Last week Hubby found me...........................................

I have been looking for a decent pair of black dress boots and have come up empty handed in my size. Last week, my husband, came home with these beauties just for me. They were from Target with the tags on them but at a great Goodwill price for $7.99. I was so excited!, I can't wait to break in these babies. Thanks Rusty I love you :)

Inspiring Friday: January 6, 2012

I forgot to do Inspiring Friday for last week, so here it is today :)

"How we spend our days is—of course—how we spend our lives." – Unknown

"Too often we forget that the great men of faith reached the heights they did only by going through the depths." – Os Guinness

"Losing is a learning experience. It teaches you humility. It teaches you to work harder. It's also a powerful motivator." – Yogi Berra

"In this world everything changes except good deeds and bad deeds; these follow you as the shadow follows the body." – Ruth Benedict

"If we are correct and right in our Christian life at every point, but refuse to stand for the truth at a particular point where the battle rages—then we are traitors to Christ." – Martin Luther

Goodwill Shopping: January 5, 2012

Great trip at Goodwill today. I found a great little basket for .79 cents for some of my bathroom stuff. I think baskets are great for organizing. I also found some great clothes at the As Is side. For those of you who don't know we have a discounted Goodwill side called "As is",everything is marked down from the original Goodwill price and non returnable. It is located next door from the regular Goodwill. I found some great black pumps from Target (Xhilaration) for about $2, regular Goodwill price was $5.99. I think every woman needs a nice pair of black pumps. Another great thing about them besides the great price, is that they have a ruffle decoration on them. Perfect for me since I love embellished pumps more than Plain Jane pumps. My baby liked them too. He tried grabbing them when I tried to take a picture :)

God's word for January 04, 2012

There is something God has spoken to be about recently that I tend to do which causes myself and my family stress, anxiety and loss of hope which is unnecessary and counter productive, when I serve a awesome God. It is known as WORRY, why do I do it? Doesn't God take care of our needs time and time again? Doesn't everything work out as it should? Isn't God a mighty, powerful and good god? Of course the answer to these questions is a big resounding YES (except the one on why do I do it that could have a never ending answer). Worry is after all, lack of faith (not to mention doubting God's presence in a situation or need and like patting Satan on the back for mentioning doubts) and my faith is growing everyday. I pray that I cast all of my needs (And I do mean all) and cares onto him. God is good all the time and all the time God is good :)

"And my God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus" Philippians 4:19

"All your care upon Him, because He cares for you" 1 Peter 5:7

"I will never leave you nor forsake you" Hebrews 13:5

"I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me" Philippians 4:13

"For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper and not harm to give a hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11

Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding;

In all thy ways acknowledge him, and he shall direct thy paths. Proverbs 3:5-6

These are just a few great scriptures that declare how great God is and how much he cares. Thank you God for your word that holds true. Thank you for caring for me and my family. You are a mighty and awesome God. Thank you for sacrificing your son, Jesus so that I may live and have eternal life. I praise you and love you. Thank you for everything in Jesus name, Amen.

Give a shelf a little Pretty: Before

This is my daughter's bookshelf in her room. I decided it needed a little something extra.......... I found a cute paper tablecloth at Goodwill last week. The colors matched the shelf pretty good. I got out my Mod Podge and got to work on adhering the cute paper onto the shelf. Here is the before.

Give a shelf a little Pretty: After

I am just beginning to do some projects like this again. If I had a bit more time and it wasn't winter I might have thought about painting the shelf a different color and the wood white but it works for now. I hope to get better at these type of projects as I move along. The top picture shows what it looks like with bin organizers.

Happy New Year!

I hope everyone had a safe and Happy New Year!

I will continue with my life long goals that God is helping me with. I don't call them resolutions, but they could be considered as such.

• God is teaching me patience on a daily basis, Thank you Lord :)


• I will continue on my health and lifestyle change and hope I will be a great influence to my family. I have asked God for help with this as well.


• To be the best possible mom and wife I can be and to rely on God fully to do that.
  
  
• To praise God on a daily basis and to teach my kids about Jesus by what I do rather then tell them how to be. Even in my mistakes I can teach my kids about God's grace and how we are imperfect but Jesus will love us and continue to change us.


• To cast all my cares on the Lord, he knows what is best and is in control.
  
  

What are some of your resolutions/goals?