I stand amazed. At this time, there are days when in my prayer time, I can't utter a word. They just seem so inadequate. I just sit there. Incredible!
They always say that when you look back, you can see where He was working. I was pondering that the other day and thought I would share them. Let me show you my Jesus at work.....
I had applied 2 times to get on a "home-unit" at work and didn't get either one.
I had not registered for my run in October. Every time I say down to do it, something would come up.
I had not made it to the school for Kaleb's final paperwork.
Due to our schedule, Kaleb was not going to be able to attend Triad Christian Academy like we had planned.
I hadn't registered for the 5K with the hospital.
I was going to participate in a Holiday Show at the hospital but for whatever reason couldn't seem to get the paper work to get signed up.
Looking back, it was Him. He was in control. He was paving the way. He was clearing the road and taking care of my schedule when I didn't even know it. He did the same thing last year with school. Oh, if I would just wake up, see Him and His plan, I would not have nearly the worries.
He is amazing! I love Him! I cant wait to see whats next!!!
Pam
Wednesday, August 22, 2012
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Lord Moves-Follow
Well, we went to Mississippi. We followed what He asked for us to do. We talked. We prayed. We waited. The waiting just taught us to trust and lean.
Today was the day.
Today was the answer.
Today the call came.
Today the papers came.
We are going to Mississippi.
I still can't believe I am writing this.
I don't know of a time since the day Kaleb was born that I have seen my husband bouncing off the wall. It has been incredible. Confirmation and confirmation and more confirmation have been given. We are a bit overwhelmed at what all has to happen in the next few weeks.
God is good. We are excited. We look forward to having a lot of you to come and visit. There is absolutely NOTHING that we have done. We give this all to Him!!!! We are excited to see what He has for us to do. WOW!!!!!
Pam
Today was the day.
Today was the answer.
Today the call came.
Today the papers came.
We are going to Mississippi.
I still can't believe I am writing this.
I don't know of a time since the day Kaleb was born that I have seen my husband bouncing off the wall. It has been incredible. Confirmation and confirmation and more confirmation have been given. We are a bit overwhelmed at what all has to happen in the next few weeks.
God is good. We are excited. We look forward to having a lot of you to come and visit. There is absolutely NOTHING that we have done. We give this all to Him!!!! We are excited to see what He has for us to do. WOW!!!!!
Pam
The Writing On The Wall
I am always amazed when I hear people say things like....
"God doesn't do this or that any longer, that was the old testament."
"God doesn't do this or that any longer, that was in the new testament time"
I am not sure who decides and choses what the Lord can do or not do. I'm not one that would be willing to say that. I believe He can do what He wants, when He wants and that is the way it is.
In the Old Testament, there was writing on the wall. He chose to use that to speak and I truly believe He can do that again if He so chooses. I experienced it today. I have no doubt!!!!
As you know we were in Mississippi this weekend. What an awesome place that we were able to visit. Small town feel with some awesome people. Even got to eat a resturant called Pickles Drive In and had the best fish sandwich I have EVER eaten. It was such a treat to be here. All of that being said, we were able to go and visit the Elementary School that Kaleb would attend. I just loved it. All the walls on the hallways are different colors. So very bright, cheerful and such a teaching environment. It was great!!!!!! Walking around the corner to head down a hallway "IT" was there. We have been praying and seeking the Lord about this entire event. This was not something that we were looking for or had plans for but the Lord does.
Bo was in his interview and I was with Robin, our Real Estate Agent. We toured the school. This is a public school. This is not a "private" "Christian" school. Painted on the wall....."I know the plans I have for you". I just had to have a moment and stand there. I was completely awe-struck. I knew this trip was for a reason. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that we were to come and I know that if things proceed as we believe, that we are following the Lord to such a place as Amory Mississippi.
I do not believe in chance. I do not believe in luck. I believe that the Lord is in control and is ready to blow our minds when we change our focus back and place it where it should be.....ON HIM!!!!!
Here you go.......
"God doesn't do this or that any longer, that was the old testament."
"God doesn't do this or that any longer, that was in the new testament time"
I am not sure who decides and choses what the Lord can do or not do. I'm not one that would be willing to say that. I believe He can do what He wants, when He wants and that is the way it is.
In the Old Testament, there was writing on the wall. He chose to use that to speak and I truly believe He can do that again if He so chooses. I experienced it today. I have no doubt!!!!
As you know we were in Mississippi this weekend. What an awesome place that we were able to visit. Small town feel with some awesome people. Even got to eat a resturant called Pickles Drive In and had the best fish sandwich I have EVER eaten. It was such a treat to be here. All of that being said, we were able to go and visit the Elementary School that Kaleb would attend. I just loved it. All the walls on the hallways are different colors. So very bright, cheerful and such a teaching environment. It was great!!!!!! Walking around the corner to head down a hallway "IT" was there. We have been praying and seeking the Lord about this entire event. This was not something that we were looking for or had plans for but the Lord does.
Bo was in his interview and I was with Robin, our Real Estate Agent. We toured the school. This is a public school. This is not a "private" "Christian" school. Painted on the wall....."I know the plans I have for you". I just had to have a moment and stand there. I was completely awe-struck. I knew this trip was for a reason. I knew without a shadow of a doubt that we were to come and I know that if things proceed as we believe, that we are following the Lord to such a place as Amory Mississippi.
I do not believe in chance. I do not believe in luck. I believe that the Lord is in control and is ready to blow our minds when we change our focus back and place it where it should be.....ON HIM!!!!!
Here you go.......
Sunday, August 5, 2012
It has been an incredible week. A week full of surprises, of moments of WOW, moments of "you have got to be kidding me" and just being overwhelmed at His presence. If I were to go running today, I'm not sure that I could do so without tears of joy running down my face and trying to keep my hands down. I'm sure I would be running with raised hands. I have no doubt.
I had not shared this with anyone here on the blog or on Facebook. Some know and some don't so I chose today would be the day to share. Bo and I are going to Mississippi in light of being called to a job for Bo. The was not something that we went looking for. We both are very blessed here. We both have great jobs and we are settled. Life is good. We have great friends here. This was something that was a complete suprise. The great part is that the Lord was not suprised. He knew. We will be going to a formal interview and the opportunity to look around and see the area and what they have to offer. We have not made a decision yet but we know what direction we are headed.
We are excited. We are seeking the Lord. We are seeking His direction. We are confident in His leading.
We have an incredible Sunday School class. We have become very close. We share. We learn. We pray. We laugh. We fellowship. We love on each other. We dig in the Word and we are watching Him grow each of us. We shared with them when this journey first began. Today, knowing that we will be going to Mississippi for the interview, this precious group of men and women that we love so dearly, gathered around us, laid hands on us and prayed. The power in the room was almost mind blowing.
We went to worship after Sunday school and once again, the Lord just kept confirming over and over. We ARE to go on this interview. My heart is leaping out of my chest just writing this post! We both felt and knew without a doubt we were going. To close out an incredible praise music time, preaching and even baptism, we got to the last song. I thought I was going to drop to my knees right there on the floor until Bo grabbed my hand we headed to the altar. With tears rolling, Forrest and Tristan praying, we had answers, we had direction, we knew that we knew that we knew, we were being obedient in going to Mississippi on Thursday. WOW!!!! That was all Bo kept saying and I was just speechless. All I could do was just grin. AMAZING!!!! My God is wonderful!!!!! I have included the song that Dennis and the praise band closed with.
We don't know what will happen during this trip. We don't have the answers to so many questions. Yes, we even wrote them all down. The key is that I know the Lord has the answers. I just trust Him. Trust Him! Just give me Jesus!! We would love your prayers. We will keep you posted on this journey. There is peace in Him!!
Pondering,
Pam
I had not shared this with anyone here on the blog or on Facebook. Some know and some don't so I chose today would be the day to share. Bo and I are going to Mississippi in light of being called to a job for Bo. The was not something that we went looking for. We both are very blessed here. We both have great jobs and we are settled. Life is good. We have great friends here. This was something that was a complete suprise. The great part is that the Lord was not suprised. He knew. We will be going to a formal interview and the opportunity to look around and see the area and what they have to offer. We have not made a decision yet but we know what direction we are headed.
We are excited. We are seeking the Lord. We are seeking His direction. We are confident in His leading.
We have an incredible Sunday School class. We have become very close. We share. We learn. We pray. We laugh. We fellowship. We love on each other. We dig in the Word and we are watching Him grow each of us. We shared with them when this journey first began. Today, knowing that we will be going to Mississippi for the interview, this precious group of men and women that we love so dearly, gathered around us, laid hands on us and prayed. The power in the room was almost mind blowing.
We went to worship after Sunday school and once again, the Lord just kept confirming over and over. We ARE to go on this interview. My heart is leaping out of my chest just writing this post! We both felt and knew without a doubt we were going. To close out an incredible praise music time, preaching and even baptism, we got to the last song. I thought I was going to drop to my knees right there on the floor until Bo grabbed my hand we headed to the altar. With tears rolling, Forrest and Tristan praying, we had answers, we had direction, we knew that we knew that we knew, we were being obedient in going to Mississippi on Thursday. WOW!!!! That was all Bo kept saying and I was just speechless. All I could do was just grin. AMAZING!!!! My God is wonderful!!!!! I have included the song that Dennis and the praise band closed with.
We don't know what will happen during this trip. We don't have the answers to so many questions. Yes, we even wrote them all down. The key is that I know the Lord has the answers. I just trust Him. Trust Him! Just give me Jesus!! We would love your prayers. We will keep you posted on this journey. There is peace in Him!!
Pondering,
Pam
Monday, July 23, 2012
Brain Dump
We are having so much fun in our Sunday School Class at church. We had 2 couple visiting this weekend. It's exciting to see what the Lord is doing . It is just amazing the difference it has made. We had a social on Saturday night at one of the members home and it was so much fun!!!!!
We are studying the book of Acts and the start of the New Testament Church and it is so very exciting. You can't help but not wanting to miss what we will be talking about on Sunday. Our schedule is typically nuts. We hit the ground running on Saturday morning and don't stop until Sunday night. I have to say that even in the midst of the busy life, I wouldn't miss Sunday school for anything. There is something new. There is something to share. There is that Ah-Ha moment it seems every week.
One of the thing that has amazed me is that how what we are talking about in Sunday school will roll over into the worship service. Whether it is what Pastor Rick is preaching about or the worship songs that Dennis has chosen. It is just nothing short of being powerful.
We have started having a Contemporary Worship Service. We have guitars, drums, singing, clapping, hand-raising and a sense of freedom in worship. My love of contemporary Christian music and even the old gospel and old hymns, this is just perfect. If for some reason, I am in need of the Traditional, that is an option. It's interesting because when the Contemporary Service started, I really wanted to go to that particular service but Bo was more the Traditional and I agreed that would be fine. I'm excited to say that he said on Sunday that he really likes the Contemporary. I could have just shouted right there in the truck. We love it!!!!!
We talked this past Sunday in Sunday school about being sold-out, in-tune, and listening to the Holy Spirit. How sometimes we go off on our own little tangent. Sometimes the Spirit will lead us to say something to someone and we don't say anything. We just go about our way and we don't speak with boldness. It really made me examine my life and my words and thoughts. I realize that this post is a little choppy but I just needed to share it with you. He is speaking and I have a choice. I can listen and obey or I can listen and go another direction or worse, I can choose to ignore Him and think I can handle it. I know what I am to do. What about you? Where are you at?
Pondering,
Pam
We are studying the book of Acts and the start of the New Testament Church and it is so very exciting. You can't help but not wanting to miss what we will be talking about on Sunday. Our schedule is typically nuts. We hit the ground running on Saturday morning and don't stop until Sunday night. I have to say that even in the midst of the busy life, I wouldn't miss Sunday school for anything. There is something new. There is something to share. There is that Ah-Ha moment it seems every week.
One of the thing that has amazed me is that how what we are talking about in Sunday school will roll over into the worship service. Whether it is what Pastor Rick is preaching about or the worship songs that Dennis has chosen. It is just nothing short of being powerful.
We have started having a Contemporary Worship Service. We have guitars, drums, singing, clapping, hand-raising and a sense of freedom in worship. My love of contemporary Christian music and even the old gospel and old hymns, this is just perfect. If for some reason, I am in need of the Traditional, that is an option. It's interesting because when the Contemporary Service started, I really wanted to go to that particular service but Bo was more the Traditional and I agreed that would be fine. I'm excited to say that he said on Sunday that he really likes the Contemporary. I could have just shouted right there in the truck. We love it!!!!!
We talked this past Sunday in Sunday school about being sold-out, in-tune, and listening to the Holy Spirit. How sometimes we go off on our own little tangent. Sometimes the Spirit will lead us to say something to someone and we don't say anything. We just go about our way and we don't speak with boldness. It really made me examine my life and my words and thoughts. I realize that this post is a little choppy but I just needed to share it with you. He is speaking and I have a choice. I can listen and obey or I can listen and go another direction or worse, I can choose to ignore Him and think I can handle it. I know what I am to do. What about you? Where are you at?
Pondering,
Pam
Sunday, July 22, 2012
Thursday, July 19, 2012
Pinterest Post
My friend, Sarah, over on her blog posted a bunch of great "sayings" that she had found on Pinterest. Of course, that got me thinking and I have decided to follow her lead. Not only on this blog but also on my other blog of fitness as well.
These are just some of my favorites that I have seen and put on my boards. They are encouraging and something I like to go back read and read. Hope they encourage you today!!!!!!
Be encouraged today!!!!!!!!
Pam
These are just some of my favorites that I have seen and put on my boards. They are encouraging and something I like to go back read and read. Hope they encourage you today!!!!!!
Be encouraged today!!!!!!!!
Pam
Saturday, July 14, 2012
Trust
"If God can bring blessing from the broken body of Jesus and glory from something that's as obscene as the cross, He can bring blessing from my problems and my pain and my unanswered prayer. I just have to trust Him." -- Anne Graham Lotz (Billy Graham calls Anne, the best preacher in the family!)
I saw this on Facebook and could help but share it!!!! One of my favorite speakers!!!!!
Thursday, July 12, 2012
Broken
This morning was one of those mornings. I received a text. I was shocked. I was so broken.
The song that has the line in the lyrics that says...."break my heart for what breaks yours". I felt like I was experiencing it this morning full force.
This week I was on Facebook and received a message from a sweet friend that her husbands brother had taken his life. No one saw it coming. No one had any idea. They were at a loss. His 14 year old son had found him. They did find a journal and evidently he had been planning this for a while. The precious family and all of the questions that surround such a situation as suicide, I can not imagine. That precious young man who found his Dad. Oh, I just pray for them. I was just heart broken.
I went on Facebook last night and one of my BFF's from high school had changed to "divorced". I have been praying and praying for her family and so hoping it would not come to such but it has. Oh, my goodness what a gut wrench it was. She has 2 sweet and beautiful children. I'm just praying for healing and strength.
This morning I was dropping off Kaleb at school and received a text. Another sweet friend from high school. His wife said she wasn't happy and it was over. He's hurt and angry. My heart just ached for him. It was just a shock. I had been praying for his marriage as well.
As I sit and write this, I'm overwhelmed with hurt. I don't have a clue about the suicide and how to even come close to praying for them but the Lord knows my heart. For my friends, D and T, I hope they know that I will be praying for them in the coming days. The Lord is in control and just pray that they will rest in Him. I will be praying!!!!!! Love Y'all!!!!!
Pondering
Pam
The song that has the line in the lyrics that says...."break my heart for what breaks yours". I felt like I was experiencing it this morning full force.
This week I was on Facebook and received a message from a sweet friend that her husbands brother had taken his life. No one saw it coming. No one had any idea. They were at a loss. His 14 year old son had found him. They did find a journal and evidently he had been planning this for a while. The precious family and all of the questions that surround such a situation as suicide, I can not imagine. That precious young man who found his Dad. Oh, I just pray for them. I was just heart broken.
I went on Facebook last night and one of my BFF's from high school had changed to "divorced". I have been praying and praying for her family and so hoping it would not come to such but it has. Oh, my goodness what a gut wrench it was. She has 2 sweet and beautiful children. I'm just praying for healing and strength.
This morning I was dropping off Kaleb at school and received a text. Another sweet friend from high school. His wife said she wasn't happy and it was over. He's hurt and angry. My heart just ached for him. It was just a shock. I had been praying for his marriage as well.
As I sit and write this, I'm overwhelmed with hurt. I don't have a clue about the suicide and how to even come close to praying for them but the Lord knows my heart. For my friends, D and T, I hope they know that I will be praying for them in the coming days. The Lord is in control and just pray that they will rest in Him. I will be praying!!!!!! Love Y'all!!!!!
Pondering
Pam
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
My Heart Shared with Ben and Brittney
I have been knee deep in training and learning new computer programs for the hospital. Training and training and more training to the point of dreaming about it. Yesterday was a day I had been waiting for. Ben and Brittney were scheduled to meet their little girl Lila Grace.
They had arrived at the hospital a little after 6am. I was actually still at work on third shift at the hospital. I stopped in to see them before I left to go and take Kaleb to school, change clothes and head back to the hospital. They were all smiles and ready to go. Brittney of course looked as beautiful as ever and Ben was doing what Ben does.....working.....(that goes back to Parker's birth..haha). I explained I would head home and be back in about an hour or so. Nurses were getting everything settled.
I received a text that they broke her water and we would wait and see if Lila would do this on her own. About an hour later, she had chosen to stay put. Not going anywhere. Her nurse, Jen, was awesome!!!!! She came in and started the pitocin. Brittney had done this before and we knew what was in store. Brittney did what she had to do. Ben supported her in every aspect. At times, I wondered if I should be there because they were so in-tune with each other. It was just beautiful to watch.
We brought out the ball. She bounced. She relaxed. She bounced. She relaxed. It was her time. It was their time. Lila was on her way. We succeed at using the ball for a while. The nurse even came in at one point while Brittney and Ben were in their zone and quietly stood the side of the room and said nothing. Just stood there and watched. It was amazing and I was so grateful and thankful for her respect for Brittney and Ben. Brittney opted to get get checked and we were 6 cm and she had chosen an epidural this time. They were just about waiting outside the door and it was placed so very quickly.
I returned to the room and she was resting comfortably. Jen, the nurse, was checking her BP and making sure she was comfortable. Ben and Jen rolled her on her side. She was resting for about 5 minutes and then I saw that look. That look on a Mom's face that says...."Oh something big just changed". Pressure. LOTS OF PRESSURE!!!! We let Jen know and sure enough. IT WAS TIME!!!! We called family and texted family. Lila Grace was on her way.
For Ben and Brittney- There are no words on this planet that can thank you enough for the joy and privilege of being allowed to be present for the birth of ALL 3 of your children. I am so very richly and truly blessed. Even though, I am not able to attend deliveries like I have the past 3 years, this was an amazing way to close out my career. I will forever be grateful!!!!!! I wish you all of the best and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for your beautiful family!!!!!
Labor and Love,
Pam
They had arrived at the hospital a little after 6am. I was actually still at work on third shift at the hospital. I stopped in to see them before I left to go and take Kaleb to school, change clothes and head back to the hospital. They were all smiles and ready to go. Brittney of course looked as beautiful as ever and Ben was doing what Ben does.....working.....(that goes back to Parker's birth..haha). I explained I would head home and be back in about an hour or so. Nurses were getting everything settled.
I received a text that they broke her water and we would wait and see if Lila would do this on her own. About an hour later, she had chosen to stay put. Not going anywhere. Her nurse, Jen, was awesome!!!!! She came in and started the pitocin. Brittney had done this before and we knew what was in store. Brittney did what she had to do. Ben supported her in every aspect. At times, I wondered if I should be there because they were so in-tune with each other. It was just beautiful to watch.
We brought out the ball. She bounced. She relaxed. She bounced. She relaxed. It was her time. It was their time. Lila was on her way. We succeed at using the ball for a while. The nurse even came in at one point while Brittney and Ben were in their zone and quietly stood the side of the room and said nothing. Just stood there and watched. It was amazing and I was so grateful and thankful for her respect for Brittney and Ben. Brittney opted to get get checked and we were 6 cm and she had chosen an epidural this time. They were just about waiting outside the door and it was placed so very quickly.
I returned to the room and she was resting comfortably. Jen, the nurse, was checking her BP and making sure she was comfortable. Ben and Jen rolled her on her side. She was resting for about 5 minutes and then I saw that look. That look on a Mom's face that says...."Oh something big just changed". Pressure. LOTS OF PRESSURE!!!! We let Jen know and sure enough. IT WAS TIME!!!! We called family and texted family. Lila Grace was on her way.
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| Lila Grace- 7 pounds 11 ounces and 20 inches long- Pure Blessing |
For Ben and Brittney- There are no words on this planet that can thank you enough for the joy and privilege of being allowed to be present for the birth of ALL 3 of your children. I am so very richly and truly blessed. Even though, I am not able to attend deliveries like I have the past 3 years, this was an amazing way to close out my career. I will forever be grateful!!!!!! I wish you all of the best and can't wait to see what the Lord has in store for your beautiful family!!!!!
Labor and Love,
Pam
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