The Preachers Wife

The quest for a painted dining room and hall has continued today. Oye. Let me tell you, I am the worst painter in the whole world. No joke. I get so distracted by everything that the paint just drips in big ‘ol drops on our carpet. Then, I pursue the whole “please Lord let it come out.” Inveitably it does and inevitably I drip again. It’s a nasty cycle.

I’m tickled with the color. It’s called buttercream. Our home was so dark and dreary when we moved in that this new and vibrant color is a breath of fresh air. I’m very excited to see the finished results. My poor Hubby, he’s been painting, sanding, dry wall mudding all day long. He’s worked so very hard. Here I am typing a post…. I think I’ll go finish my wall of shame.

Okay, I don’t do resolutions. Really, there’s nothing worse than setting yourself up for failure then beating yourself up for it, and finally promising “next year will be the year!” Every where I turn I’m bombarded with the same old resolutions: loose weight, exercise regularly, quit smoking, quit drinking, stop cussing, spend less, read your Bible….

My question: where were the best intentions during the year? Just because a new calendar year has begun doesn’t mean suddenly all of those habits and behaviors should be turned around. I guess if you need a day to begin, January 1, is as good as any other. However, why wait until that day to change your life? Why wait until January until you change your spending habits, change them now. I know why everyone waits until January to eat healthier and exercise (hello! Christmas goodies are too good to resist) but make an effort anyway.

I just don’t get it. Why wait? January wasn’t promised, yes, January 1, did come and go. January 7, isn’t promised. Want to change something? Change it now don’t wait until January 1, 2010.

*stepping off of my soapbox*

You know, I’m always deeply amazed at how blessed we are. We don’t have a lot, mind you, but we always have what we need. Cash flow has been little, what comes in goes right back out, however, the Lord stepped in. He is so good to us. I know I have done NOTHING to deserve the generosity and love He has shown me. I learn more and more each day that I really don’t know anything. Whatever arrogance I had in my early 20’s about always having an answer and knowing it all is gone. I know less now than I did then. I now know and believe that I am nothing, only through Him am I something. I’m still dirt and mud formed by the master potter.

Thank you Lord for your many blessings! Thank you Lord for letting me realize how little I am and how BIG You are.

If there is, bless your heart. Praise the Lord I finished a few weeks ago. Needless to say, I did a happy dance when I finished the last present and had it wrapped. My joy overflowed! I really enjoy considering those around us and what they might enjoy. And, for whatever reason, there is always those one or two that seem to never be excited about any present.  So, I’ve done my best this year to get something that I think will knock their socks off. We’ll see if the Bah-Hum-Bug bug bites again this year. 

As for me? I don’t think I’ll ever get over the whole presents thing. I’m such a kid. No joke, anticipation seethes through my veins as that first present is laid on my lap. Oh joy! Oh bliss! What could it be? And there is nothing more fun that running my fingers along the seam of some carefully wrapped present and ripping it to shreds. So, I’m thoroughly excited about Christmas. I could receive the most junky, unusable thing in the world but the fact that someone took time to wrap it up so that I could rip it apart tickles the child in me.

I adore Christmas!

Okay, so wish me Happy 26th Birthday!

Yes, 26 years ago today I came into the world.

I’m kind-a hoping the day passes without any crazy coming my way. Once a year you get a day and for whatever reason my day always seems to bring out the nut-so-crazy in everyone.

So, I’m crossing my fingers for an uninventful, drama free, lovely birthday!

Now, if you don’t mind, I’m heading off to do nothing today.

I must say, it really has been a tedious week for me. I’m not sure why but I have struggled through this week (and it’s only Tuesday!). We’ve had a few speed bumps this week that have sort-of thrown us for a loop and we’re on the other side of bouncing back from them.

I’ve thought about the trials a lot lately. It’s a necessary evil sometimes for us to grow and rely on God. It’s mostly true, when Christians are in trouble they’ll pray but for whatever reason when trouble is no where to be found, we suddenly forget to pray. I’ll put myself in that boat. Absolutely, I have a prayer life. However, those bad situations keep me in prayer not just here and there but in a constant state of prayer. I guess it’s that reminder whispered in my ear “Child, you still need me. Remember? Let’s talk about it.”

And so we talk.

And I always feel better.

Even if the situation wasn’t resolved, God is still good. Heaven is still mine to gain.

Okay, I’m feeling a bit adventurous lately and wanting to make “things”. My next adventure is soy candles. I love a great smelling candle but dag-gon-it they are so expensive. I’m trying to figure out the most economical way to make candles yet not feel like they are more trouble than they are worth.

So, help a sister out.

Anyone out there made soy candles? Advice? Please?

I hate to go into things blind but the crafty side is about to burst if I don’t make something.

My normal grocery day is Friday. Now, there are a few reasons why you will not see my happy behind at the grocery store on Friday. First, Hubby and I are having our Thanksgiving that day. Second, I refuse, yes refuse, to find myself in the madness that is Black Friday. Perhaps it’s not as bad as it seems. All I know is when I’m put into the middle of women or men fighting over a deal I get a bit disgruntled and very annoyed. I’m very much an anti-crowd kind-of-girl. I get up and go to the grocery store by 7AM just to avoid the crowds and lines. There’s a part of me that just wants to grab all of the items, put them in my basket, and stick my tongue out at the adults acting like children (thus promoting myself to child-like as well). So I stay clear.

Thus, I go to the grocery store today. Let’s be honest, I really don’t want to go on Tuesday but, Wednesday is going to be a mad-house with the last minute shopping and who has time to go on Thursday? And as for Friday? I’ll eat turkey while the others trample through stores. And that’s okay with me. May God be with those of you brave enough (and have the patience, bless your souls!) to trudge out to the stores at 5AM on Friday.

I’m trying to do little things for the people in our lives that do a lot. For example, my husband is the youth director at church and I’m getting together goody bags for the Ladies that teach on Wednesday nights. I far too often forget to say thank you for all of those small things that often go unnoticed. I know I have often looked around and wondered if anyone cared if I was actually doing something or not. I regretfully say that our Wednesday night teachers may feel the same way. So, keeping with the season of thanks and giving I plan to say THANK YOU to those who give so much of themselves.

Do you feel the same way? Pick someone and give some thanks. It’ll bless your heart as much as it does everyone else’s. You won’t be sorry that you took a little extra time out of your day to think of someone else…

We’re supposed to get snow Saturday and Sunday. I know that it’s November but still! Are we already in cold weather season? It feels as though we just escaped it. I’m not prepared to be freezing cold! Maybe this year I’ll buy an electric blanket…

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Also, Monica at Homespun Heart is challenging women to Make Your Home A Haven