Marraige In the Eye's of Children. . .

Answers by children: This is absolutely adorable!!! – I had to Post it.

HOW DO YOU DECIDE WHO TO MARRY?
1. You got to find somebody who likes the same stuff. Like, if you like sports, she should like it that you like sports, and she should keep the chips and dip coming.
Alan: aged 10
2. No person really decides before they grow up who they're going to marry. God decides it all way before, and you get to find out later who you're stuck with.
Kirsten: age 10

WHAT IS THE RIGHT AGE TO GET MARRIED?
1. Twenty-three is the best age because you know the person FOREVER by then.Camille: age 10
2. No age is good to get married at. You got to be a fool to ge married.
Freddie: age 6 (very wise for his age)

HOW CAN A STRANGER TELL IF TWO PEOPLE ARE MARRIED?
1. You might have to guess, based on whether they seem to be yelling at the same kids.
Derrick: age 8

WHAT DO YOU THINK YOUR MOM AND DADHAVE IN COMMON?
1. Both don't want any more kids.
Lori: age 8

WHAT DO MOST PEOPLE DO ON A DATE?
1. Dates are for having fun, and people should use them to get to know each other. Even boys have something to say if you listen long enough.
Lynnette: age 8 (isn't she a treasure)
2. On the first date, they just telleach other lies and that usually gets them interested enough to go for a second date.
Martin: age 10

WHAT WOULD YOU DO ON A FIRST DATETHAT WAS TURNING SOUR?
1. I'd run home and play dead. The next day I would call all the newspapers and make sure they wrote about me in all the dead columns.
Craig: age 9

WHEN IS IT OKAY TO KISS SOMEONE?
1. When they're rich.
Pam: age 7
2. The law says you have to be eighteen, so I wouldn't want to mess with that.
Curt: age 7
3. The rule goes like this: If you kiss someone, then you should marry them and have kids with them. It's theright thing to do.
Howard: age 8

IS IT BETTER TO BE SINGLE OR MARRIED?
1. I don't know which is better, but I'll tell you one thing; I'm never going to have sex with my wife. I don't want to be all grossed out.
Theodore: age 8
2. It's better for girls to be single but not for boys. Boys need someone to clean up after them.
Anita: age 9 (bless you child)

HOW WOULD THE WORLD BE DIFFERENTIF PEOPLE DIDN'T GET MARRIED?
1. There sure would be a lot of kids to explain, wouldn't there
Kelvin: age 8

And the Favorite is...

HOW WOULD YOU MAKE A MARRIAGE WORK?
1. Tell your wife that she looks pretty, even if she looks like a truck.
Ricky: age 10

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I miss them . . .

Well last night, through my tears, I told the teenagers that I would not be their youth leader anymore. They prayed for Johnny and I and it was great. I love hearing their hearts in prayer. They are a powerful group of young people. I can’t wait to see them all again and hug them longer than I’ve ever hugged them =) I already miss them and I haven’t even been away for a whole 24 hours yet.

Has anyone ever had to give something up that was so knit into your heart you thought it would break you? I’d like to hear some of your stories and how it worked out…

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I GOT AN AWARD!!!!!!!! WOO HOOOOOOOO!!!!!

I received this award from Jessica!
What does this award mean?

"This blog invests and believes
the PROXIMITY - nearness in space, time and relationships! These blogs are
exceedingly charming. These kind bloggers aim to find and be friends. They are
not interested in prizes or self-aggrandizement. Our hope is that when the
ribbons of these prizes are cut, even more friendships are propagated. Please
give more attention to these writers! Deliver this award to eight bloggers who
must choose eight more and include this cleverly-written text into the body of
their award."

I don't know many blogs and I am still learning everyone's first names, but these are the girls I have been following who I 'KNOW' deserve this award!

Tutu's Bliss
The Pifer Family
Megan's Wishing Well
Star & A Wish
Because Katie Says So
Really, Are You Serious?
Infertility Sisterhood
CD 1 AGAIN

Check these girls out and congratulate them on their awards!!!

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Comment Comment Comment!!!!!

Thanks Krystyn for informing me that my comments didn't work! I thought I was a BlogSpot reject! =)





COMMENT!!! COMMENT!!! COMMENT!!! COMMENT!!! COMMENT!!!

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God is Good Anyways...

i just wanted to praise the lord. this month has not been easy, but god is good anyways. this week has been tough, but god is good anyways. the dr. news hasn't been good yet, but god is good anyways. every test has come back negative, but god is good anyways. i am not perfect and nothing i do seems to be good enough for everyone, but god is good anyways.

"Lord, I thank you for being my strength and for
Your goodness when nothing else can make me smile."

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Nothing Good . . .

Yesterday was full of badness (yes I said badness). Nothing was good about it. Nothing. And don't get me started on this morning.... *sigh*

So, I totally want to write about what really happens in my life, but do you ever feel like you need to protect those people who hurt you because you love them and you know they didn't mean it? I hate giving people a bad impression of my hubby. Well, lets just say he was being terrible this morning. I know when he doesn't get his way he is a total jerk, but man he was just downright mean to me all the way to work. I'm not going to say anything he said because he's not a bad guy... he's just having an 'off' day. I'm sure he'll be his loving self by the time I get home tonight. My problem is that I just want to punch him real quit and shut him up =). Don't worry I don't do that.... I just said I 'wanted' to.

Church is becoming a complicated ground to walk on as well. I can't find my place anymore. I know I am going to be called somewhere else soon...

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Shoulder Update:

So, I just got back from the Doc... Bad news. I have to have surgery on the 12th of February. Keep me in your prayers! The only reason that date would change is if I find out I'm pregnant... so we'll see in two weeks when I can finally test! This also means that I won't continue my last cycle of Clomid until after the surgery. It will be good to get this over with Pre-Baby rather than Post-baby anyways... I think.

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Shoulder...

It seems I dislocated my shoulder AGAIN! I slipped on my steps yesterday when my dog ran through my legs. I tried to balance and rolled my shoulder too far. I couldn't get up and my husband couldn't hear my screams from the car. I can usually roll it back, but my coat was too thick and heavy and I was just causing myself more pain... after what felt like forever I got up and walked outside with my shoulder all stuck... it finally rolled back once I stopped screaming. It has been a few months since my 3 month physical therapy. I go to the gym twice a week and continue to work it out, but its been feeling very loose lately. I was going to need surgery but the doc said I was looking good and released me.... Looks like I have to start all over again. *sigh*

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Bills, Bills Bills....

I started feeling immensely guilty for my selfish prayers of having a baby due to the fact that our checking account can't stay in the positive right now. Ever since Johnny got laid-off in early December it has been tight and now its ridiculously messy. I know God will take care of our needs... but I am afraid of the things we could lose... like our credit and our condo....

In my heart I know God will not give us a baby we can't take care of... it just felt so close and now I'm scared that if it does happen we won't be able to actually afford it.

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My Promise ...

Habakkuk 2:

2) Then the Lord answered me and said:

"Write the Vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may
run who reads it.

3) For the vision (also translated promise) is yet for an appointed time;

But at the end it will speak; and it will not lie.

Though it tarries, wait for it; because it will
surely come, it will not tarry."

My husband and I have been promised a son from my own womb. Johnny and I have been married nearly 4 years and though we do not prevent pregnancy in any way we have yet to get pregnant. Johnny always wanted to wait 5 years while I wanted a child as soon as possible. So for him its okay that the Lord hasn't given the fulfillment of His promise yet, but for me, I can hardly wait another minute!

Our decision to trust in the Lord's will and not prevent or force pregnancy was rough at first. It was something I was strong on while Johnny... not so much! Over the first 6 months of marriage Johnny started to understand and see that trusting God didn't mean we would have a child right away... we would leave that decision up to God. This allowed our intimate life to be without stress or concern. We were free. Able to enjoy each other and love making would have no pressure. Even since we've both recognized that the promise is near, we still do not 'try' to make sure we get pregnant. We don't want it to ruin our intimacy or make it just a way to get pregnant, but keep it as the bond that draws us closer and together as one. I can't wait for it to result in a baby, but I know God's timing is impeccable. He is neither late nor early, but always on time!

"Lord I pray you will bring our son in your time and nothing
will hinder the blessing You have in store. I ask for patience and deepning intimacy as we
wait. May you teach us through this time of preparation to rely solely on you. You are good, no matter the pain of waiting... You Are
Always Good! - Amen."

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Letting Go for Now

Today I had to do something my heart dreaded since the day I started. I had to step out of youth ministry. Often there is a reason of ill subject that one leaves ministry, but in this case I am simply being obedient to the Lord's leading.
You see, this is particularly difficult for me, as this is my hearts passion and the ministry I have identified myself with for 5 and half years. All of my adult life this far has been dedicated to the youth of Northwest Indiana. I think, in part, that the Lord needs me to pull away and focus on my marriage.
Just a few months ago the youth pastor I served under started pastoring his own church 3 hours from here. He was my mentor and a very good friend. Since he has left I have grown being forced to rely soley on the Lord. It has been good for me... and I know there is more to learn. It seems like my husband and I are being prepared for something. And this something will require a greater unity in our marriage.
This is difficult to see wholey without knowing me or my background or my husband... but that is ok. In time more blogs will paint a bigger picture.

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Just Getting Started...

This is my first blog since I was a teenager. I am often overflowed with emotions and poetry that I need a window to open and let it all out. Its a great way to step back and get a perspective on my life... I can't wait to get started. I'll leave you with my latest:

One day it was there
The next day I could not longer find it
My heart was troubled looking as deeply as I could
Mustering memories and reasoning my purpose
I found that not all I did was for good
But often for naught
I didn’t use all I had rightly
And sometimes missed the mark
I have something to learn from this absence
Something to gain from the involuntary removal
I trust it’s to season me
And I know obedience will release the sorrow
I want to walk in humility
Knowing this stripping is needed
To become as humble as my savior
This one thing I desire
To know I am nothing without Him
~me

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