Surgery Day, Hurray?

Today is the day for surgery. The only reason I said hurray, is because it rhymed. But in a way, I am glad for today. I am glad for today, because if it was not for God, today would not be here.

I am up early, I am currently listening to the rest of my family sleep. More like I can hear them sleep. Hee Hee. They are so adorable. I am ready have breakfast, and have a nice warm cup of coffee. But, guess what, since I have surgery today, I am not going to have breakfast or my nice warm cup of coffee. Which is okay, because I am relying fully on the Lord today, even for my nourishment that I normally get from food and drink. I do rely on Him anyways for supplying food and drink. Which I am wholly thankful and grateful that our awesome God provides all of what we need and have. I am greatly thankful for my husband, Patrick. He is going to with me the whole day, except in the surgery room. Patrick helps me keep my focus on the Lord. I am thankful God gave me Patrick. Patrick is a great husband and works hard for the Lord in all he does.

I am going to have a busy morning. I forgot to mention that my 2 kitties are having surgery today too. Is that too funny or what?

So I am going to go to the store soon to buy a kitty carrier and them drop them off at the vet. Their names are Chef and Rowrow. They are both male and they are getting fixed today.

I can't tell you how excited I am about that. Sounds funny, but their pee wont smell near so bad.

Hurray for vets! I am going to do that then Patrick and I have to go to the store to pick up supplies for my best friend Crystal. She is going to care for our children today. (God bless her)

I am also very thankful for help with our children. It has been very hard for us to make arrangements for this week. But the Lord always comes through and provides, in His timing.

I am off for my day, and everyone God bless in how God sees fit.

Thank you Lord for all you do in my life, and I am so thankful for you strength and peace that surpasses all understanding. I love you Lord, in Jesus Christ holy name , Amen

A Good Morning.

I am up early and thinking about possibilities. My family and I went to visit my brother last night, to see all the work he has done on his new little home. He has grown to become a good handy man. He also has a new little puppy named buddy. His puppy is half german shepherd and half lab. My children wore that little guy out.

My brother lives in a small little trailer court out in the country. It is very quiet and quaint. He is currently fixing up another trailer, which he showed to Patrick.

Currently my husband and I are looking for a more economical place to live. With the price of living skyrocketing, and the pay not increasing, just to live are needs is getting very difficult. With all that said, Patrick and I looked at each other last night and seriously took that little 2 bedroom trailer into deep thought. We went ahead and filled out the application for my brother to give to the manager and we are currently laying it at the Lord's feet. If it is the Lord's desire for us to move there, He will open that door. If not, He will close that door. For those of you who are thinking , "what happened to the cave house", well, let's just say God closed that door and gave my husband the confirmation of the cave house door being closed for us.

God must have another plan for us with our living arrangements. I know the Lord is in control and I am thankful He is.

So far on this nice morning I feel at peace about our living situation and my surgery. I had a wonderful nights rest and a nice awakening. There will be a lot that will need done if the Lord has us live in a little 2 bedroom trailer. But all things can be done through Jesus Christ who makes the impossible, possible only through Him.

Oh, how I am so thankful for Jesus Christ my savior. For I am a wretch without Him. But now through him, I am not a wretch. I am His. Praise God!

Family Pictures

Here is Lillian, Kelsie, and Colin.

Wowsers!

My goodness! This may be a long blog, so readers prepare. I really need to do this more often. Just so I don't have so much catching up to do. I will start with last weekend a week ago.
My family and I had a wonderful visit to my inlaws, whom I love so very much. Even though it started out very sicky. My two youngest, Lillian and Colin, were vomitting most of Friday night. Ewwww, I am so thankful the Lord was just taking me over. On a normal basis, I would have puked too. Just do to the ick factor. But, Praise the Lord. I did not puke then. Thankfully my two little ones got better on Saturday and we got to spend some non-puking time with our family. I was also thankful that it all happened when it did. My mother-n-law was a tremendous help and also my wonderful husband. We all teamed up together and nurtured my two little darlings untill they were back to thier usual fun loving adventurous selves. It was a lovely visit, but it went by very fast. Too fast. Lord willing, next time we visit. We will all be healthy and get to spend more time together in great fellowship. I do look forward to our next visit.
We arrived home from our visit with my inlaws Sunday evening. What an eventfull evening. The children were well but sleepy and we were all so hungry. So my husband, as wonderfull as he is, made all of us peanut butter and jelly sandwiches. They were so yummy, I had to have two. That evening the children were all tucked in bed and fast asleep. Patrick (my hubby) and I were moving fast to bed. I was actually in bed first do to cramping in my mid section. As the evening progressed the cramping was getting stronger and stronger, turning more into severe pain in my right side under my ribs. So I called the doctor and he said to try to get through the night. Well, I did not make it, through the night. To make a long story short. I had a gall bladder attack and the flu. I had to go to the E.R. then they put me to inpatient status and I was in the hopital till tuesday night. It was no fun at all. A very painfull experience. I was very thankful that I had a helper for wed and thur. I went to see the surgeon on thursday and I am scheduled for gall bladder removal this wednesday at 2p.m. Thankfully I am healthy, despite my gall bladder going bad, and I am young enough that my body will recover well. Patrick and I through prayer, research, and questioning the surgeon fervently, know that this is the best route to take. Currently I am on a nonfat as possible diet and activity as tolerated. But even with all the health development.
My family and I were still able to have a wonderful weekend this weekend. Patrick got our close to home family and friends together for a wonderful birthday party for me. I absolutly love having big get togethers. I love having people together in fellowship. Patrick cooked the meat and we had a little pitch in dinner. My wonderful niece made a very delicious angel food cake, since I can't have fat. But, it was a yummy angel food cake. I am thankful I was able to enjoy everyone's company. I also got to hold my great little niece Ava. She is so adorable, and I am blessed to be her great auntie. I love her much. I always look forward to seeing her and holding her. I do love all of my nieces and nephews. They were all presen accept for one. My niece Ashley had other arrangements that evening and was unable to attend. It was great having everyone over and all the children played well together.
Sunday was my actual birthday. My mother came to church with us. Which was lovely. She enjoyed going to church with us. We had a very laid back day. I got to rest and spend a sunny day with my family. Today, Patrick is at work and the children and I had our prayer time devotional, and Bible reading this morning. I am very thankful for the Lord being in our lives and blessing me with family and friends. And a gall bladder that is going to be removed.
For He does all things for our ever transforming life to be made for His glory , honor, and praise.
Praise you Jesus Christ for all you do and don't do for our sake. Amen.

Life in Christ

It is amazing what the Lord does in our lives. He puts people in our life to and fro. He will do what is needed, even if we don't like it, for our good. So much, all for His glory and wonder. I praise Him for changing me, loving me, teaching me, and most of all being so merciful and showing me so much grace. For I am so undeserving of Him and all I have.
Thank you Lord for allowing people in my life to help change me, whether it is an example of how to life or how not to live. Thank you for circumstances and events that mold me into the women you desire me to be. Thank you Lord for the past and present. Most of all thank you Lord for my flesh protector, the one you have provisioned over me to lead, guide, love, cherish, and teach me. My Husband. And for my children, the little ever changing joys, the biggest challenge of my life. But my children, God is using to change me the most. Thank you Lord for all you do, and what you plan to do.