Sowing the Seed!

Last Thursday I had the opportunity to hang out with some of my favorite ladies and attend a Women's Event at 2nd Baptist.  We went to dinner first and visited and then off to the Berry Center for an amazing evening.  Both Ladies spoke on sowing the seed, and how we need to be sowing our seeds everyday.  Which I try to do daily.  However, the 2nd lady spoke on something that really hit me.....

Making sure you sow your own seeds and not trying to have someone carry your bag of seeds... she began to give examples, and so many of them are ones I expect from my husband, or want him to tell me or make me feel... and we are to get that from Our Heavenly Father.  We are to put our trust in The Lord, and rely on Him.  It actually takes the burden off of your husband and I'm sure helps your relationship in so many ways.

At church yesterday I was alone because Phil is still in Scotland with work, and we were going over the scripture 1 Peter 5:7 "Cast ALL your anxiety on Him, because He cares for you!" and it all hit me like a ton of bricks.  I carry a ton of anxiety, and am the fixer type of personality...The nuturerer... and I can't do it all on my own.  Nor do I need to take my husband down too...It says to cast it ALL on Him and He will take care of it.  I know it's a lot harder than it seems.  But, when you Walk in Faith and Really believe it, it will be done.

This week, I'm not going to be anxious and when I start to, I will repeat this scripture 1 Peter 5:7 and make sure my mind stays healthy.  I will continue to sow my seeds daily and keep my eyes focused up! 

Much Love!

Life is amazing......  You seem to have all of your ducks in a row, and smooth sailing and then one day you wake up and your boat is rocked.  That's what happened to me.  This whole Blood pressure thing was a lot more difficult then I realized.  I thought I felt fine, and thought I was ok.  But once they got me on meds to control it, I look back and realize.  I was NOT ok. I had lost vision in one eye one night when I got up to go to the bathroom. (that should have been a big sign), and my my hands went completely numb one day as I was picking up Ellie from Mother's day out.  Those teachers must have started to think I had a screw loose..

Because I felt horrible and had headaches almost the entire day everyday I decided to go hang out in my room for several weeks.  How sad to think that people are probably dealing with this everyday and it's all blood pressure related and to know it can easily be fixed if they even realize it.

I was going into a depression, didn't feel like doing anything.  And Praise The Lord it has all been great and monitored and I feel AMAZING!

Fast forward a couple of months.  I decided that I need to start living healthy (even though I really was, but to be more aware)  And pick up running... Now....Most of you that know me, know I'm extremely atheletic, love to be outside, and playing but I hate to run distance.  So I started the Couch to 5k... Know that I wasn't really sitting on the couch but that is a great program to help you start building up the run!

I'm now on week 4 and can honestly say I'm starting to really "LIKE" it...can't say "LOVE" it yet because that is a big word.  hehe!  I have been able to focus in my everyday life and am Praising The Good Lord everyday.  My amazing husband has been in Scotland with work for over a week and I haven't killed my kids yet.. ;0)  which is a good sign the running is balancing me out.  That's everything I had hoped for...In the Spring I will complete 5k and am signing up for a thing called The Warrior Dash that I will be doing with some of my sweet lady friends! I can't wait!  

Stay tuned!

What the heck?

Hadn't been feeling like myself lately.... just thinking it was the stress of presonal things going on in my life... lots of changes in relationships... I go to get my teeth cleaned 2 weeks ago Monday.  After taking my blood pressure 3 times they sent me right to my family physician to see what the heck is going on.  My blood pressure was 186/110.  No symptoms that I could think of except that night I was burning up and had a headache.  It's 2 weeks into it and my blood pressure is ranging from 155/100 to 137/87. 
To rule out things they did a CT scan of my brian and an ultrasound of my kidneys this morning.  I've had a couple of cases of kidney stones in my day...so they were checking to see if that was maybe culprit.

Seriously...I'm 35...why in the world am I dealing with this?  But, I need to get back to my normal for my kids! If I can be normal... LOL

I'm getting excited though, my dad is coming for Thanksgiving and we'll have our first Thanksgiving here in our new home with the family I have here and Phil's side... But 1st we'll be taking a quick trip to the deer lease to see if The Horton's can bring home some dinner!  LOL...

I can't believe Thanksgiving is next week!  Where does the time go???

Anyway,  a quick update to ask for prayer! 

Decided to have fun!

With so much going on this summer, and all of the traveling I got way behind...so I called in my dear friend Tiffany to help out in the office a little, and also decided....I needed ot have more ME time... so many times in my life I've had to be a backbone for family and friends...and somewhere in there I was slowly breaking.... It didn't feel good..and I need to take care of myself...

My friend Ashlee had a big milestone birthday so we went to celebrate.  There is this very cool place called Painting with a twist around the corner from my house.  I had NO idea it was even there...Nor did I think I would have as much fun.  Not that I didn't think I would have fun, I thought I would walk away embarrassed as everyone laughed at my painting while I was walking out...LOL
There was an instructor that stood at the front and instructed us on what colors to use, and which direction to paint..... It was definitly CHEAP therapy!  LOL.. We laughed so hard, and I have to admit... I loved EVERY minute of it and can't wait to get back.   It's a must do ladies night out or even mommy child thing...

Another same big milestone is coming up this weekend for my sister in law Alaina... so stay tuned for pictures as we go hang with friends and family for the big day!

The beginning

I've often wanted to start a blog...and always thought..WOW another thing to add to my list. But there are so many times I've just wanted to write to get out how I feel, or shout out when I'm super proud of my kiddos...and what a better way then to let the whole world see it!  LOL

We have one crazy life!  Always on the go and having something to do but wouldn't change it for the world.

I have 3 beautiful Children ages 14, 9, and 4.  Each one has their own personalities and are so unique in everyway! 

I've been married to an incredible guy for 10 years.  He is my best friend, gets me, knows when to come to my rescue, and knows when to get the heck out of my way...I love The Lord!  I am in awe everyday that The Lord was with me every step of my life. .  I hope to share with you all of the miracles I've expierenced in my life that can only have been miracles from The Lord.  I've been extremely blessed to have been given these AMAZING CHILDREN to raise from Him... Elijah is a natural born athlete with an amazing heart.  He lives and breathes baseball and football, and has a complete heart of gold.  Emma is very strong willed but extremely bright and has a passion for swimming and volleyball.  Ellie is a ray of sunshine.  Always wearing a smile and ready to get her groove on.  I believe she will be on So you think you can dance one day!  LOL

life always has its ups and downs..and we all get through them...Here is our life.. hang on for the ride!