A Full and Heavy Heart

I arose this morning from my sleep with this thought, "Today is what I make of it. I am going to have a great day!" 

And I have had a great day! I got to see some of my former co-workers, got my home cleaned, opened an online shop, and have a great feeling of accomplishment. 

Over my morning coffee and God time, I thought about all of the wonderful things that make up my life. I have a wonderful Savior that completes me and brings me peace no matter how chaotic life gets. I have the sweetest man in the world that I get to do life with. I have great in-laws who I love as my own family. I have an amazing mother who raised me right. I have the craziest, most dramatic and fun siblings in the entire universe! I have this great opportunity to travel and see new places and meet new people. I have a great church and great friends to come back to when we are home. 

Amid these awesome things and people are real struggles, real burdens and real pain. I find myself wanting to fix them. I know in my heart that I can't. Each person has their own path and has to make their own decisions. Each person has to work through their own pain. It is hard to watch. Sometimes it is hard to watch because I know how they feel. Other times, because I cannot imagine how they must feel. 

How much more, if I want to fix the hurts and the struggles, does the Lord want to fix each situation? He KNOWS every pain because he has felt it. He knows every struggle because he has been there. He wants to bring the peace, the hope and the love that some lives SO miss and long for. I rest in the knowledge that I  can pray for my friends and my family, and the Lord hears, understands, and acknowledges every single circumstance, and He will have His way in the end. 

Is Anything Too Hard for God?

"It's out of your hands, you've done all you can do 

You've given God the problem, it's no longer up to you 

You've prayed the prayer of faith, you're standing on God's truth 

While you're waiting on the answer, He has a question for you. 

Is anything too hard for God? 

Who's got a problem beyond His power to solve? 

Are there situations He's not the Master of? 

Is anything too hard for God? 

Only believe, trust His word, you'll see. 

His plans are now unfolding, performing perfectly. 

It's clear how much He loves you, look at all He's done. 

For all your questions, there's really only one. 

Is anything too hard for God? 

Who's got a problem beyond His power to solve? 

Are there situations He's not the Master of?

Is anything too hard for God?"

-Marcia Henry and Niles Borop

Intruder

During one of our family visits, we decided to leave our wonderful home on wheels at a friend's house to store for us. We had been away for approximately a week, and were so happy to be back in our own space! Little did we know, when we moved out, someone else moved in.

 As I was getting our little home back  in order, I found some clues that someone else had been there. First, he had eaten all of my stash of Whoppers, and part of my Hershey bar. Whoever it was clearly had impeccable taste. Then, I noticed the little gifts he had dropped in EVERY drawer. I took ALL of my dishes out and washed them, and then I bleached every surface I could find! I assumed he left when we came back, until one night as my husband and I were relaxing on our couch we heard scratching coming from beneath our kitchen sink. We thought maybe we were just hearing things until I saw something out of the corner of my eye. I looked, and there to my surprise (and his too) was a MOUSE! We made eye contact for a very brief moment, and he took off as fast as he could. 

The next day, my husband went to the store to get some traps. Just so my conscience is clear, we did get the humane mouse traps too. I really didn't want to kill the little guy. I just didn't want him to be our house guest anymore. Unfortunately, the mouse chose the wrong trap, and he died. I almost cried when I saw him. He really was very cute and looked like a sweet little thing. It really is unfortunate he went the way he did, but I am happy to say that as of now, we are rodent free! 

Travels

Wow! It seems like forever since I have been on here! I have been a nomad for the past month! The picture shown was taken on our way back home this last week.

 I must say, I am very privileged to have been able to visit both sides of our family during the holidays! We made so many wonderful memories and really enjoyed our time travelling all over the country. It was not my intention to neglect my blog over the last few weeks, but I ended  up leaving my dear computer at my inlaws' house after our visit there. I have just now reclaimed my trusty electronic device and will continue to share the astounding events of my life with you all as usual! :) Aren't you so excited?! :)