Plea For Help....

Let’s be honest here.
I, we need help. I want to send my kids to a Christian camp for a week. I keep hearing how it would be a life changing experience for them. The problem is, is that we don’t have the money to send them. The money is due 2 weeks before they head out, which I’m thinking is around the first. Even with military payday on that day we still don’t have the money.
Please pray for us that somehow we can find a way to send them. They really want to go and we really want to send them.
I’m going to advertise here because I think I can. While I ask for help I at least want to see that your needs are met as well.
I have had a home based business for 5 years and know what we have pretty well. At least I think so. They are eco-friendly products. If you use organic products please help me even by just hearing about them. Most products have Melaleuca oil in them. You can take a look at the site but for more info please contact me. I could really use the money. www.melaleuca.com
Other then $1.00 from now till the end of month there are no extra expenses other then what you use daily. All you’re doing is switching stores but with us you learn prevention as well.
Another tool that I have is my camera. I’m willing to set up a time and take pictures for you and your family; if you’re in the local area of course.
I don’t want to accept anything unless you’re getting something out of it in return.
For everyone who is willing help thank you so very much in advance. I’m sorry that I had to do this.

Happy Father's Day!

I miss you dad. I'd like to say I wish you were here with us but I know that I will soon see you again. You are my hero. We love you and will never forget you...
Jesus M.Lopez
Rest In Peace
Oct 15th 1949-Nov 17th 2000


Welp that friend of mine didn't have the baby. BUTTTT A childhood friend of the family; step-brother is what we call him; became a grandfather yesterday!! YAY Nini! I want to see those pictures soon!

Mike is making his own breakfast but he has no idea what we have in store for him today. hehe. We MUST be mean before we can be nice! LOL!!

To all the children:
"My son, hear the instruction of thy father" (Proverbs 1:8a).

Happy Father's Day!

FUN!!!

I could very well be taking pictures of a friend who may be in labor tonight!! Please pray that if she is, all will be well. I'm looking forward to this!! I'll be praying for the baby as soon as she comes into this world. Her name at birth will be Nutsami.

Heat wave!

I'm burning up! The heat is on here.

Yesterday the clinic had their 111th Birthday for the hospital corpsmen! The time of day they chose to have a BBQ was insane! They ate (ALOT) as most "sailors" do. It was near 100 degrees out and the thought of food at the time wasn't very settling with me. We played horseshoes, volleyball, and Mike and the kids (not Crystal) got in the lake. It was a great (sweaty and stinky) afternoon. I came back drenched in sweat. We were exhausted and fell asleep at 7:30pm.

I do have pictures but failed to ask permission to post them in a public forum. Sorry guys but they'll be on myspace where it's private.



Today we spent the morning helping a grandmother clean up her yard. Boy were we in for a surprise. We had 8 people working on the yard and we only got about 25% of the area cleared. I believe we arrived there at 8am and didn't leave till 10:30am. They are an elderly couple sitting on about and acre of land. Currently her husband is in the hospital. He is terminally ill and from what I was told he doesn't have much time left. The have full custody of their grandchildren (both under 3) and are living in somewhat poor conditions. She has no where to put their clothes because they have no closets or drawers for any of their clothes. The picture here is of her and one of her grandchildren. I only ask that you touch the screen and lay hands on this woman that the Lord move in her life and give her the strength to move forward.

There is still lots to be done outside and are hoping to be back with a larger crew (hopefully next weekend) and finish up the job. There was great success there today but our job isn't done.

I think I'm beginning to ramble from being in the sun. I should come to a close now.

The Sneeze

A long time friend of my sister's email me this story. I didn't check to see if it really was true but nevertheless it truly is worth posting. I had some other things in mind but this is something that I thought was a little more interesting.

THE SNEEZE

"They walked in tandem, each of the ninety-two students filing into the already crowded auditorium. With their rich maroon gowns flowing .. and the traditional caps, they looked almost . as grown up as they felt.

Dads swallowed hard behind broad smiles, and Moms freely brushed away tears.

This class would NOT pray during the commencements----not by choice, but because of a recent court ruling prohibiting it.

The principal and several students were careful to stay within the guidelines allowed by the ruling. They gave inspirational and challenging speeches, but no one mentioned divine guidance and no one asked for blessings on the graduates or their families.

The speeches were nice, but they were routine.....until the final speech received a standing ovation.

A solitary student walked proudly to the microphone. He stood still and silent for just a moment, and then, it happened..


All 92 students, every single one of them, suddenly SNEEZED!!!!

The student on stage.. simply looked at the audience and said,

'GOD BLESS YOU, each and every one of you!' And he walked off stage...

The audience exploded into applause. This graduating class had found a unique way to invoke God's blessing on their future with or without the court's approval.

Isn't this a wonderful story? Pass it on to all your friends.........and

GOD BLESS YOU!!!!


This is a true story; it happened at the University of Maryland.

Oh, how I wish THIS one would take off and FILL the whole Country!!!

God bless each and every one of you!!!

No booger for you!!

I went in and the Dr. removed my stitches. It feels really awkward. My left nostril totally functions now. I mean it did before but now it's like too much air comes out of it. Oh never mind, this is one of the unexplainable moments.

Dr. Rinadli gave me the pathology report. He didn't give it to us last time because I was in so much pain and just wanted to come home. This time he said that I had an "unremarkable amount of polyps". He couldn't count them because there were so many. He said, "You are very lucky that no cancer was found.". I say Praise God! I guess that's not what the Lord had intended for the Aguilar Family. WOOHOO!!

What's all this mean? Well it means there's another hole in my body that they have to poke every so often. I won't know until I go back and see him in 3 months.

Before I make mention of anymore, I must say, if you're looking to have a competition with on the biggest booger; you may not want to do that. I'm not sure if Tricare has upset these Dr's in any way. Dr. Rinaldi didn't make mention that 4 inch tweezers was going to up my nose. Once again, I felt like I was going to pass out. To be honest with you I didn't see it coming. Not a good feeling...AT ALL!

Back to the report. It says that my polyps (I don't miss them either) where admixed with clotted blood and bone fragments ranging in various sizes. his favorite word on the pathology is "unremarkable". That is how he mentions the sizes and the amount. In person he said he couldn't determine how much of anything was in there.

That's all folk. I see him in 3 months! Oh and for those of you who forgot what I had it's called Chronic Sinusitis.

Thank you for all the prayers!!

He is my husband!

Last night while emailing an ex co-worker of Mike’s, Mike had asked if I was ready to go to bed. I didn’t argue as I too was ready for bed. I quickly logged out.

There is nothing like being in the arms of your husband. I realized with all the studying I’ve been doing and my devotion to Christ getting much stronger, that I have learned to love my husband more. I AM happy yet again. It’s nice to have such intimacy. I felt his arms around me and the last thing I remember was that he said he loved me.

My husband is the greatest! I know those women who are married are probably saying, “no Elisa, My husband is the best)!” Okay so I see no one wins. Either way in my eyes I have an awesome husband, best- friend, and lover.

I remember when we said our vows as I’m sure everyone else does to (for those who are or were married). Do you recall those anxious feelings of being the Mrs. Waiting to finally walk into a home that you both share? The sweating hands, your heart beating out of your chest. Feel the love!

I may not remember the year we got married but I sure do remember every little feeling I had. I even remember how handsome my soon to be husband looked along with the smile he wore that day. Boy, did I think I was wrong. LOL! I was wrong! I’m more in love with him now then I was with him October 15th (who knows what year). By the way, that’s my dad’s birthday too.

If only I knew I would feel the way I do, my vows to him would have had a whole different meaning.
Thank you Lord for giving me my husband; He is an awesome provider, father, best-friend, and husband.

Ephesians 6:22-33

OH BOY!!! Guess what? At 3pm today I get my nose picked. I don’t even have to pay anyone (sorta) to do it for me. The Dr. is going to see how the healing process is coming along and remove any scabs that I may have. Our little secret, I hope he gets a good size one. I’m going to have take my camera for this! Lol!

Today praise the Lord, is my 3rd day of working out. I’m sore; very sore. I have been doing at least 45 minutes of the treadmill. There has been much success already. I’m doing 2.5 miles in 40 minutes VS. the 55 minutes I was doing Monday! YAY me! I’m breathing just fine while working too. Way to go me! 3 weeks after surgery and already I feel this good!

Leap of Faith

When I woke this morning, I clearly made the decision to stay indoors for the day. Do you know what that’s done to me? I think I’m going crazy! I’ve cleaned the house about 5 times and it still looks messy. I’ve bathed the dogs. I’ve….I’ve….I’ve done absolutely nothing meaningful! It’s no wonder I was brought to insanity during those 3 months. I am not doing this again. I repeat; I will NOT do this again!

I received an email from a friend (back in Japan). I’ve often thought about him and have always hoped for the best. He’s a “firefighter” for the Navy! Isn’t that awesome! They constantly have students; but from what I remember it slows done in the summer months. Well I shouldn’t say it slows down but because of the heat they have to close shop much early then the norm. He so happened to take me and friend of mine on a tour there and man did I think it was awesome! I’m not sure about her but I do find a little bit of oooohhh’s and ahhhh’s in other peoples choices of careers.

Now where was I going with this? Oh, okay, so he let me know that he has decided to take a more spiritual road. Hallelujah! Praise GOD!!! “Firefighter” figures that the only way to find a girl/woman with morals is to take that route. I say good from him. He said and I quote (in his exact words);

As far as the whole "settle" thing, I think that I need to look more inside
myself, on a spiritual level and see where im headed. I have been doing that
lately and life has been somewhat brighter. Without the pressure of being in
a church or becoming a member of a religious group or a cult...kidding, I
have found that the road to peace and prosperity is within me. Not in who I
date, how much money I have or how much material crap that I can possess
before I die- I knew it all along but I have finally created a path for
myself without any interference from any outside sources.

"Love not the world, neither the things that are in the world. If any man love the world, the love of the Father is not in him" (1 John 2:15).

Has anyone watched “Fireproof”? Man that is a very powerful movie. There is so much to learn from that movie alone. The messages in there are strong! Anyway, I’m praying that in due time there will be a lasting devotion to Christ in his life.
I’m not sure if he keeps up to date with this, so I’d rather not use his name until I get the okay. I do ask that everyone hold this fireman in prayer. I’m sure Satan isn’t going to be happy with this and is planning on doing what he can to get the “fireman” back.

I know many of us in our lives have said, “I’m not ready...” but what if you don’t get the chance to be on your death bed? Are you willing to wait? You don’t have to answer to me, but perhaps take a moment and truly think about it. Will you have your death bed? It’s never too late to accept Christ in your heart now...he forgives and loves us more than we could ever imagine.

"Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled."( Matthew 5:6)

A Blast from the Past

I had an interesting day today. A lot has happened and it’s been a blessing. I was able to get on the treadmill without any pain or bleeding!!!!! Matter of fact, I was on there for about an hour! You know how much of an accomplishment that is? I only had my surgery 2.5 weeks ago and my recovery was supposed to be 6 weeks. YAY me!

This morning I attended a home school meeting. I will soon be teaching Spanish to children. Funny as it may seem I have never thought of myself as a teacher but look at me now. Now it’s time to gather information and see what fits each group. I have spent a couple of weeks in prayer regarding this and it looks like the Lord said to go for it. The women there seem pretty determined to get things going in the right direction. I can’t wait to see what’s in store for me and the kids.

I recently found an old friend through classmates. It has been great catching up with him. He was my neighbor and a good friend. I can’t begin to tell you how happy I am for him. We both went through our parents divorces at the same time and for some odd reason we both isolated ourselves from everyone. It’s funny because when I was speaking to him, I couldn’t see him as a man but only the children we once were. I look forward to catching up and staying in touch with him.

Crystal and Michael just walked in the door. I love hearing them talk about their adventures even if it is on the outside of this fort. I think I’m going to bug my silly children and enjoy their adolescent years with them.
I’m so fortunate that God blessed me with 2 girls and a boy!

How GREAT is our God

Life is funny isn’t it?
I have met so many people lately and boy as it been nice! I’ve been pretty happy with myself. I’m actually feeling the excitement as we speak and MAN the Lord is moving in our lives right now. I was talking to a neighbor earlier in which I had the opportunity to meet in person. She informed me of a few programs available for the kids. I semi knew about them from the bulletin at church but didn’t get into details with it. I think its best that I go back and check it out.
I know our finances haven’t been the best since being back on US grounds but as I mentioned before the LORD is good and he knows our needs. If he feels that my children should go then somehow he’ll lead the way and Crystal and Michael will be there.
So much has changed being in Milton, not only in my life; but in the kids and Mike as well. I never thought it would happen but Mike is coming to church with me! He was raised Catholic and his he parents had always hoped he would marry a young lady that shared the same beliefs. Fortunately, he married me. I got to tell you there wasn’t a fight. He saw Christ moving in my life and decided he should follow me. Doesn’t the bible mention that somewhere? Boy I can’t remember the verse right now, but if you do, can you please put it in the comment box. I adore my husband. I know the Lord is making a change in him and I’m patiently waiting for the results.
Oh and the kids; boy do I have great news about Crystal and Michael! They both have decided to be baptized! If you’re in the panhandle areas please join us in this great celebration! I’ll be sitting down with the kids in the am and looking for a date to do it. At the same time, I’d like to see if I can lift Sierra to Christ. We haven’t done it because we were overseas, but I do feel that it is time.
Such a beautiful day today was. The sun was out and we were near 100 degrees! Yet for some reason I didn’t feel the heat. Instead I went out and enjoyed all of God’s creations. I helped Mike fix up the garage (made more of a mess for him). It was so nice to spend that (crazy) time with him. Oh and let’s not forget I have enjoyed picking on him today. He’s done the silliest (cutest) things that only a husband can do. Hum, I wonder if he reads my blog. I guess I shall see.
I cannot tell you enough how happy I FINALLY am. I’m so at peace. Don’t you ever feel like life couldn’t get any better? Huh, I think I’m going to need some prayer soon because I’m sure Satan isn’t liking this very much and is going to do his best to bring me down. I do know that with the Lord by my side Satan will be defeated. What an awesome we God we have!! Oh Jesus, how I love you father…..

It's warm out.

These days have been absolutely gorgeous out. It always amazes me how wonderful the Lord has been to us.

I've been feeling so much better. I had a not so hot 2 days and since yesterday morning I feel fine again. I continue to have some swelling but it's not noticeable. My allergies were beginning to act up today but I nipped it in the behind before it got worse.

To yesterday (with a glass of apple cider)!



This WAS the day the LORD made.

To today, this is the day that the LORD HAS made! I hope that when it ends I will have feel asleep knowing that I was able to reach out at someone and let them know I cared.

"To LOVE, is to LOVE like Jesus LOVES us."

My updated prayer request:

Praise the Lord! Victoria is moving soon!
My mom and sister. He knows my needs.
My family. Spiritual growth.
Averi Pino; cancer Stage 3.
Becca and family. Spiritual growth
Those serving in Iraq and Afghanistan along with their families.
Mark Garza; May the Lord have his angels protecting him while in Afgan.
The churches; That their bodies remain whole.
The non believers.

Lee feel free to add your prayer list.

Strange

Yesterday I woke up feeling a little strange. I had a small headache and my nose with slightly hurting. As the day went on, it felt worse. I went from ouch, discomfort, hurting, to pain within the day. By nights end, the Tylenol was no longer working, and the inside of my nose became swollen. I had no choice but to take pain killers. I have no idea where it came from but it sure did hit me hard.

Today, well I'm swollen and the swelling is now visible by looking at my face. The bruising is still what it was yesterday. I woke up and I had a hard time breathing from my left nostril. Icing it isn't working because the ice sits too heavy and causing a little bleeding. If this continues I'll be seeing the Dr. tomorrow. I'm actually hoping that I have over extended myself and getting rest would do me justice. So what I ended up doing is shopped for a skirt, sandals, plants, misc., and planted a few plants. If anyone yells at me, Jesus loves you right back!

I'm in my PJ's and have been for a few hours already. As of now, that's all folks.

Complete Blank.

WOW! I honestly forgot what I was going to post about.

Mikey's feeling better!

Sierra got this really cool play kitchen! She is loving it! We've had fried chicken, fried shrimp, Mike had an egg last night. If she keeps this is up I may be relieved of my kitchen duties! I WISH!

Oh my goodness, I seriously can't remember what I was suppose to write about!!

Okay, so for the past 2 days I've tried to get on the treadmill. Each time I've had nose bleeds. I guess my face isn't ready for it, but I am. I am able to do some weights, that's a start right?

I had to soak in the sunset this am. Boy was it lovely. I'm really enjoying the fact that I can breathe! It's warm outside and everything looks crisp. Sounds like sun tea is order.

Well it looks like I'm not going to remember what I was going to talk about, so I'll leave it at that.

Good morning LORD!!

Mikey's sick...

Sometimes things just come together. Most of the time we wonder why. Today has been one of those amazing days!

This morning I woke up to my daily reading. Funny as it seems look at what I got!

"If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just to forgive us our sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness" (1 John 1:9).

The message is strong isn't it?!

We had another beautiful warm (not even close like the central valley) day. I got to tell you it's much cooler here then it is from where I was raised. If this is as hot as it gets then we're pretty fortunate!

Mikey woke up in pain and made a last decision that a hospital visit sounded nice. My son has an ear infection. Please that the pain subsides.

We've been having some set backs with our finances lately and really can't do much about it. We've patiently waited and with constant praying. Mike and I sat down and realized that worrying wasn't going to get us anywhere and that God knows our needs. Two months later and we're doing okay. Well our worst probably hit this week.

Guess what happened? We left the stress behind and allowed God to do his work. This am I went to the PO and low and behold we had a check in mail! What a blessing!

Did I mention MY, YOUR, OUR God is that good!

What an amazing life he's given me!

The homeschooling Family

Psalms 23

"The Lord is my shepherd,
I shall not want.

He maketh me to live on less sleep:
He leadeth me through the noise of many voices.

He restoreth my soul: He leadeth me to teach
The right lessons each day, for His name's sake.

Yea, though I walk through the valley of undone
Laundry and kitchen messes, I will fear no evil:
For thou art with me, my teacher's guides and
Answer keys, they comfort me.

Thou preparest a table before me in the presence
Of threatening school officials and critical family members:
Thou anointest my head with heavenly wisdom, my cup runneth over.

Surely educated and godly children shall follow after me
All the days of my life: and I will dwell again one day
In a clean house with the Lord forevermore."

He knows my name!

This has been a great weekend! I really started to feel better Saturday evening. It seemed that suddenly my weakness was finally nonexistent. I hear my voice coming back! I’ve spent half of Sunday out of the house. I’ve been to the pool twice in 2 days! LIFE IS WONDERFUL!!
I had no idea the panhandle was so gorgeous and that’s because we haven’t left this town. It’s so green outside. You constantly hear God’s wonders outside. Children laughing and playing, the birds singing, it’s like a fairy tale or maybe I’ve been stuck in the house far too long. Nah, I just think the Lord has opened my eyes to more beauty is all.
The sky here is so blue, so vibrant. The air warm and semi dry (at least the past 2 days). All the insects gathering their essentials. It’s an absolute beauty. A beauty like no other ever seen. You got to see this through my eyes.
Moving on. There’s a thorn in my eye. Have you ever saw yourself in such a manner? I recently have. Boy, does it hurt! I have found myself (often) quick to judge but never did I place judgment on myself. Well I’ve recently found myself having to remove that plank from my eye. It wasn’t easy that’s for sure. I’ve read and I’ve realized that I needed to come clean in order to really be able to forgive and most importantly LOVE.
Okay, I needed to do some things with the kids and took a break. LOL!
Back to the last paragraph, man was it difficult. I thought I would be hated for a while. It’s funny how things work, because I got the complete opposite. I know there are still a few things and a few people I need to come clean with, but in due time it will happen. Are you one of these people? The one that has a sore eye and a rotting finger? It’s not easy but with a little prayer you can. I can be there for you because I know for sure that for the next one I’ll need a shoulder and someone to pray with as well. God will need to put strength in both you and me. I will no longer judge those until I have fully convicted myself of all the wrong doing in my life. Once I have accomplished that I will then be able to open my heart and fully accept what someone may have for me. And instead of being angry, I will quickly learn to forgive him or her.
One more thing, how often do we wonder if God really knows our needs? I know I’m guilty. How often do we know others needs? How often do we really care about our neighbor, friend, husband, wife, etc.? Now, how often do you pray? It hit me over the weekend as I heard “he knows my name”. Well who is he? He is our Lord Jesus Christ. He knows our needs, he knows our wants and he knows our name. Funny thing though is that he only feeds us with what we need. Don’t you hate that?! He gives us enough satisfaction to feed ourselves and leaves the rest behind. Makes you think about how selfish we really are huh? Maybe he does it because we only do enough to get by? Or maybe he does it because he is being mean? YEAH RIGHT! Or maybe we’re to self centered and too worldly to realize that there is nothing more we need? Oops, did I offend you, because I sure as heck offended myself. I guess I shouldn’t ramble on because yeah I felt that steak come right through the mid section of my chest.
With all this time of focusing on myself and others I thought it would be a great to ask for those that need a prayer request of some sort to send me a quick message. I want to focus on you and your needs for minute forget about what I need. Right now it’s you that is more important. In church a woman stood up and said that the body that lay in the church needed help. Without an arm the body could not completely function. HUM. Well dear friends you are a part of this body, let’s make it work together. Let’s build a strong relationship within our homes, friends, churches, children, and make sure that the foundation meets every requirement necessary.

The Breathing Technique

I just wanted to make sure everyone knows I'm doing much better. I'm trying to work my way up on the energy scale. My brain is still trying to grasp the whole change. I'm sleeping well! I haven't woke up in the middle of the night in 2 days! Life is getting back in order as well. Thank you all for your prayers.

Oh Docs orders no flying for 3 months. I can't go anywhere out side of driving. YAY ME! Now anyone want to go to Orlando?? I'll be there in August!

That picture

They removed the stints from my nose today. I'm having an off day and am extremely dizzy along with exhausted. I had to look help in the pain killers as well. Only once though.

I will soon be doing some leg perhaps tomorrow. I'll be looking the Genis Book of World Records for the largest booger. If not one is in there then I'll be sending them a photo copy of my booger! I could very be in the book soon! That very large thing that Mike thought might have a tumor, well it's ONLY a booger.

If you haven't seen the picture scroll down about 6 days ago and you'll see the pictures. I'm off to watch a movie if I can stay up through it.

The knows nose...HA!

If I can keep myself consciences I’ll be a bit descriptive about the past few days. I know I have forgotten tad bits of information or perhaps just not mentally available.
Thursday morning, the Day of Surgery.
Mike and I arrived at the hospital at 0700 hours. The pastor and one of the women at the church greeted me upon our arrival. Mind you I was oblivious as to who they were. I couldn’t wear my contacts and had purposely left my glasses at home, but it was great to know that even though family couldn’t be there I still had people there who cared. We shared some laughs and talked about a few things in the local community (for about an hour so) before they had to leave. It was very nice and comforting, though I was not nervous at all.
Everyone seemed a bit impressed that I wasn’t sitting at a high level of anxiety. At some point they rolled the hospital bed in the room and I soon headed to my destination; the operating room. On my way there I decided I wanted my nose to remain the same. God made me this way and this is how I should stay. If he has other plans for me he would change them through the Dr’s hands. It was not my choice to say what I wanted with my physical being, but it was by his will that I stand back and wait for the answer. His daughter left it in her father’s hands. The final results will come when the swelling goes down. It’s even difficult for me to tell what the Dr did.
As I mentioned before I went to church on Sunday, only enough to attend Praise and Worship. So many people came and laid hands on me. I assume, to ask God to ease the pain that I had and at times still have. Well I must tell you, BOY had the pain subsided! I went from having to pop meds every 1.5 hours to suddenly having most of them collecting dust! Yesterday morning I had continued to have severe pain. I sat up raised my head and lifted my hands to prayer. I asked by the name of Jesus that my pain be gone. I felt like so many people were praying for me at that moment. I even noticed that I had an odd amount of hits to my blog. I knew that God was working!
I went into the restroom, patiently and slowly, I began to blow, suddenly I had 2 clots come out. One was about an inch to an inch and half. I began to feel a little weak and extreme exhaustion kicked in. Within a few seconds I was able to breathe through a nostril I haven’t used in almost 3 months! I could smell, breathe in and out, and even have mucus come out! It was the greatest feeling. It suddenly hit me and the pain kicked in fourth gear. It didn’t last very long though.
I woke up this morning and felt so good. I feel like I have a cold. I don’t, but that’s how my nose is making me feel. I’m still breathing well. I’m weak and get tired rather quickly. I have some pressure, but the pressure I have no longer consists of pain. I believe I have only taken 2 pain killers today and maybe 4 Tylenols. I was able to clean the living room. I spoke to a few friends and I am feeling wonderfully alive! I am yet up to par but I do know I’ll be there sooner then anticipated. I was supposed to be completely down for a week, but instead I was able to subtract 3 days.
Tomorrow is one of a few follow up appointments. I will also be getting the results of the biopsy. I ask that you continue to pray for me. Gods work still isn’t done through my healing process. I’ll update tomorrow night at some point, but only under the condition that I’m doing okay. I believe I’ll be having a couple of stints removed but not sure.
I do have a few prayer requests.
Averi Pino: Stage 3 Cancer
Victoria Hyde: That God will bless her with good news to move this month.
Becca: Thank the Lord for helping strengthen her marriage! What a blessing!
My mom and sister: The Lord knows my needs.
Mark: That he return safe from Afghanistan
Principal at the local high School: Let him trust in the Lord that he be guided through all that is going on in the world. He is being sued by the district because he prayed at a meeting.
The students: That they continue to rally against Satan and stand next to the principal despite the lash they are getting from others. 400 children and counting!!
To all who are sick and /suffering.

Let me end by saying this; I believe in the Holy Spirit.

What a wonderful booger!

I am so excited I’m singing Halliluha! As some may know I haven’t been myself the past 2 days. Well Just 30 minutes ago I got to see a booger come out of my left nostril!! I haven’t seen one on that side for 3 months! I’m also pleased to annouce that I am breathing through it as well! Did you hear that, I’m breathing through it, like right now, like right now right now! I’m breathing! I have boogers!

I’ve still had some pain but the pain killers are helping. Oh Dear God! I can BREATHE again!

Details;
I felt the need to blow my nose and was a little afraid. I started to do it slow and with a little bit a patients and maybe even scabbing, I blew out a combonation of stuff about 1.5 long! I can breathe! My voice seems to be a lot better and I can breathe!

PRAISE THE LORD!!!!!!!!!!