Purpose ... staying focused

Wow ... God has totally been rocking my world with everything pointing to purpose and am I staying focused on it. It's been a wonderful time of peace knowing what He has called me to do and being freed thanks to the many challenges of the journey He has taken us on thus far to be able to say "NO" to things that truly don't fit the path He has for me. Even the boys are excited with feeling the anticipation that something BIG is going to happen in our lives. Its been hard having Randy working between Kansas and Texas and not being here with us when he is here due to his work ... but I can see God's hand in it all. He is so FAITHFUL! If you need a good book to read, check out Tommy Newberry's book The 4:8 Principle. Easy read. Helpful in putting things in perspective and helping you take control of your thoughts and thinking positive. Its one of those books you need to read several times and you still see new things. Its great to read with a friend or a study group too.

FOR SALE 1976 Starcraft 8 person boat

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ASKING PRICE: $1500 .... WIFE's asking price $1300 Here's the info: 1976 Starcraft 8 person aluminum hull, inboard Chevy 1.4L engine, OMC drive. Has new fuel filler cap & assembly. Upper bearings, seals and all fluids have been replaced in the drive unit. Prop was remanned. Has a fish/depth finder, horn radio antenna, cb radio antenna. NEEDS: Upholstery. Reverse has gone out. Trim motor is bad - it is down in the lowest setting for max speed. TRAILER: Drop down trailer with new bearings. There are new trailer tires (not auto tires) on the trailer that I put on before I brought it down here this year. New 2" hitch and chain. Just replaced boards and carpet. We have had the boat out here on the lake and we still take it out when Randy is here long enough and has the time too. I just never grew up around boats so don't have the confidence to take it out without Randy yet. Feel free to e-mail or call Randy (713-553-3036) if you have any further questions. My extent of boat knowledge is: it pulls the three person tube w my boys in it, it holds water out and doesn't sink, I can use the front section and get great sun and it goes ... generally faster than I like over the waves but boys will be boys! We've totally enjoyed it but if Randy's going to stay on the road I would rather have a jet ski as I have experience with them and can take the boys out without him.

Putting Life in Perspective

Here's a blog that will impact all lives. Puts your situation in perspective. Are you walking, talking and shining His Light as you walk the journey you are on? No matter how big or small the journey and challenges you face ... others are always watching. Check out this blog about Brady, Sara & Chloe's journey.

First Day of School 2009-10

Wow! Hard to believe my amazing Children of God are going in to the 6th and 2nd grades. Where has the time gone? This year God has us in one place long enough to get to participate in a local homeschool co-op. The boys are so excited! They couldn't get me to go to bed early enough last night! Oh the joy and warm fuzzies that does for my heart. I love being a mom!

Sad Good Byes

On July 23rd Michelle flew from Houston to meet up with Randy and the boys (who were in Kansas) in Rapid City, SD to help care for Grandpa Wendt and say our final good byes. Such a hard but wonderful time. We were so blessed to be able to spend five days loving on Grandma & Grandpa Wendt and getting to see a few of the cousins. I was honored to get to tend to Grandpa (& Grandma) who so lovingly took care of my husband when he was a wee tot. Couldn't have ever asked for any more dear people to be our Grandparents. So thankful our sons were able to get to know their Great Grandparents. God blessed us with a special gift of Grandpa reviving enough to reminisce with Randy about different times as he grew up. It was heart felt time for my husband to get to thank Grandpa for all the wonderful things he has done in his life, love he has given and the lessons he has taught him. During one of Grandpa's lucid moments we got to hear each of them remember when they met. Grandpa even said he'd definitely marry Grandma all over again. Grandma is going to be lost with her other half of one waiting for her in Heaven but at least we were able to confirm that he would be waiting for us to get there. If you get there before we do, please give him a great big hug for us! We love you Grandpa Wendt!

We got the call Wednesday night, 08/05/09, that Grandpa had passed. The boys and I were scheduled to fly back out the next morning to help take care of Grandpa until he finally passed in to God's loving arms. Amazing enough, priceline.com refunded our entire airfare with no penalties. God is so faithful and good ALL the time.

Total Chaos!

Okay ... my guys have been gone 2-1/2 days. Since I haven't had a working phone and the only way to get in touch with me is via e-mail or facebook, I've spent more time on the computer than I planned. My goal while the guys being gone (besides taking care of my responsibilities) is to get our home completely cleaned out, decluttered, treated for insects, back room painted and put back together in a homey atmosphere.

Well, I'm no where near where I thought I would be at this point. Today I'm feeling overwhelmed by the chaos I'm sitting in the middle of. I've been pulling EVERYTHING out of cabinets and cupboards to sort through and get ready to treat. Thus the overwhelmedness. At times I just sit down and play a quick game on the computer as I just don't feel like I'm making any progress and I need to see some completion somewhere ... even if its a silly game! This last time I sat down I found myself being so THANKFUL that God doesn't get overwhelmed with the messes we get ourselves in to or the junk we clutter. With His amazing sense of humor I'm sure He chuckles at us and finds a lot of amusement in our shenanigans. I'm so glad that He's ultimately in control in my life and knows what direction to push me in. I love knowing I can trust Him and that He loves me so much He will allow me to ... be me. Now just to step back, take a deep breath, say a Thankful prayer so I can get back to organizing chaos! PONDER POINT: Are you in a situation that you need to step back, refocus your mind-set, Thank Him, Praise Him, take a deep breath ... then get back into the journey?

Heart fuzzies!

I was just able to get a text from Malachi that said, "We're at HEB. I miss you already soooo much!" My heart is sad for him as I don't want him to be sad but yet at the same time I'm feeling like I'm not such a bad mom after all. Whoopee!! I mean HEB is only about 9 miles from here and he's only been gone 45 minutes. ADDENDUM: I later learned from Randy that when he got back out to the truck Malachi looked upset but wouldn't say anything. He finally got him to slide over by him and snuggle in. Malachi then told him he was missing me so much. Randy said he had such a long face and was doing all he could not to cry. He offered to bring him back home as it wasn't too late. He said it was hard for Malachi to chose but getting to see Grandma & Grandpa & Uncle Tony & Aunt Cheri finally won out. I'm proud of Randy for being so sensitive. PONDER POINT: There are points in our Christian Walk that we have to leave our current situation to be blessed in another area. It doesn't mean that God won't return us (a better person obviously) to our present situation but we have to be willing to make the choice to accept the journey to what is ahead and the blessings that are waiting and leave the comfort zone behind. What choices has God offered you that you had to decide, Do I stay where I am OR Go where He is leading/calling?