Rain

It is so cold and rainy today. Actually the rain has changed to snow flakes. It really is very pretty outside. It's supposed to stop soon, but it is just going to keep getting colder. Thanksgiving was good, but I ate too much. I have a ton of leftovers though. We'll be eating turkey till Christmas.

Well I was one of the millions of people who went out this morning to shop the after Thanksgiving sales. I just couldn't help it. It was one of those times when I actually had the money to spend. I won't feel guilty later for doing it. It was a lot of fun though. I started out the morning a lone and I liked that. Later I joined up with my mom and sister and we had fun too. I am so lucky to have a husband who is willing to stay home with the kids for several hours at a time.

Friends

I feel very sad today. I miss my friends and the thought of sharing Thanksgiving with them. For the last 4 years we spent Thanksgiving with friends that were our family. Thursday we are spending Thanksgiving with our family, but it just isn't the same. Some will be here some won't. I doesn't feel the way Thanksgiving should. I feel like we are getting together because we think we should and not because we want to. It's just not going to be the same. I hope that you all enjoy your Thanksgiving and remember us as you watch Christmas Vacation.

On a much happier note-- Kaleb is walking. It is so fun to watch him, because he is so excited about it. He holds his hands out in front of him and just slowly moves his chubby little legs. It is the cutest thing in the world.

I am sad to hear about things with the Fish House. I always thought that no matter what we would be together. It seems that so many have allowed house church to not be a main priority. Remember we are a family in Christ no matter what. Things may not always be the same, but we need to always put God first. Be thankful today for what you have. Remember how fast it can all go away. Be happy to spend time with the family and friends you have around. I love you all.

Sorry for being preachy:)

Thanksgiving

I just typed this whole thing and then it all messed up. So now it just doesn't feel the same to say what I did say. Justin's family is coming here for Thanksgiving now. His mom decided that she didn't want to host. I don't mind really, but we have to leave in the middle of the day to go to my aunt and uncle's to have dinner with my family. It wouldn't be too bad, but they live an hour from here. Oh, the joys of spending the holidays with 2 families. I guess I shouldn't complain. I do have it better than some. I am very thankful for all my family and friends. I love you all.

Babies! Babies! Babies!

It seems like everywhere I look someone is pregnant. I now know of about 10 people who are going to have a baby between January and June of next year. I am getting ready to go back on the pill. All these people getting pregnant around me makes me want another one, but I think that I have enough to handle with the 2 that I have. We are going to wait till this time next year to try for number 3. Abbie will be 4 and Kaleb would be 2 1/2 by then so that would be helpful. Things are getting easier here. Abbie is almost potty trained and Kaleb is totally off formula and drinking from cups and gave up his pacifier pretty easily. Kaleb has also started sleeping through the night finally. I am so excited for all those who are going to have babies. I love babies so very much. They are such a wonderful blessing from God.

I have this feeling like something is going to happen in our life soon. I feel this peace that I can not describe. Nothing has really change around here. Justin still hates his job and his brother still doesn't have one. I feel like something is going to happen that is going to help us settle and be happy. Maybe it's because I have finally started truly trying my best to rely on God for direction. I have been trying to get Justin to do the same. He tries to do everything on his own. I really don't know what's going on I just have this calm peaceful feeling.

The holiday season is fast approaching. There is a radio station that's based in Lexington, KY that is already playing only Christmas music. We all know that's what Justin has playing in the car all the time. Well I could go on forever, but it's getting late. I think I will go up to bed.

Cold

It's 35 degrees out today. Yesterday was 65, so today is 30 degrees cooler. The wind is blowing here but not as bad as in Vegas. We had a tornado watch for a while yesterday. Our trash blew all over during the night. The skies are clear and blue though.

I am trying to potty train Abbie. She is a very smart little girl and totally understands what to do on the potty, but pretty much just plain refuses to use the potty. I have been trying to be very patient with her. I told her she is not going to wear diapers anymore. She wants to be a big girl but only to a point. I just have to keep after her. She's only gone on the potty once in the last day and a half. I have several pairs of wet panties. I just hope it gets easier.

We had 4 other couples over for dinner last Friday night. All who know me well will be happy to hear that I didn't run and hide. In fact Justin and I had to do a lot of the talking to get people chatting around. Justin even prayed for dinner. Which may not seem like that big of a deal but it is. He feels more comfortable here where people don't know how he really is. I am really trying to get something started for our age group at our church. There is nothing there right now and they keep losing couples because of it. I see a lot of potential and I hope that God will help me to do the right thing.

I am going to miss everyone at Thanksgiving this year. It's just not going to be the same. Splitting time between families just isn't as much fun.

Well time goes by and things change. :):)

Mongolia

Mongolia-- What do you think of when you hear the word Mongolia? We had a missionary speak at church on Sunday who has been working in Mongolia for the last 4 years. He's in his early 40's and has a wife and 3 (almost 4) kids. He is originally from Kentucky his wife is from Ashland, KY, I can't remember where he was from. The passion that he had for Mongolia was so amazing. He broke down and cried several times just trying to explain how the area was. It's almost become complete desert there. They have extreme temperatures that range from 30 degrees below zero to 100 degrees. It was just so wonderful to listen to someone who had such a heart and a love for the people he was working with. He has started several house churches over there and things are going very well.
It seems so strange because I just never really think of Mongolia. I don't know why I guess it's because you just don't hear a whole lot about them.

The weather here is your typical Ohio weather. It's been in the mid-high 70's for the last week. It reminds me a lot of Vegas. Soon all is going to change and by Friday we will be in the 40's. I guess I should enjoy it while I can. Tomorrow my son turns 1. I can't believe how this year has gone and my little boy is going to be 1. He has no idea that it's his birthday, nor does he care. All he cares about is getting into anything he can reach. He's not walking on his own yet, but soon he will be and then watch out. He is my happy little boy with the best smile in the world. Oh the many things to be thankful for.