today

devotion:
"I will satisfy you needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. I have perfect knowledge of your body's condition. Your frame was not hidden from Me when you were made in secret. I handcrafted you Myself; you are fearfully and wonderfully made!
 I am the Gardener, and you are My garden. Even when you are enduring sun-scorching trials I can satisfy your needs and keep you well watered, like a spring whose water never fail. To receive My unfailing provisions, you need to trust Me and thank Me - no matter what."


scripture:
"The Lord will guide you always; he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land and will strengthen your frame. You will be like a well watered garden, like a spring whose water never fail." Isaiah 58:11


"You will show me the path of life; in Your presence is fullness of joy; at Your right hand are pleasures forevermore." 
Psalm 16:11


"Your word is a lamp to my feet and a light for my path." 
Psalm 119:105

seventy years

Happy 70th Wedding Anniversary to my 

Grandma & Papa!

I love you both so much!

wordless wednesday

sweet dudley

monday monday....

"Monday Monday, so good to me, Monday Monday, it was all I hoped it would be" Any TMaTP fans out there?


I love Monday mornings! I have a crazy schedule. Basically, I work everyday. About two months ago I declared Monday mornings as a no work zone! To be honest though...I'm somewhat of a workaholic. It's ok because I'm married to the biggest workaholic of all. We like to work...love to be busy. Busy is good. All of you therapist out there please don't start analysing me. I completely understand that the reason I like to be so busy is because I use it as a distraction. I'm definitely a work in progress. At least I know it!


Last week was a whirlwind. Grandma's health took a serious decline. Tues/Wed I honestly wasn't sure if she was going to make it. She had an infection that got into her bloodstream. She was basically non-responsive for almost 24 hours. They finally found an antibiotic that worked. She is now back at the rehab facility that she has been at since her last fall several weeks ago. Her leg & hip are healing well from surgery. I just want her to be home. She is 90. I hate that she is spending this last stage of her life in hospitals and rehab facilities. She and my Papa will be celebrating 70 years of marriage on June 28. 70 years of marriage!!


I must get up and do something productive with my day...first stop - PT w/ the marvelous Paula. 


Happy Monday!

Happy Father's Day

Happy Father's Day to my dad.

Jesus & the Dr's office

Over the past two years I been in a lot of doctor's offices. I've seen a lot of nurses and medical professionals. There hasn't been an appointment that I don't have a huge sadness almost overwhelm me. It's been tough. I never imagined I would be in this place at 26. I'm so immune to tests, procedures and having blood drawn. It's almost like I don't even feel the needles anymore. That's not normal. I've done a lot of thinking and reflecting over the past two years while waiting to see doctors. The question that always pops into my mind is.."How did I get here?".  The worst part is when I sit down with the nurse. She starts asking all of the normal questions..."How many surgeries have you had?", "What medicines do you take?", "What are the major medical conditions you've experienced?".....and my all-time favorite "How many pregnancies?", which is always followed by.. "How many live births?" It always stings to have to write 4 pregnancies - 0 live births. The worst visits are when the nurse asks me all of these questions instead of me just filling out a form. I can't tell you how many nurses that have been brought to tears from hearing our story. I've become so used to it that I'm sure at times I come across very cold & calloused. I've totally missed what an incredible opportunity I've been given. In the past week I was able to have a conversation with a nurse that has stayed with me. I had finished telling her all of my medical drama and she asked, "Can the Lord really give you the strength and peace to get through delivering a dead baby? Can He really make a difference in your life?" I realized at that moment even in all of the craziness the Lord is working. It's so easy to forget that there are people all around us everyday searching for something. I am praying that the Lord will help me be more intentional with the people I come in contact with. I'm seeing more and more everyday how the Lord is fulfilling His promises to us. He is working things for our good. I am so thankful that He is always faithful...even when I'm not faithful to Him. Bryant and I are praying that the Lord will continue to use our lives and our story for His glory. 

" We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. 

They are the people he called, because that was his plan." 

Romans 8:28

Camp Cornerstone 2011

Camp Cornerstone 2011

We have had a fun week. It will probably take a couple of weeks for me to catch up on all of the sleep I've missed. It was such an great experience to see the kids & families of Cornerstone come together to worship, have fun & serve our community. I am SO thankful to be blessed with such an awesome job. 

SJP

Sister Woman will be 33 weeks pregnant tomorrow!
I am so thankful. 
For those of you who don't know...nephews & nieces are awesome.
I keep telling my sisters that one day I'm going to make B build a huge house that we can all live in....a barn and a pool too.