Life's Little Blessings

           My husband was extremely loving yesterday and so kind with his words. Saying how beautiful I was and that he loved me so much! I asked where all this affection was coming from, not that I was complaining. He then tells me that he realizes that he takes me for granted some times and that he appreciates me. He says that he knows he has a good person on his side and loves me more with each passing day.
          After nine years he still ceases to amaze me! We have our difficult times, but with moments like these all those bad times are a distant memory. I know our love can stand against anything and I truly believe that we are given these hard times to make us lean on eachother more and appreciate eachother. I love my husband and I cannot wait to see what our future has in store for us!!

Open Eyes!

       As I struggle with the challenges of only having one car, I am getting completely engulfed in my new bible study which is properly named "Lord, change my attitude before its too late". How perfect is that? As I read I am completely convicted about my poor attitude over our new situation. I start thinking, this is obviously where God wants me to be right now. Is it a coincidence that I've been put into a study about attitudes at exactly the same time as my family downsizes considerably? It's clear to me that the answer is no. Apparently God wants me to learn something. All I can do at this point is surrender to His will and begin looking deep inside myself to change this bad attitude I have. Who knows, maybe through this process I can be an example to my husband.
       I am greatly humbled by this study and I am only on chapter 1!! I cannot wait to see where God takes me on this journey. Excited, doesn't even begin to describe the emotion I am feeling to better myself and glorify Him.

Cabin Fever!!

One of the many struggles with coping with only having one car is that I am stuck in a house with my 2 girls who get really restless. I can be quite content with just sitting here and being completely lazy. My girls on the other hand, are bouncing off the walls driving me completely nuts. Unfortunately there are no parks within walking distance and most of my fellow mommy friends have husbands that get weekends off so I don't wanna impose myself upon them. (Sigh) Looks like I am gonna have to get quite creative and figure out some activities to keep my girls occupied so I can keep my sanity.

Being a one car family!!

With times being so tough these days in the economy, my family has decided to become a one car family. It's only been a week and already I'm over it! I have got some amazing friends that have been willing to take me to the places I need when my husband has the car, but I can't help but feel guilty!
The freedom to go where I want, when I want I have definitely taken for granted over the years. I know in the long run this is a good thing for the family and that God will bless us with another vehicle when its time. The little things seem to be driving me nuts though. Just being able to go to the bank to pay the rent or take my little one to the park when she is bored, or run to the grocery store to buy ingredients for dinner is a challenge. I definitely have to be a planner now to get everything done when I do get the car.
It's funny too because when we were making the decision to go to one car my husband sold me on the idea when he said he had no problem riding his bike to and from work if need be. I was thrilled to know that a) he would use his Christmas present I bought him a year ago more frequently, b) he'd get some exercise (not that he is overweight or anything) and c) my routine wouldn't change that much. After a week of this one car situation I asked him when he was going to start riding his bike and his reply was "Ummmmm". I'll take that as not anytime soon if ever!!!! I should've known better.
I just need to remind myself that this is but a season in my life and God will get us through!! I need to be grateful that we have at least one car at all and just suck it up and not dwell on it!!! I am very blessed in many ways in my life and who knows what rewards God will grant my family for being disciplined and waiting upon Him to fulfill our needs!!!

Something totally new!

After an emotional day at M2M at my church yesterday, someone told me that I should start to journal my thoughts and feelings so I could relieve myself of the many things going on  in my head. This blog is my interpretation of a journal!
I have never done a blog before in my life. This concept is totally new to me. I tend to write like I talk and so forgive if I do not have proper grammar.
I am very excited to start and share my story with everyone and maybe along the way make someone else out there who may be going through similar situations feel like they are not alone!!