First post....

Well, I have finally figured out how to create a blog....still unsteady on a few things. I am still trying to make it look more "shabby chic," but I am having trouble changing the profile font. Any suggestions???  


Anyway.....today has been a challenge. All three of my children are sick; therefore, mommy is tired. However, I am so thankful that I have children to take care of and that I am able to be here for them. I remember being sick as a little girl. All I wanted was my mom or my nana. They were so comforting and no one could make me feel better like they could. When I look at my kids, the amount of love I have for them is indescribable. As I am writing, this makes me think about the love our Heavenly Father has for us. In life, we often get sick....and I am not referring to the typical sicknesses we usually get. I am referring to doubt, fear, worry, depression, weakness, jealousy, conceit, being unsatisfied.....the list goes on and on. Just as I desire to help my children feel better, our God longs to help His children. When you are "sick," do you call on Him? Or, do you look for help in other things....Or, is this the ONLY time you call on Him? Definitely things to ponder.....Either way, God longs for us to lean on Him and find our strength in Him....Many times I find myself heading in the wrong direction, but there is no way I could make it through this life without the faith I have in God. I struggle with so many things that are not of the Lord and this is wrong. I constantly battle with this and many times throughout the day, I have to basically stop what I am doing and just state the name of Jesus. Mostly, I struggle with insecurities, fear, worry, and anxiousness about the uncertainties of life and of the future, but I am comforted by reading this verse....For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind. 2 Timothy 1:7. I have to remind myself to not be afraid....instead to be strong, for the Lord your God is on your side (Joshua 1:9). This is not an easy task in the world we live in today. We are constantly told that we are not good enough....that we need more money.....that we need bigger and better.......that the grass is greener on the other side. This is false and the opposite of what God extends to us. He gives to us what the things of this world cannot. He is a God of never-ending love, patience, and truth......basically everything that this world isn't! John 14:27 states, Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid. Wow! What an encouragement.


This is my first posting and it is doing an amazing thing in my heart. It feels good to write the things on my mind for others to read and hopefully get a little bit out of....I have a lot of things to share, including funny stories and mishaps. My life is filled with those (my children AND HUSBAND keep me entertained)! For those of you who know Timmy, you understand. Most of all, I am doing this for myself and I plan on sticking with it in my spare time, yeah right! :) Just after the few minutes it took me to write the above paragraph, I am already more encouraged than I was a few minutes ago:) Hopefully you are too!