Only HE knows.

I've been awake for quit some time already. I was a bit restless last night. Mike leaves today. We seem to be feeling much better then prior deployments but it's hit us. Mikey cried last night. Crystal (for the first) is really feeling this. Sierra doesn't understand it. I, well I have to be mom and be strong. I know the Lord has a plan for us. I know that this deployment is a small sacrifice. What more can we give? After all he did sacrifice his life.

So now what? What's left? It's only 30-45 minutes before we head out. Oh Lord give me the strength to get through this day. I, we need you today...Not sure if this is a venting post, or a prayer request post, but whatever it is only God knows...

Jeremiah 29:11
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the Lord, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future."

There is something!!!!

But it has to wait. Oh and the Holy Spirit is going to move like nothing you've seen before!!! Oh and HE loves us!!!!! Get ready to rumble!!!!!!!!!

New Year's Eve

Although my dad didn't pass away on New Years Eve, I always tell others not to be selfish and drink and drive. It's not easy wishing your father/mother was around. It's not easy wondering if they had a moment of regret before they passed. Don't leave your children with the pain of losing a parent.

The other way; don't leave this world leaving your parents with the heartache of losing their child to drinking and driving. It doesn't feel good to suffer such a loss.

As we come to the end of 2009 and Mike leaves only days later; I'm still finding myself looking forward to it all. There's a lot of growth that will happen. A lot of relationships will be built and become stronger. More so my relationship with Christ. I have never believed in New Year's resolutions; I feel it's a set up for failure. I do however truly believe that my gift will shine this coming year.

I really do look forward to 2010! Lord use me in ways that will keep my light burning. I'm waiting...I love you oh Lord God Almighty.

3 days left..

Maybe I'm having a moment of thoughtfulness. I know what I'd like to say but can't exactly put it into words. Perhaps if i continue to write it will come out.

Mike leaves soon.. This will only make the umphteen time that I have been through a deployment. I shouldn't nervous after all he's only going to Afghanistan for 9 months. That's what they say anyway. He's a attaching to a unit with the Army. Those deployments seem to last a year to 18 months. Humm, maybe this is what God has for us. I'll be fine; I've made some great friends, the clinic family, friends throughout the years of serving, my church family, and most importantly, my Lord and children. Yeah I think I'll be okay. There are plenty of people praying for us. So yeah the kids and I will fine. I think 2010 will come with many blessings....

It's Christmas Day!

I'm not sure what to say on this beautiful day. I'm just happy to be sharing the birth of Jesus Christ with my family! We are wishing all of our wonderful readers a Merry Christmas!!!

Christmas:

1) a babe
2) our Savior
3) Jesus
4) the ultimate gift to us
5) his birth

I believe this is the best gift that we could ever receive. If you see it too; take a knee and pray.

Lord; how you have given so much to us. How amazing are you. I love you father...

Teens and youth Challenge.

For my sanity; I have given my Sunday school class a challenge. It is to trust in the Lord Jesus Christ through all the trails that we may endure this week. We must learn to trust in him when the waves are high and when the seas are calm. I look forward to sharing my story next Sunday. I must let my light shine bright!

Mark 4:35-41

Wait a minute! I think it's Pastor Rogers writing!!!