Getting Excited!

Saturday Basketball

Jordan has met new friends and had fun playing Upward ball this season! She's got some great skills, we're looking forward to seeing her grow as an athlete and a teammate!

Father/Daughter Ball

Our church hosted a Father/Daughter Ball on Friday night. Sheridan and Jordan picked beautiful dresses and we fixed hair and prepped for a special night with their dad. Richard wrote each girl a special note declaring them cherished and loved. When they got to the church they were introduced, walked a red carpet and were cheered on by the Mammarazzi! It was a super special night and I'm so thankful for a man who dresses up and takes his girls dancing! Those smiles!!

House on the Hill

It's still February and it's been 70 degrees all weekend! Our slab is ready and we're waiting on our builder to finish a project he's on to get our walls up! Saturday we took paint and brushes up on the hill and wrote verses on the concrete we choose for our rooms. It won't make our house blessed, but it will help us remember to dedicate every space to Him and to be thankful for His provision. 

Family Business

It wasn't even at my event...but this just proves that our business is DEFINITELY a family business. Rhea Lana had a HUGE event in Conway and even Mimi and Gramps jumped in to help! Lauren and Ian went several days to help out and I trained some new owners on Saturday afternoon. When we first started our businesses we ONLY had family to help, now we're all blessed with great leaders and other volunteers, but it's always a good time when our family jumps in too. 

School days...

Busy week at school...last days of basketball season and Parent/Teacher conferences for all three kids. Jordan's art was hanging in the hall, and her report card was awesome. There's something very special about a note from one of your kids' teachers that says "Love having her in class!" So thankful. Cameron's class had a valentine's day party complete with ice cream sundaes. Thankful for these kids and the growth they've shown this school year! 

Lead Me To The Cross

Savior I come
Quiet my soul remember
Redemption's hill
Where Your blood was spilled
For my ransom
Everything I once held dear
I count it all as loss

[Chorus:]
Lead me to the cross
Where Your love poured out
Bring me to my knees
Lord I lay me down
Rid me of myself
I belong to You
Lead me, lead me to the cross

You were as I
Tempted and trialed
Human
The word became flesh
Bore my sin and death
Now you're risen

Everything I once held dear
I count it all as loss

Solid Foundation

The last 8-10 days has been filled with challenges at every turn. I sure don't ever think we're immune from things, but we've all had our mountains to climb these past days. The highlight of my week was the first gathering of our new life group in our home. Our house was filled with 19 other folks who were laughing, talking and smiling. We did some introductory games and I gave an overview of what we're going to look at this semester. I had something prepared to say, but since we had had some rough days I just decided to be a little more transparent and tell them that for sure we didn't have it all together. We for sure don't have all the answers, but without the foundation of God in our home, we would certainly have fallen apart these last days. It doesn't stop tears, fights, misbehaviors, conflict or the like, but the TRUTH of God's unfailing love, the TRUTH of HOPE in Him, and the TRUTH of His way anchors us. I'm so very thankful for a solid foundation.

What to do First?

I may be stalling, or maybe just sorting my thoughts. I have a lot on my mind lately and a lot to do.

Sheridan's last two basketball games are this week. It's been fun watching her play and enjoy her team.

We are starting our new LIFE GROUP this week at our house. We have 19 people signed up. I'm making dinner. I want everyone to be comfortable, I may have to move the furniture to make room!

Jordan is still playing Upward basketball and sometimes plays with a travel team. They're almost over but Richard found a soccer team for her to try out next week.

It's 4 weeks until my event and I'm working on it everyday.

The slab should be poured at our House on the Hill this week, and the frame will be next!

My little boy is struggling with obedience the last couple weeks. Precious boy is sometimes Mr Challenge My Mom boy. It's much more time consuming to raise good children than bad. It's taking energy and emotions to correct attitude and actions.

BSF is quite challenging this year, it's like a college class on Revelation. It's somewhat surprising how the lessons of God's ultimate sovereignty are absolutely as relevant today as they are in the message of Revelation.

And there's the Year of the Bible reading that I'm behind on. I can't quite get it worked into the same time each day and as much as our church is as encouraging and not pressuring us to read, I can't help but lay the guilt on myself.

On Thursdays, Lauren and I are planning her wedding. I'd like to give my daughter the day of her dreams, but I fear its' unchartered territory for me.

Richard is in his busy season with 4-5 days a week on the road. I miss my best friend and the only person who will listen to all the details of all my days of all my stuff.

...This morning at 1am a group of squirrels were having a gathering above our bedroom. I was home by myself and was a little crazed with the thought of a squirrel falling through the vent. In my sleepy, panicked state, I got the kitchen broom and tapped on the ceiling. Fortunately, it worked and they went away. Unfortunately, our landlord didn't send anyone today to check on how they got in.