Working for Hubby

Call me crazy! My husband is an absolute gem of a guy. I know I've bragged on him before, but he is really the best husband in the world. So, when he asked if I could help him out this week at work I immediately said yes. The more time I get to spend with him the happier I am. My husband owns a small concrete construction company. Remember that really huge job the Lord blessed us with back in January? Well, the job is almost complete and down to the cleaning up stages. I've been helping with that -- cleaning up the jobsite (which is huge), helping him parge the walls (not something you ever want to do because it involves getting very, very dirty). I've worked the past two days and plan to work again on Friday. I'm not complaining because the Lord really blessed us with this job, just pray that I'm able to remain upright!!!

Lord, thank you for your many blessings. Give me strength to finish this task. Thank you for the opportunity to work alongside my husband.

The Engagement Photo

Birthdays and Family

I can hardly believe my little "booger butt" is turning 13 this week. What an absolute joy this child has been in my life. We've partied up a storm all weekend. We've probably overdone it, but heck 13 is a milestone. Friday night we had a wonderful time midnight bowling with Jacob and his cousin and Zach and Candi. It was a lot of fun to just relax with our family and laugh. Saturday Jacob and Brandon hung out all day and played while Zach and Candi and I worked on wedding stuff. Sunday we had everyone over for ice cream and cake and the house was packed full. Kids everywhere!

Thank you Jesus for such a wonderful weekend of family, fun and fellowship. Thank you for two amazing boys. Thank you for the joy and fulfillment they bring us. Thank you for extended family. Looking around the room yesterday it was such a blessing to see each and every face.

Somebody Slow the Wheel Down So I Can Get On!

Getting behind is what happens when you spend the last two weeks in bed. I had no idea that my little dental surgery would cause so much trouble. Once my mouth did begin to feel better, I was blessed with one of those horrible, horrible migraines that stays for days on end. I am now better and trying desperately to get caught up.

The wedding plans are now moving at a faster pace. The gown has arrived and is safely tucked away in our closet. There are so many things to do. The most important thing right now is that the relationship between us and our son has improved. He's made an effort and so have we. There is still an underlying tension with her family, but God is able!

In the midst of the wedding planning, I'm also trying to plan something for Jacob's 13th birthday. I can't believe he is turning 13 already. Jacob is such a sweet, wonderful child. He's given me such joy.

The upstairs air conditioner stopped working yet again! The system is only six years old and we have spent a fortune on it. I truly believe it was a lemon from the beginning. I've been discussing the situation with the dealer and manufacturer this week and hoping to get a reasonable solution. We'll see.

Our friend, Ricardo, from Honduras is in town for the next month. It will be good to see him and spend some time with him. There is a list of items on my to do list and not enough time in the day. Like now, it's time to get Jacob and swing by the orthodontist.

Lord Jesus, thank you for the blessings, for the answered prayers. Thank you for mended relationships and sweet, sweet friends.

Feeling Better

This morning is the first morning that I have felt better. Thank you Jesus! I can finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I'm going to see my regular dentist this morning and make sure everything looks okay. I'm still having alot of pain and my teeth are extremely sensitive, but it is better than it was.

It's time to get back into the swing of things as many projects are now piling up. The wedding planning is moving along, but there is still a bunch to be done. Jacob's 13th birthday is this month and I've gotta get an idea for his gift.

Even though I've spent several days confined to the house and feeling pretty lousy, I still thank God for those days. Those are the days that the Lord has our undivided attention. Sometimes I think he puts us on our backs just so we have to look up.

Feeling Yucky!

While we were at the beach I cracked a tooth and had it surgically removed last week. That's the way us wimps get a tooth pulled. It costs so much more, but for me it is totally worth it. It was beginning to hurt so I was glad to get it done. Unfortunately, I've been in more pain since having the tooth removed. So, today I'm going back to the surgeon to see if something is wrong or if something else is now going on. I've practically gone through a bottle of pain pills over the weekend. Nausea has set it now and I am really feeling yucky. On top of that guess what time of the month it is? I am so lucky right now.

Lord Jesus, I just ask that your hands of healing and comfort be on me.