Happy Birthday to us!!

Today, Dan and I are 9 years old!! Yep, that's right, 9. Today is our spiritual birthday!! Nine years ago today, Jesus saved our souls!

We were attending a youth conference, and I remember Brady Weldon preached about "wearing a mask." I'll never forget how hard I prayed for Dan before we left for the conference, praying that God would save him. I had no idea that God would save my soul that weekend!! PRAISE GOD!!

Thank You Jesus!!
Therefore, if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old has gone, the new has come! ~2 Corinthians 5:17

But because of his great love for us, God, who is rich in mercy, made us alive with Christ even when we were dead in transgressions—it is by grace you have been saved. ~ Ephesians 2:4-5

Other updates:
I do apologize for the lack of posts! Seems by the time I get home from work, cook dinner, spend time with the kiddos, and get them to bed, I'm going to bed myself - at like 8:00! This pregnancy so far has really kicked my butt!

Today we have another doctor's appointment. We'll get to hear our little baby's heart beat!!! I'll be 13 weeks tomorrow - first trimester almost down!! - Maybe I'll get some of my energy back.

I have so many pictures to download. The weather has been absolutely beautiful - so we have of course been out on a ton of walks! My parents visited last weekend and we got a lot of good pictures with them as well. I'll try and get those downloaded on the blog soon.

Until next time...

But I have trusted in Your loving kindness; My heart shall rejoice in Your salvation. ~Psalm 13:5

Some Hope

I was looking back through the blog, just for fun - looking through all the fun we've had so far, as well as some of the struggles we've had. It's amazing to me how time and time again God has brought us through, He has always been here with us!

Check out some encouraging things that I pulled from September:

You will never please the Lord if you don't live by faith. You've got to step out! HE IS ABLE! I don't know what He has planned for us, but by gosh, I know that He is able! And that's enough for me! When He calls, you just gotta go, cause He is able!

2 Timothy 1-4You then, my son, be strong in the grace that is in Christ Jesus. And the things you have heard me say in the presence of many witnesses entrust to reliable men who will also be qualified to teach others. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. No one serving as a soldier gets involved in civilian affairs - he wants to please his commanding officer.WOW! Verse 3 really hit me hard. Endure hardship with us like a good soldier of Christ Jesus. Am I being a good soldier? I think not. Satan will use hardship to discourage us. Christ will use it to mold and shape us and prepare us! So DON'T QUIT!! Hold ON! PRESS ON!

Acts 20:24 However, I consider my life worth nothing to me, if only I may finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me - the task of testifying to the gospel of God's grace.

1 Peter 5:10 ~ And the God of all grace, who called you to His eternal glory in Christ, afer you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast.

Sometimes I don't get what He's up to, and I may not understand it, but I know and am still learning that He is God, and that He is able. He has called us to it, He will call us through it!

1 Corinthians 2:7 ~ No, we speak of God's secret wisdom, a wisdom that has been hidden and that God destined for our glory before time began.

Seeking His Guidance

Dan and I have a huge, life-changing financial decision ahead of us. We're pretty confident in which direction to take, but we are really still just seeking His will. Please join us in prayer that we will continue seeking Him, trust that He is in control of all things, and know that He has a wonderful plan and a reason for all things happening.

I was pushed back and about to fall, but the LORD helped me. The LORD is my strength and my song; he has become my salvation. Shouts of joy and victory resound in the tents of the righteous: "The LORD's right hand has done mighty things.
Psalm 118:13-15

Don’t know where to begin, it’s like my world’s caving in
And I try but I can’t control my fear
Where do I go from here?
Sometimes it’s so hard to pray when You feel so far away
But I am willing to go where You want me to
God, I trust You
There’s a raging sea right in front of me
Wants to pull me in, bring me to my kneesS
o let the waters rise if You want them to
I will follow You, I will follow You
I will follow You
I will swim in the deep ‘cause You’ll be next to me
You’re in the eye of the storm and the calm of the sea
You’ll never out of reach
God You know where I’ve been, You were there with me then
You were faithful before, You’ll be faithful again
I’m holding Your hand
God Your love is enough, You will pull me through
I’m holding onto You
God Your love is enough, I will follow You
I will follow You

To the one who's dreams are falling all apart
And all you're left with is a tired and broken heart
I can tell by your eyes you think your on your own
but you're not all alone
Have you heard of the One who can calm the raging seas
Give sight to the blind, pull the lame up to their feet
With a love so strong and never let you go
oh you're not alone
You will be safe in His arms
You will be safe in His arms
'Cause the hands that hold the world are holding your heart
This is the promise He made
He will be with You always
When everything is falling apart
You will be safe in His arms
Did you know that the voice that brings the dead to life
Is the very same voice that calls you to rise
So hear Him now He's calling you home
You will never be alone
These are the hands that built the mountains
the hands that calm the seas
These are the arms that hold the heavens
they are holding you and me
These are hands that healed the leper
Pulled the lame up to their feet
These are the arms that were nailed to a cross
to break our chains and set us free

“May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.”- Romans 15:13

Those who know your name will trust in you, for you, LORD, have never forsaken those who seek you. - Psalm 9:10

But I trust in you, O LORD; I say, "You are my God." - Psalms 31:14

Trust in the LORD with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; - Proverbs 3:5

Quick House Update...

Hey Guys,
Sorry I've been slacking a bit on posting - Been feeling pretty yucky the past few weeks. I'll try to update more this weekend.

Anyways! A quick house update....

Last week the price was lowered to $99,900 and within a day, we had three realtors wanting to show people the house! However, at this time, we haven't heard any feedback from any of those showings. -Bummer.

Please continue to pray for this whole situation.

Celebrate!!

My 25th Birthday was on the 25th. We were in Shelbyville this weekend and we had dinner with our closest friends to celebrate - and to tell them our little announcement!

It was so great!! Happy, Happy, Birthday to me!!! :)

Good Times!!

What is This.... ?!?!

YEP!! The lighting may not be good, but there are two lines there...which means, we're going to have another baby!!!!!! WHOA!


Totally not our plans, and it may not be the best timing, but His timing is everything, and we totally trust in that! We're pretty excited!


How did I find out?? I went to the doctor thinking I had a bladder infection - I was having extreme pain in my right side, like I'm talking I couldn't move. It was bad. Well, no bladder infection, just a baby in the making!!!! :)

I'm already 8 1/2 weeks! I'll be 3 months on Thursday!

Already starting to pooch a bit!