One More...

Another GREAT one to add to my list!!!

Revelation Song

When God's People Pray

I absolutely LOVE this song...it's an oldie, but goody and been on my mind today...so I'm sharing it with you!!!

When God's People Pray
Crystal Lewis

Deep in the dark of despair
Deep in my heart there's a prayer
That faith will reign over fear
That courage and strength will be mine

My heart is heavy I don't understand
Yet I know my life is in your hands

I realize that I am incapable
Of changing alone the impossible
But I believe in miracles
Together our voices will rise

We are not powerless in the face of fear
As one we will stand and make our voices clear

When God's people pray things will change
When God's people pray all the earth will obey
My faith can't be shaken because I have seen
The amazing, miraculous happens
When God's people pray

Our defense in danger
Our light in the midst of life
Our strength in the weakest moment
Our hope through the night, the night

All things are possible when we let go
Let go of what we can't control

When God's people pray things will change
When God's people pray all the earth will obey
My faith can't be shaken because I have seen
The amazing, miraculous happens
When God's people pray

The peace that we need will only come when we get on our knees

When God's people pray you know things will change
When God's people pray all the earth will obey
My faith can't be shaken because I have seen
The amazing, miraculous happens
When God's people pray

Clean Out Mode

There is a yard sale next Saturday where the proceeds will go towards a mother/daughter's mission trip to Guatemala and I am trying to find nice things to put in my pile to send down.

I am finding that I don't really have a lot of stuff to donate, I just have a lot of stuff...

I don't know how we accumulate so much stuff!

And that's what it is....stuff!!!
Nothing of real significance that we just keep for whatever reason.
So I started cleaning out today. Trying to get rid of those things we really don't need.

But I'm finding I'm just throwing a lot of stuff away.
A Coke Bottle and Red Bull Can that Phil has saved since his first trip to Guatemala. Opened. Empty. We are saving this why?!?
Board Games where we don't have all the pieces.
Play jewelery that was all tangled up and I'm sure for some reason was put aside so they could be untangled, but if Ry hasn't asked for it - then she really doesn't need it.

You get the picture.

Maybe I will find something nice to put in the pile to donate, but it really looks like this has just given me a reason to just clean out all of our stuff.

Hope this motivation stays for the next few days!!! :)

Back to it...

I had to actually "get dressed" today!!!

Not that I've been walking around our house with no clothes on, but I have definitely taken advantage of some pj and comfy clothes days all week.

But today came. 3-11 came. And so I got dressed.

And my goodness, what a slow night it was.

But I'm feeling better! Not 100%, but better. And more than anything, I simply hurt. It's kind of hard to explain actually...but none the less, I made it through the night and still have a voice!

But I wasn't happy about walking out to my van with the temperature at 35!!!
Maybe this cold weather will kill some germs?!?
I just wasn't ready to have to turn the heat on yet, but....Jenny doesn't do cold!

So, it's off to my pjs and my warm, cozy blankets!!!
Ry is with Poppa and Nana and Tatey is sleeping sweet - so I'm hoping to get a good night's sleep too! :)

When Mom Gets Sick...

Who takes care of us?!?

I ended up at Urgent Care yesterday - just had a nasty cough that has been lingering on since last Thursday. No fever, no other symptoms (except a lot of pain in my back ) so I thought it was just the weather.

I came home from work a few hours early Sunday night because I just COULD NOT stop coughing and started in with the whole wheezing mess...

So when I woke up yesterday, cried through my shower because the water hurt that bad - I took myself to Urgent Care. 3 hours later along with a Z-pack, Prednisone and an inhaler - I am being treated for bronchitis and walking pneumonia. I didn't know you could have both?!? But apparently, my bronchial tubes and lungs are both pretty nasty...And the funny thing is - I still don't feel that bad. I hurt more than anything. And am tired from coughing.

So I am off for 3 days to rest.

And Phil and the girls have been a huge help already. Ry was right pitiful last night and told me she was worried about me and that she and Daddy would do everything I do until I felt better.

So it's a pj day for Jenny today. And lots of green tea with honey!!!

Happy Birthday - 6 Years!!!

What a fun day you had today!

6!!!

6 years ago today - I was able to see your sweet self! I cannot believe how fast the time has flown by. You are growing up entirely way too fast...I think we'll be sharing shoes by Christmas and clothes before you know it! You are beautiful from the inside out! As your mom, I should say that, but it is the truth! You really do have a sweet heart. And LOTS of energy! This past year you have continued to amaze me. You are the bestest sister Tatum could have ever asked for. She loves you so much! xox You are doing an awesome job at school and branching out more and more each week! I love that you can now read me books at bed time. And I love listening to you pray even more.

When did you get "so big"??? So grown???

When you smile, it makes my heart smile.
When you laugh, I can't help but laugh along with you.
When you dance, I want to join in with you because you sure have the moves!

I love you so much sweet baby girl...there's so many things I want to tell you, but most importantly - I want you to know YOU are loved! For just being YOU!

Happy 6th Birthday!!! I hope this year is filled with many memories for you!

Chopped Liver

I have to work the overnight tonight...so I was trying to catch a little nap this evening to help me make it thru! I told Ry she could come in and snuggle with me because she's been with Poppa and Nana ALL weekend and I really haven't seen much of her! She gladly obliged!

So Phil came back after he put Tatey in her crib and gave me a kiss and before he could get out what he intended to say....that if he didn't hear me up and moving by the time I needed to be - he'd come and make sure I was up...Ryleigh jumped in with "WHAT am I?!? Chopped liver?" and I just busted out laughing! And she said "I'm being serious! No love for ME?".

My sweet Ryleigh - always wanting a little extra love before bed! And feeling the need to compare herself to chopped liver to get it.