OH whatta week...

WOW! I have never been so happy to see a week pass! Don’t get me wrong I also hate to see it go so quickly! It’s been one of those weeks where so many great, fun, exciting things have happened but there’s also been those 2 things that have just thrown me for a loop.


Monday and Tuesday were normal days. Monday Neeli and I stayed in Greenville for the evening and watched the cheer competition at the high school, it was fun but it meant we didn’t get home until 9:15. Tuesday Phillip and I went to look at a couple houses in Hendersonville with our realtor, we were still very pleased with one and the other was decent as well.

Then came Wednesday… Wednesday about 25 minutes into my drive to work (which is a 45 min drive, counting the time I drop Neeli off at daycare,) I heard a thumping noise and realized I had a flat tire. I was very relieved that it happened in a place that felt “safe” and I had cell phone reception, but never the less it happened. So I gave a good friend that I work with a call and she swung up 25 to pick Neeli bug and me up. Later that day another co-worker’s husband changed the tire and informed me that I needed 4 new ones! It was ok I knew that everything happens for a reason and that this is all in God‘s control and timing. (“And we know that all things work together for good, for them that love God and are called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28)

On a brighter note, Thursday we had to opportunity to look at the same house we looked at on Tuesday for the 3rd time. I am so excited about this endeavor but I am praying that my want and excitement do not cloud my view of God’s Will. The last thing I want to do is jump on buying a house because I am excited and not listen to what God is telling me. However, it is a super charming, full of character house. It is in a great location for both my work and church and it’s a great price! So please pray with me that Phillip and I make the right choice for this purchase. So you’re thinking with that happiness why someone would be so ready for the week to pass.

This morning I was running about 10 minutes late, it happens every now and again. I ran in daycare and got Neeli ready and ran back out to Phillip’s truck (I couldn’t drive my car b/c of the tires.) I backed the truck out and when I went to squeeze through the turn to get out of daycare (it is SOOOO small) I misjudged it and scratched the whole back of the driver’s side! Talk about a shot in the pride and wallet! Of course my wonderful, gracious husband was very calm about it and sweet, but I feel terrible about it! That was when I was reminded again that nothing happens by accident; God knows it all and has a purpose for it all!

Basically I have been reminded, yet again, that without a good strong walk in the Lord things like this can become catastrophic. However when walking with the Lord, I do know all things happen for a purpose and a reason and I am reminded that he is my refuge! (Psalm 91:2 I will say of the LORD, He is my refuge and my fortress: my God; in him will I trust.)

I am also reminded that I am so very blessed with a wonderful supportive group of friends (one that actually surprised me today with some “girly” coffee and banana bread, and others who have hugged and shared scripture, as well as laughs), a WONDERFUL husband and a caring family. Plus I mean I have the cutest, funniest, sweetest child in the whole wide world (may be a little bias here). Anyway, here’s to an awesome weekend!

 Neeli Bug out in the cold on Sunday!

 Watching the cookies bake! I love the small things...

 Halloween Dress and beautiful girl :)

 An amazing group of friends!!

Some immediate family!

Another month gone...

Well, yet again time has slipped away from me and without so much as a blog. I have so much I would like to talk about right now, such as; politics, my worry over the future of our nation, my love for my daughter, how blessed I am to have such a wonderful family and group of friends, how wonderful our church is. However, the only thought that enters my mind is how stretched I am! At this time of year it is always a little stressful with it being the beginning of a school year, Christmas is just around the corner, and our church schedule is crazy.  Nevertheless, this year seems to be ultra-busy! I am not just a wife and mother; I am a teacher, photographer, and youth director’s wife. I am a 31 year old with weight loss goals that aren’t being met because I never stop or have time to work out, or a wife/mother in search of that perfect first house (so excited!).  I am a teacher of 20 fifth graders who enter school each day, some coming from situations that would make you cry, all at different levels, but it is my responsibility to bring them to success on the “end of the year” test.  A youth directors wife that feels she is not doing as much as she could to bond with and council the young girls we have the privilege to work with on Sundays and Wednesdays or the photographer who LOVES taking photos and getting to see or hear the reaction of the client when they see the final product. A friend who should be taking time to share Christ’s love with those that I do not want to spend an eternity in Hell, or a family member who needs to spend time with those whom I never see. A Christian who talks with the Lord daily but is lacking in the reading and listening daily. In all these things I want to do my best, but I feel I am failing. I am not complaining in fact there is not one thing I would want different in my life at this moment! I just do not know how to balance it all. I am already getting up at 5:45 and the earliest I go to bed is 11. I have an awesome husband who will clean and cook whenever he knows I just do not have the time. I have family whom I never see, even grandparents, and they are all very understanding.  I want to know how to do it all and feel like I am succeeding, rather than doing it all halfway, and that is my rant for the day!

I love this smile!!

A New Challenge

I am an avid blog follower. I love to read about someone’s triumph over life’s trails, or fun tips on crafts, food, and decorating. However on my journey through the MANY blogs online I have realized one truth; a large number of blogs written by women are written by, and for stay at home moms. I have absolutely nothing against stay at home moms. In fact if I were given the opportunity I would love to stay at home with my bundle of joy. I have been toying with the idea of starting a blog that will contain some everyday thoughts, interesting ideas that I find and try, rants, raves, basically whatever I feel the need to write about. Of course I have the typical worries; will it be of interest to anyone, will I have any followers, how can I reach other women. Nevertheless, I am going to give it a try.


I am first off a Christian, I accepted Christ as my Savior when I was 4 years old. I believe that He is the only way to Heaven and I will be glad to talk to you about that at any time. I am also a wife, mother, daughter, sister, niece, aunt, and last but not least a teacher. I love my life and believe I have been truly blessed! I want to use this blog to express feelings that I, along with other working moms, may have, as well as thoughts on things that are going on in the world. I love to write and I can’t wait to get this started! I would also love to hear from readers and get your expertise and how you deal with everyday events and life.

I have decided that after my year and a half off from sharing my news via the blog world, I am coming back! With a larger variety of writings, not just about my life and listing facts, I am hoping people will find it helpful and not just informative! Please enjoy this first post and know that I am extremely excited. However, with no internet at my house and the fact that I work 5 days a week, I am starting with the expectation of a writing a week! Let’s see if I can meet the challenge!