Thank You Lord For Your Blessings

I know the Bible says God will not put more on us than we can handle, but this week I felt my knees would buckle under the pressure.  On top of a broken foot, my son has encountered another health issue.  Then the stress level at work was at an all time high.   By Wednesday night I was so tired I almost  skipped church.  I am so glad I went.  The Lord spoke to me through the first person that greeted me, the songs sung, a brother that shared a word to me and the list goes on.   Thursday I woke out of a sound sleep with the song Thank you Lord for you blessings on me in my head and in my heart.
I have had my moments since Wednesday that I wanted to scream, but I know the Lord is there in the fire with me.  I know He carries me when the weight is heavy.  I am claiming healing for my son. I am claiming victory in my work situation. I claim every blessing and promise that God has for me and my son.
THANK YOU LORD FOR ALL YOUR  BLESSINGS ON ME!!!!!!!

Moving Forward

My new motto for 2011 is Love, forgive and Be Thankful.
To fulfill this I must move forward.

3 Day Weekend

I have always been taught...In ALL things give Thanks.  I am so thanks for to have a job so I can provide for my child.  Despite the daily struggles, I love what a do.  The past few months have REALLY been a trying time, but the Lord has work ALL things for my good.  As much as I am thankful to have a job...I am also thankful when I have time off.  I love my weekends.  It is a time for family and mental renewal.  As I sit here and write, I am wondering what I am going to do with the extra day I get this weekend.  With a child on crutches, all the normal activities are not possible.  What should we do???? Picnic?  Too Cold!  Movie?  Maybe.  I'll think about this later.  Now I need to go start breakfast. 

BIG BOO~BOO

In my 10 years as a mother, I have kissed many a boo~boo.  Most of them were forgotten once attention was given, but on Jan 5th the biggest boo~boo to date happened.  While playing after church, with friends, my son broke a bone in his foot.  I was looking forward to getting bed early, but a long stay in the ER changed that.
    

Nurse having fun

Temporary Cast

Jan 10th~ Saw the Orthopedic today.  Duncan was fitted with a boot cast.  It looks like he will be in that for awhile.  He still has to use crutches and cannot put weight on the foot.  I pray the next 2 months goes by quickly

Boot Cast

Back to the Daily Grind

It is official....Christmas Break is over.   I am so tired.  Today was a training day.  The kids come back Wednesday.  Then I will REALLY be tired. 

Good Morning Girls Winter Kick-Off

Good Morning Girls Winter Kick-Off

Tasts better than it looks....

I did it.   My first attempt at Shrimp Fettuccine turned out well.  It doesn't look like anything you would find at four star restaurant but, it tastes better than it looks.

Now, whats for dessert??? There are changes happening in our household this coming new year and homemade food is one of them. You are never too old to learn and I know my son is happy about that. Or at least is tummy is happy. LOL!

He turns our sorrow into dancing

One word.....Hibernation.   I did not know hamsters hibernate.  My dad came to do the task of burying little Patches.  He called me outside and told me he was not dead.  When I picked up the little fur ball he was not acting like he use to do.  I cuddled it in my hands for about twenty minutes.  I prayed about what to say to my son.  He had already cried and said his goodbyes.  Now the dead was alive, but not like he was before. 
Fast forward thirty minutes...I now have a "dead" hamster running all over the house in his little ball and a little boy laughing and running after it.  Thank you Lord for your little life lessons and Lord, thank you for keeping you eye on a little fur ball named Patches.  

A Broken Heart

Today my son went to feed his pet hamster and found that he had died during the night.   Our hearts are broken by this loss of this little creature.  My heart hurts even more for my son.  He found such pleasure in play with and taking care of this small life. The laughs we shared over this little animal will never be forgotten.  I pray that his heart mends quickly and that the memories will still bring a smile to his face. 

2010

It is hard to believe it is the last week of 2010.  I wonder what 2011 will hold for me and my family.  A lot of changes are ahead.  Some have already started.  My son and I are moving in with my parents.  It will have it's pros and cons.  The pros far out weight the cons.  Church is another change.  I have move over to another local church.  It feels like home.  No matter what comes in 2011, all I know I want to be in the Lord's will.