Adoption process

We have considered adoption if we cant conceive. But theres always been a tug on my heart for it. The older (wiser) I get, the more I know its God.
Today I received a beautiful packet from America world. They sent lots of info and after jaw dropping money amounts during the stages and fees section, checking off certain countries due to eligibility, it has came down to Brazil.
The tug in my heart has always been the older children. Sibling groups. We have unique loopholes to jump through, but with God with us... we will be alright. Im mostly writing that as a reminder for the trying times.

Im not sure the next step for us,or when exactly we can start all the technical ($$$) stuff. Lots of prayers.

God Speed.

The ball is rolling...

.... and its going to keep going.
Last night, well early this morning, I was up reading blogs for support for Christian women dealing with infertility. What i learned was I was putting my need for a child above the plan God has for me. Idolatry.
I cried and had a talk with Jesus. I feel so refreshed this morning. He understands my pain and its just not my time, and even if my womb is never " opened" I have to trust Him. I know He has the best for me; I admit its hard to even think about never having children. My house is quite, I crave that beautiful chaotic noise of children. Its something im working through and im trying my best to be patient untill a door opens for us ( medical, adoption, or it just happening). Its hard.
So when I woke up, i went on a speed grocery shopping trip ( 40 bucks in 10 mins) and came home and made a few phone calls to handle some legals we are awaiting to be overturened, and we are highly favored sooo yay. Called my school to get enrolled. And called an adoption agency that I was recommend to for our pre screen packet.
Please pray for us. Our life changes day by day and its only for the better. So patiently waiting on the Lord isn't so hard, He never let me down.

Alot to be thankful for.

This last year has been one of the most amazing and unexpected years of my life. I went from being super newly weds to owning a house, and two prayers were answerd: having a great relationship with Nolita & Scott and being able to see the little ones & having Jazmin in our lives. Amen!
I am also thankful for, well my husband of course who has been amazing to me. From the nightly foot rubs to the patience with my mouth and while I adjusted to new life in Oklahoma ( many night missing my Carissa, Emma, Sara, Kay, and Diana and my other beauties in Ohio & Michigan) But at the same time I take a look at whats around me and I see how blessed I am: I have a great(ish) job,I have family all around me, Wonderful new friends in Okmulgee (who may I add, it feels natural being around them like Im not the new one to the group) and Ijust see how blessed this year has been... I cant imagine how much our family and lives will grow and change this following year. I dont want to imagine it. I think I like the surprizes life has to give you.  God knows me better then I know me so im in great heads, dontcha think?

Happy Thanksgiving everyone. I hope your day is blessed. I hope your year is blessed as well.

Modern Day Miracles

Lately, God has been showing me He is with us. I have a bit stressed in wondering how all this is going to happen. As I have prayed I felt God telling me to chill out (so to speak) & to trust Him.
AS OF LATE:
#1, As we had planned that a friend who has been staying with us would take over the rent in Boley, we also told her that we would talk to the landlord about giving her a month of free rent but she would have to pay the water ($40) and the eletric (avg $90). Eletric bill comes: $0.00. With a $150.00 credit. hmmm right? Praise God.
#2: Our down payment on the house was cheap but we were a couple hundred short. -stress level rises- but I gave it to God & He worked it out. We called the guy who we are buying the house from & he suggested we pay what we have(he didnt know what we had!) and give him the rest in two weeks (our plan we took to Jesus!!!). Money no doubt will be tight for a little bit but I already know we will be more then ok & well take care of. We are in the best hands to be in. Amen?!?!

The A Team & Chocolate Ice Cream

Had a wonderful day at church. The message was strong, full of truth and it made me think what am I doing to help God save souls? I believe I do my best and help people out but can I do more? I believe so and this is something Im praying about and will wait for the path God created for me to be underneath my feet. I want to do better, I wanna be my best.
The second part of the day included watching movies (the new A team) and eating ice cream & left over chilli dogs. I love these moments with my husband because when my prayers are fullfilled ( children!) these moments are gonna be few far and hard to come by.
SIDE NOTE: We have offically started planning a vow renewel/reception for next year. I really want this and Im nervous who or if any "family" will even come. I may be surprized but no expectations. I know im surrounded by people who love us regardless of a DNA bond. God is Great.

I was feeling O So Blue With you...

Our very first car as a newly married couple:

We were really excited to have it. Blue took us many paces and we have a million memories enjoying going to the lake, Norman, date nights and simply going grocery shopping. We overlooked all her flaws :two windows didnt roll down, no ac, no heat and the radio didnt work (yikes!). We felt blessed to have ol'blue in our lives still. But the alst couple of weeks we had been talking about trading her in. The 100+ weather was a HUGE factor. We wanted a reliable car to go to Ohio and Michigan to see family and friends there.

I miss these faces:

& then Ol'Blue broke down....

Husband's Facebook Note about the new Change:

What an awesome God we serve, ok get this, car breaks down I mean wont run for nothing. We still owe on it! Yeh! God tells me to call the dealer and explain that the no air, only two windows roll down, none radio working esscort just took a dump! But of corse to put this in as nice of a way as I could. and so I did. And the Lord gave us favor and blessed through the dealer with a newer, air working windows rollen down,music playen Chevy Cavalier! Man He's Good! That just goes to show you, what often looks like a curse, ends up being a blessing. Praise be to Jesus Christ of whome all blessings come from and of the Father, as they are one in the same.

AMEN!

Here is our new set of wheels

*The radio works too!*

Its July already?

When I was younger, someone once told me that the older you get the faster time seems to go. Its so true! Wasnt there a blizzard covering the ground a month ago? Im sure for my northern friends & family that question is true. July also marks the month before my birthday...the month before the last year of my twenties starts. !!Yikes!! As much as I will miss the youthfullness and freedom of being Twenty something, Im excited for the next phase of my Earthly life. What do the next ten years have in store for me? Id like to go to college, have a few kids, and have a house & some land, take a few getaways(erin go braugh) and just become what God has created me for. Heres (holds up martini glass) to the time we do have. Lets make the most of every moment. Sleep good & live better! Have a wondeful weekend luvs.

'Tater chips for breakfast

Since we had breakfast for dinner last night my schedule is off & I ate a small bag of Lays for breakfast. This of course is just my justifaction. :) & Im ok with that! Ive been studying very hard on this womens bible study blog that im starting ( first post will me July 12th email if your interested & ill keep you updated). Im starting with Why God created women? I must say the H.B.I.C attitude deep down inside took a blow to the heart. Its going to be very intersting to get other womens views. Meanwhile: Learning the basic operations of this blog have been interesting. Im mostly on my phone or a computer at the libary. Hoping I will have a laptop soon -hint hint wink wink David!-
Be blessed bloggers & friends!

in the words of my dad: Its Friday!

Isnt it a bit insane how many of us live for the weekend? I know this week I have! Twice I woke up wondering why my alarm was going off so early for a Saturday. I recently watched a program where they were talking about 50% of people hate their jobs. Wondering if that has something to do with the 50% divorce rate?!?
Usually my weekends are spent at home (lately avoiding the heat) playing with my dogs, spending time with the hubs and going over the sunday school lesson... this weekend is going to be very nice. We are trekking :) to Norman to spend sometime with the fam and go to Jazz in June. Its always such a wonderful time and its truely amazing to see how God puts His plan together. We will be back early Sunday because of church & David is preaching. I loooove those Sundays because I love seeing God use my husband in such away. Its just amazing. see ya back here Monday. Be Blessed!

50 Loads of Laundry

I currently work at a Rehab ( not for drugs but people out of surgery) / Living Center. I do laundry now (started doing HSKP) and my days are pretty busy. Its not my dream job (duh?) but theres something promising and refreshing about humble beginings. I get to witness Gods amazing power and plans for my life unfold before my eyes. I love the residents and some of the nurses but I know God has something else out there for me. I pray that everyone who has to start at rock bottom knows what a blessing it is. When we put ourselves on a petalstool God will knock us off & we will be back at square one anway. So as Ive learned this lesson : Let Gods plan in your life be the plan for your life. You will have fewer bumps and bruises on your head and bum. So as I sit writing this in the laundry room I keep glancing at this pile of laundry that needs to be folded and know that this is a test and its my job not to just do laundry but to work unto the Lord.