Strange title for a blog entry, I know. Well, I've declared war! Yeah, you heard me...WAR!! War against the evil plan of the enemy against me and my relationship with my Savior. I'm going to take it day by day and pray about which area of my life needs the most attention at that moment. With the Lord's help, I know this is going to be an exciting journey :) I will be sharing bits and pieces here. I know I posted before about using this blog as a type of accountability. Whoever reads this is going to get to see my insides...muahahahahaha!!!
I had already typed-up an entry on "approval," but it didn't get saved and was deleted :( I will have to track down the sermon/article notes I read earlier today. It had some interesting stuff. Stinky! Maybe that's the Lord's way of telling me that I need to keep working on this study for a while. I guess I will and see what else the Lord has to show me. Oh, and when I say "approval," I mean the need for it and where it should be sought. I tend to need assurance and approval. Not sure why I have such a need for this, but I'm working towards the source of that assurance and approval to only be from the Father. Well, let me re-phrase that... It's okay to receive assurance and approval from man as long as your actions are glorifying the Father and in turn, you are giving Him the glory and praise, but I should only concern myself with the Lord's opinion of me.
Okay, I'm starting to ramble a bit. Sorry if that didn't make much sense, but in my heart and mind, I know what I was talking about :) I feel like I'm back in infancy with the Lord. Not such a bad place to be really, but I feel so vulnerable. Hmmm...
Monday, December 7, 2009
Wednesday, December 2, 2009
Fell off the wagon...getting back on!
Crazy past couple of weeks!
Thanksgiving was at our house this year. Nick invited his mom and siblings over. I cooked and baked everything but the turkey. This year, we opted for frying a turkey instead of cooking it in the oven. Nick injected the turkey with jalapeno puree! The heat cooks out once fried and all you're left with is juicy goodness :) It was quite a treat! I was so proud of Nick for doing such a great job...proud of myself too :) First time I've ever hosted and everything was so delicious.
Jenna was suppose to have her stoma cauterized this past Monday, but thankfully the cream I have been putting on it has really helped the healing process; a longer Mic-Key button was the only need. My only frustration is the fact they decided cauterizing wasn't necessary after several failed IV attempts. Poor Jenna :( She just cried and cried...it was a lesson learned I suppose. I should've gone with my gut feeling when there wasn't a follow-up appointment after administering the cream. A follow-up appointment would've meant Jenna not having to endure painful needle sticks :( I'm thankful for Jenna's graceful attitude...she goes on loving me anyway despite my errors. Love that little girl.
We are really getting excited about our trip to Tucson! I miss the fun and laughter shared with Nick's dad and step-mom. They are two of my favorite people :) I'm so thankful for such sweet family...they are a blessing. Visits to Tucson always include shopping, late-night card games, jokes, puppies, delicious meals and meeting new people. I think I mentioned before that Allan and Ann haven't met Jenna yet. I can hardly wait :) I just know Jenna will have both grandpa and grandma wrapped around her finger...just like big brother.
The fire is going; Christmas music is playing...what's missing? Our Christmas tree! Perhaps I can talk Nick into climbing into the attic today to retrieve it. I'm really hoping to cash-in on the after Christmas sales this year! Our poor tree is bare and in need of replacing. Last year's decorations were simply white lights. I must admit though, it was much easier than worrying about Joshua eating the candy canes (through the plastic) and stashing ornaments here and there. My mom is sending me her ornaments from when we were all kids. The cutest little stuffed animal ornaments :) I know the kids will have a blast with them. They're old, but sturdy! I look forward to passing them down to the kids one day.
Back to cleaning... Christmas Tea prep tonight :) I will post about that later.
Thanksgiving was at our house this year. Nick invited his mom and siblings over. I cooked and baked everything but the turkey. This year, we opted for frying a turkey instead of cooking it in the oven. Nick injected the turkey with jalapeno puree! The heat cooks out once fried and all you're left with is juicy goodness :) It was quite a treat! I was so proud of Nick for doing such a great job...proud of myself too :) First time I've ever hosted and everything was so delicious.
Jenna was suppose to have her stoma cauterized this past Monday, but thankfully the cream I have been putting on it has really helped the healing process; a longer Mic-Key button was the only need. My only frustration is the fact they decided cauterizing wasn't necessary after several failed IV attempts. Poor Jenna :( She just cried and cried...it was a lesson learned I suppose. I should've gone with my gut feeling when there wasn't a follow-up appointment after administering the cream. A follow-up appointment would've meant Jenna not having to endure painful needle sticks :( I'm thankful for Jenna's graceful attitude...she goes on loving me anyway despite my errors. Love that little girl.
We are really getting excited about our trip to Tucson! I miss the fun and laughter shared with Nick's dad and step-mom. They are two of my favorite people :) I'm so thankful for such sweet family...they are a blessing. Visits to Tucson always include shopping, late-night card games, jokes, puppies, delicious meals and meeting new people. I think I mentioned before that Allan and Ann haven't met Jenna yet. I can hardly wait :) I just know Jenna will have both grandpa and grandma wrapped around her finger...just like big brother.
The fire is going; Christmas music is playing...what's missing? Our Christmas tree! Perhaps I can talk Nick into climbing into the attic today to retrieve it. I'm really hoping to cash-in on the after Christmas sales this year! Our poor tree is bare and in need of replacing. Last year's decorations were simply white lights. I must admit though, it was much easier than worrying about Joshua eating the candy canes (through the plastic) and stashing ornaments here and there. My mom is sending me her ornaments from when we were all kids. The cutest little stuffed animal ornaments :) I know the kids will have a blast with them. They're old, but sturdy! I look forward to passing them down to the kids one day.
Back to cleaning... Christmas Tea prep tonight :) I will post about that later.
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