quizzing, life and so much more

The quizzing team had the quiz meet this week. I really found the perfect verse for me this week. With so much going on in my family's life and all around me. With the fustrations of the economy which scares even me. I keep hearing a verse over and over again.

"The Lord will fight for you, you only need to be still." Exodus 14:14.


I am not pushing or trying to move people just know that in times of trouble or when people or situations are comming at you just keep remembering that verse. So right now I am being still. I dont know if my life is truely going well or is it just that I am seeing every blessing in every situation. Even when times are tough and I think how will I get through this. The Lord is always there. When I dont know how to comfort my family or what to say, God is there! That in itself is truely a blessing!

fustrations....

Just a bit of fustrations going on lately... I really enjoyed the service this morning at church. One of the things that really got me was being uplifting instead of always being down on people. As humans we tend to see the worst in people yet finding the blessings sometimes get a little hard to find. The upbeatness of people in the morning when you really didnt want to get out of bed. People that take their time in their decisions and when people dont agree with your decisions.

I am one of those that tend to give 100 percent at everything I do, especially work. I think that was my dad pounding it into my head. I have a hard time when I see others not doing the same. I am a early person and it fusterates me when others are late. I am a night owl and hate early mornings. So people oposite of me tend to grate on my nerves especially in the morning.

I am harsh on my son, when it comes to grades and responsiblities. He is so layed back and easy going. He is a really take your time and not rush type of person and in the mornings I have a really hard time with that. OKAY it drives me NUTS!!!

So where is this going? This week I am really going to try to relax a bit and go a bit more with the flow. See the beauty in others and just enjoy being around them. See the positives and focus on those. Maybe by doing that it can rub off on others.

Today sermon made me take a closer look on some of my faults and hopefully I can improve on those.

all work and no play

Yep that about sums it up right now...but I know it will pay off! I just have to keep thinking that. Still makes for a very tired person. Thats okay I just keep thinking of sun sand and disney world. We got our tickets today!!!! they are little credit cards!!! I thought that was so awesome! Jordon is so excited.

Next weekend is the next quiz meet! Can't wait till that is over then it is smooth sailing. wont have to worry about if he has qualified, even if he doesnt I am so proud of him. He is such a good kid. He really understands mom having to work.

but I am quickly heading to bed to tried to write alot. Maybe tomorrow night or sunday!

busy busy busy

Seems like forever since I had a chance to post! Working ALOT of extra hours for the next couple of months. I would like to get some of my bills paid off before Jordon and I go on vacation. The weekend was crazy but if it wasnt I would be wondering why.

Jordon saw his Father for the first time in almost two years. Jordon was happy, I think I was more happy that Jordon almost puked on his feet. Okay not really! I am really glad he got to see his dad. As hard as it is for me to forgive him for what he has put Jordon through. It just amazing how resilent children are. I am proud of Jordon he was very polite and very well behave... until he had an allergy attack! He started coughing until he threw up. Poor Kid... but he was happy to see him.

Other than that it was a normal weekend. Church and quizzing. Tonight we just hung out did homework ate dinner and watch some t.v. we did go over some quizzing and he didnt miss any. I think he is ready for the next quiz meet. Just dont know if I am. LAUGHS!

40 days of prayer

Our church is starting a 40 days of prayer... Which is pretty cool. I was kinda nervous about it I have a hard time keeping up with stuff like that, but my son and I agreed to do it together... One of the things is fasting.

Now I can't fast like others, the whole diabetic thing ya know... or I would be doing a lot of fasting! Soooo, I am doing the spending fast meaning I will not buy anything that isn't necessary for the next 40 days. The only thing I will be purchasing is the airfare and hotel stuff for the world quiz so I don't think that counts. That I have to get ASAP! So all I am supposed to buy is groceries, gas, and gifts. Now don't be asking for gifts I don't have the money for that. LAUGHS... But I am excited about it. Just to see how it turns out.

Here is the funny thing, my son about had heart failure when I said we were going to fast. He looks at me and goes, "mom, I have to eat, I am already to skinny." So we had a long talk about fasting. His favorite thing to snack on at night is chip ahoy cookies, and a glass of milk. So he decided to give up those and any candy for the next 40 days. Along with us praying and studying for bible quizzing. I think it is pretty cool. I kinda liked the idea, plus will help us with the night time prayers.

So that is where we are at right now, and I am heading to bed because I can hardly keep my eyes open,