Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The most Amazing Dream!

   Hey sweetie,
        I had a awesome dream last night. About you. In my dream you were born and your Daddy and I were so proud. Your grandmas were both in the dream too and they hugged and jumped up and down when your daddy went out and said "Shes Here" Dont get me wrong who knows if you will actually be a girl but it was the sweetest dream and gave me so much hope, peace, and assurance. Especially since as I prayed last night I asked God to please give us a family in HIS time. Your name was Aubree Faith which surprised me just because that was a named I picked out for a girl years ago and it hadnt crossed my mind in awhile. This wasnt like the dreams were I couldnt see your face. Actually I saw you perfectly. You had the most beautiful little face with the wildest curly brown hair. Not sure exactly why but in my dream you were sick. You had to have a tube to help you breath and a IV. We could still hold you though and the dream was so real that I can still feel the weight of your little body in my arms. This dream was so real. You were my angel, my tiny miracle from above. I can also still feel the excitment. The joyful adrenaline is still pumping through my veins right now. This dream was absolutely amazing. Words cannot describe the hope it has given me. I know it could still be years but I feel sure that it was Gods way of saying be patient I have a plan and a time for that plan. I am trusting Him baby, Something I couldnt or wouldnt do for along time.  I have been for along time now and this dream was just an absolute blessing. Don't get me wrong sweetie it doesnt matter to me if your a boy or a girl, I just want you. To love you and raise you. You cannot imagine how much I love you already. I cannot wait to be your mom.
All My Love,
Momma

Thank you God for this wonderful dream you allowed me to have last night. Thank you for the clear vision of our baby. Its not about it actually being Aubree Faith its more about a baby. Jeremy and I had a baby in my dream and it was so clear. Everytime I picked her up out of the bassinet I can still feel myself lifting her up and snuggling her close. Thank you for that God and Thank you for all the other day to day blessings you give Jeremy and I. Lord, I know you will give us a baby in YOUR time. I pray Lord that our baby is healthy when that time comes. I pray for my pregnancy when that time comes. I pray that I can still do our ministries here while im pregnant. Thank you Lord for everything you have done for us as well as everything still to come. In Jesus Name, Amen


Saturday, October 27, 2012

A Family Diet :)

    So Molly had to go to the vet today. (It was time for her rabies shot) The vet said She is Very healthy but She is overweight. She weighs 57 pounds and the vet would like to see her around 35. So the whole family is on a diet now.
    Let me back track for those who dont know Jeremy and I have been trying to lose weight. Were not on any particular diet just eating healthier, cutting back on portion size, and exercising daily. Our goal is to be healthier and Jeremy would like to get health insurance. He applied a while back but was denied.  One of my main goals is to get my blood sugar under control. I have battled with it for several years and final reached my point where im tired of it winning. I have cut all sodas completely out. I havent had anything but water to drink since August. As you know im a Ketchup lover (never even gave a second thought as to how much sugar was in it) I will eat a little on a hamburger when I have one but other than that im ketchup free. ( Which for me is HUGE). I was one of those people in a fog saying " I dont know why my blood sugars sky high I rarely have sweets (desert)" What I and many others fail to realize is Sugar is in so many foods that you never think about it being in. So far I have lost about 8 pounds and it feels great to finally take a stand against something thats been controling my life.
   So now all three of us are watching our weight. Only Molly dont know it yet. haha

Tuesday, October 23, 2012

Its Here!!!! (October 22, 2012) Why We crazy Tennesseeians get excited about snow.

  The snow is here!!!! Can you tell this is my excited face???


Yesterday We got our paycheck so We went to the bank and a few other places we needed to go in town. This was between 4-6 pm. On our way to town it started snowing but it was melting before it even hit the windshield. We didnt think anything of it. As were walking through Wal-Mart Jeremy gets a text from Lee that simply says "Bring it on". After further questions We found out that the grounds were already white in Hungry Horse. Needless to say We headed towards the checkouts. On the way home We passed several cars that had snow piled up on them. So We knew We were driving towards it and sure enough Hungry Horse was white and beautiful :). Once We got home safely We were very excited. So it snowed and snowed and this morning its still snowing!! The weather shows snow all the way till friday ( its tuesday today) This is the most snow I remember ever seeing!! ( The blizzard of 1993 I was in kindergarten so I dont remember it) Anyway for those who live here in Montana and dont understand our excitement this is why we get so excited over snow. Snow in Tennessee doesnt always come every year. Snow meant NO school. Sometimes even no work.Snow meant packed grocery stores because once the snow came most people didnt go anywhere. Churches were always canceled.  Snow meant fun and excitement for everyone. Im sure the longer We live here We may begin to dread it as well but as for now We cant help but get VERY excited about snow.

Friday, October 19, 2012

New Exciting Updates

      Time for some updates!! Tomorrow we will have been here a week (since We got back home from visiting family) And already we can see where God is working and where He has worked while we were gone. So here are some new and exciting updates from Hungry Horse.
     First off let me say that we are missionaries and We came here to be the worship leaders as well as help wherever were needed with that being said We came knowing that when We found someone  from Canyon Baptist Church willing to be worship leader We would step down let them be worship leader but We would not leave them We would still be there to help. Here is our reasoning behind all this We have no idea when or if We will be called somewhere else. So filling our jobs while were here and can still help whoever takes over just makes sense. Anyway We have been here over a year and our constant prayer at Canyon Baptist is for more workers. With the Ministries Canyon Baptist does its very clear as to why more workers are always needed. God has filled a couple of our main roles here and We are so Blessed and thankful.
    (I wont say there names just in case they are not comfortable being on the world wide web.) My sunday school class has a new teacher!! A wonderful lady who joined Canyon Baptist and was baptized at Lion Lake this summer. She is a awesome lady and very willing to work and I have no doubt she will be great!
   We have a amazing couple who came in and started helping wherever needed immediately. They joined and were baptized this summer at Lion Lake also. They are now Canyon Baptists Worship Leaders. They have been doing the job while We were gone and when We got back ( after lots of prayer about it while We were home) We asked if they would like to continue. They agreed and We are so thankful and blessed!! It is amazing to have a prayer answered after having to wait patiently.
   We are so excited about all of this, but dont take this the wrong way there is still tons of work to do here. We are in no way about to leave or even thinking of it! Yes I am no longer a sunday school teacher but I am now the Recording Secretary for Canyon Baptist. Jeremy is now the adult sunday school teacher.  So We are simply filling some roles and then stepping into other ones. We are so excited about what God is doing at Canyon Baptist and are so happy to be a part of it.
 

Monday, October 15, 2012

Delayed flight, missed connection and a missing guitar but God blessed us through it all!

    First off let me say it is SOOOO GOOD to be back in Montana. We had a great time in Tennessee visiting family and friends but we were ready to get back and get to work. Another reason its such a relief to be back is because of our flying experience but God even blessed us through all of it and answered  LOTS of prayers through out that day!!!
    The day started out normal We got to the airport around 7 (our flight left at 9:01) So we had time to spare. We got through security fine, although  they did call a check on Fannie (Jeremys Guitar) but all checked out fine there were some cables and a direct box in the case so thats what raised the concerns. So We found our terminal and sat down. We sat there till around 8:30 Which was suppose to be loading time but there was no plane there yet which I found to be odd. Then around 9 a note came up on the overhead tv saying our flight was delayed till 12pm. Oh you would not believe the way people actted. Yes Jeremy and I didnt feel the happiest but We knew yelling at and causing a scene was not gonna change a thing. So once the lines dyed down we went up to see if they could fix our flight schedule because there was no way we were gonna make our next connection.
   Ok let me back track for those who dont know. Jeremys ticket was bought at a different time than mine, and He had a very hard time getting on my flights. So We had one flight from Chicago to Las Vegas that We were not on together. His flight left about a hour before mine. We were praying about it and I know our families were too.
    Back to getting our flight schedule fixed, The whole time We stood in line I prayed that God would somehow Work this all out for the better. So the guy says I can rearrange it and your last flight will actually be the same. Which We thought was awesome because that meant We would get home the same time we would have if everything had went as scheduled. Little did We know We didnt know the half of how awesome this was gonna be. The guy then told us We would not be flying to Las Vegas that connection would be cut out. We would fly from Chicago to our last connection. Which meant no flying apart. God absolutely worked it all out for the better.
     The plane didnt actually leave till close to 1 so When we got to O'hare airport in Chicago the race was on. Of course We were at the opposite end of where We needed to be. The tram line was very long and no tram in sight so We walked/jogged. By the time We got there my heart was pounding and I was huffing and puffing but all was well. The overhead TV said On Schedule out beside our flight. I told Jeremy those words had never meant so much. So as were loading Jeremy takes Fannie like He always does and ask the flight attendant do I just sit this here? (It can be carried on but not on the actually inside it goes with checked luggage. He shakes his head yes so We sit her down and get on the plane.
   When We get to our next stop Denver. Fannie is not there with checked luggage!! So Jeremy goes and talks to a guy working at the Denver airport. He called the Chicago Airport and tells them the situation and the guy there told him if He found it He would send it to our destination Kalispell. Saying Jeremy was ill would be a understatement. Nothing We could do though but wait and see the outcome. So when We finally arrive in Kalispell and I was so relieved because 2 out of three places we landed that day Were windy and raining so it was a very bumpy ride. So We get off the plane and head to get our luggage. As we stood there waiting I prayed that Fannie would be there. Next thing I know Fannie came through the curtain on the conveyor belt. We were so happy.
   So as You can see it was a crazy day of traveling and stuff got off schedule but God had a plan all along. As We practically ran through Chicago airport I said Thank you Lord for your blessings on me because I would have been overwhelmed if I had been there without Jeremy. I know I would not have been alone though because God would have been right there with me but im thankful He seen fit to not make me go that route. As you can see so many prayers were answered as We traveled. Thanks so much to all of you who were praying for us too. God is good ALL the time!!


Psalm 107:28-30 Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble, and he delivered them from their distress. He made the storm be still, and the waves of the sea were hushed. Then they were glad that the waters were quiet, and he brought them to their desired haven

Friday, October 12, 2012

Its not goodbye, Just a see you later.

        Well as you probably know We hop on a plane tomorrow morning (October 13th) and head back towards Montana and to answer the question everyones asking YES we are ready. We love Montana and the people We get to minister with as well as those we minister too. We have so many friends in Montana who are so excited for our arrival back, and We are very excited too.
       I must brag on my family. Although I still have goodbyes to do this evening with my side of the family so far no one has cried. Its like a miracle for a few haha. Its perfectly okay to cry don't get me wrong but I wont lie it makes it harder on me. I just can't help it. I cannot stand to see someone cry and i'm the worlds worst at knowing what to say. I wont lie I spend the last few weeks of my trip dreading the goodbyes which is ridiculous I know, But anyway Just wanted to say Thanks to my family for holding it together this time. Besides that its not goodbye its see you later because We dont know when But we will be back to visit sometime.
      Also please pray for us and our flights tomorrow. I must admit the last time we came home ( which was my first time flying) I was a complete basket case!! This time (of course It might still all hit me tomorrow morning) I feel more calm. The only thing I have some anxiety about is our second flight. Thats because since our flights were booked at different times We are not one the same flight after our first layover!!! I know the people at the airport will help me find my terminal and everything will be ok ( the flights are only a hour apart) so when I get to our next layover Jeremy will be there waiting for me, but still im nervous. So just pray for that, as well as our safety on all our other flights.
          Let me say as well that if We missed saying goodbye to you I am so sorry. These last two weeks have been CRAZY. I wrote on paper what We were doing each day our last two weeks and We had one day open thats it. That was not just dinner dates it was lunch dates too!!! Then the next day my Momma called to see if I had a day open because she was gonna take me to Pigeon Forge to spend the night. So poof there went the one day I had left. I am not saying that to complain just explaining why you might not have got a official hug and goodbye. We are so blessed to have so many family and friends who call when were home and just really clear there calender in order to visit with us and We thank all of you who have done just that.
    I think my Papaw Wilcox said it best tuesday when Jeremy and I did goodbyes with him and Mamaw. He said "We are not gonna make this last day sad, We are gonna have fun and celebrate your time with us right up to the very end". How true those words are. So many times your last day here gets made into a gloomy day but its better to celebrate and have fun after all its not goodbye its see you later.

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Vision and Understanding

         Sweetie I have got to tell you about Daddy and I. Finally We are on the same page and at a time in our lives where We think We are ready for you. We are trying to get everything on track by getting healthier. This will help me to ovulate more regularly so I can get pregnant with you and Daddy says when you get old enough to run around He wants to always be able to keep up with you and play as much as you want. We are not even pregnant with you yet but We are so excited about you. We know Gods timing will be perfect. We just wanna be ready when HE is ready.        
         I have been praying for vision and understanding and I was meaning for the ministry but I think God may have given me some other vision. I am trying not to get excited just incase im just looking into all this too deep. I have set myself up for let downs in the past because my wanting you so badly takes away all sense of normal reason. Here is what happen. Last night I kept hearing this voice tell me I was pregnant. I couldnt shake it. I thought maybe it was God but then thought maybe it was me and my craziness when it comes to you. But then this morning I get a text from Mandi asking if im pregnant?? I text back no lol and she text back are you sure? Wow that totally blew me away!!! I said well no lol why?? and she said the last couple days She had pictures of me pop into her head and in them I was pregnant. I wasnt gonna tell your daddy about last night but added with all this I just had too. Of course He just said Hmmm and went about his business. I worry alot more now that He is ready to have you because I can handle my body letting me down each month but I dont want it to let him down :(.
      I dont know what all this means baby or if it means anything. I just know your daddy and I are gonna keep trusting in the Lord. I know everything will work out for His Glory if We do. I know its odd but even though I've never met you I already love you soooo much. I cannot wait to hold you in my arms sweetheart.




Love,
 Mom

     

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Home is Where my Heart is and Im too Blessed to be Stressed

      Well Our trip is slowly coming to an end, and man has it been a awesome trip. As I sit here tonight I am like a different woman then the Wore down, over it woman who showed up unannounced two months ago. I must say this trip did everything i hoped it would. I dont even know where to begin other than saying two months ago I would have told you that the ministry takes much more than it gives back and I was at rock bottom and really struggling daily. Now two months later I am excited about heading home. YES I just called Montana HOME!!! And no I have not lost my mind.
      Home is where were together. I call Athens, Tn home because it was my home for 22 years and I will probably always call it home, but I also call Montana home because its where We live. Just like they say "Home is where the Heart is" I find that to be so true and Our hearts are definitely in Hungry Horse, Montana. We have built a life there Im not saying We will be there forever but It will always hold a special place in our hearts and for now its Home.
       When I left Montana 2 months ago my stress level was out the roof. No specific reason just needed a break. I was very lucky that God seen fit to answer my prayer for a break. Now here I sit and all I can think about is the saying " Too Blessed to be Stressed". I couldnt think of a better example of how blessed I am than this....Tonight I had to pack a bunch of clothes to be shipped back to us in Montana. Why you might ask?? Well everytime I come home for a visit my family buys me sooo much stuff. I am not even kidding I have got soooo much clothes this trip its not even funny, and there is absolutely no way it would all be able to fly home with me! So yes im VERY blessed and yes maybe a little spoiled :)
          This trip has helped me get back on track. I am ready to get back to Montana and get to work. Yes, there will be struggles for me in the future. Why?? Because Life is full of struggles but God said "I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” - John 16:33  He also said Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up.      - Galatians 6:9          We have to hold onto these promises in order to get through the hard times. God will reward us if We do not give up. I choose to keep on keeping on. How about you??