Have you ever had a really tough battle in front of you? Or maybe you're in the middle of one right now. Your dog died, your mom has just been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, you lost your job, your kid fell out of a tree and broken his leg, you wrecked the car, your husband had an affair, you get the idea.....bad stuff can and does happen .... to good folks, even.
drove thru this mountain via this super cool underground tunnel
I understand hurt and pain. I understand a broken heart....and I feel for those spilling tears tonight...soaking their pillow. I've been there. You NEVER know what someone is going through unless you've been in their shoes ... or a fly on their wall:)
I love beginnings. Movies, books, days, vacations, friendships ... ice cream cones. The only exception could be learning this dang guitar....it's not an easy task, if I might say so.
the beginning of the garage wall mural started with the green grass
This is a new beginning for us. A totally new, fresh,
The rain pours down. The sky is dark. The house is quiet. The kids are at school. The to-do list is dwindling….that is if you don’t count EVERYTHING I have to do to prepare for this journey ahead.
I’m curious. What would you do…if you felt the nudge to leave it all behind and venture into a new realm of the unknown? Would you take the leap? Would you
In all honesty, and shockingly so, my life feels pretty. perfectly. orchestrated. at the moment. Don’t get me wrong there are obstacles.
Impossible Looking Roadblocks, more like.
However, in all of our imperfect circumstances and stupid insecurities and among all the questioning and doubt, I find myself … grateful in this moment….excited about my future.
You should know, the acupuncture clinic is coming along quite well. She grabbed the keys Friday morning...a mere 5 days after beginning her search for a new clinic location....a miracle story I'll leave for her to tell because we all like hearing a good miracle story, eh?..
When's the last time you had a really bad day? A
day where you go back in your mind to that Calgon commercial ....sing it with me ladies.....”Calgon, take me
away!”
Ahhh, you remember.
That was my day; take me AWAY!
I try never to tell you (or
my other friends Twitter, Instagram or even Facebook) when I’m having a
struggle with something because I don’t want to speak negatively. No one likes to read your junk as they’re
scrolling....people want to be encouraged...uplifted....not read your (or my)
drama. So I keep it to myself, my husband and my sweet
children.
What a night!!!! You
wouldn’t believe what happened....so I’d better tell ya before I forget the
details and move onto the next exciting adventure. We returned home from a visit with friends in
far north Austin around 7:30pm. I
delayed the inevitable long enough it was time to go to work. I headed out for the salon I’m currently
redesigning around 10pm knowing I had a long night ahead of me....hanging
shelves and painting.
after phase 3 of the salon transformation...more than halfway there....stay tuned for more pictures please lovely.
Many of you know I'm a big fan of thrifting (shopping thrift stores, garage sales and resale shops). This form of shopping can be quite eventful and rewarding for a multitude of items; furniture, accessories, decor, vintage ANYTHING, funky finds of all sorts and yes, for the more patient folks, even clothes.
Oh my....is this an outfit post? Why I think it is!
time crunch + husband scowling face = quick click at the gas station "hurry Aunt Sunday!"
As change occurs in our lives we either welcome it with open arms or fight against it. Which way do you tend to lean? I LOVE change. I absolutely hate mundane, boring, never-changing ANYTHING! I say that to say this new phase of my life has been a little....uh......challenging.
More to come SOON! You won't believe the news I have for you:)
on a totally unrelated note: I absolutely LOVE it though. I mean, really LOVE the look & feel of this studio. I must have something brilliant like this in my forever home! (this is NOT my picture by the way.-- inspired by and borrowed from Elle Decor)
Yesterday was one goopy mess of a hard day for me is all I can say...thank God I had a couple really good friends reach out & bring me back to the reality that I know and am loved by a pretty AMAZING God!!!
Movie time...last night Marc & I watched a movie we borrowed from a lady at church.
Finger of God is a remarkable movie/documentary of the miracles God is doing around the globe. Love what Shara had to say about the fire of God's Love. For a couple hours I forgot about my pain…physical & emotional. God is a BIG God...nothing is impossible with Him!
short background as to why I have been experiencing chronic pain for over 20 years on a daily basis: I had a ruptured disc with emergency surgery when I was around 14 (hours away from paralization according to Neuro Surgeon)then fractured my skull twice with horse accidents about 10 years apart. My spine was a tad crooked to say the least. At the end Sid Roth prayed over everyone watching ... he specifically mentioned someone with spine problems & pain...I stood up right there in our study & received healing for my back, neck & even my right shoulder. Right here...just accepted the free gift.
Today I've been doing all sorts of things trying to get my emotions, body & house back on track through this grieving process (check out My Daddy page if you're here for the first time). Guess what folks....I have not felt one twinge of pain anywhere!!! Did you hear me....ALL DAY! Hopefully you didn’t know about the pain because I made every attempt to NOT complain & to keep my words in line with His Word.
So let me say it one more time...HEALED!!!! Get that movie...watch it. Also, read How to Live and Not Die by Norvel Hayes...you will be blessed. The awesome thing is God wants you healed...it IS His will! We must come to the Kingdom like a child. Believe that He is, that He loves YOU, that healing is yours. Ooo man I could preach!
How can I even be ashamed about Jesus...look what He's done for me. I want you all to experience His love, peace, joy, healing & provision. Big things this year my friend!!! Kisses and love....thanks for all the prayers!
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