It's home to me

Isn't our picture cute! LOL That's our "Christmas in July" picture from church last weekend. All this month, we've had a series called At the Movies. And last weekend's movie was Elf. It's really neat because they give out free popcorn to munch on during the movie and then you can purchase drinks and candy too. What really grabbed my attention about last weekend's message was the meaning Pastor Young was bringing to the table along with the movie. We only get to actually watch about 45 minutes or so of the movie, but at moments in the movie Pastor Young breaks in and talks about the movie and what meaning it has. This one was about finding yourself and being true to yourself. It really hit home for me since that was kinda what my last post was about. It was a lot of fun and I can't wait to see what this weekend - the "finale" weekend - holds in store for us! They said it would be EPIC! Hhmmm, I wonder what movie it will be . . . .

It feels good to be back in church. Austin and I are members at Fellowship Grapevine. And we hadn't been in a long while . . . a very, very long while. I love that place. It's home to me. I love getting up and worshipping and singing . . . the feeling that your at a concert . . . it makes me want to sing and praise louder! I understand the messages that are taught because they are taught in a real life way - not preached straight from the bible in an old fashion way. And Shane has no problem walking into his room by himself (not knowing any other kids right now). He tells us all about what they did and how they do stuff in their group. He's really looking forward to going to church camp for the first time next year! It's a comfortable place, a place where you can be yourself. I feel a good, positive spirit when I walk in there. It's peaceful - it's home . . . and it's good to be home.


Until my mind wanders again . . . . .

Love and blessings!

Changes

Life ain't always beautiful, but it's a beautiful ride.

I think that little saying will be my next tattoo. :-) When I think about that phrase, I think about so much, so many things. I think about all the things that have taken place in my life – some have been great and some not so great, some things I will never forget and some things I wish I could. But, I guess it kinda goes along the lines of one of my favorite sayings, “It may not be the journey you had planned, but it was that journey that made you who you are today.”

Over the last couple of months, I have kinda taken a step back from my life. I began watching my life from the outside looking in. I have taken some time out for myself and have taken some much needed “me time.” While the boys have gone to football practice, I have stayed home and soaked up the alone time. I have really just taken some deep breaths and wanted some time to find myself again. I wanted to figure out what and where I want to be in life.

I found myself getting really aggravated at those around me – to the point that I was ready to just “go off” on anyone. And for a while I couldn’t figure it out. I thought maybe they were getting worse in their actions so I was just really seeing it more. I thought everyone around me was going mad, like craziness on a night with a full moon. But, as I began watching from the outside, I realized something . . . it wasn’t them that had changed. It was me – I’m the one that is changing.

I’m finding a new me - not only a new me on the outside but on the inside as well. I have learned a lot about myself over the last couple months. I’ve realized that I’m “growing up.” That doesn’t mean that I don’t want to or can’t go out and have fun. It just means that I’m 30 years old now and my views on life are changing. I find myself pushing away from the negative things in my life. Some of it absolutely breaks my heart, but I just can’t handle it anymore. I’m trying to take more responsibility for my actions and I’m trying to be less controlling. (I know, that one will be a tough one! ha ha) I want to get out more and experience life. I want to take Shane places and do things that he will never forget. He will be 8 in September and now is the time when he starts remembering things for the rest of his life. I want his childhood memories to be filled with love and laughter! I want to go on “first dates” with Austin more often.

Ya know, we only get one life. One chance to live each day - that's it! There is no rewind or do-overs. God blessed me with life for another day and I'm gonna make good use of his blessing. I’m learning how to be a new me and I can see the direction I want to go in. So, I want to be the best me I can be.


Now for the outside me – I’m really gonna have to step it up come Monday. Bubba Tyler has been here with us this week, so the diet has been blown! But, that’s alright I got my cravings out of my mind and now I’m ready to keep rockin’! Everyone says the biggest area they can see the difference is in my face and in my stomach. Woooohhhhooooo!


Until my mind wanders again . . . . .


Love and blessings!



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