We serve such a great God!

I just wanted to take some time to write and let everyone know how things are going. This past week I have been another ---- bad blogger. For two weeks we had two people out of the office and that made for some craziness! This past week I had to attend meettings for work in OKC and it was a looong drawn out process! I was mentally exhausted. I am not sure if it happens to anyone else but since being pregnant it takes thought to even think! By the end of the day I can't even think, period. I had someone tell me if I feel stupid and like my brain has literally left me - it is a girl. Who knows! I have found one thing to be true, pregnancy is different in each individual and I have heard alot of silly things.

I feel so blessed. Many of you know I am not on insulin while I complete our pregnancy. I was really dreading it. Not because of the medicine but because it was a huge accomplishment for me to get my sugars under good control. I set pride aside and turned it over the God and he once again has blessed! I do not feel tired, sick, or really any symptoms. I realize that as the baby grows the more I will lack what both I and the baby needs to the dose will increase but I am encouraged. I understand this thing is very common and it is okay. Thanks to those of you who have sent stories about others you have known who are diabetic - it is my cross to take up and I am going to do it with a smile.

Reading Amanda's story on blessings galore it made me think of just how blessed I really am. In February and March we began to pray about me taking this job of mine. It is for a man in our church and they are a good Chrisian family.... I wanted to take it for all the right reasons yet being home and traveling full time with Jeremy far our weighed anything I could measure. I remember the day Jeremy and I decided we wouldn't do anything - not make any move period until we received the answer. You know one of those times that this could have been an answer but then it could have been the devil dangling something in front of you!?! I am sure we have all been there. So we did just that. We prayed day after day and waited. I would ask Jeremy "You heard our answer yet?" and He would ask me "Have you, feel anything in your spirit?" and nothing.... finally about two weeks later he calls me right after a service he had been in doing a revival. He says to me "You have to take it". All day long I knew he was going to call and give me an answer. Thing is, it wasn't the answer I wanted to hear. In all honesty, I didn't want to take the job - period. I didn't want to give up being on the road and being at home. Jeremy went on to explain to me in his prayer time why. He as the head of our home has always been an encouragement to me to seek Gods will for my life, for our life but at the same time feels he is accountable to God for what goes on in our family and the decisions we make. That is one thing I love most about him ! So many times I will let flesh try and tell me this or that and I some times get in the way. Not that we haven't ever taken the wrong path because I believe we have at times but I know in his heart he does all he can to make sure its a God thing. To make this short (Ha Ha) Jeremy felt the Lord say to him 'She needs to take the job' and he told me why....

God is so good at keeping his word. Even at times when we fail him he gently reminds us that he is in control and works all thing for our good. Exactly five weeks after starting my job we were expecting. We had no health nsurance or any benefits before I began working. God completed the work he started and he did exactly what he said he would do. He gave me this job to make a way for us to have this baby and it makes all the more sense to me now. We have been married for eight years in September and he knew all along the place in time and laid it all before us. Thank you Amanda for sharing your story this week because I haven't shared our story much at all and I realized from reading yours how God puts things in our path and sets it all up. Just as he knew you would need maternity clothes, groceries and other things he knew we needed health insurance because he knew the cost would be too great for us. We serve such a great God!

I am now 15 weeks pregnant and we expect to find out what this little one is in about three weeks! My next appintment is Monday and the ultra sound will be scheduled then. We can't wait!

A meme...

I don't do these often and they take some time but I thought this one was kinda cute...


A If you were an ANIMAL, what would you be? I would be a puppy, So hopefully I could stay inside all the time Ha Ha Especially during HOT days like we have been having!

B BOOKS: What’s on your reading list? The Bible, books by Elizabeth George, Beth Moore

C COMPULSIVE about anything? I can NOT stand a messy house! Everything has to have a place or its in the trash! I have to have a clean house…. Weekly!

D DREAMS - Do you … remember your dreams? keep a dream journal? I am keeping a pregnancy journal but nothing about dreams… I wish I’d dream if it was a boy or girl and maybe get a ‘hint’… ha ha.

E EATING - what’s your usual snack? They are usually pretty healthy… I love yogurt!

F A Few of your FAVORITE Things – my wedding ring, my bible, my family and friends, AND all my scrapbooks!

G GIGGLES! What (or who) makes you laugh? Do you have a good sense of humor? I think I have a great sense of humor! I love to laugh – I’d pick it over crying any day of the week. My husband cracks me up and our family – we have some of the best laughs at each other!

H major HOT Button: Wow… a good one! Right not HOT isn’t really what I get as far as temper but I have been HOT, HOT, HOT the past few days with the temps!

I I am ______________ a daughter of the King, Wife, Mother to be, Daughter, Sister, Friend and I love being me!

There wasn't a J ???

K Also KNOWN As… Aliases? Screen names? Those who are close to me call me Chris and a very select special few call me punkin’

L I LOVE … My Husband, Our baby, My family, My Friends, I love Life!.

M How do you feel about MEETING people? Do it all the time? Rarely? I meet new people often with traveling with my husband, I love it and I love making new friends!

N What’s the story of your NAME? were you named after anyone? Do you go by a nickname? Any aliases? I was named by my parents and my middle name is after my grandmother…. My nickname is Chris

O OBSERVANT - What’s around you right now? What do you see? Computer, Home Phone, Cell Phone, Water, Speakers, Bible

P Who are the special PEOPLE in your life? My husband, our baby, my parents, brothers, family and many friends

Q Any Little QUIRKs About Yourself: I worry , I am anal about my house!

R What do you like to do for RECREATION? Spend time with family and friends, lots of church functions, scrapbook, take pictures, shop… shop.. shop…

S Do You SING in the Shower? In the car? For your friends? If the mood strikes…

T What’s at the Top of your TO DO list?: Find out what this baby is :0)

U Any UNUSUAL Experiences: I’d have to think about this one a while…

V VEGAS,Vienna,Venice,Vladivostok… How far have you traveled? What’s your favorite City? I have traveled to many places.. lots of miles on the road… I want to see NYC and its on hold again !

W WINTER, Spring, Summer, Fall… What’s your favorite season? What makes it special? Fall because of the weather, football games, and the holidays are approaching!

X EXes - Things You Don’t Do Anymore (but did, once (would you, again?)) Eat out all the time

Y Any secret/deep YEARNINGS? To have our family complete with our new baby… to win someone to Jesus!

Z ZERO to ZENITH - Where are you in your life? Still growing? On an upward (or downward) curve? Just skating along? I think life is a journey, something new every day… its all about what is inbetween that matters… I always want to grow esepcially spiritually...

Seven people you want to tag...

1. Kristina
2. Veronica
3. Gwen
4. My eleven
5. Amanda
6. Stephanie
7. Kellie

A great week...

I just wanted to drop a few lines and say hello to everyone. I have been such a horrible blogger the past several weeks. I love blogging and I love all the friends I have made - I just have been so busy.

Last week I worked all week and there was a lady out of the office. I had a little more on my plate than usual and then we have Vacation Bible School each evening. I am so pleased with VBS. We had such a great turn out and God really blessed us. The kids were wonderful, we had one saved and they all said they learned from the lessons and had a good time. Several from church put alot of hard work into everything that was done - if your reading my blog... THANK YOU! God never ceases to amaze me at his goodness. He met with us each night and he blessed our socks off even in crafts! Thank you Jesus for the precious kids we were able to minister to. I know seeds were planted and now you will water!

We are doing well. I went back to my OB Dr today and ... I have lost 3 more lbs. I am up to 17 1/2. I know , some of you are saying "what" ??? It is okay for me to loose because I am diabetic and I am eating very healthy. I do have a drs appointment on Wednesday with the endocrinologist and from there she and my ob dr will decide if I need to take insulin. My blood sugars have been running between 120-145 in the mornings and they need to be 70-100. This isn't 'horrible' but long term.... I do not wish to have a 10 lb baby! Bet you all would agree! Ha Ha! Just pray for me, I have taken medicine before and infact was on it before I became pg. I was hoping to be able to go all the way without insulin but being diabetic.. its rare! God has blessed us abundantly and I am so greatful. Thank you all for your emails.. I have gotten several and thank you from the bottom of my heart for thinking of me! Like I said, I have been so busy.. I have been a horrible blogger. I am sorry and I appreciate you so much!

I've had a chance to catch up on a few reads... you guys have had some awesome stories to tell lately. Gwen, Kristina and Amanda -- you have blessed my heart. When I read there is so much I want to say, so much that tries to come out! It is amazing that we all have a story to tell and how someone else can share and it minister in some way whether big or small.

I love you ladies - all of you out there are such a blessing to me!

Hey Ladies!

Just wanted to drop in and say Hello! Its a busy week for me (sigh). Work is really busy this week and we have VBS. Jeremy & I have been working on VBS for a while now and Jeremy wrote all the lessons. Our theme is "Adventures in Bethlehem" . Tonight we finished up our props and some last minute decorating! I am praying its a huge success and many little lives are changed! We have had such great help and its going to be a great week!

Thank you all so much for your comments on my blog. All the little words of encouragement and advice from you "mommies" is special. You all sound like such wonderful parents and I just know you are! Your kids adore you and God smiles upon you for your love, devotion and sacrifices you make. I was just thinking about the impact that we make on our babies. WOW! I have such deep thoughts going on in this head of mine. So many times we talk about being pregnant and all the joys that come with it --- its really hit me! Hit me hard! We have a huge and I mean huge responsibility coming our way... I just want to make every single moment count AND I so desire for my little one to know Jesus.Thank you Lord for placing it on our hearts now to read your word , pray and talk to our baby about you! Even now I know we can impact this little one you have blessed us with!

Okay, so I am emotional.. this comes with it too right?!?!?! So they say... good thing or I wouldn't be 'normal' right now. Ha Ha ! You guys all have a great week. I am exhausted and am going to get some rest! Thanks for being such great buddies!

WHEW.....

It might be over! I tell you - I have had some crazy few weeks. I haven't been able to do much of anything and that includes resting. Week before last my cousin passed away along with her unborn child. The funeral was last Thursday and then while at the church working on some painting for Vacation Bible School props we got the call that my 99 year old great mema passed away. Because of the holiday we had a time getting the funeral arranged and getting our family here on time. They ended up not getting flights until Tuesday and didn't get to do the funeral until Wednesday. Everyone is home and resting! Please remember my mema when you pray. She was the who did everything for my great mema and so she will miss her greatly. I hope to get a picture of her posted soon - I am so proud of her and the legacy she left behind. She was a Godly woman and she loved the Lord with all her heart!

We had our first sonogram on Monday. We were so excited. This little one gave us a time. HE or SHE was all over the place. We laughed AND cried! Dr. Bell was doing the sonogram and the baby wouldn't stay in one place so he kept trying to get pictures. In one picture the baby does a flip flop and we have it ! We cracked up. He or she was moving his/her arms and legs all around. I really had no idea we would get so much detail at less than 12 weeks. We did and it was just amazing. There is nothing like the first time we saw this baby. I can't even put it into words how I felt. God is so good! Another picture we have is a little round face AND he or she sucking his or her thumb. I think this comes from mommy because I did as a child! :) We are in love with this little one! My due date has been moved up to Jan. 19th!

I go back to the dr on the 17th of this month to check my sugar once again. I have been keeping a log and they look really good but he changed a few things about me monitoring them and wants some different readings. He really staying on top of things. I am pleased with that. We want to do a 3D ultra sound - some say its really neat and others have told me they didn't really like it as well. If you have had one or even both let me know what you think. We are trying to make a decision. We will find out in August what it is! It can't come too soon!

Thank you all for your emails, comments you have left for me and your prayers! I appreciate you. I hope to be back to the blogging world more now as things slow down.

It has been a loooong week..

Sorry I haven't been blogging and reading others as I always do. We had the funeral for my cousin Andrea and her unborn child on Thursday. The family seems to be doing as well as possible. Her daughter Brianna is 11 and and her son John Michael is 5 to remember them espeically when you pray! I can not imagine loosing my mother. The thought is overwhelming! I just keep reminding myself that God knows exactly what he is doing even when some times we might not understand.

My great grandmother went home to be with the Lord lastnight at 9:05 p.m. This is something that wasn't easy to take but I know where she is and how long she has waited to go! She was blessed with 99 precious years to live her life and did she ever leave a legacy behind. She will be missed greatly. I am not sure at this point when her funeral will be because it is the weekend and a holiday weekend at that. We have family to fly in and flights are 12 hrs behind schedule because of the holiday on Tuesday.

We have a doctors appointment on Monday to hear this little ones heart beat. Jeremy & I are so excited! I will update once everything slows down a bit for us. I appreciate all the prayers and the emails and posts of encouragement. I know I have said it before but I will say it again - prayer changes everything! It makes it a little easier in situations like these this week when you have people praying. Thank you!

Happy 4th of July and God bless you and your family!