Well things haven't gone "as planned" this week. Lots of tests,(to be honest I could care less about school these days.....just so done with it), lots of junk, and NOW I'm sick. When life gives you lemons, make lemonade right?
So an update on the house......there isn't one. haha! Still nothing catching the eye, but there will be.
My wonderful husband is doing ABSOLUTELY AMAZING at his job. District manager came in yesterday and told him so much good news AND how super proud they were of him. So let me just state right now how EXTREMELY PROUD I am of him!
Now, it's off to take the senior exit exam! Woo Hoo!!! They aren't even testing me......just testing how well they taught me. Just means I'm that much closer to graduating!
Thursday, November 18, 2010
Friday, November 12, 2010
Not my will but Thine
Not in the plan, or mine atleast. Yesterday started out to be a lovely day, and ended being a lovely day, the middle just wasn't quite "lovely."
The Bible talks about many instances where God's timing is not the same as that of the men and woman who followed Him. God's plan for our lives is not necessarly what we "have in mind." So I sit here this morning slightly confused and a little bummed wondering "Ok God, where to now?" and there is no anger behind this what so ever only confusion.
As many of you know, Josh and I now live in Hendersonville and have been looking at a house over the past month that we were hoping to purchase. Yesterday, we had the inspection done and realized that, on top of paint, a washer and dryer, new counters and cabinets (all of which we had budgetted to replace), the house needs a roof, electrical fixes, plumbing fixes etc. All of the new "fixes" can total around another $5000 by the time we pay someone to do them or buy the stuff and do them ourselves. I don't know about some people, but when you are looking to buy your first home, not everyone has an extra $5000 lying around. (We don't)
So here's the deal. After today-No house. Not until we find another one. Which we will do. Am I angry? No. Am I confused? Yes. Bummed? Yes. Ever since we moved, I have driven back and forth for about 3 hours a day to finish up my degree in Cookeville. That time has given me a chance to talk with God, sing to God, and just reflect on things. After the inspection didn't go as planned, someone wrote on my status, "your plan or His?" I thought long and hard about that. It hit me upside the head and was like a lightbulb went off. Did I ever think to pray about the inspection? Nope. Not once. Shame on me, I know. So no, I'm not angry. I do however wish that God would send me a stinkin burning bush to show the way.
Josh and I are patient (YES I am being patient for those of you who REALLY know me.) God has a wonderful and perfect plan for our lives, it just may not be the "perfect" plan that we have for our own.
The Bible talks about many instances where God's timing is not the same as that of the men and woman who followed Him. God's plan for our lives is not necessarly what we "have in mind." So I sit here this morning slightly confused and a little bummed wondering "Ok God, where to now?" and there is no anger behind this what so ever only confusion.
As many of you know, Josh and I now live in Hendersonville and have been looking at a house over the past month that we were hoping to purchase. Yesterday, we had the inspection done and realized that, on top of paint, a washer and dryer, new counters and cabinets (all of which we had budgetted to replace), the house needs a roof, electrical fixes, plumbing fixes etc. All of the new "fixes" can total around another $5000 by the time we pay someone to do them or buy the stuff and do them ourselves. I don't know about some people, but when you are looking to buy your first home, not everyone has an extra $5000 lying around. (We don't)
So here's the deal. After today-No house. Not until we find another one. Which we will do. Am I angry? No. Am I confused? Yes. Bummed? Yes. Ever since we moved, I have driven back and forth for about 3 hours a day to finish up my degree in Cookeville. That time has given me a chance to talk with God, sing to God, and just reflect on things. After the inspection didn't go as planned, someone wrote on my status, "your plan or His?" I thought long and hard about that. It hit me upside the head and was like a lightbulb went off. Did I ever think to pray about the inspection? Nope. Not once. Shame on me, I know. So no, I'm not angry. I do however wish that God would send me a stinkin burning bush to show the way.
Josh and I are patient (YES I am being patient for those of you who REALLY know me.) God has a wonderful and perfect plan for our lives, it just may not be the "perfect" plan that we have for our own.
Wednesday, November 10, 2010
Headaches, Hunger, and No Way Home
So, just thought I would blog about my recent endevour and lession of patience. God has tried over and over and over again to teach me patience, but as I tell others, "I was in the bathroom when God was handing out patience." At times, I have YET to learn anything!!
Anyway! I was late leaving Cookeville because of a class, but no worries just a headache. As I got closer to Lebanon and my gas gage got closer to the "E" mark, i saw a HUGE neon sign that said "I-40 closed up ahead, accident, exit now" Well people were still going that way and I didn't think much of it. WRONG...I got off at Lebanon for the simple fact that IF I was going to get stuck in traffic I didn't want to run out of gas too. As I reached the end of the off ramp, I noticed that a cop had the off ramp blocked off. So I began to call my wonderful father in law. My exact words? "HELP!!! There's a wreck, my head hurts, I'm hungry, almost out of gas, and STUCK" He got me throught the winding roads of Lebanon and I was home over an hour later.
Apparently some dumbo drove the wrong way and hit a semi head on.
Moral?-Drive in the correct direction!
Anyway! I was late leaving Cookeville because of a class, but no worries just a headache. As I got closer to Lebanon and my gas gage got closer to the "E" mark, i saw a HUGE neon sign that said "I-40 closed up ahead, accident, exit now" Well people were still going that way and I didn't think much of it. WRONG...I got off at Lebanon for the simple fact that IF I was going to get stuck in traffic I didn't want to run out of gas too. As I reached the end of the off ramp, I noticed that a cop had the off ramp blocked off. So I began to call my wonderful father in law. My exact words? "HELP!!! There's a wreck, my head hurts, I'm hungry, almost out of gas, and STUCK" He got me throught the winding roads of Lebanon and I was home over an hour later.
Apparently some dumbo drove the wrong way and hit a semi head on.
Moral?-Drive in the correct direction!
Tuesday, November 9, 2010
I'll have some nervous, with a side of disappointment, and a little exhaustion and excitement for dessert
Anyone ever tried buying your first house, finishing up a degree, selling pampered chef, AND driving approximately 4 hours on a normal day? Yeah......Life at the moment is a little overwhelming to say the least. On one hand, I can't wait to be in my first house, I'm excited to be selling and doing something that I love, and I registered for my LAST college semester today! On the other hand, the inspection got pushed back because of circumstances beyond our control, I'm disappointed with certain mistakes I made with my first pampered chef party, and school is kicking my rear!!! Like I said......overwhelmed!
On the other hand, Josh and I are more wonderful than ever. We are so excited to be getting a house of our own and begin decorating! We've picked out paint colors and everything.
This month alone, I have 4 Pampered Chef parties and a catalog party. I'm loving it so far. Let me know if you want to host a party for December or January! (Even if it's a catalog party) There are tons of free gifts, half price products, and host specials!
Well folks......I can see the bright light at the end of the tunnel. 4 more classes to go and I'm done!!!! I'll have my BS in Business Administration with a major in Marketing and a minor in something hahahaha. I hope that it pays off, but I am so proud to say that I will have it!
On the other hand, Josh and I are more wonderful than ever. We are so excited to be getting a house of our own and begin decorating! We've picked out paint colors and everything.
This month alone, I have 4 Pampered Chef parties and a catalog party. I'm loving it so far. Let me know if you want to host a party for December or January! (Even if it's a catalog party) There are tons of free gifts, half price products, and host specials!
Well folks......I can see the bright light at the end of the tunnel. 4 more classes to go and I'm done!!!! I'll have my BS in Business Administration with a major in Marketing and a minor in something hahahaha. I hope that it pays off, but I am so proud to say that I will have it!
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