Happy New Year

I have been without a computer now for a little over 2 months?  I'm actually getting used to it.  I use Ian's (with permission) when I have a need, or beg Josh to let me use his for a split second as he is selfish and doesn't want to share.  'Grow up' is what I say!! Honestly, we have far more needs in this life than a computer for each adult in the house.  Just look around your community, the world, and see how many people are doing without the basic needs of survival.  They aren't complaining about no having a computer, or a bed, or a coat are they?  We live in such a a sefish, over-indulgent, materialistic, over sexualized and sinful, Jesus lost society.  How have we allowed ourselves to get to this point?  What will it take for us as a world to open our eyes and realize that there is only one goal in this life...to have Christ.  To have that personal relationship that will guide us, protect us, and love us.  Then we will have His eyes to see the world in true color and clarity.  Look around people...there is life going on that does not center around you!!

I am grateful for my Christian friends.  Grateful to have people in my life that see beyond themselves, beyond the newest flatscreen, beyond the big house with a media room.  They keep me grounded, remind me to see through God like eyes at how our world really is and help me to find ways of making it a better place.  I love the fact that in my line of 'work' I can touch people.  That I can make a small difference.  That I can feel Jesus work through me because I only want to do His will, let the Holy Spirit work through me. 

26 weeks, 6 days along in the pregnancy.  I feel good :)  I do get sore, those ligaments that hold up my uterus have been overstretched one to many times!  I swell if I'm on my feet for more than 2 shifts in a row, but rest and levitation take care of it.  My blood pressure is perfect (less than 117), no major complications, baby girl is moving like a rock star and I pray that I pass my Glucose Tolerance Test next week!  Hard to believe that she will be here in about 14 weeks!  Maybe I should start dusting off the baby items?  Getting them out of the attic for washings might be a good start!

The family is good :)  Ian is into soccer season now, the girls are a mess and have bad cabin fever, and Josh is still able to get a round of golf in here and there.  I'm planning the garden for next year, prepping my soil as I will plant my seeds in March.  Hoping for a good lush crop!!  I need to do some canning :)  

My bff Donna and her family are back in the area!! Yea! I could not be happier :)  We may not get together ALL the time, but then again we both have 3 children and busy lives.  We respect that in each other.  It is such a relief to me that I have her to turn to, and in close proximity now.

As I always remind myself...I have a blessed life.  Our needs are met, we are healthy and happy.  I pray the Lord continues to work on Josh, turning his heart towards Him and helping him see the Light.

Always with Faith and Grace...