Waiting, waiting, waiting

I don't know if I've ever felt so lazy. Since moving to Colorado, my husband and I got jobs. His at a restaurant and mine at a pet store. He started his this week but my job has yet to begin. My days here have consisted of movies, cleaning, and texting or skyping or calling anyone who is willing to talk. I took a drug test for my job and the results have not been emailed to my manager. I have tried to call people at the lab and they tell me I can't do anything and that my manager has to call them. So until she decides to do that I'll be here. Blogging about feeling lazy! I better cherish this rest while I can! I have a feeling once I start I'll be working hard and long for a while. And I am so excited that I get the privilege to do that. I am so thankful for this job even if I'm not working it yet. I know there were several other people applying for the position I got but they chose me. I am so thankful.

My husband and I did get some goldfish though! They are nameless, sadly. Perhaps I'll think of some fitting names today? I have a feeling that I will be in trouble once I start working though. I went to talk to my manager and came home with two goldfish...only 13 cents each now. But later on who knows what I'll drag home. Especially since I will be spending entire days washing dogs. I love dogs. This could mean trouble. And as soon as it does, I'll post pictures and let you know! 

I can only hope trouble looks like this little guy!!

Im-possible

I woke up today without a worry only to have one thrust upon me. There are some days that I can feel the war around us raging inside my home, inside of me even. But the Lord makes it apparent to me that He is here. He aches to show me He is in control if I would only let Him. He continues to show me He will let me do whatever I want. If I choose to worry, He will let me. I will fill myself with doubt and anger and fear all by myself. It has nothing to do with Him giving me more then I can handle or anything like that. I do it all myself. But when I decide to let it all go, to throw the fear inside of me out the window and allow Him to take control He will do thinks I can not imagine. He could take control of me without my consent if He wanted, it's not that He couldn't do it. But He chooses to let me learn to give it to Him. Help, Joy, Peace, Love, Provision. All of these things come from Him. Every good thing comes from the Lord. I am still learning.

"Nothing is impossible, the word itself says "I'm possible!""- Audrey Hepburn


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Faithful- Brooke Fraser

James Taylor

Let's see if you can guess what I want to talk about today. Yes, it is James Taylor. I dearly love his music. Since I was small I have liked him. My dad had a cd of his and I remember hearing it in the car. He has such a way of making music come alive and mean something special. There's just something about his songs that can make me feel at home and relaxed when it seems nothing else can.

My father-in-law gave me a cd of his that I didn't have yet when my husband went on a trip to another state for a week. I listened to it every night when I had to go to bed by myself and it made me feel as if I was a kid at home again. I'm going to go ahead and share with you my favorite song of his. You deserve the truth so here it is. 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qyJg4d8Ioc

Go now and soak it in. It'll only do you good. I should probably give you the link to my dads favorite song also. I love my daddy very much and every time I hear this song now I think of him.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSkaEP2ZqbY

James wrote the song "Sweet Baby James" for his brother's new baby boy. And I love that about him. He said he needed a cowboy lullaby. I approve. I don't know if you heard or saw but Taylor Swift got to sing with him recently in one of her shows. I don't know if she realizes how lucky she is. I would LOVE to sing with James Taylor. That would be on my bucket list if I had one. Perhaps one day I will at least get to meet the man! Until then I'll keep listening and keep dreaming. 

Catching-up

So much has happened since my last post. It makes me laugh to think of who I was then, only a few months ago, and who I am today. Let me tell you what has happened. This will be a quick explanation so keep up please. I took that family vacation to Colorado that I so desperately didn't want to go on and it confirmed my worst fear! I was in love. So I came home from this trip. Then he came home to and asked my dad if he could marry me. My daddy said yes and we got married several months later.

Photo credit to Scott Cotton

So, was getting married enough to make this year crazy all on it's own? Probably but we wouldn't want to stop there! We have since moved to Colorado. We have been here for about two weeks and it is absolutely the most wonderful adventure I have ever been on. We have a new church, new jobs, and we are hoping soon for some new friends. I will admit there certainly have been some lonely days, but no regrets.

I was also able to bring several of my children. (plants) They have occupied a lot of my time waiting for my job to start and helped fill the void of friends for now. I say for now because one can only talk to their plants for a while till they realize they do not talk back, no jokes or advice. Nothing. 

So, to sum things up I will be picking this blog up to run with it as the wife of a soon to be fireman (more on that later) and a mother of the only children I have and will have for a while. There is a picture of all of the little boogers right up there. ^

Thanks for reading!

There's gold in them hills.

Life offers so many challenges. From trying to read people to trying to balance a dang check book. I'm taking this blog to vent the steam that has been created in me all day today. Called in early to work this morning, which was not bad. But scared me to death because I expected the call to be telling me I was late to work or something. Getting creeped on by a guy who came into my work about seven times today. Check book does not match what the check book online says. Whatsoeveerrrr. Who's idea was it to put me in charge of money? And also, conformation that I am vacationing in the one place in this world that I do not want to go. ok. Now that I am done wining like a small child, I will leave you now. Thanks for being a listening ear.


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This makes everything better, I promise.

only the young

How does one deal with growing up? It's not how I expected it would be at all. Though, I am just as excited as I thought I would be. Lots of things are changing, so many good and a few bad. That's just how I like it. I don't enjoy the times where the bad out weighs the good. I'm thankful for all the days I have had for the past month or so. So many new and wonderful friends made. A few old friendships brought back to life. Who am I to want anything more? 

And have I even mentioned my garden yet? No! It's still a work in progress but has several flowers now. It's lovely. It is a place of rest for me. I recently found a picnic table and benches at a flea market that now reside in my resting place. Thanks to my job, which I am so glad I have. It's been interesting actually having money to spend on things. Every time I buy something now I think of how it's probably going to be in my house when I get married. I also dream of that often, as well. There are so many exciting things in store for the future.

It can be very scary to think about and try to plan for but when I look at all of the things I have gotten through and all of the people who are here for me my fears leave. Bring it on.

Beautiful dreams

     This life is moving so quickly. It wont be long until I graduate. Probably about seven days, I think it is. This is fine with me. So many good things have happened. So many dreams have unfolded in my heart. Inspiration is hitting me like it's never done before. I just hope I can find the modivation to put action to all of these dreams! From selling things I make, designing, getting a job, and marrying a boy. So many dreams.
      I've found much of this inspiration from "A Beautiful Mess". A blog from a local girl who owns a little shop called Red Velvet. It is'nt even just that red velvet cup cakes are my favorite, either! Feel free to visit her page. http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/about-elsie.html  Her drive to make dresses, having her own shop, and just being herself on her website makes me feel like I should do something. Journaling has grown these idea's and passions so much and I'm thankful to my art teachers for inspiring me to do so. It's something I will never give up for the rest of my life.
     Speaking of the rest of my life, a thought came to me today about that boy who's gonna be mine some day. I act like a baby, in a way, thinking that something is not real because I can not see it in front of me. Because I can not see this perfect man I sometimes fear that he isn't real, which is silly since I have not met every man on this planet. Thoughts like these give me peace and help me wait just a little bit longer. He'll be here soon, I'm sure.