Funny how you think you know someone so well and then they do something to make you realize you don’t know them at all.
Funny how you dream huge dreams as a child and then give up on all of them as an adult.
Funny how you hear things about people and have a desire to help them through or speak truth into their lives but you know it is none of your business so you leave it alone only to watch them fall.
Funny how good intentions are misconstrued.
Funny how walking through hell really does make you stronger.
Funny how when life goes well we don’t need other people, but when life crashes in on us the people in our lives are the only thing that matters.
Funny how you think you know how you will respond in certain situations and when the situation actually occurs your response is nothing like you thought it would be.
Funny how life really does happen to everyone.
Funny how we compare ourselves to one another when it doesn’t really matter because no two people are the same.
Funny how life can change in an instant.
Funny how relationships wax and wane like the moon.
My Hubbin and I
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Ride of Life
On this ride of life there are ups and downs. There is fun and boredom, joy and sorrow. It is just as Ecclesiastes says, There is a time for everything under the sun.
These past few days have been evidence of all the fun and joy life can bring. We went on a trip with two friends and had a wonderful time!
T and M are roommates. T and M are friends. T and M are our friends as well. And so we decided to take a journey with them....
Our first stop was in Los Angeles at Six Flags Magic Mountain. And what an adventure that was! T and I were worried we were going to get sick from all of the roller coasters (him his stomach and me my head), but we both took dramamine and went for it! It was a BLAST! Tatsu the flying roller coaster was amazing, X2 with its extra spinning and fire blowing was awesome, and Terminator is the BEST wooden roller coast in the wold, I am convinced!
Goliath was a blast too! Greatest drop ever (greater than 90 degrees)!
By this time we had ridden it three times in a row and the G forces were showing on their faces! LOL
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Few & Far Between
Although my posts have been few and far between this last month it hasn't been for lack of things to say, just lack of time to write them.
Our trip to see B & D was fantastic. We had a blast spending time with them, meeting the people they hang out with, and seeing where they live now. B's boyfriend is a great guy, and I'm glad I had the chance to get to know him a little bit. D is the same, yet different. He has grown, he is more mature, but also more insecure with where he is at (not that he is doubting where he is at physically, but he has only one or two good support people where he is at right now). Please pray for him in this, as it is not easy for him.
Please pray for B, that she can find a better job if possible. However, all in all those two are doing well. And we are beginning to do well without them here also. :)
While out there we met Travis, Jen and Emily and spent a lovely afternoon/evening with them. We went to a waterfall and walked around while we caught up and then we went to dinner at a lovely Italian place. While there we figured out it was my 3/4 birthday (three months exactly until my birthday), so they sang happy 3/4 birthday to me. When we were standing in the parking lot talking before leaving when a man who had been in the restaurant yelled happy birthday to me before driving off! It was hilarious! :)
Our trip to see B & D was fantastic. We had a blast spending time with them, meeting the people they hang out with, and seeing where they live now. B's boyfriend is a great guy, and I'm glad I had the chance to get to know him a little bit. D is the same, yet different. He has grown, he is more mature, but also more insecure with where he is at (not that he is doubting where he is at physically, but he has only one or two good support people where he is at right now). Please pray for him in this, as it is not easy for him.
Please pray for B, that she can find a better job if possible. However, all in all those two are doing well. And we are beginning to do well without them here also. :)
While out there we met Travis, Jen and Emily and spent a lovely afternoon/evening with them. We went to a waterfall and walked around while we caught up and then we went to dinner at a lovely Italian place. While there we figured out it was my 3/4 birthday (three months exactly until my birthday), so they sang happy 3/4 birthday to me. When we were standing in the parking lot talking before leaving when a man who had been in the restaurant yelled happy birthday to me before driving off! It was hilarious! :)
Thursday, November 18, 2010
A day in the life of a band on the road
First of all, it has truly been forever, and for that I am sorry. I have many stories to tell and many fun time to share...
I guess I will start with Jenny:
Having arrived forty-five minutes later than planned, I was concerned she would be gone. But when I drove around the corner I spotted her playing with her daughter Annie and the Nannie, Lauren, aka "LaLa." They had just got settled in, so I wasn't late at all! :) Not that it would have mattered. Jenny was super-laid back all day.
We chatted a little and then I basically followed her around for the next few hours. We went to the prayer time in the sanctuary and I watched them do sound check (which she usually doesn't do, but she did that day so her ears could be checked by the people who make their earpieces). LaLa, Annie, and I watched, and then Annie heard her Momma start to sing and ran for the stage. Jenny was so good with her-she sat on the steps to the stage and sang while playing with Annie. After reading her blog I had the sense that she was a really good Mom, but after watching her with her daughter, there is no question in my mind that she is a great Mom.
After sound check LaLa took Annie to give her a nap while Jenny and I went to Starbucks and talked for about an hour. I don't know how they live on the road so gracefully for so long. From what she was saying it is definitely not easy, and not hard to get burned out from it all either. Yet, she has such a positive outlook on it all.
They are taking a three month break starting a few days ago, so if you think of them during the next three months say a prayer for them-for rest, encouragement, and direction.
After Starbucks we returned to the church where we talked a bit longer about "churches" and security for the bands.
One of her friends from high school came, so we all ate a bit of food from the in house catering for the bands (the bands wanted nothing to do with it, lol, so there was plenty). And waited for the show to start while playing with Annie and talking.
They played their set and then we went to a little pub and got some real food! Jenny told us the story of how their band came to be, and her friend told stories of her hometown and high school reunion.
On the way back to the church Jenny rode with me and we talked about music and writing songs and seeing them come together. She agrees that watching a song come together and become finished is one of the greatest feelings EVER!
Meeting Jenny in person was like meeting an old friend. Her love is evident in the way she lives her life daily. Her priorities are evident as well, and I respect her for that (she has them right in line as they should be). It was a great day spent with a woman whom I hope will remain my blogging friend forever! {Thanks for an amazing day Jenny!}
I guess I will start with Jenny:
Having arrived forty-five minutes later than planned, I was concerned she would be gone. But when I drove around the corner I spotted her playing with her daughter Annie and the Nannie, Lauren, aka "LaLa." They had just got settled in, so I wasn't late at all! :) Not that it would have mattered. Jenny was super-laid back all day.
We chatted a little and then I basically followed her around for the next few hours. We went to the prayer time in the sanctuary and I watched them do sound check (which she usually doesn't do, but she did that day so her ears could be checked by the people who make their earpieces). LaLa, Annie, and I watched, and then Annie heard her Momma start to sing and ran for the stage. Jenny was so good with her-she sat on the steps to the stage and sang while playing with Annie. After reading her blog I had the sense that she was a really good Mom, but after watching her with her daughter, there is no question in my mind that she is a great Mom.
After sound check LaLa took Annie to give her a nap while Jenny and I went to Starbucks and talked for about an hour. I don't know how they live on the road so gracefully for so long. From what she was saying it is definitely not easy, and not hard to get burned out from it all either. Yet, she has such a positive outlook on it all.
They are taking a three month break starting a few days ago, so if you think of them during the next three months say a prayer for them-for rest, encouragement, and direction.
After Starbucks we returned to the church where we talked a bit longer about "churches" and security for the bands.
One of her friends from high school came, so we all ate a bit of food from the in house catering for the bands (the bands wanted nothing to do with it, lol, so there was plenty). And waited for the show to start while playing with Annie and talking.
They played their set and then we went to a little pub and got some real food! Jenny told us the story of how their band came to be, and her friend told stories of her hometown and high school reunion.
On the way back to the church Jenny rode with me and we talked about music and writing songs and seeing them come together. She agrees that watching a song come together and become finished is one of the greatest feelings EVER!
Meeting Jenny in person was like meeting an old friend. Her love is evident in the way she lives her life daily. Her priorities are evident as well, and I respect her for that (she has them right in line as they should be). It was a great day spent with a woman whom I hope will remain my blogging friend forever! {Thanks for an amazing day Jenny!}
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Rebellion
"To live in My Presence consistently, you must expose and expel your rebellious tendencies. When something interferes with your plans or desires, you tend to resent the interference. Try to become aware of each resentment, however petty it may seem. Don't push those unpleasant feelings down; instead, let them come to the surface where you can deal with them. As My Spirit to increase your awareness of resentful feelings. Bring them boldly into the Light of My Presence, so I can free you from them." -Jesus Calling (October 21, based on Psalm 139:23-24 and 1 Peter 5:6)
When I first read this I was taken aback, "I'm supposed to NOT hide those feelings?" I then decided to test this theory of letting these feelings of resentment come to the surface EVERY TIME I feel them. What a challenge! I am a very resentful person-I couldn't believe the number of times during a SINGLE day I had to stop and consciously let go of those feelings of resentment and rest in knowing that HIS ways are better than MY ways.
One of the times on the very first day I tried this was when I walked into the ball on the back of Hubbin's truck-OUCH! I immediately felt myself becoming resentful toward Hubbin (because it was his truck and because I was letting Suga' out instead of him). As soon as I caught myself it was SO EASY to let go of those feelings. It wasn't Hubbin's fault I ran into the ball (again, OUCH!), it just happened. I was so surprised to find how easy it was to let go of that resentment in that moment, yet when I harbor it (even if it is only for five minutes) I can't seem to let it go no matter how hard I try.
This lesson is one I wish I would have started learning a LONG time ago....
When I first read this I was taken aback, "I'm supposed to NOT hide those feelings?" I then decided to test this theory of letting these feelings of resentment come to the surface EVERY TIME I feel them. What a challenge! I am a very resentful person-I couldn't believe the number of times during a SINGLE day I had to stop and consciously let go of those feelings of resentment and rest in knowing that HIS ways are better than MY ways.
One of the times on the very first day I tried this was when I walked into the ball on the back of Hubbin's truck-OUCH! I immediately felt myself becoming resentful toward Hubbin (because it was his truck and because I was letting Suga' out instead of him). As soon as I caught myself it was SO EASY to let go of those feelings. It wasn't Hubbin's fault I ran into the ball (again, OUCH!), it just happened. I was so surprised to find how easy it was to let go of that resentment in that moment, yet when I harbor it (even if it is only for five minutes) I can't seem to let it go no matter how hard I try.
This lesson is one I wish I would have started learning a LONG time ago....
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Faster
I feel like life is going way too fast right now. I wake up, I get ready, I leave, I work, I come home, I go to bed and then wake up and do it all over again. I can hardly wait for November first so I get some time at home in the evenings! I honestly don't know how people live like this on a regular basis. And every year we help at the maize it seems to go faster.... It's sad that at noon on Wednesday I am looking forward to Saturday morning because I will get to sleep in a little and then work around our house with my husband.
We have so MUCH to do and so LITTLE time to get it done in....Lord, bless our time! :)
I have a longer post in the works, more of a learning one...until then! :)
We have so MUCH to do and so LITTLE time to get it done in....Lord, bless our time! :)
I have a longer post in the works, more of a learning one...until then! :)
Monday, October 18, 2010
Ahead
I am stuck in a perpetual loss of sleep cycle...the Maize does this to me every year. I don't know why I thought I could stay ahead of it this year. Oh well.
I love the people out at the Maize (the adult employees, not the customers or even the teenage employees). I think that is one of the main reasons we "get suckered into" helping every year.
I am SO GLAD they only have three weeks of being open Wed-Sun this year. That means the last three weeks of the Maize (one of which is over now, YAY!) are the only truly all-consuming ones.
Tonight is the only night this week that we don't have to work. The next free evening I have will be Sunday. Sunday seems FOREVER away right now.
We are getting our new windows installed in our house on Sunday also (which means more lack of sleep, ugh). Hopefully Saturday morning we can get all of the furniture moved, the curtains taken down, and the garage doors painted so when they are done our house looks the way we want it to look.
One week and three days until the ARoad concert! :)
Two weeks and four days until our trip to Okyland to see B & D! :)
Plenty to look forward to, but I am oh so tired and just can't seem to get that excited about all of it right now...
I love the people out at the Maize (the adult employees, not the customers or even the teenage employees). I think that is one of the main reasons we "get suckered into" helping every year.
I am SO GLAD they only have three weeks of being open Wed-Sun this year. That means the last three weeks of the Maize (one of which is over now, YAY!) are the only truly all-consuming ones.
Tonight is the only night this week that we don't have to work. The next free evening I have will be Sunday. Sunday seems FOREVER away right now.
We are getting our new windows installed in our house on Sunday also (which means more lack of sleep, ugh). Hopefully Saturday morning we can get all of the furniture moved, the curtains taken down, and the garage doors painted so when they are done our house looks the way we want it to look.
One week and three days until the ARoad concert! :)
Two weeks and four days until our trip to Okyland to see B & D! :)
Plenty to look forward to, but I am oh so tired and just can't seem to get that excited about all of it right now...
Friday, October 15, 2010
Found a New Band/Group I like
I have discovered the group "Caleb & Sol". Their songs are amazing and I love their sound. Check them out at Caleb & Sol
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Fall FAll FALl FALL!!!!!!!!!!!!
I LOVE FALL! Here is proof....
1) Look at my blog (which you are reading) and it is VERY evident!
2) Look at these great bowls!
3) Here is the rug leading to the pumpkin patch...
4) ...And here is the pumpkin patch...
5) ...Where the pumpkins are 50 cents!
6) And then there is my angel...I ADORE this angel figurine...I just LOVE it! :)
And LOOK at the tablecloth underneath the angel...LEAVES! FALL LEAVES!
I think I have begun to love FALL more than....shhh....christmas!....shhh....don't tell anyone! :) Just kidding, but I do think I love fall more than Christmas!
1) Look at my blog (which you are reading) and it is VERY evident!
2) Look at these great bowls!
3) Here is the rug leading to the pumpkin patch...
4) ...And here is the pumpkin patch...
5) ...Where the pumpkins are 50 cents!
6) And then there is my angel...I ADORE this angel figurine...I just LOVE it! :)
And LOOK at the tablecloth underneath the angel...LEAVES! FALL LEAVES!
I think I have begun to love FALL more than....shhh....christmas!....shhh....don't tell anyone! :) Just kidding, but I do think I love fall more than Christmas!
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
What Can I Say?
YOU HAVE BEEN ON A LONG, UPHILL JOURNEY, AND YOUR ENERGY IS ALMOST SPENT. THOUGH YOU HAVE FALTERED AT TIMES, YOU HAVE NOT LET GO OF MY HAND. I AM PLEASED WITH YOUR DESIRE TO STAY CLOSE TO ME. THERE IS ONE THING, HOWEVER, THAT DISPLEASES ME: YOUR TENDENCY TO COMPLAIN. YOU MAY TALK TO ME AS MUCH AS YOU LIKE ABOUT THE DIFFICULTY OF THE PATH WE ARE FOLLOWING. I UNDERSTAND BETTER THAN ANYONE ELSE THE STRESSES AND STRAINS THAT HAVE AFFLICTED YOU. YOU CAN VENTILATE SAFELY TO ME, BECAUSE TALKING WITH ME TEMPERS YOUR THOUGHTS AND HELPS YOU SEE THINGS FROM MY PERSPECTIVE.
COMPLAINING TO OTHERS IS ANOTHER MATTER ALTOGETHER. IT OPENS THE DOOR TO DEADLY SINS SUCH AS SELF-PITY AND RAGE. WHENEVER YOU ARE TEMPTED TO GRUMBLE, COME TO ME AND TALK IT OUT. AS SOON AS YOU OPEN UP TO ME, I WILL PUT MY THOUGHTS IN YOUR MIND AND MY SONG IN YOUR HEART.
~JESUS CALLING (October 9th, based on Jeremiah 31:25 and Philippians 2:14-15)
COMPLAINING TO OTHERS IS ANOTHER MATTER ALTOGETHER. IT OPENS THE DOOR TO DEADLY SINS SUCH AS SELF-PITY AND RAGE. WHENEVER YOU ARE TEMPTED TO GRUMBLE, COME TO ME AND TALK IT OUT. AS SOON AS YOU OPEN UP TO ME, I WILL PUT MY THOUGHTS IN YOUR MIND AND MY SONG IN YOUR HEART.
~JESUS CALLING (October 9th, based on Jeremiah 31:25 and Philippians 2:14-15)
Monday, October 4, 2010
I got my ticket!!!!
YAY! I got my ticket to see Addison Road! And I get to meet Jenny! I'm SO excited!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Addison Road
I LOVE the band Addison Road. If you have never heard of them look them up. If you have only heard of them from me look them up. If you have heard of them but never listened to anything by them (that you know of) look them up. If you have heard of them and listened to them and hate them I DON'T want to hear about it. BUT, if you have heard of them, listened to them and LOVE them like I do you will understand my excitement when I say...
THEY ARE COMING TO ARVADA ON OCTOBER 28TH AND I WILL BE THERE!!!!! (I bought my ticket this morning!)
I have been reading Jenny's blog for over a year now and have listened to their music (and LOVED it) for the last two and a half years. Their songs are so honest and simple. And Jenny's voice is amazing-it is off the chart awesome in some songs and in others it is just another voice singing (a really amazing thing that allows so many people to sing along when one of their songs comes on the radio, I LOVE it!).
If you have never read Jenny's blog you should, she is so open and honest there. She is real. She is not afraid to share what is REALLY on her heart. She is a Wife and a Mother as well as a singer, blogger, and "white soul sister!" I am so incredibly excited to FINALLY meet her. Especially after my surprise voicemail from her in July!
http://www.jennysimmons.com/
As of right now I am going by myself, but if someone wants to join me I would love that too.
Just thought I would share my excitement.
THEY ARE COMING TO ARVADA ON OCTOBER 28TH AND I WILL BE THERE!!!!! (I bought my ticket this morning!)
I have been reading Jenny's blog for over a year now and have listened to their music (and LOVED it) for the last two and a half years. Their songs are so honest and simple. And Jenny's voice is amazing-it is off the chart awesome in some songs and in others it is just another voice singing (a really amazing thing that allows so many people to sing along when one of their songs comes on the radio, I LOVE it!).
If you have never read Jenny's blog you should, she is so open and honest there. She is real. She is not afraid to share what is REALLY on her heart. She is a Wife and a Mother as well as a singer, blogger, and "white soul sister!" I am so incredibly excited to FINALLY meet her. Especially after my surprise voicemail from her in July!
http://www.jennysimmons.com/
As of right now I am going by myself, but if someone wants to join me I would love that too.
Just thought I would share my excitement.
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Mom
Her numbers are going back up again already... It's just not fair!
Why do some people do such evil things and never have anything bad happen to them when those who don't do those evil things get cancer and have to endure chemo?!?
Yes, Mom, I know, "Life isn't fair, get over it." But that still doesn't explain the "why." And it is so frustrating sometimes to not know the "why" of things.
Please pray for my Momma. I love her and know she can get through this.
Why do some people do such evil things and never have anything bad happen to them when those who don't do those evil things get cancer and have to endure chemo?!?
Yes, Mom, I know, "Life isn't fair, get over it." But that still doesn't explain the "why." And it is so frustrating sometimes to not know the "why" of things.
Please pray for my Momma. I love her and know she can get through this.
Monday, September 20, 2010
And the Maize begins
The Fritzler Maize opened this weekend. A new, crazy maize season is upon us now... A season for pumpkins and leaves. Smiling faces, screaming children, and grumpy customers. Old attractions and a new one. A new design for the cornfield that most people don't enter during the day.
I'm excited for the time at the Maize, but I also feel like I'm just rolling into it and will roll out of it at then end of October. I'm more excited about the new season and getting back to remodeling our house... A new bathroom and flooring on the stairs. Maybe new windows and siding. Finishing baseboard and fixing the whole house fan. It never ends, but it is never boring either.
A new season is upon us and as we walk through it we will discover new challenges.
I'm excited for the time at the Maize, but I also feel like I'm just rolling into it and will roll out of it at then end of October. I'm more excited about the new season and getting back to remodeling our house... A new bathroom and flooring on the stairs. Maybe new windows and siding. Finishing baseboard and fixing the whole house fan. It never ends, but it is never boring either.
A new season is upon us and as we walk through it we will discover new challenges.
Monday, September 13, 2010
Church
Only a few know our (Joel and I's) struggle with going to "church" every Sunday in a building with people you don't walk through life with....
A little over two years ago we stopped attending a weekly service at any "church." This was a difficult transition for me because I have LOVED several "churches" I have attended throughout my life. I felt guilty for not going every week for a good three months before I was ok with it. In Wal-Mart one day before we stopped going to "church" every Sunday I saw a book titled "So You Don't Want To Go To Church Anymore." Because of how discouraged we were at the time I was sold and bought the book.
SIDE NOTE: I want you to know this book does NOT tell you to stop going to "church" every Sunday (or Saturday or Wednesday for that matter!), and if you immediately judge the book as one for "those people who think they are Christians but who don't attend 'church' regularly so they can't possibly be real Christians" CHECK YOUR HEART! And while you're at it maybe check out the book.
Joel and I read through that book faster than we have ever read through any book before. We talked about it and it resonated with us. We don't hate "church." We don't hate the people who go to "church." We just want something MORE than going to a meeting every week, singing songs with people we don't really know and listening to one man's interpretation of the WORD. That same WORD that we ourselves are capable of reading and learning from.
We don't want the political and monetary agendas that come with big "churches" and we don't want the gossip and back biting that come with small "churches."
We want COMMUNITY. We want people who WALK THROUGH LIFE with us. We want people we can sit down with and SHARE OUR FAITH with. People not afraid to QUESTION our faith and our motives and who are not offended when we do the same for them. We want FELLOWSHIP. We want ENCOURAGEMENT.
Hebrews 10:25 (New International Reader's Version)
"Let us not give up meeting together. Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us cheer each other up with words of hope. Let us do it all the more as you see the day coming when Christ will return."
The word "meeting in this verse is translated different ways in different English Versions of the Bible (Gathering, Meeting, Worshiping, Assembling), but in NONE of the versions is this the WHY. The WHY we should get together with other believers is to ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER (Hebrews 10:25 -New International Version- "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.").
This is the ONLY verse in the New Testament (and as far as I know the only verse in the whole Bible) that addresses meeting together on a regular basis. And the point of this verse is to get Christians to ENCOURAGE one another, not meet every Sunday to sing songs and listen to some guy speak.
If you have found this encouragement in the "church" you are attending then GREAT! Good for you! But some people will NEVER find that in a traditional "church" setting. There are several reasons for this, but one of them is NOT because they don't TRY to make friends and walk through life with people attending a traditional "church" today. It is NOT because their hearts are not open to the things of God. It is NOT because they are not listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. And it is NOT because they have lost their faith.
The CHURCH is made up of the BODY OF BELIEVERS. It is not the building you walk in to, the service you attend, the songs you sing or the preacher speaking to the crowd. TRUE CHURCH is the PEOPLE. If the PEOPLE in the "church" you attend are not following HARD after the Lord and walking THROUGH LIFE with you, do you have true fellowship? Are you really being encouraged? Have YOU "given up meeting together" by not taking the time to walk through life with other fellow Christians?
Matthew 18:18-20 (The Message) "Take this most seriously: A yes on earth is yes in heaven; a no on earth is no in heaven. What you say to one another is eternal. I mean this. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there." Jesus said in Matthew 18:20 (New American Standard Bible) "For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst." It doesn't matter if you meet in a "church" building with 2,000 other people or in your living room with a friend. If you are there in HIS name you are with the Church, for you are part of the Church if you are a believer.
"What about worhip and hearing the word spoken?" you ask. Well, our lives are to lived in worship. Worship is not singing songs, it is living a life for the Lord. Not that singing songs to the Lord is a bad thing, read Psalms and you will see it happened all the time! God gave us gifts to use them, to worship Him when we use them, so we need to do so. But WORSHIP is not singing songs in a building every week. Whenever the believers in the New Testament got together and heard preaching it was in a public place. They were preaching the Gospel around those who needed to hear it, not speaking to other believers about the Bible or how to live a good Christian life. Believers need ENCOURAGEMENT to fight the good fight and finish the race to the end, but this is found in relationships and walking through life with other believers.
There will be more on this subject, but for now. Are you enjoying the true fellowship of walking through life with other believers who encourage you? And are you encouraging others?
A little over two years ago we stopped attending a weekly service at any "church." This was a difficult transition for me because I have LOVED several "churches" I have attended throughout my life. I felt guilty for not going every week for a good three months before I was ok with it. In Wal-Mart one day before we stopped going to "church" every Sunday I saw a book titled "So You Don't Want To Go To Church Anymore." Because of how discouraged we were at the time I was sold and bought the book.
SIDE NOTE: I want you to know this book does NOT tell you to stop going to "church" every Sunday (or Saturday or Wednesday for that matter!), and if you immediately judge the book as one for "those people who think they are Christians but who don't attend 'church' regularly so they can't possibly be real Christians" CHECK YOUR HEART! And while you're at it maybe check out the book.
Joel and I read through that book faster than we have ever read through any book before. We talked about it and it resonated with us. We don't hate "church." We don't hate the people who go to "church." We just want something MORE than going to a meeting every week, singing songs with people we don't really know and listening to one man's interpretation of the WORD. That same WORD that we ourselves are capable of reading and learning from.
We don't want the political and monetary agendas that come with big "churches" and we don't want the gossip and back biting that come with small "churches."
We want COMMUNITY. We want people who WALK THROUGH LIFE with us. We want people we can sit down with and SHARE OUR FAITH with. People not afraid to QUESTION our faith and our motives and who are not offended when we do the same for them. We want FELLOWSHIP. We want ENCOURAGEMENT.
Hebrews 10:25 (New International Reader's Version)
"Let us not give up meeting together. Some are in the habit of doing this. Instead, let us cheer each other up with words of hope. Let us do it all the more as you see the day coming when Christ will return."
The word "meeting in this verse is translated different ways in different English Versions of the Bible (Gathering, Meeting, Worshiping, Assembling), but in NONE of the versions is this the WHY. The WHY we should get together with other believers is to ENCOURAGE ONE ANOTHER (Hebrews 10:25 -New International Version- "Let us not give up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but let us encourage one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching.").
This is the ONLY verse in the New Testament (and as far as I know the only verse in the whole Bible) that addresses meeting together on a regular basis. And the point of this verse is to get Christians to ENCOURAGE one another, not meet every Sunday to sing songs and listen to some guy speak.
If you have found this encouragement in the "church" you are attending then GREAT! Good for you! But some people will NEVER find that in a traditional "church" setting. There are several reasons for this, but one of them is NOT because they don't TRY to make friends and walk through life with people attending a traditional "church" today. It is NOT because their hearts are not open to the things of God. It is NOT because they are not listening to the guidance of the Holy Spirit. And it is NOT because they have lost their faith.
The CHURCH is made up of the BODY OF BELIEVERS. It is not the building you walk in to, the service you attend, the songs you sing or the preacher speaking to the crowd. TRUE CHURCH is the PEOPLE. If the PEOPLE in the "church" you attend are not following HARD after the Lord and walking THROUGH LIFE with you, do you have true fellowship? Are you really being encouraged? Have YOU "given up meeting together" by not taking the time to walk through life with other fellow Christians?
Matthew 18:18-20 (The Message) "Take this most seriously: A yes on earth is yes in heaven; a no on earth is no in heaven. What you say to one another is eternal. I mean this. When two of you get together on anything at all on earth and make a prayer of it, my Father in heaven goes into action. And when two or three of you are together because of me, you can be sure that I'll be there." Jesus said in Matthew 18:20 (New American Standard Bible) "For where two or three have gathered together in My name, I am there in their midst." It doesn't matter if you meet in a "church" building with 2,000 other people or in your living room with a friend. If you are there in HIS name you are with the Church, for you are part of the Church if you are a believer.
"What about worhip and hearing the word spoken?" you ask. Well, our lives are to lived in worship. Worship is not singing songs, it is living a life for the Lord. Not that singing songs to the Lord is a bad thing, read Psalms and you will see it happened all the time! God gave us gifts to use them, to worship Him when we use them, so we need to do so. But WORSHIP is not singing songs in a building every week. Whenever the believers in the New Testament got together and heard preaching it was in a public place. They were preaching the Gospel around those who needed to hear it, not speaking to other believers about the Bible or how to live a good Christian life. Believers need ENCOURAGEMENT to fight the good fight and finish the race to the end, but this is found in relationships and walking through life with other believers.
There will be more on this subject, but for now. Are you enjoying the true fellowship of walking through life with other believers who encourage you? And are you encouraging others?
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Home Sweet Home
We are back home and to work after a wonderful weekend of good food and even better family!
After much debate we decided to fly to Omaha, NE and drive the remaining 4 1/2 hours in a rental car. This was the best decision we have ever made (ok, fine, I'm sure we have made better decisions at some point, but this one is near the top of the list!)! We arrived, rented the car, and drove to dinner with Theresa and her BF!
We had a blast catching up and getting to know Johnathan (T's BF). We tried to catch them on the way back, but there just wasn't enough time. :( It is always good to see my old Roomer. She is such a blast!
Friday we hung out and I watched E-man while Heather frosted his bday cakes and cupcakes (she did an awesome job didn't she?).
Joel and Nate moved rock and installed a baby gate at the top of the stairs. Then Glen and Linda got there and we had Iowa chops for dinner and spent some quality time together.
Saturday was the big party day. It did NOT start off well. Friday night we (I say "we" here VERY loosely, i.e. I did nothing lol) put the massive chunks of pork in the crockpots to slowcook overnight. I did not sleep well because I could smell the meat cooking and it bothers me (while I am trying to sleep) for some reason. Heather got up to take care of E-man at 4:00 in the morning and threw out her back putting him back into his crib. He wouldn't go back to sleep after this, so he was SUPER-crabby all morning and super-tired all through the party. Then our early morning chefs (or first shift chefs) BOTH burned themselves pretty well on their arms.
BUT the party went extremely well. Everyone got along and had a good time. And little E-man LOVES him some cake!
He is VERY protective of it too! LOL
Heather gave him cake on his real birthday (Monday) morning as well and I kid you not, the munchkin shoved the entire piece into his mouth at one time! Good thing a massive chunk of it broke off before arriving at its destination, lol!
It was definitely a different trip this year. Even last year was more "normal" Labor Day weekend with Nate and Heather despite Heather going into labor and giving birth to little E-man! We just didn't have a lot of quality time with them this year, and that's ok I guess. There will be other years and other times (prayerfully anyway!). This was E-man's FIRST birthday for crying out loud! lol.
The little guy toddles around with his hands up in front of him, so Nate & Heather call it the "drunken zombie walk" and it is too cute!
E-man also ADORES his cousin Travis (at least until he went to leave, and then he tried to pull out all of his hair!). They played and played and E-man hugged and snuggled with Travis. Good thing Travis has a soft spot for him! :)
After much debate we decided to fly to Omaha, NE and drive the remaining 4 1/2 hours in a rental car. This was the best decision we have ever made (ok, fine, I'm sure we have made better decisions at some point, but this one is near the top of the list!)! We arrived, rented the car, and drove to dinner with Theresa and her BF!
We had a blast catching up and getting to know Johnathan (T's BF). We tried to catch them on the way back, but there just wasn't enough time. :( It is always good to see my old Roomer. She is such a blast!
Friday we hung out and I watched E-man while Heather frosted his bday cakes and cupcakes (she did an awesome job didn't she?).
Joel and Nate moved rock and installed a baby gate at the top of the stairs. Then Glen and Linda got there and we had Iowa chops for dinner and spent some quality time together.
Saturday was the big party day. It did NOT start off well. Friday night we (I say "we" here VERY loosely, i.e. I did nothing lol) put the massive chunks of pork in the crockpots to slowcook overnight. I did not sleep well because I could smell the meat cooking and it bothers me (while I am trying to sleep) for some reason. Heather got up to take care of E-man at 4:00 in the morning and threw out her back putting him back into his crib. He wouldn't go back to sleep after this, so he was SUPER-crabby all morning and super-tired all through the party. Then our early morning chefs (or first shift chefs) BOTH burned themselves pretty well on their arms.
BUT the party went extremely well. Everyone got along and had a good time. And little E-man LOVES him some cake!
He is VERY protective of it too! LOL
Heather gave him cake on his real birthday (Monday) morning as well and I kid you not, the munchkin shoved the entire piece into his mouth at one time! Good thing a massive chunk of it broke off before arriving at its destination, lol!
It was definitely a different trip this year. Even last year was more "normal" Labor Day weekend with Nate and Heather despite Heather going into labor and giving birth to little E-man! We just didn't have a lot of quality time with them this year, and that's ok I guess. There will be other years and other times (prayerfully anyway!). This was E-man's FIRST birthday for crying out loud! lol.
The little guy toddles around with his hands up in front of him, so Nate & Heather call it the "drunken zombie walk" and it is too cute!
E-man also ADORES his cousin Travis (at least until he went to leave, and then he tried to pull out all of his hair!). They played and played and E-man hugged and snuggled with Travis. Good thing Travis has a soft spot for him! :)
Friday, August 27, 2010
E-man!
I get to see this little guy in exactly ONE week! The cute little stinker!
YAY! I am SO excited to see him walk and watch his reaction to his first birthday party! :) And We are going to go swimming with him at the pool that his Daddy Nate has never been too. Can't beat all the Labor Day fun we always have in Iowa!
YAY! I am SO excited to see him walk and watch his reaction to his first birthday party! :) And We are going to go swimming with him at the pool that his Daddy Nate has never been too. Can't beat all the Labor Day fun we always have in Iowa!
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
I have had an awful day.... I haven't been this angry in a very long time. Every time I think I get it under control it comes back full force, worse than before. I am so fed up with this company its not even funny. I am tried of the favoritism showed some people and the lack of understanding shown to others. I can't imagine how any of it could be made any better. There is no solution. There is no "quick fix." Yet, I am sick of dealing with it all. I want out in the worst way, but I know I can't leave. I know my leaving will do nothing to fix the issues. I know my saying something will do nothing to fix the issues. I am stuck between a rock and a hard place and it SUCKS!
It took me until lunch today to remember this song from AG in FoCo during high school. But when I did, it was exactly what i needed to hear. I keep going over the lyrics in my head knowing they are true, but not wanting to give it all over to Him yet....
God is bigger than the air I breathe
The world we'll leave
God will save the day and all will say
My glorious!
-"My Glorious" as sung by Delirious?
I know God is bigger than this situation, and I know He will save the day, its His timing I am not willing to trust.... How spoiled is that? I am holding onto this so tightly not because I don't trust God to take care of it and save the day, but because I don't want to have to WAIT for Him to do so. I'm such a baby sometimes.
Lord, I repent of this attitude right now. This situation is not my own to deal with. You are the only one who can make any sense out of it all. You are the only one who can make people understand their decisions. Come be Lord in this situation and make the outcome bring Glory and Honor to Yourself as well as good to those who love You. I am sick and tired of holding this inside, I want out, but not out of the situation, I want out of this anger and worry and concern and all-consuming hatred. Because if I am hating then I am not loving. And if I am not loving I am not serving You. I'm sorry for my attitude, Lord. Change my Heart O God, Make it ever true. Change my heart O God, make me more like You. In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen and Amen.
The above is the most transparent I have been on this blog. Writing is how I work things out in my head and in my heart. That is what this blog is about, not the situation, not the lack of answers, but the working out of something that is so incredibly frustrating to me....
It took me until lunch today to remember this song from AG in FoCo during high school. But when I did, it was exactly what i needed to hear. I keep going over the lyrics in my head knowing they are true, but not wanting to give it all over to Him yet....
God is bigger than the air I breathe
The world we'll leave
God will save the day and all will say
My glorious!
-"My Glorious" as sung by Delirious?
I know God is bigger than this situation, and I know He will save the day, its His timing I am not willing to trust.... How spoiled is that? I am holding onto this so tightly not because I don't trust God to take care of it and save the day, but because I don't want to have to WAIT for Him to do so. I'm such a baby sometimes.
Lord, I repent of this attitude right now. This situation is not my own to deal with. You are the only one who can make any sense out of it all. You are the only one who can make people understand their decisions. Come be Lord in this situation and make the outcome bring Glory and Honor to Yourself as well as good to those who love You. I am sick and tired of holding this inside, I want out, but not out of the situation, I want out of this anger and worry and concern and all-consuming hatred. Because if I am hating then I am not loving. And if I am not loving I am not serving You. I'm sorry for my attitude, Lord. Change my Heart O God, Make it ever true. Change my heart O God, make me more like You. In Jesus' Precious Name, Amen and Amen.
The above is the most transparent I have been on this blog. Writing is how I work things out in my head and in my heart. That is what this blog is about, not the situation, not the lack of answers, but the working out of something that is so incredibly frustrating to me....
Thursday, August 19, 2010
New SONG
I am writing a new song at the moment...ok, its done. I'm just putting the final touches on it!
I LOVE it when they just come out instead of me banging my head against a wall to write a song.
I am going to try to record it tonight along with two others.....IF I can get the mic to work with the computer tonight...last time it was not so fun!
Later on....
A few minutes after I posted this the power went off in the building and I lost the WHOLE SONG! As soon as the computer turned back on I tried my best to remember it, but there are two lines I just can't seem to remember. I guess I will keep trying until I do (or until I come up with something better!). Sad Day! :)
I LOVE it when they just come out instead of me banging my head against a wall to write a song.
I am going to try to record it tonight along with two others.....IF I can get the mic to work with the computer tonight...last time it was not so fun!
Later on....
A few minutes after I posted this the power went off in the building and I lost the WHOLE SONG! As soon as the computer turned back on I tried my best to remember it, but there are two lines I just can't seem to remember. I guess I will keep trying until I do (or until I come up with something better!). Sad Day! :)
Thursday, August 12, 2010
Moving Moving Moving
This one started crawling!
And this one walked TEN (shaky) steps all by himself yesterday!
I'm so proud of my nephew and niece!
And this one walked TEN (shaky) steps all by himself yesterday!
I'm so proud of my nephew and niece!
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
YETI
Tuesday
I get this super-cool looking microphone from UPS today (purchased last week from Amazon for a fraction of the normal price-if you want one buy it soon before the price goes back up).
I am excited to record lyrics to a song I finished quite awhile ago that I just can't get out of my head...maybe after I record them I will be able to sing a different song (or write a different song!). :) Yay! I will update this when I get it.
Wednesday
Got it! And took it out of the box...its HUGE! No wonder they call it a "Yeti!" I can kind of see the resemblance to the abominable snowman...LOL. I didn't use it last night, opting instead to pick all of the weeds out of the rocks on the side of our driveway and some of the weeds in the flower beds. Maybe tonight!
I get this super-cool looking microphone from UPS today (purchased last week from Amazon for a fraction of the normal price-if you want one buy it soon before the price goes back up).
I am excited to record lyrics to a song I finished quite awhile ago that I just can't get out of my head...maybe after I record them I will be able to sing a different song (or write a different song!). :) Yay! I will update this when I get it.
Wednesday
Got it! And took it out of the box...its HUGE! No wonder they call it a "Yeti!" I can kind of see the resemblance to the abominable snowman...LOL. I didn't use it last night, opting instead to pick all of the weeds out of the rocks on the side of our driveway and some of the weeds in the flower beds. Maybe tonight!
Monday, August 9, 2010
Mandi Hayen
Mandi and Misti are twins. They are alike in just as many ways as they are different. Mandi went home to be with the Lord and dance on streets of gold at the end of last week. This is just one more difference to add to the list. Now Mandi is there and Misti is here....
Please pray for Misti and her husband Jonas as well as the rest of Misti's family. This is a tragic loss, but one God will use for ultimate good. There is nothing else to say, Mandi is gone. While I know she is dancing and laughing and loving better than she has ever done before it breaks my heart to know Misti and Jonas and their family have to go through this. Pray they cling to the King.
Please pray for Misti and her husband Jonas as well as the rest of Misti's family. This is a tragic loss, but one God will use for ultimate good. There is nothing else to say, Mandi is gone. While I know she is dancing and laughing and loving better than she has ever done before it breaks my heart to know Misti and Jonas and their family have to go through this. Pray they cling to the King.
Thursday, August 5, 2010
Gone
D & B are gone.... They are in Okyland now. Ready to start new lives and experience new things and learn more than they could possibly retain.
My heart broke as we said goodbye on Tuesday night. We may have known each other only fifteen months, but we (the four of us) have been through so much, both together and separately, in those months that is makes it seem like a lifetime. I tried to be encouraging as they were leaving, but I couldn't do it. All I could do was cry at the incredible loss I felt. I then proceeded to feel guilty, I mean, they are following the Lord's leading. Moving to the great unknown because they both feel led to go to school at Rhema starting this fall. I know they are doing what they are supposed to be doing, and I know it is hard for them-I've been there.
I was the one who moved to North Dakota to go to school six years ago. That was me, which only makes it that much harder. I KNOW what they are going through, but I can do nothing to help them. I can say nothing that will make it easier for them. My memory fails me when I try to remember encouraging things that were said or done for me when I moved away. I think this side is more difficult to handle than theirs. After all, they are beginning a grand adventure and I just have to let life go on-either around me or as a part of it.
Enough sadness! I'm excited to start a new chapter in my life as well. A time to strengthen our marriage, a time to draw closer to the King, a time for a few changes. Please pray with me for D & B. D has a job interview tomorrow morning and B is beginning her job hunt.
My heart broke as we said goodbye on Tuesday night. We may have known each other only fifteen months, but we (the four of us) have been through so much, both together and separately, in those months that is makes it seem like a lifetime. I tried to be encouraging as they were leaving, but I couldn't do it. All I could do was cry at the incredible loss I felt. I then proceeded to feel guilty, I mean, they are following the Lord's leading. Moving to the great unknown because they both feel led to go to school at Rhema starting this fall. I know they are doing what they are supposed to be doing, and I know it is hard for them-I've been there.
I was the one who moved to North Dakota to go to school six years ago. That was me, which only makes it that much harder. I KNOW what they are going through, but I can do nothing to help them. I can say nothing that will make it easier for them. My memory fails me when I try to remember encouraging things that were said or done for me when I moved away. I think this side is more difficult to handle than theirs. After all, they are beginning a grand adventure and I just have to let life go on-either around me or as a part of it.
Enough sadness! I'm excited to start a new chapter in my life as well. A time to strengthen our marriage, a time to draw closer to the King, a time for a few changes. Please pray with me for D & B. D has a job interview tomorrow morning and B is beginning her job hunt.
Wednesday, August 4, 2010
The Redemption Series
Having just finished this series (alright, it was a few weeks ago, but still, I read it recently!) I have to say I am looking forward to reading the Firstborn Series (the continuation of the Baxter Family story line along with some new story lines).
Redemption:
Redemption tells the story of Kari and her struggling marriage while introducing us to the rest of the Baxters and setting up story lines for the future books. Throughout this book I was rooting for Kari and her first love rather than Kari and her husband Tim. By the time they began to work things out I was disappointed, but resigned to the fact that Love, indeed, is a choice. Kari was choosing to honor her husband by leaving her high school love in every possible way so as to devote herself to her husband and her marriage. The end of this book was not shocking since it had been set up from the very beginning. The good thing is Kari and Tim's marriage was not longer on the rocks. In fact, they were better than ever, which left Kari in a good position (even though it was hard).
Remember:
This book follows Ashley as she sorts through her past. She learns to love again by remembering not only the good times and God's faithfulness, but His great LOVE for her through every step. Once Ashley realizes the good that came from her past she is able to open her heart and love again.
Return:
Return follows Luke's journey from turning his back on God to returning to his first love. When Luke realizes his past is not as far gone as he thinks it is he is reminded of God's faithfulness and love and he returns to his first love. The end of this book is amazing as Luke not only returns to God but to his future wife as well.
Rejoice:
This is not a particularly happy book as the title would lead you to believe. Brooke is busy leading her "perfect" life as she realizes it is slowly falling apart. Her daughter has an accident and we watch her marriage dissipate and revive. This book is about finding a way to rejoice all the time-regardless of your circumstances.
Reunion:
Reunion is all about both Elizabeth' (the head Mrs. Baxter)cancer diagnosis as well as Elizabeth and John's marriage-long secret. Yes, she dies at the end of the book, but not before her entire family spends a few weeks at a reunion at her house. And not before she gets closure for that secret. This book closes out the series by reminding one that God will work redemption in our lives, to remember the good times and the bad, to return to your first love (not only the Lord, but your spouse as well), and the rejoice in the Lord regardless of your circumstances. God comes out on top in the end, no matter what happens.
This series was written by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley to illustrate some of Smalley's most important relationship advice. They do a wonderful job of tying it all together in a story of a family that could be the neighbors down the street (or even our own family at times).
Redemption:
Redemption tells the story of Kari and her struggling marriage while introducing us to the rest of the Baxters and setting up story lines for the future books. Throughout this book I was rooting for Kari and her first love rather than Kari and her husband Tim. By the time they began to work things out I was disappointed, but resigned to the fact that Love, indeed, is a choice. Kari was choosing to honor her husband by leaving her high school love in every possible way so as to devote herself to her husband and her marriage. The end of this book was not shocking since it had been set up from the very beginning. The good thing is Kari and Tim's marriage was not longer on the rocks. In fact, they were better than ever, which left Kari in a good position (even though it was hard).
Remember:
This book follows Ashley as she sorts through her past. She learns to love again by remembering not only the good times and God's faithfulness, but His great LOVE for her through every step. Once Ashley realizes the good that came from her past she is able to open her heart and love again.
Return:
Return follows Luke's journey from turning his back on God to returning to his first love. When Luke realizes his past is not as far gone as he thinks it is he is reminded of God's faithfulness and love and he returns to his first love. The end of this book is amazing as Luke not only returns to God but to his future wife as well.
Rejoice:
This is not a particularly happy book as the title would lead you to believe. Brooke is busy leading her "perfect" life as she realizes it is slowly falling apart. Her daughter has an accident and we watch her marriage dissipate and revive. This book is about finding a way to rejoice all the time-regardless of your circumstances.
Reunion:
Reunion is all about both Elizabeth' (the head Mrs. Baxter)cancer diagnosis as well as Elizabeth and John's marriage-long secret. Yes, she dies at the end of the book, but not before her entire family spends a few weeks at a reunion at her house. And not before she gets closure for that secret. This book closes out the series by reminding one that God will work redemption in our lives, to remember the good times and the bad, to return to your first love (not only the Lord, but your spouse as well), and the rejoice in the Lord regardless of your circumstances. God comes out on top in the end, no matter what happens.
This series was written by Karen Kingsbury and Gary Smalley to illustrate some of Smalley's most important relationship advice. They do a wonderful job of tying it all together in a story of a family that could be the neighbors down the street (or even our own family at times).
Monday, August 2, 2010
A Calling
For this reason I remind you to kindle afresh the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands.
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.
2 Timothy 1:6-11
For God has not given us a spirit of timidity, but of power and love and discipline.
Therefore do not be ashamed of the testimony of our Lord or of me His prisoner, but join with me in suffering for the gospel according to the power of God, who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was granted us in Christ Jesus from all eternity, but now has been revealed by the appearing of our Savior Christ Jesus, who abolished death and brought life and immortality to light through the gospel, for which I was appointed a preacher and an apostle and a teacher.
2 Timothy 1:6-11
The Last Hurrah
D&B are leaving for school on Wednesday...from Greeley on Tuesday. I am excited that they are following the Lord's leading in their lives. I'm glad they have been given a vision for their futures. However, I'm sad and disappointed that we missed out on three months of what little time we have had together. As hard as those three months without them were, I know that this parting from them will be different. As much as I would like to tie them up and lock them in my basement (jk, lol), I won't do that to them (and not because its illegal or wrong or anything...lol).
They sought after the Lord's will for their lives and have taken the necessary steps to follow His leading when He spoke. I'm proud of them. Very few people have what it takes to move eleven hours away from home with no job lined up on the other side. Very few people would have stood for two months waiting for roommates, a place to live, a job, and everything else that goes with moving that far away, while God went before him and prepared everything for him. Very few people have the deep trust in the Lord to move that far away from all they know and love (save the Lord) without the slightest idea of what kind of job or life she will have when she gets there.
All this to say, I am both sad and glad that they are leaving this week. Please pray for them as they make this journey and live out the next few years of their lives to the One who bought them at a price.
This weekend they joined us at the lake for some good fun in the sun. We had a blast with the jet skis, the races, the tube, the moss, the handstand competitions, the somersault competitions, the booty shorts, the huge waves, the warm water, and the bright sunshine. We are SO GLAD they came. We had a blast spending time with them on (and in) the water. I'm glad they decided to join us for a last hurrah before they head out to Okyland. Thanks D & B for a great day with hardly a shadow of the goodbyes to come!
They sought after the Lord's will for their lives and have taken the necessary steps to follow His leading when He spoke. I'm proud of them. Very few people have what it takes to move eleven hours away from home with no job lined up on the other side. Very few people would have stood for two months waiting for roommates, a place to live, a job, and everything else that goes with moving that far away, while God went before him and prepared everything for him. Very few people have the deep trust in the Lord to move that far away from all they know and love (save the Lord) without the slightest idea of what kind of job or life she will have when she gets there.
All this to say, I am both sad and glad that they are leaving this week. Please pray for them as they make this journey and live out the next few years of their lives to the One who bought them at a price.
This weekend they joined us at the lake for some good fun in the sun. We had a blast with the jet skis, the races, the tube, the moss, the handstand competitions, the somersault competitions, the booty shorts, the huge waves, the warm water, and the bright sunshine. We are SO GLAD they came. We had a blast spending time with them on (and in) the water. I'm glad they decided to join us for a last hurrah before they head out to Okyland. Thanks D & B for a great day with hardly a shadow of the goodbyes to come!
Monday, July 26, 2010
Camping with "12,004" other people
We went camping with Kirk, Eileen, and the Templeman family this past weekend. It was a blast!
When we left the driveway Kirk said something about the Templeman's "12 children." Eileen and I corrected him and told him that contrary to popualr belief they only have 5 children. Then we stopped at Wal-Mart to get fishing licenses and lunchmeat only to hear KIrk say the Templemans have "12 hundred children." Again, Eileen corrected him, but Kirk, being Kirk, didn't care. By the time we got to the Moose Visitor Center to meet them they had "12 thousand children." When I shared this with Sarah she pomptly said, "Oh no, we have just under 12 thousand children." So, the running joke became that they have 11,999 children. Add in the adults, and I camped with 12,004 other people! And what a camping trip it was!
We were supposed to meet the Templemans at the Moose Visitor Center on Friday evening, but when we got there at 10:00 there was no one (except a nice ranger) there. So we left a message on their cell phone saying we would be back Sat morning at 8:30. We showed up and waited....
But we had fun doing so!
And then Sarah called my cell phone from somewhere and she came and found us! Yay!
We saw a Moose down where we were camping (right next to a little river)
We sent the munchkins down the river in a raft...ok, Curtis, Kirk, and Bailey did. We just caught them at the end!
And played fetch with Suga...she LOVED it! Especially playing in the water!
Isn't where we stayed beautiful?
On Sunday we all went for a hike to Lake Agnes before coming home
When we left the driveway Kirk said something about the Templeman's "12 children." Eileen and I corrected him and told him that contrary to popualr belief they only have 5 children. Then we stopped at Wal-Mart to get fishing licenses and lunchmeat only to hear KIrk say the Templemans have "12 hundred children." Again, Eileen corrected him, but Kirk, being Kirk, didn't care. By the time we got to the Moose Visitor Center to meet them they had "12 thousand children." When I shared this with Sarah she pomptly said, "Oh no, we have just under 12 thousand children." So, the running joke became that they have 11,999 children. Add in the adults, and I camped with 12,004 other people! And what a camping trip it was!
We were supposed to meet the Templemans at the Moose Visitor Center on Friday evening, but when we got there at 10:00 there was no one (except a nice ranger) there. So we left a message on their cell phone saying we would be back Sat morning at 8:30. We showed up and waited....
But we had fun doing so!
And then Sarah called my cell phone from somewhere and she came and found us! Yay!
We saw a Moose down where we were camping (right next to a little river)
We sent the munchkins down the river in a raft...ok, Curtis, Kirk, and Bailey did. We just caught them at the end!
And played fetch with Suga...she LOVED it! Especially playing in the water!
Isn't where we stayed beautiful?
On Sunday we all went for a hike to Lake Agnes before coming home
Wednesday, July 21, 2010
Yesterday
Yesterday I wrote:
Today is the day Hubbin goes to court about the careless driving ticket...
Today is the day Hubbin is supposed to talk to Greg about his "promotion."
Today is the day sales tax is due for our company-the first time I have had to do it.
And today the update:
Hubbin's court date was reset for Aug 17th so the City Attorney has time to view the video. If there is nothing in the video he will throw out the case. If he finds something in the video it will go to trial unless he gives Joel a really good plea bargain.
Hubbin did not talk to Greg yesterday since he was only at work until 11:00. Then he ran a DV tool last night and just got off work for the day a few minutes ago.
Dad showed me how to do the sales tax and I mailed it before court.
Today is the day Hubbin goes to court about the careless driving ticket...
Today is the day Hubbin is supposed to talk to Greg about his "promotion."
Today is the day sales tax is due for our company-the first time I have had to do it.
And today the update:
Hubbin's court date was reset for Aug 17th so the City Attorney has time to view the video. If there is nothing in the video he will throw out the case. If he finds something in the video it will go to trial unless he gives Joel a really good plea bargain.
Hubbin did not talk to Greg yesterday since he was only at work until 11:00. Then he ran a DV tool last night and just got off work for the day a few minutes ago.
Dad showed me how to do the sales tax and I mailed it before court.
Tuesday, July 20, 2010
Today
Today is the day Hubbin goes to court about the careless driving ticket...
Today is the day Hubbin is supposed to talk to Greg about his "promotion."
Today is the day sales tax is due for our company-the first time I have had to do it.
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
-Philippians 4:6-7
I feel like I have laid everything at His feet over and over again and there is still no peace...
Please pray with me that everything works out.
Today is the day Hubbin is supposed to talk to Greg about his "promotion."
Today is the day sales tax is due for our company-the first time I have had to do it.
"Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus."
-Philippians 4:6-7
I feel like I have laid everything at His feet over and over again and there is still no peace...
Please pray with me that everything works out.
Tuesday, July 13, 2010
Par-Tay!
Cindy B's birthday is on Saturday. So Mom decided she needed to do something VERY special for her. She decided Cindy B needed a "Menopause" skit. And she prompty recruited Linda (my mother-in-law) and myself.
We decided to play some of the music from the CD of the musical and dance/act out the songs...It was fun, but crazy! We all wore wigs and at the part where it talked about the roots turning gray Mom pulled hers off and I had to help her get it back on! They also gave me saggy boobs....ziplock bags full of air located below the costume bra! LOL
And then Cindy invited us IN!
If I can get some pictures I will post them!
We decided to play some of the music from the CD of the musical and dance/act out the songs...It was fun, but crazy! We all wore wigs and at the part where it talked about the roots turning gray Mom pulled hers off and I had to help her get it back on! They also gave me saggy boobs....ziplock bags full of air located below the costume bra! LOL
And then Cindy invited us IN!
If I can get some pictures I will post them!
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Above The Line
I just finished the “Above the Line” series by Karen Kingsbury…amazing!
Take One drew me into every aspect of the story line. My heart was engaged.
Take Two was a mix of emotions…frustrated at one of the characters, angry about another’s decisions, and oh so glad for others.
Take Three was both joyous and awful…one character walking through a situation I can’t even begin to imagine, another finally seeing what I could see from Take One. Miracles occur in this book.
Take Four caused me to bawl my eyes out, from both joy and sadness. As I finished the book a few moments ago I so desperately want to scream at Karen Kingsbury for not finishing one of the characters’ story line, but I am so glad there will be an entire series about her!
As one who is reminded how truly gifted KK is every time I read one of her books I have to say I was so anxious to find out what happened in Take Four that I often skipped paragraphs and then read them after I had figured out what was took place.
If you have never read a KK book. Please, please do so soon! Here is a link to her website so you can decide which book you want to read. :)
Enjoy! Oh, and before you start your read grab a box of kleenex...I have not yet read a KK book where I didn't cry at some point...
Ok, so the link didn't work... www.karenkingsbury.com
Take One drew me into every aspect of the story line. My heart was engaged.
Take Two was a mix of emotions…frustrated at one of the characters, angry about another’s decisions, and oh so glad for others.
Take Three was both joyous and awful…one character walking through a situation I can’t even begin to imagine, another finally seeing what I could see from Take One. Miracles occur in this book.
Take Four caused me to bawl my eyes out, from both joy and sadness. As I finished the book a few moments ago I so desperately want to scream at Karen Kingsbury for not finishing one of the characters’ story line, but I am so glad there will be an entire series about her!
As one who is reminded how truly gifted KK is every time I read one of her books I have to say I was so anxious to find out what happened in Take Four that I often skipped paragraphs and then read them after I had figured out what was took place.
If you have never read a KK book. Please, please do so soon! Here is a link to her website so you can decide which book you want to read. :)
Enjoy! Oh, and before you start your read grab a box of kleenex...I have not yet read a KK book where I didn't cry at some point...
Ok, so the link didn't work... www.karenkingsbury.com
Thursday, July 8, 2010
Ephesians 1 (New American Standard Bible)
Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, To the saints who are at Ephesus and who are faithful in Christ Jesus:
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him.
In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth.
In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.
In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory.
For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.
These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ.
Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us with every spiritual blessing in the heavenly places in Christ, just as He chose us in Him before the foundation of the world, that we would be holy and blameless before Him.
In love He predestined us to adoption as sons through Jesus Christ to Himself, according to the kind intention of His will, to the praise of the glory of His grace, which He freely bestowed on us in the Beloved.
In Him we have redemption through His blood, the forgiveness of our trespasses, according to the riches of His grace which He lavished on us. In all wisdom and insight He made known to us the mystery of His will, according to His kind intention which He purposed in Him with a view to an administration suitable to the fullness of the times, that is, the summing up of all things in Christ, things in the heavens and things on the earth.
In Him also we have obtained an inheritance, having been predestined according to His purpose who works all things after the counsel of His will, to the end that we who were the first to hope in Christ would be to the praise of His glory.
In Him, you also, after listening to the message of truth, the gospel of your salvation--having also believed, you were sealed in Him with the Holy Spirit of promise, who is given as a pledge of our inheritance, with a view to the redemption of God's own possession, to the praise of His glory.
For this reason I too, having heard of the faith in the Lord Jesus which exists among you and your love for all the saints, do not cease giving thanks for you, while making mention of you in my prayers; that the God of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of glory, may give to you a spirit of wisdom and of revelation in the knowledge of Him. I pray that the eyes of your heart may be enlightened, so that you will know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us who believe.
These are in accordance with the working of the strength of His might which He brought about in Christ, when He raised Him from the dead and seated Him at His right hand in the heavenly places, far above all rule and authority and power and dominion, and every name that is named, not only in this age but also in the one to come.
And He put all things in subjection under His feet, and gave Him as head over all things to the church, which is His body, the fullness of Him who fills all in all.
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
Practically speaking, be impractical
"Practically Speaking...
Be impractical.
Structure stifles spirit. Caution curbs creativity. Fear fosters faithlessness.
Don't be afraid of word vomit. It won't always be life-changing. And most of the times you might mess up or say something pretty simple or mundane. But sometimes, every once in a while, when we leave enough space...
our words are not our own.
sometimes there are moments of brilliance
sometimes there are angels
and sometimes the Holy Spirit says something we would never think to say...
sometimes He says something perfect through us.
Today, I am grateful for that. That God knows what to say when I don't."
-Jenny from Addison Road in her blog: http://www.jennysimmons.com
Think about that for a moment before you read on.
I don't have anything inspirational to say today, except that I too, am thankful God knows what to say when I don't. There have been many times throughout my life when I know I was not the one coming up with the words escaping from my mouth. It is such an odd feeling, knowing you have no clue what you are about to say. Yet, it is a good feeling, a freeing feeling.
This is what it is to live by the Spirit. And oh, how hard it is to not allow mundane, legalistic rules and regulations to take over instead of following the Spirit's leading. How difficult it is to live life in the here and now instead of the "already has beens" and "yet to comes." How tough to lay down your life and your plans every moment of every day to our Maker. To cast our fears and anxieties and worries into the hands of a mighty God who is really in control anyway.
How many of the plans you have in the morning have actually happened by the time you go to bed that night? It doesn't matter how well-laid out the plans are nothing ever goes exactly as planned. Yet, the Maker knows all the plans He has for you, not plans to harm you, but plans to give you hope and a future. His plans always come to pass. We may thwart them a little, but He already knows that and has planned ahead for it. He uses our "mess ups" for our own good.
Living by the Spirit is impractical by our culture's standards, crazy even. Yet that is what we are asked to do...
John 4:24 (New American Standard Bible)
"God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
Our lives should be lives of worship. Everything we do to bring glory and honor to our King, the King of Kings. If we are worshiping in spirit all the time we should be impractical at all times...always taking the road less traveled, always striving to follow the promptings of the Spirit on a moment by moment basis.
This is what it is to live by the Spirit. Its not a lifestyle reserved for those serving as missionaries in Africa or South America. Its not a lifestyle that is unattainable in our lifetime. It is a lifestyle of choice. Choosing every day-moment by moment-to live for our King, to listen to the Holy Spirit's promptings, to step out in faith, to believe with everything we have that He knows the plans he has for us and that they will come to pass. It doesn't matter if our lives look impractical to others, in the race to the Lord anything is possible!
Be impractical.
Structure stifles spirit. Caution curbs creativity. Fear fosters faithlessness.
Don't be afraid of word vomit. It won't always be life-changing. And most of the times you might mess up or say something pretty simple or mundane. But sometimes, every once in a while, when we leave enough space...
our words are not our own.
sometimes there are moments of brilliance
sometimes there are angels
and sometimes the Holy Spirit says something we would never think to say...
sometimes He says something perfect through us.
Today, I am grateful for that. That God knows what to say when I don't."
-Jenny from Addison Road in her blog: http://www.jennysimmons.com
Think about that for a moment before you read on.
I don't have anything inspirational to say today, except that I too, am thankful God knows what to say when I don't. There have been many times throughout my life when I know I was not the one coming up with the words escaping from my mouth. It is such an odd feeling, knowing you have no clue what you are about to say. Yet, it is a good feeling, a freeing feeling.
This is what it is to live by the Spirit. And oh, how hard it is to not allow mundane, legalistic rules and regulations to take over instead of following the Spirit's leading. How difficult it is to live life in the here and now instead of the "already has beens" and "yet to comes." How tough to lay down your life and your plans every moment of every day to our Maker. To cast our fears and anxieties and worries into the hands of a mighty God who is really in control anyway.
How many of the plans you have in the morning have actually happened by the time you go to bed that night? It doesn't matter how well-laid out the plans are nothing ever goes exactly as planned. Yet, the Maker knows all the plans He has for you, not plans to harm you, but plans to give you hope and a future. His plans always come to pass. We may thwart them a little, but He already knows that and has planned ahead for it. He uses our "mess ups" for our own good.
Living by the Spirit is impractical by our culture's standards, crazy even. Yet that is what we are asked to do...
John 4:24 (New American Standard Bible)
"God is spirit, and those who worship Him must worship in spirit and truth."
Our lives should be lives of worship. Everything we do to bring glory and honor to our King, the King of Kings. If we are worshiping in spirit all the time we should be impractical at all times...always taking the road less traveled, always striving to follow the promptings of the Spirit on a moment by moment basis.
This is what it is to live by the Spirit. Its not a lifestyle reserved for those serving as missionaries in Africa or South America. Its not a lifestyle that is unattainable in our lifetime. It is a lifestyle of choice. Choosing every day-moment by moment-to live for our King, to listen to the Holy Spirit's promptings, to step out in faith, to believe with everything we have that He knows the plans he has for us and that they will come to pass. It doesn't matter if our lives look impractical to others, in the race to the Lord anything is possible!
Saturday, June 26, 2010
Doubled Efforts...A call for Prayer
The enemy doubles his efforts when a breakthrough is right around the corner...I was reminded of this truth while reading a book this weekend. It made me think of all Hubbin has gone through the last few months and caused me to pray for the breakthrough that MUST be right around the corner!
Yesterday we were supposed to go to the lake with D for his birthday celebration, but he texted me at 2:30 pm to ask that we not go to the lake and just hang out instead. Since it was his birthday celebration we readily agreed.
When he got to our house he promptly told us he could be fired from his job for showing an icon on his computer....immediately my thoughts went straight to "The enemy doubles his efforts when a breakthrough is right around the corner."
Its a tough situation, and it stinks because he is getting ready to make a HUGE commitment to the Lord and take a GIANT step of faith in literally one month. Please pray that God works in this situation to bring Himself glory and D's good. If he does end up fired pray he is able to find a job right away-either here or where he is moving in a month. This weird circumstance clearly shows God's leading in D's life right now. Pray he is able to take whatever happens in stride while knowing he is doing what he was created to do.
I heard on the radio this morning that prayer is "the most talked about thing that no one does" in Christian circles....we talk about it all the time, we talk about doing it, we talk about our wonderful experiences and amazing answers to prayer. But all this talk is wasted breath unless we put our hearts where our mouths are and JUST DO IT!
Pray people, pray for Mr. D, He needs it right now. Hubbin needs it right now. And I am sure you can think of people in your own life who need it right now. It is my firm belief that the Holy Spirit prompts us to pray for people by bringing them to our memories and into our minds. Don't just think about them and enjoy the memory, PRAY for them! Take action!
August 2, 2010
UPDATE ON D: D did not end up getting fired. In fact, he got a call from an agent in Okyland last week and has a meeting/second interview with her on Friday. THe lady practically hired him over the phone! Yay! He has found roommates and a duplex to share with them as well. God is GOOD!
Yesterday we were supposed to go to the lake with D for his birthday celebration, but he texted me at 2:30 pm to ask that we not go to the lake and just hang out instead. Since it was his birthday celebration we readily agreed.
When he got to our house he promptly told us he could be fired from his job for showing an icon on his computer....immediately my thoughts went straight to "The enemy doubles his efforts when a breakthrough is right around the corner."
Its a tough situation, and it stinks because he is getting ready to make a HUGE commitment to the Lord and take a GIANT step of faith in literally one month. Please pray that God works in this situation to bring Himself glory and D's good. If he does end up fired pray he is able to find a job right away-either here or where he is moving in a month. This weird circumstance clearly shows God's leading in D's life right now. Pray he is able to take whatever happens in stride while knowing he is doing what he was created to do.
I heard on the radio this morning that prayer is "the most talked about thing that no one does" in Christian circles....we talk about it all the time, we talk about doing it, we talk about our wonderful experiences and amazing answers to prayer. But all this talk is wasted breath unless we put our hearts where our mouths are and JUST DO IT!
Pray people, pray for Mr. D, He needs it right now. Hubbin needs it right now. And I am sure you can think of people in your own life who need it right now. It is my firm belief that the Holy Spirit prompts us to pray for people by bringing them to our memories and into our minds. Don't just think about them and enjoy the memory, PRAY for them! Take action!
August 2, 2010
UPDATE ON D: D did not end up getting fired. In fact, he got a call from an agent in Okyland last week and has a meeting/second interview with her on Friday. THe lady practically hired him over the phone! Yay! He has found roommates and a duplex to share with them as well. God is GOOD!
Vows
With our anniversary a few weeks ago and rereading "A Time To Dance" by Karen Kingsbury, I decided I needed to hang up our vows.... Hubbin and I decided after we got married that we need to hang them up in a place we can read them every day and remember what we promised each other. But, like so many other things (creating our own Wedding Album, reprinting certain pictures for frames, blowing up pictures for frames, etc), we have never done it....
Today seemed like a good day to get started on that little project...and it seems like a good surprise for Hubbin since he ended up having to work today.
As I read them I was struck by how many times I have failed to keep every word. How often I have not even tried to be understanding, but have just cut him down (whether in public or in private). I don't want to be that way anymore...I know I will always fail, I am human after all, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't try. Being human doesn't give me an excuse to just give up and throw in the towel. I love Hubbin more than anything else on this earth and I can not immagine life without him...
God, please help me to be a better wife to my Hubbin. I can't do it on my own, I need you now...
Today seemed like a good day to get started on that little project...and it seems like a good surprise for Hubbin since he ended up having to work today.
As I read them I was struck by how many times I have failed to keep every word. How often I have not even tried to be understanding, but have just cut him down (whether in public or in private). I don't want to be that way anymore...I know I will always fail, I am human after all, but that doesn't mean I shouldn't try. Being human doesn't give me an excuse to just give up and throw in the towel. I love Hubbin more than anything else on this earth and I can not immagine life without him...
God, please help me to be a better wife to my Hubbin. I can't do it on my own, I need you now...
Monday, June 21, 2010
My Baby Nephew
It seems hard to believe it has been nine and a half months since he was born! And I'm not even one of his parents!
I've only seen him twice his whole life (Once when he was born and once at Christmas time when his family was here for the Holidays). But I am SO excited to hold and hug and play with him! They (see Nate and Heather, I love you too! You just aren't as cute as your son! lol) will be here in one week and five days! And they are staying for over a week! Oh SO exciting! After spending the weekend with Miss Bailey B (my neice who turned FIVE last thursday) and her little sister Kacey (six months old) at Miss B's birthday party and then Father's Day lunch, I'm excited to see Ethan (and his parents).
She is TOO cute! And boy does she know it sometimes! LOL
Aren't her pig tails just adorable? And her smile is contagious!
That's my story....The only nephews not pictured in this blog are Tyler and Travis, and that's only because I don't have pictures of them on my phone yet!
Friday, June 18, 2010
Review of the Anderson Ocean Club & Spa...Err Trip to Myrtle Beach Part 1
As mentioned before we left, we did not use the "Spa" part of the hotel. In fact, we didn't even look at it. Consequently, I have no review for that.
First, this was actually a "loft" condo, meaning the main room was the bed/living/dining room. There was a seperate small kitchen and large bathroom (not joking, the bathroom was bigger than the kitchen!). It was all gorgeous, but I don't have any pictures of it since I was MUCH more interested in this:
It was GORGEOUS the ENTIRE time we were there. The weather was AWESOME and the ocean was AMAZING!
There was also a Memorial Day Parade when we were there:
It was ok, we watched it from our balcony and then went swimming in the OCEAN!
Oh, right, back to the hotel...it was furnished fantastically and had a lazy river and pool that was not too cold for me as well as both an indoor and outdoor hot tub. But again, the ocean was AWESOME! We went boogie boarding and I totally wiped out a few times. One time I literally did a cartwheel inside the wave because I caught it wrong.
We also went to the USS Battleship North Carolina since we were so close.
It was Tons of fun pretending to shoot the guns. Plus it was HUGE.
Hubbin looked through the binocular things and found a really neat building! 
He fit right in!
And he tried to figure out exactly HOW the doors worked, but none of them were in functioning order! LOL
This is how big the bullets were (my Hubbin is 6' 5"):
And then he pretended to shoot the guns:
And then I drove the ship...ok, I pretended to drive the shipLook how big the chains and anchors were!
We had fun, and I am done for now!
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