10 Days....

There are 10 days of school left this year!!  How is this possible?!? Where did this year go?  I'm really excited that my kids have finished up a great year.  For Meg, it was her 1st full year of elementary school.  For Bryson, however, it was his LAST year of elementary school! As of 11:10 on June 14th, I'll officially have a middle schooler!  What?????!!!!!???  I'm not old enough for this!!! 

In my mind, crazy as it is, Bryson is about 7.  Of course, then I look at him, almost directly in the eye I might add, and his big feet (bigger than mine) and remember he's less than 2 years away from being a TEENAGER!!!!! AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! 

Sorry....just had to let that out.....

Have a great day!!!

Do you ever feel...

Overwhelmed?  Frustrated?  Defeated?  Alone?
 

Lord, how are they increased that trouble me! many are they that rise up against me. 

Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.

   But thou, O Lord, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head. 

 I cried unto the Lord with my voice, and he heard me out of his holy hill. Selah.

I laid me down and slept; I awaked; for the Lord sustained me.

I will not be afraid of ten thousands of people,

 that have set themselves against me round about.

Arise, O Lord; save me, O my God: 

for thou hast smitten all mine enemies upon the cheek bone; 

thou hast broken the teeth of the ungodly.

Salvation belongeth unto the Lord: thy blessing is upon thy people. Selah

Psalm  3

The Man I LOVE

If you didn't know, Adam and I started dating in high school.  We began dating in the fall of 1991, when I was a Junior and he was a Sophomore...yep, I'm older! :)  I knew from the first time I saw him play with one of his little cousins, and how good he was with her, that I was going to marry him one day.  I mean, what was not to love about this guy, who at the time wore flannel shirts and Doc Martens (we all did, it was the 90's!)?

We dated for almost 8 years before we got married in the middle of the summer in 1999...my grandparents 51st wedding anniversary no less! (one day, Adam will meet Grandpa...inside those pearly gates!)  Soon after, we became pregnant with our Bryson.  Enter autism.  Enter struggles.  Enter GOD!! Enter Grace!!!

Adam isn't the man I married.  Yes, he's still able to quote just about any movie line, loves cars and Metallica, but God changed him. (me too!!) He's patient. He's loving.  He's kind.  He's sweet.  He makes me laugh til I cry.  He loves our kids fiercely, but most of all, he loves the LORD! More than he loves me, Bryson or Meghan.  More than American Pickers and classic cars.  He has transformed in front of my eyes into one of the most Godly men I know.  I am honored to be his help mate in this life.  I'm blessed that God gave us each other so early in our lives.  I'm blessed to be serving along side of him in our live and at our church.  He's an amazing man, and I love him so, so much!!!