Thought for the day...

"...Why would He teach you to ride the bike, and not watch you..." That is the statement that Bro. Bryant mentioned in his sermon this morning, and has just really stuck with me. I have been at this crossroads lately and not really knowing what direction to turn. But, I think this morning I got a little clarity..

My friend Donna and I were talking this week...and you know how when you were in college you were certain of what "God's plan was"..I had it all figured out..I was at Lee University (the New Jerusulem..the Mecca)..:)..I was going to marry a minister, travel throughout the world and see millions come to Jesus..because I had been at 'The Lee University'..when in reality that wasn't God's plan..that was Amy's ridiculous plan. Now in hind sight my whole college time has planned for now.. God sent me a man who was raised Baptist, but has allowed God to teach him more about the Holy Spirit...who has more of administrative gifts..and has planted me in the outskerts of B'ham, I work a 6-3 job, and have my little brick home. I attend Church weekly and am very involved. So, my question has been..Now what God...what's next?? The answer has been sitting there in front of me the whole time...

I am excited about what God is doing..and where He is leading me. Every step I have ever taking since seeking his direction I know now has been ordained by Him..when I thought I was still "seeking"..It is truly amazing how God works! I just don't want to be a 'pew sitter'..if I am not making a difference than I am a waste!

Busy Busy Busy

Am I the only person that feels like I am constantly in a rush? I feel like my 'to do list' is never done! Last week was a busy week. I was extremly busy at work..I think everyone is having surgery before the holidays. After work I drive to G'dale to get Brayden, then it's home to start my 2nd job..cooking and cleaning!!

Brayden had Scarecrow day at school on Friday so I spent most of the week getting his costume together..(i will post pics soon). I ended up finding him some OshKosh overalls at the consignment sale..I bought some leaves at Hobby Lobby and hot glued them to the overalls..they were cute. Friday morning while I was getting him dressed he was singing, "Farmer and the dell, farmer and the dell.."

Friday afternoon Brayden and I went to Jasper and had dinner with my parents. I sometimes miss living in Jasper near my parents. Their is something about a small town, especially one that you consider home. After dinner, it was back to Trussville.

Saturday I cleaned house mostly all day. We are about to start a remodel (which I am not looking forward to)..so I was looking at paint colors and cabinets. And that night we made our infamous 'walmart outing'!!

Yesterday was Church..had a good service. And the afternoon we had a choir outing at the Comedy Club..we ate and saw Mickey Dean..he was hilarious!! It was good to just have the evening with my husband..mom had came over and kept Brayden..

So now....the work week begins.......

Update..

Well..it's Sunday and this has been a LONG week. We got through the funeral, and now somehow we move forward. Sam had the whole week off; he definately needed it. I went back to work on Thursday, and I was glad to get back into some sort of a routine.

I got off work a little early on Friday..so Sam and I had some time before getting Brayden from daycare. We went and walked at the Gardendale Civic Center. Sam and I have made a pack that we are going to try to start working out together..Sam has been working out at work on his lunch hour for awhile now. I occasionaly walk on our treadmill, but I will be honest I simple just get bored. So, we have decided to do it together. But, I will not go into detail my first attempt in US doing sit-ups..all I will say is the next day I thought I had been ran over. But, we are making baby steps..and we both need more exercise.

Friday night we simple played it easy..I don't really get into the whole 'trick or treat' thing..we rented movies, ate chili, and gave out LOTS of candy. Brayden loved seeing all the kids come to our door to get candy..Saturday night he asked, "where are all the trick or treaters?"

Saturday we spent most of the day with Sams dad. We ate breakfast at IHOP (yummy), and helped his dad get some things organized. We then went to wal-mart and did our weekly mexican restaraunt run..hince..why we need lots of exercise.

Today was Church. Sams dad went to Church with us..and WoW what a service..it just gets better and better. I am so excited what God is doing in Sam and my life but also my Church family. His love is so amazing!!!