Randomness from a fairly new blogger

Last night at bible study, Miranda reminded us of the Prestoncrest Ladies retreat back in February in regard to stopping, removing yourself from a situation, praying and then with God's words, resolving a situation. I'm thinking it doesn't have to be with someone else, my own thoughts will usually get me more than anyone else. that thought process applies to the current stress level with increased work load on my job and the baby situation hovering in our lives. It all leads me directly back to Christ as He is the only source of true peace down here. It's easy for me to forget that in my daily routine as most of the time the trauma or sometimes just drama happens to people around us and thankfully for a while has not directly touched Billy and I. Hormones/ emotions are pretty high and I tend to want to stay that much more to myself... my theory is I will have less to apologize for later. Which happens eventually after I have calmed down, stopped making excuses/ rationalizing behavior I truly do know isn't humble or Godly, loving and forgiving. A cliche is just that because it has a universal truth... this too shall pass. The situation it's self isn't the issue, it's how I react that defines my character. (Hehe, this feels more like a diary entry). The cranky tired factor just feels more pronounced right now, but I'll be fine... So, current news to report on the baby front, still waiting on the obgyn to release my medical records so I can submit the ginormous patient packet to the specialist and move forward with that. Billy got a call about an hour ago from the New Mexico Children's Home. They place newborns and Billy's family has volunteered with them since before Billy was born. Their cost is half of what it would be from the Texas agencies we got quotes from as well as the familiarity/ comfort level Billy has is priceless. We've had offers from family members to help and we know if this is the route God wants for us, He will provide. He proved that to us going to the Ukraine last year.

Closer to getting a sewing machine. Wonderful friend is passing on details of good deals ( 60% off) , so I get something practically priced and will do the main functions I need for quilting, sewing clothes and home decorating. It's pretty exciting, I have these what I call Martha Stewart visions of making our child's clothes and a quilt for him/ her. ( Insert laugh at the unrealistic dreamer here)

Have a fun packed weekend ahead... dinner with some friends, taking a walk with my husband, cleaning the house, gathering school supplies for kids from Ukraine and sleeping as much as possible :-)

Have a great weekend!


It's about time to go home and I have to say... I definitely get the feeling people have prayed for me today. I feel more light hearted than I have really in a couple of weeks and a noticable difference from this morning. For those who have prayed, thank you so much. I had a light afternoon, actually got a lunch hour today and read my daily devotionals.