Welp...our journey is beginning and I don't think I buckled my seat belt fast enough.
For 5 years I knew this would eventually happen but as I'm coming closer and closer to that door that says "Future" in bold letters I am finding myself wanting to turn around and run away.
There is that part of me that KNOWS God's plans are so amazing as He has proven that time and time again. But for anyone who has been in this position, it's the not knowing that can be so exhilarating and so terrifying at the same time.
Our family of 3
Thursday, March 29, 2012
Sunday, March 18, 2012
what happened to my common sense?
When I got married I think I lost all common sense.
There are too many stories to tell but the most recent was putting the plastic milk cap on our hot electric stove. Oops.
There is a country song about a wife driving the car into the garage door...that's totally me. I haven't done it yet but mostly because we don't have a garage.
the day I lost all common sense
(Photo taken by Michael Carr)
Ah well, I suppose without me he wouldn't have a social life...that makes it even, right? He stops me from burning our home to the ground and I make sure we see friends.
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Peaches and Biscuits...drooling.
Dinner is a little unconventional tonight. As much as I don't love to cook...this recipe is worth making a mess in the kitchen. Wes is working and I am tired of boring one-person dinners.
It's so delicious. My stomach is ACHING right now waiting for the timer to go off.
Necessities:
A large skillet
1 large can of peaches (or 2 smaller ones)
1 cup of Sugar
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 can of large biscuits (the flakier the better)
Drain 1/2 of the peach juice into a small bowl or medium sized measuring cup. Add 3/4 cup of sugar.
Discard the rest of the peach juice.
Empty peaches into a large skillet.
Pour juice/sugar mixture on top.
Bring to a boil
Place biscuits on top of peaches and mixture
Combine 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon
Sprinkle mixture on top of biscuits.
Cover and set to low for 20-22 minutes.
Thank you Princess House for making my dinner so delightful.
Necessities:
A large skillet
1 large can of peaches (or 2 smaller ones)
1 cup of Sugar
1 tsp of cinnamon
1 can of large biscuits (the flakier the better)
Drain 1/2 of the peach juice into a small bowl or medium sized measuring cup. Add 3/4 cup of sugar.
Discard the rest of the peach juice.
Empty peaches into a large skillet.
Pour juice/sugar mixture on top.
Bring to a boil
Place biscuits on top of peaches and mixture
Combine 1/4 cup of sugar and 1 tsp of cinnamon
Sprinkle mixture on top of biscuits.
Cover and set to low for 20-22 minutes.
Thank you Princess House for making my dinner so delightful.
Thursday, February 16, 2012
TWC...the ultimate cookie cutter perception.
I am part of a club I never thought I would belong to.
In fact, I distinctly remember telling my mom about 7 years ago that I would "never" do it.
She laughed and wisely told me "never say 'never'".
I am part of the Trinity Wives Club. Well...this is a semi-fictitious club....semi. (The real group actually has a different name and I in no way want to put this group of hard-working women down. I'm just poking fun at the stereotypes that I am sure they roll their eyes at themselves.)
I am part of it whether I like it or not.
Late night paper writing, pinching pennies, planning social gatherings around big projects and finals, and not being able to plan a concrete future because who knows what will happen after graduation. But the "cookie cutter" part of this TWC is something I do not fit into. Don't ever ask me to bake...seriously, like, I get offended if you ask me to bake...(are you asking me because I'm a woman?!). I hate doing dishes. I really don't find cooking much fun. When we invite people over it's Wes who does the cooking. You'll never catch me with piano books and a long skirt (this joke is only funny if you went to TIU). I do not have ambitions to lead a children's choir. And if someone says something negative about my husband...let's just say they'll be on my "list".
I'm aware of my positive qualities that will aid Wes in his/our future ministry together but I just chuckle to myself about all the stereotypes I don't fit into. I'm okay with that. Obviously God is too.
But in all seriousness, don't ever ask me to bake.
In fact, I distinctly remember telling my mom about 7 years ago that I would "never" do it.
She laughed and wisely told me "never say 'never'".
I am part of the Trinity Wives Club. Well...this is a semi-fictitious club....semi. (The real group actually has a different name and I in no way want to put this group of hard-working women down. I'm just poking fun at the stereotypes that I am sure they roll their eyes at themselves.)
I am part of it whether I like it or not.
Late night paper writing, pinching pennies, planning social gatherings around big projects and finals, and not being able to plan a concrete future because who knows what will happen after graduation. But the "cookie cutter" part of this TWC is something I do not fit into. Don't ever ask me to bake...seriously, like, I get offended if you ask me to bake...(are you asking me because I'm a woman?!). I hate doing dishes. I really don't find cooking much fun. When we invite people over it's Wes who does the cooking. You'll never catch me with piano books and a long skirt (this joke is only funny if you went to TIU). I do not have ambitions to lead a children's choir. And if someone says something negative about my husband...let's just say they'll be on my "list".
I'm aware of my positive qualities that will aid Wes in his/our future ministry together but I just chuckle to myself about all the stereotypes I don't fit into. I'm okay with that. Obviously God is too.
But in all seriousness, don't ever ask me to bake.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
No such thing as Normal
I am just now starting to understand that there is no such thing as "normal".
I like order and stability. I like knowing what is on my calendar weeks ahead of time and I am easily startled and put out by surprises or changes in the schedule. I understand this could be signs of OCD...but I assure you I am not that extreme.
It is because of this slight obsession with order and schedules that I have come to the conclusion Wes and I are destined to never have a "normal" for more than a few months at a time.
Wes recently attained a part-time job (non-ministry related) while he's still in school.
I am taking care of my recent set-backs by going to various appointments a few times a week.
Our new normal is twice as busy as our old normal. I don't like this new normal. In fact, on day one of week one I burst into tears in the car. I don't like change. But then again, four months from now this will not be normal either.
Ah well, I'm sure I'll get used to it, thrive on it, then complain when an even newer normal enters the picture.
But how are you supposed to plan/be prepared for the future when normalcy is not a consistency??!
I like order and stability. I like knowing what is on my calendar weeks ahead of time and I am easily startled and put out by surprises or changes in the schedule. I understand this could be signs of OCD...but I assure you I am not that extreme.
It is because of this slight obsession with order and schedules that I have come to the conclusion Wes and I are destined to never have a "normal" for more than a few months at a time.
Wes recently attained a part-time job (non-ministry related) while he's still in school.
I am taking care of my recent set-backs by going to various appointments a few times a week.
Our new normal is twice as busy as our old normal. I don't like this new normal. In fact, on day one of week one I burst into tears in the car. I don't like change. But then again, four months from now this will not be normal either.
Ah well, I'm sure I'll get used to it, thrive on it, then complain when an even newer normal enters the picture.
But how are you supposed to plan/be prepared for the future when normalcy is not a consistency??!
Wednesday, January 18, 2012
Little Setbacks
Way to start 2012 off with a bang...or more accurately a PAIN.
Last week I had excruciating pain in my jaw (still quite painful at the moment) and made my way to the dentist. I am not one to delay a doctor's visit if needed. It's very scary to wake up and not be able to open your mouth more than a finger's width. He informed me I have to get a wisdom tooth pulled and I have TMJ/TMD...TMJ/TMD=ugh. (For any of you who are about to google TMJ/TMD here you go: TMJ-Temporomandibular Joint Disorders cause tenderness and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the joint on each side of your head in front of your ears, where your lower jawbone meets your skull. This joint allows you to talk, chew and yawn. TMJ disorders can be caused by many different types of problems — including arthritis, jaw injury, or muscle fatigue from clenching or grinding your teeth.)
Apparently there is too much stress in my life because mine is caused from grinding my teeth. Oh puhleeeze, compared to every member of my immediate family right now, I have nothing to stress about.
But I guess trying to get life in order is stressful by itself.
Wisdom tooth comes out Friday. Hopefully the pain will stop with a little P.T beginning next week. Eating just soup is getting rather old.
This is just a little setback. It changes a few plans we have but it also forces me to take a step back and rethink what I want to fill my days with, how busy I want to be and at what point is it just not worth it.
Foods that do not taste as good when sucked instead of chewed:
M&Ms
Cheese-its
Biscuits
Macaroni and Cheese
Last week I had excruciating pain in my jaw (still quite painful at the moment) and made my way to the dentist. I am not one to delay a doctor's visit if needed. It's very scary to wake up and not be able to open your mouth more than a finger's width. He informed me I have to get a wisdom tooth pulled and I have TMJ/TMD...TMJ/TMD=ugh. (For any of you who are about to google TMJ/TMD here you go: TMJ-Temporomandibular Joint Disorders cause tenderness and pain in the temporomandibular joint (TMJ) — the joint on each side of your head in front of your ears, where your lower jawbone meets your skull. This joint allows you to talk, chew and yawn. TMJ disorders can be caused by many different types of problems — including arthritis, jaw injury, or muscle fatigue from clenching or grinding your teeth.)
Apparently there is too much stress in my life because mine is caused from grinding my teeth. Oh puhleeeze, compared to every member of my immediate family right now, I have nothing to stress about.
But I guess trying to get life in order is stressful by itself.
Wisdom tooth comes out Friday. Hopefully the pain will stop with a little P.T beginning next week. Eating just soup is getting rather old.
This is just a little setback. It changes a few plans we have but it also forces me to take a step back and rethink what I want to fill my days with, how busy I want to be and at what point is it just not worth it.
Foods that do not taste as good when sucked instead of chewed:
M&Ms
Cheese-its
Biscuits
Macaroni and Cheese
Wednesday, January 4, 2012
No resolutions, just goals.
Bring it 2012!
We're not ones to make resolutions, however, I enjoy setting goals...therefore we set goals instead. Goals like: Wes finds a job in the fall, booking at least 4 weddings for the summer, which goes hand-in-hand with the student loans we want to get rid of, etc. I play that game with myself, what will life look like in a year, Jan 2013...sometimes I think I do that because I just love being surprised when what happens is better than what I predict.
Boy am I excited for this year. I'm sure it will come with pains and difficulties, one in particular as we continue to pray for a sick family member.
But there will be joy too.
Does anyone make resolutions? If so, what are they? Have you ever followed your resolutions through to the end?
We're not ones to make resolutions, however, I enjoy setting goals...therefore we set goals instead. Goals like: Wes finds a job in the fall, booking at least 4 weddings for the summer, which goes hand-in-hand with the student loans we want to get rid of, etc. I play that game with myself, what will life look like in a year, Jan 2013...sometimes I think I do that because I just love being surprised when what happens is better than what I predict.
Boy am I excited for this year. I'm sure it will come with pains and difficulties, one in particular as we continue to pray for a sick family member.
But there will be joy too.
Does anyone make resolutions? If so, what are they? Have you ever followed your resolutions through to the end?
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