We May Change, But...

Some of the things that I have learned so far in my life:

Is that we can change, but even though we may change, our circumstances may not.

It is so hard of us as people to stay in a season of life. There are so many seasons. All different kinds. It could be place, thing, people, or even finances.

Patrick and I have been stuck in a particular season for a long time, since we have been married. It is a very hard season. Even though we have changed greatly, this season has not. At times it brings us down. Mostly my husband, and me too. But, we have to remind ourselves to be thankful. In all the different seasons of life on earth, we have Jesus Christ. Our purpose is not for ourselves. It is for God. I fail daily. I know I could be so much more for Jesus. But I am just selfish. When my body aches or the children disobey, I get tired and discouraged. I push through it most times, but it is the times when I don't I fail.

I used to think that a family life had to look or be a certain way to be a family for Jesus Christ. But what a lie. Every family will look different, and do things different. No one family is the same. He made us all different. We are all uniquely made, for His glory.

We are to love, grace, cherish, and lift up all of our differences for the glory of God. Because all of our differences make up the whole body of His church.

We are to change according to God's purpose in our lives. As we change, our season's may not. But if or when our season's do change, we are to praise God. Even when our season's don't change, we are to praise God.

We can change, but we are still going to have to face the challenges in this world.

I am just so thankful for what I do have in Christ Jesus our Lord.

Family Update

Hello everyone!
We have been the busy Seymoure's as usual. Caring for children and enjoying each day that the Lord blesses us with.
Patrick and I did get to go on a date 2 fridays ago. We enjoyed our time together alone. We went to Market Street Grill in Wabash, IN. Had a very delicious dinner. Then got some groceries at Walmart and rented a couple of movies. It sure is nice to have some time to ourselves once in a while. We enjoy each other so much, and always look forward to the next outing alone with out our children.
We do enjoy our children, but there needs to be time for just each other once in a while. Cause, one day our children will be grown and Lord willing married.
Since, my last post. We had a church picnic at my father's home and had a wonderful time. There was volleyball, horseshoe tournaments, swimming, and an abundance of food. We had a great time fellowshipping with everyone.
Other than that, Kelsie has started school and doing well. She enjoys going to school. She goes to a very small private Christian school. There are only 16 students. I like that the school depends on the Bible to educate the children.
Lillian has her first ballet lesson tomorrow. She is very excited. She has been asking us to take ballet for 2 years now.
Colin is growing so fast. He is almost as tall as Lillian and he weighs more than she does. He greatly enjoys playing with his cars and dinosaurs. He also loves it when we read to him. Even though he just wants to name all the pictures and asks what's that.
Patrick and I are doing super. We love each other so much and are each other's cheerleaders. Through the thick and thin in life we life each day with the 3 stranded cord. Him , me, and Jesus Christ as our center.
Whelp that is all for now folks.
May the Lord grow you all closer and closer to Him.

Date Night To be rescheduled

Wow, what an eventful evening.
Patrick and I had been anticipating Friday night all week. We got all dressed up, I even made my finger and toe nails all pretty. (which I barely do) We took our children to my dad's home and visited for a bit, then we were on our way. We went to Market Street Grill in Wabash. It was a bit of a wait, but the wait is well worth the food and especially the desert. We were seated and ordered our drinks received our drinks. I took a little sip of my white chocolate cappuccino, and Patrick had a message from my dad. Dad said "You need to come home now, I am taking Tait to the E.R. , I am sure he broke his arm." Oh no! I was about in tears for two reasons, I was crushed that my hubby and I was unable to have dinner alone together "alone", and that my little brother was hurt. I felt horrible. We immediately left, and the people at the restaurant were so kind and empathetic, they did not charge us for our drinks.
We picked up our children and my little sister at my dad's neighbor's house and then treated everyone out for dinner at Beef o Brady's then rented a few movies. We spent the night at my dad's. My brother Tait, along with my dad and stepmother, stayed the night at the hospital, then Tait had surgery first thing in the morning. Thankfully the surgeon did not have to open the skin to put the bones back in place. Tait broke both bones one inch from his wrist.
The Lord sure took care of Tait. It could have been a lot worse. Tait fell from a tree, and I am so glad that his arm was all that was broken. Another neat thing is that my dad and stepmother was forced to be in the same room together. Hee hee. God has a plan.
Patrick and I will be planning a date night sometime soon.
Hopefully sooner than later, and without any accidents.

Update on my dad

Hello everybody, my father is in need of our prayers right now. The custody case starts this friday morning at 7:30 a.m. . His wife (my stepmother), is still wanting a divorce and is being very relentless. Her heart is so hardened, she don't even realize she is hurting her own children by her actions. Keep her in your prayers too, please. This is such a sad situation. But even through all of these sad and difficult things, I can trust that God's might hand is in charge. Thank you and please keep praying for them both.

A long first week.

Patrick has put in his first week with his new job, 80 hours of work later. I have one tired man. We are truly thankful for God providing this job and I know He has a plan for Patrick being there. Patrick says he was put in a mad hornets nest. The Lord has been keeping me strong in Him. With Patrick working so hard and putting in long hours, it could be putting a strain on me. But only by the grace of God I am hanging in there and through Jesus Christ who is strengthening me, I am moving forward. Trying to be the best wife, mother, and servant I can humanly be.
With all of these things that is in life, I am so glad I have my man.
Praise God for everything!

Praise the Lord!

Praise the Lord for providing a new job for Patrick!
Patrick starts this Monday with his new job. It will be a big responsibility for him, but he can do all things through Christ Jesus. I am so thankful God is so merciful towards us. He answered our prayers very fast. Thank you Lord for everything!

Spilled Eggs& an interview

Well, I would have to say, I woke up to a big big mess. Even though it is funny now. I was not in a funny mood this morning. I over slept this morning and Colin was the first one awake. He decided he was hungry and was going to make himself breakfast. I believe he was wanting eggs. Only did he realize, he did not know how to cook them! He scooted a chair next to the refrigerator to get the eggs out, then he dropped them. All over the chair, refrigerator, and floor. (and under the refrigerator) Oh my! What a mess it was indeed.
So my children patiently waited for their breakfast this morning, as mommy cleaned the big mess and I am also going to have to make a new chair cover, since it is ruined and already in the trash. (that may not be made for a long while, since it is not a need for us to live)
Moving Forward.
Patrick received a phone call today for a job he applied for. It happens to be only two and a half miles away from our current home. He will be meeting with the president and another manager of the company at 4p.m today. The man he spoke with on the phone said, if they can meet a mutual agreement at the meeting, that they would like for Patrick to start right away. Wow! Please be praying for Patrick to use wisdom during this meeting. I am so thankful the Lord is in control and not me. This was encouraging news to me, today. Since the morning was a bit messy.
I am so thankful right now, even though the job is not for sure yet. I am just thankful God is in control of everything, and He will take care of us.