21, 20, 19, 18, 17, &16 Days to Go...

I'm sorry I've not posted an update sooner...life got a little hectic. My cousin Scott, passed away. There was no warning. The family is a wreck. My entire family came home for this, to be with my Aunt Elaine, and her family. It's amazing, 7 children and they all drop their lives and come running. When push comes to shove - they are there.

The song "Held" its really speaking loud and clear right now and the song by Bebo Norman, I will lift my eyes. It says in it "your beloved needs you now" and my Aunt Elaine really needs him.

For the first time I feel powerful in my prayers. I've been praying so much since I arrived here, so focused on God, as alot of you know. I've wanted to share my testimony with my Mom and sisters and have had a horrible time at getting them all 3 in the same location, long enough. One of you told me that I would know when the time is right, because I would feel a peace wash over me. I felt that this weekend, I kept hearing "no time like the present".

Somewhere it says "all things good for the glory of the Lord and those who love him" (I think that's how it goes). I love the Lord, I love him with all my heart and as sad as this is, I believe this entire family is fixing to break new ground. And I know without a doubt that God is at work here. I just feel his presence so strongly. I know he is going to bring my entire family through this and when we get to the other side we're all going to be changed and stronger because of it. God has a plan, I know he does and I'm holding tightly to that and praying that I don't let God down and that I be everything he has called me to be for my family during this time.
Please pray for us.

On another note, David and I celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary the 21st. Amazing, 9 years. I awoke to a very sad phone call and David and I went away for the night and spent alot of the night just talking about our families, how many are married, divorced, who their kids are and if they have kids and what not. It was nice to be able to just be somewhere without anybody else around every corner. We didn't get to go to Red Lobster or Dancing as planned, but just being in a hotel room and having some time to just I don't know breathe was really nice. We were able to just sit on the couch and talk and eat pizza (which I'm still tired of...haha). We had a nice evening, even though it didnt go as planned and got off to a really late start. I also received a beautiful Mother's ring. It's so pretty. Thank you honey!!!

Ashlynn and Brier are doing great, they've been riding the horse and walking her. They love being out at the farm. Ashlynn is getting a bit restless - all her friends are in school, everyone around here is in school and she isn't yet. She's so ready to get back in school. Brier on the other hand doesn't seem to mind to much that they are starting late this year.

Please remember us all in your prayers - especially my Aunt Elaine and her family. Thank you so much

~T~