Encouragement

(KJV) Job 22:21-26

Acquaint now thyself with him, and be at peace: thereby good shall come unto thee. Receive, I pray thee, the law from his mouth, and lay up his words in thine heart. If thou return to the Almighty, thou shalt be built up, thou shalt put away iniquity far from thy tabernacles. Then shalt thou lay up gold as dust, and the gold of O'phir as the stones of the brooks. Yea, the Almighty shall be thy defence, and thou shalt have plenty of silver. For then shalt thou have thy delight in the Almighty, and shalt lift up thy face unto God.

27-30

Thou shalt make thy prayer unto him, and he shall hear thee, and thou shalt pay thy vows. Thou shalt also decree a thing, and it shall be established unto thee: and the light shall shine upon thy ways. When men are cast down, then thou shalt say, There is lifting up; and he shall save the humble person. He shall deliver the island of the innocent; and it is delivered by the pureness of thine hands.

An old friend emailed me the first part 21-26 then I read on 27-30. Oh, how the Lord comforts us through unexpected places. Thank you Lord for your peace, even when I am in sin for doubting you. Please forgive me, I am all yours. Amen.

Job update.

Patrick found out yesterday, that he did not get the job in Fort Wayne.
So, currently he is sending resumes out every evening when he is home from work.
Just so everyone knows and is prepared, he is now exploring out of state jobs.
Due to the new circumstances, it is now a need that he gets a new job. Due to the plant closing down in Aug. Please continue to pray for our family, and that the Lord provides a job for Patrick that will continue to help us pay the bills we have.

Big News!

All I have to say is, Ahhhhhhhhhhh! God you are so in control!
Okay, I feel better now. We are truly truly needing lots of prayers right now.
My husband, Patrick, had a job interview last Wednesday in Fort Wayne. It went very well. He was told that he will be getting a call back after the interviewer gets back from his vacation. So Patrick should be getting a call back sometime next week.
We have been praying for clearness in what we should be doing, and God could not have been any more clear with what He is telling Patrick.
Patrick got a call from his boss yesterday, from his current job, his boss told him that they are closing the plant in August,that Patrick is currently in charge of. Wow, talk about clarity. The timing of all of this is amazing.
Patrick and I needs lost of prayer. Especially me. I can see that if this other job was in God's will that God has made it clear. But Patrick has not been offered the job yet. And Patrick's current job is going to not exist any more. How more clear could God's will be, and why am I struggling. I know what God's word says and I believe that it is true.
God does not always show us His will until we see it after everything is done. At least thus far in Patrick and I's life. The one time He is being clear with the direction for us to take, and I am doubting if Patrick will get this job. I am such a stink. How dare I doubt. God will take care of us. He always has, in all sorts of different ways. There is so much for us to be thankful for.
Please pray for the spirit to take me over, for I am feeling rotten. I need Him so much. I want so much to be as trusting as my husband is, Patrick is just excited about God being so clear in His plan for us. I need to be strong, but not strong in myself, but strong in Christ Jesus.
Dear God, my heavenly Father, I need you so much. Please help me to be what you need me to be. I know your word is true and I believe, even the things I do not understand. I need you to keep me strong and encouraged, so I may be the wife and mother you have called me to be. Help me to do the things that must be done and prevent me from doing the things that may cause harm to my family. Help me to be diligent in your will in what you will for me to do. In the daily tasks for my family and to be an encouragement to all who are around me. I love you Lord and praise you for what you have done and plan to do in our lives. Thank you for providing all that you do. Keep my family strong in you , in Jesus Christ's name I pray, Amen.

A busy week.

In the beginning of this week. Sunday. My two girls, Kelsie and Lillian, went to spend a few days with their granny in Kalamazoo, MI. (I missed them bunches) I was intending on working with my son, Colin, with pottying in the toilet.
I have to say, my son, is not interested in the potty. I can not count how many times I have sat him on the potty, and not once has he tinkled in the potty. He tries to run from me when I say it is time to sit on the potty and try to go. ...... I have to say, boys are not as easy to train as girls, at least my boy is not easy to train.
As my girls were doing fun activities with their granny. I was hard at work every day this week. Monday, I helped my father organize, clean, and paint his garage. I think Monday was also the day that the tree gave the Koozer house a high five. (Wow, I am so thankful the Lord kept the Koozer family safe.) (Praises to Him) Tuesday, I spent the day at my mom's house, I sanded, washed, and painted a spare bedroom, then cleaned it so it is ready for furniture. It took me all day. My son Colin, got to spend time with his uncle Mikey and cousin Abagail. Wednesday, my father, Colin, and I took a trip to Sam's club to restock his refrigerator and then had lunch together at his home, then Colin and I were off to Fort Wayne with Patrick for a job interview he had at 3pm. It went very well. He will be receiving a phone call in about 2 weeks for a call back.
This late morning I helped my dad with mowing his lawn then got to cool off in the pool with four of the Cosby girls (Monica, Rhonda, Amanda, and Stephanie). It was very fun, Colin had fun too. Colin and I were super excited to welcome Kelsie and Lillian back home around 3 today. Then we went back to my dad's house and the children and I helped my dad cut down a few trees and then Lillian, Colin, and I swam with Aunt Jena and Stevie. (I did not actually get in the water the second time around, I was tuckered. So I watched.) While Kelsie helped her grandpa with the rest of the trees. I was very glad to see her help her grandpa over swimming. I am seeing a servant's heart grow in her more and more. This evening, we had dinner together and watched the movie Grey Lady Down.
What a busy week and it is not over yet. Tomorrow, I will be caring for my niece (Abigail) and 2 nephews (Thadd and Elijah) in the afternoon then my little sister and brother in the evening. So, we will have a fun filled day of lots of free entertainment. Yeeehaaaaa.
I just want to thank the Lord for everything. For keeping me together. This summer has been a very busy summer for me and it has been hard. (being so busy) The unique thing about it, is that I did not plan to be busy. Things arise and we come to serve. The Lord is really working in me. I am seeing what I need to be doing and how easy it is to get off task. I want so much for all my family and friends to receive our help and encouragement, but in the mean time, we can't give in that magnitude that we would like to, or our family gets into an array. Patrick and I want so much to do God's will. We have to keep our focus on what He has planned for us and that if our plans don't go the way we would like to see them go, we know that God is in control and He is doing His will. Which most of the time looks different than what we originally saw it or planned it. We are His clay and He is to mold us for His glory. We have to be patient and use wisdom from which He has given us in His holy word. Everything we need is in Him. We have to keep His word fresh, so we don't lose focus.
With all the different things that take place in life, good and bad. God has a plan. Even when it gets busy, He is using it for our good, even when trees fall on houses, He is using it for good, even when we are stretched more than we think we can be stretched, He is using it for good. All things, everything, for Him our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Bless the Lord for He is good and His mighty hand which no one can pluck us out of.
I am sooooo thankful for everything. God is awesome. I love you Lord.

A Chainsaw and another Wedding

I am a bit behind on my blogging. I have been a busy little lady. Last weekend we helped my father with cutting down trees and mowing (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday). Saturday, my wonderful strong husband, Patrick, almost lost his right leg. The tree stump rolled while he was chainsawing it causing the chainsaw to kick down then back as it hit a v-branch underneath and nicked Patrick's leg. Wow, praise our amazing God for saving Patrick's leg, for it could of been a bad accident. Thankfully, to the Lord, Patrick had a good cut, but did not need stitches.
Saturday evening we went to Patrick's niece ,Ashley, wedding. It was a very nice wedding and reception. Patrick, the children, and I had a wonderful time. We greatly enjoy seeing family and getting to spend time with them. We also love to dance, mostly me and the children, we always get my hubby to dance to.
I would say despite our daily trials, we are very blessed to have good times and memories, that we get to keep and cherish.
Praise the Lord for all He does for us.
A huge but God, ............................

More pictures from last weekend!

Pictures from last weekend!

My cousin's Wedding

What a great time! Last Thursday we drove to Lowell, Michigan. My grandma rode up with us. It was the start of a long, fun, and tiring weekend.
Thursday day, my wonderful hubby dropped me off at my cousin's house. My cousin, (Jennifer) and us three bridesmaids (Josie, Amy, and I) had a day planned of fun things to do.
For her bachelorette party, we went and got a full french pedicure. It was fun and very relaxing. After that we went to a sharing restaurant. We order what sounds good and then we share with everyone at our table. Since I did not know what to order, Jennifer, Josie, and Amy ordered and I shared. The food was very unique and yummy. After dinner we went back to Jennifer's house and watched Father of the Bride and had a delicious ice cream treat. About that time it was 11pm and time for my aunt to take me to my grandma's house so I could sleep for the night. Patrick, the children, and myself stayed at my grandma's Thursday night. Friday day we rested a bit as my father arrived with 2 of my youngest siblings and my cousin that stayed with us for the week. We had lunch then off we went to check into the hotel.
That evening was the rehearsal and then dinner at a Japanese restaurant, they cook in front of you. It was so awesome and fun. The dinner was excluded to the bridal party and their partner and everyone who was involved in the wedding. Patrick and I had a great time at the dinner, while my sister cared for our children back at the hotel. We were on a date! It was great! The only sad thing was that I went home with my cousin and Patrick went back to the hotel. All was good though.
Saturday morning early, we were up and getting ready for the big W. day. We had our hair appointments at 7:30 am. My aunt Kathy treated us with Starbucks coffee and a healthy breakfast (bagel and fruit). (yum Yum) It took 2 hard working ladies to do my hair. It was fun. After that we went to the church and got dressed and ready for the ceremony which was at 11am. It was so beautiful and wonderful. What a great service! After the wedding ceremony we were off to the park for lunch and the beginning of lots of pictures. The wedding party had pictures taken all day. After the park we went to downtown (don't remember which town) to get more pictures taken. Then we went to the reception hall and had our own party rooms, the grooms party in one and the bridal party in the other. How neat. The hall doors opened at 6pm and the reception party started. Fun fun fun! It did not end till after 11pm. We ate and danced, did the polka, and danced till it was time to go. The whole family had a super time. What a great memory.
Sunday morning we were up by 9am and feeling the tiredness of the weekend. We had breakfast and packed up from the hotel. And we were off to Patrick's parents house for lunch and visiting. We had a yummy lunch and good time with his parent's. Even though we were tired, we still had a good visit.
Then we got home about 8 pm. Unpacked, and went to bed.
What a lovely weekend.
Praise God for all He does.

Family Reunion and a Wedding

A week ago weekend. We had the Sucharski family reunion and my stepbrother's wedding.
It was a great fun filled weekend. We spent time swimming, playing horseshoes, and eating my grandma's yummy baked goodies. Saturday afternoon we spent on the road driving to Niles Michigan. My stepbrother's wedding was there. It was an outside wedding. A very beautiful outside wedding. Then we drove back to Peru, IN. For the rest of the Sucharski family reunion. We got back in time to play more horseshoe and to watch the amazing firework show that my father and brother put on for our family, friends, and neighborhood.
Sunday was saying goodbye day, it is always sad to see family leave. Thankfully, we got to see everyone again less than seven days away.
My grandma stayed an extra few days. We had a pleasant visit with grandma. We sewed, baked, talked, and shopped. (she did most of the work) I am so thankful we had her here for the time that we did. I love her much.
We also had the company of my 8 year old cousin. He seemed to have a good time to. During the days of the week after the reunion, we took long bicycle trips, swam, and just spent quality time with each other.
I am so glad the Lord has blessed us with family and the time to have with our family.

update on my dad

The update for my father's court date from last Wednesday. The good news, they did not have to go into the court room, they negotiated between lawyers. The sad news, she is not changing and is being very unkind. There were a lot of details taken care of , but it is still not over. The most important matter of the children has not been settled.
They will be going to Cass county court for the settling of the children. Date to be posted later, for it is not scheduled yet.
Please keep my father and his young little children in your prayers, and also Melanie (my stepmother). My father is stressed, but he is doing as best as can be. He is looking for the good in all of this. He is going to have a very rocky road ahead of him.
May the Lord be glorified through all of this.