horrible blogger

I have been a horrible blogger!  I have allowed life to get in the way of thing I really wanted to do.

Back in August I became a Certified Travel Agent! I LOVE it! However, it seems to have taken over my life. I seem to eat sleep and dream travel.

Even homeschool has taken a back seat to building my travel business. I am working very part time at at a local radio station which I do love and I want to be doing that a little more  but home school is so much more important that I need to find balance between travel business and homeshcool .

So Starting today we are getting back to time management and doing school work and house work during the day and working on travel in the evening. It has to be this way or I will have no balance.

My husband is feeling like he needs to be working toward being a pastor and that means I as his helpmeet need to be working toward being a pastors wife. I need to focus on being a better home maker and I need to work toward loving people unconditionally. I know God will give me what I need to serve Him and give Him the glory.

I am so very proud of him and I want to show him how much I love and support him!

So today my prayer is that God will give us grace and mercy and show us the path we need to take to be in His will.

Thank you for taking the time to read. I would love your feedback!

Lifestyle changes for Good

Last Friday I was diagnosed with diabetes! This has really been a blow to me because I have been working on making changes to they way I eat and live.
I was not exercising at all and I have started trying to walk everyday!
I am going to see what it will take for is to get a gym membership so we can workout no matter the weather!
I'm monitoring my blood sugar levels and watching my carb intake!

This is probably the hardest thing I've had to do because I love food! However if in want to be around for my little girl I HAVE to make the necessary changes and pray that God will lead me every step of the way!

We May Be Heading in a New Direction!

We applied to be the Directors and Chaplains for the Lake Texoma Baptist Resort Ministry!
We are super excited to be getting the opportunity just to apply and interview for the position.

We have been praying that God would show us favor and allow us to have this position as we feel we could really bless others and serve in a whole new capacity! We are hoping to be blessed as well with this wonderful opportunity!

We will be notified sometime next week of the boards decision on who they will place at The Helm.

Another awesome chance has presented itself, Young Living Essential Oils!!! I received my started kit yesterday! I am so excited to be changing our family's health through using EO's!

I have already noticed a marked difference! So there will be a lot of thing happening with both of theses tings!  

Today is our Homeschool Associations First Annual Easter Egg Hunt!
Niki and I are looking forward to that!

Well I've got a ton to do/
catch ya on the flip side!


G

Stepping Out In Faith!

Recently my husband and I have been praying about a ministry position that has been brought to our attention. We will be able to live at the lake year round and it will take a lot of hard work but I believe we can do this!

I am really excited to get a chance to serve God in any capacity He will allow us to. I always felt called to be a missionary and I never followed God like I should have. Maybe this will be that chance I've always needed to serve Him in a greater capacity.

I pray this will be a life changing opportunity for our family and give my darling husband the chance to serve God he needs and deserves. My husband has always wanted to serve in a more hands on way and I am praying God will guide us and give us this chance to be apart of the Resort Ministry!

We will still be able to homeschool and we will be able to work out there full time as chaplains.



We covet your prayers fellow believers!


From our Clan to yours!

Mrs. G

Praying For Our Churches

Sometimes when we are striving to be obedient and living according to what we know is right, that is when satan attacks us the most.

Recently my family has been working hard to serve our Lord and do His work; however satan has been hitting us from all sides. He has dealt financial blows, emotional struggles, and physical illness.

Our church has even come under attack from the enemy! We've got him attacking families in our church left and right, causing dissention and strife. We are going to have to pray against him hard and heavy if we want to win this battle.

The Word says in Romans 8:38 And I am convinced that nothing can ever separate us from God's love. Neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither our fears for today nor our worries about tomorrow--not even the powers of hell can separate us from God's love.


We will have to stand against the wiles of the devil, like it says in Ephesians 6:10-17

 10Finally, be strong in the Lord and in the strength of His might. 11Put on the full armor of God, so that you will be able to stand firm against the schemes of the devil. 12For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly places. 13Therefore, take up the full armor of God, so that you will be able to resist in the evil day, and having done everything, to stand firm. 14Stand firm therefore, HAVING GIRDED YOUR LOINS WITH TRUTH, and HAVING PUT ON THE BREASTPLATE OF RIGHTEOUSNESS, 15and having shod YOUR FEET WITH THE PREPARATION OF THE GOSPEL OF PEACE; 16in addition to all, taking up the shield of faith with which you will be able to extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. 17And take THE HELMET OF SALVATION, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.


Something I have learned over the years about church is that there are always going to be people in every church that will try to destroy it. Satan uses people to stir up trouble, they spread gossip and they make things hard for others.

I want to teach my Sunday School Class how to pray! I want to guide these amazing little people into a passion for Christ that never fades! As part of my ministry  I pray that they will all Learn that God's gift of Salvation is something relevant and meaningful in their lives and that they will be Soul winners for Christ!

I want to challenge you to pray for your church. Pray for the Body of Christ in general that we will all be emboldened to share the word of God with others in such a way that we are saying God Is NOT Dead, he is surely alive!!

May God Bless you and keep you!
Mrs. G
 

Are We Ever Really Sure?

Is anyone every really sure what they want in life? I mean for me I've always wanted to be a wife and mother. Now that I am exactly that I feel like I'm missing a close relationship in my life...I've got my salvation and my relationship with my Lord but I'm not really close with my sisters. I miss that. I know people who are so very close to their sister, they hang out, they talk on the phone, their kids play together on a regular basis. I'm 7 and 10 years older than my three sisters. I'm physically not close to 2 of them and the one who is close well we have nothing in common.

I know that God can give a "sister" relationship with a woman who is not related to me and I used to feel that I had that, but I no longer have two of those relationships because I choose to follow the calling of God in my life. So tonight my hearts prayer is that God will send some beautiful hearted women into my life to be my sisters. I'd like even just ONE to be the sister of my heart. That one who will come help with my kids, wash my dishes or fix dinner for my family if I'm sick. The one whom I can confide in and trust with my hearts desires, my prayers, and my husband.
I have two friends whom I do trust like that but unfortunately they can't be close physically in those times, but I love them just the same.

Maybe what I truly do desire is a sister wife. Someone to share the daily chores, the school lessons, the supper dishes and the family trips with. Someone who can be in my life everyday that fits into each moment of life like a glove.
Lord  you know my heart! Hear my prayer!
~G~

Wow People are so Quick to Judge!

The last time I checked I was and adult who is more than capable of determining when I'm being told the truth!
I don't care for people who assume that they should just tell me that I'm making the wrong decision when they don't even know what is truly going on in my life.

It's wrong of anyone so assume that just because you read a few blog posts or a few facebook statuses that you KNOW me if you've never met me in person or spent time with me in the last 15 years. I'm a completely different person than I was 15 years ago, I'm married to the mad God intended me to be married to. I share my heart with a few special people in my life and just because you've READ some things I've said doesn't mean you KNOW me.

Don't assume I can't see for myself if I'm being deceived, lied too, or swindled. Isn't it my mistake to make? Isn't it my life to live? Is it not my responsibility to listen to God when he guides me?
Do not think for a moment that we as a family do not go to the Creator FIRST in all our decisions. We KNOW how to seek His will.

Thank you for your concern but we are capable of choosing how and when to expand our family.

Getting Ready to Welcome Liz to Oklahoma

We have been working this weekend to get the house ready for Liz to come to Tulsa!
We are excited to have her coming to stay with us.

Life is going to get a little crazy for a bit, however we are going to enjoy each and every moment.
Lord, Thank you for Liz and her love, kindness, and willingness to come to this crazy household and be a part of the family and be a student and start a new life.
We praise you Lord, for all  you have done and will do for this family! In Jesus name ~Amen~

Adjusting ....

I'm learning to adjust to having someone in my house asking me questions. I mean I know she's new and she's here to help but sometimes I want you to take a little initiative to do things you see need to be done. Now I must give her props for picking up the living room and loading the dishwasher but something tells me the dishes aren't going to get clean because she loaded it improperly. Oh well I guess I'll adjust. I just need to make some lists and hope that she is a fast learner. She needs prayer for sure because she is not a Christian and I know I am taking a risk with having her here. But something told me she needs a Godly woman to influence her. So I'm going to pray for her every day and ask the Holy Spirit to guide me in dealing with her.

I wonder if I'm going to regret not hiring a professional but time will tell!

Working from home has it's advantages and disadvantages. I have a lot of clutter and it needs to be dealt with. However I am here with my daughter and that is my JOY. I have a lot of personal growth to work on. That means That I'm going to have to start by eliminating negativity in my life. NO MORE NEGATIVE NANCY'S OR NED'S ALLOWED IN MY HOME OR LIFE!

I've got to start getting ORGANIZED! I'm going to use the two weeks while my hubby is in FL to get the house organized! He is going to take our laptop with him even if he doesn't have a webcam and at least be able to see his girls.
When he comes home The house will be Organized and looking like it's ready for a business to grow as well as a family too. I'm going to have the new nanny/housekeeper help with this undertaking and get this house in tip top shape. ... Well it's off to make some lists so this house can get healthy!  

When guests outstay their welcome.....

I'm sooo tired of all the noise in my house. My mother and sister have become squatters and I'm afraid to tell them that I can't deal with them for much longer because I'm stressing. My mother laughs at everything but I despise living with my younger sister. She is rude and she is disrespectful. She doesn't do anything around the house really and I HATE having the tv on all the time. It seldom gets turned off and she watches the stupidest things. I am putting my foot down about the crap that is being watched around my child.

I really don't want them here my house is TOO SMALL and I'm trying to be Godly and loving but it's soooo hard when I don't feel like I'm respected all that much. My sister complains about food, she complains about all kinds of things and I'm sick of it!

Please Lord help me with this!

Going Back to Work...

Today for the first time in about 18 months I'm going to a business meeting. I never wanted to be a career mom. I wanted to be a full time wife and mother and I have been since the day my princess was born. I am however a Licensed Life and Health insurance agent. I LOVED my job before I was laid off. I do want to be involved with a company who's goal is to help the average person plan for their future. I feel like I'm very good at what I do and I know how to talk to families about planning for the future and the future of their families.

So, this afternoon I'm going to a meeting with a company to see if they are something I'd like to be associated with. If not I will work on doing this all on my own from the comfort of my home. I love the idea of working form home because I can still be that full-time wife and mom as well as contribute to the family finances.

I'm excited and a little nervous all at the same time. :o) I'm ready to be helping my husband with the financial portion of our family and I want to build my daughters college fund. I'm also looking forward to building our savings back up.

Lord, be with me today, help me to ask the right questions, help me to, listen and learn and help me to be the best I can be. In Jesus name, Amen.

Change Me

This morning while having coffee with a friend in my dinning room NikiRhe came in looking for hugs and attention. I picked her up and sat her on my lap and I loved on her and we cuddled for  a moment when I noticed she stank... lol ...

I put her on the floor and told her to go tell daddy 'change me'... sure enough she walked strait to the living room and said rather loudly " CHANGE ME"!  It was the most precious thing I'd heard in a while! She was such a little blessing. This was even after she had gotten her first hair cut and was a little miffed at her mommy for making her sit still.

Well this got me to thinking. "Change me" What a phrase. I once heard that this is the most powerful two word prayer a Christian can pray. When we are constantly asking God to change people around us, our circumstances and other things. If we could just sincerely pray to God " Change ME" I believe we would see a WORLD of change.

I experimented with this a few years ago when I was feeling like things in my marriage needed to change. I felt we were stagnant and not moving forward or growing as a couple. So I prayed "Lord, Change ME". I found over the next two years that not only did He change my outlook, He changed my heart, my in-look and they way I view my spouse, myself and my fellow man.

God also allowed me to see that being a stay at home mom or even a work at home mom was the path in life I desired the most. So when our daughter was born I prayed for God to provide for me to be able to be home and to teach her to be a graceful homemaker and seeker of Christ.

To this day I have to remind myself at times that I need to ask for God to 'Change ME' because I can't control every aspect of life but I know the plans He has for me!

Be Blessed
~G~

Feelings of Frustration

I love my beautiful daughter with all my heart. However I've been trying to study and get my continuing education hours completed so I'm a little behind on the housework. 


I LOVE that she loves me and wants to be with me at all times including when I'm in the bathroom, cleaning, or studying, or trying to load the dishwasher. What frustrates me is that she wants to close the dishwasher and she wants to play literally under my feet. I can't seem to make her understand that our very small kitchen doesn't have enough room for her to play safely in there while i'm trying to clean. 


I've read about some mom's putting their children in a play pen while they are cleaning and I've considered doing that, but I honestly don't want to hear her screaming the ENTIRE time I'm trying to do a task. I certainly can not put her in one and have her screaming while I'm trying to work or study. 


Today I have her watching her Your Baby Can Read dvd and have been afforded enough time to sit and compose this blog. I Refuse to allow the TV to be a baby sitter and I know that God will help me figure out what works best for baby and I.

Lord, please show me how to teach my daughter at this young age. Help me to not loose my temper with her or to raise my voice. Help me to be her mentor, and mother not her friend. Help me to show her your love and mercy and to provide her with solid teachings. In Jesus Name. Amen

Teaching to Follow Simple Directions Early

My beautiful little 14 month old princess is learning to follow simple directions. She can bring me things and she has started helping unload the dish washer and put away groceries! I was so very excited today when she came in the kitchen and took a box of cereal out of the grocery bag and offered it up to me. 


Watching my little girl realize that it's fun to help mommy is so bittersweet! I love the fact that I get to teach her to be a godly young lady as she grows. I get to show her how to serve others on love. I try to remember that each day with everything I do she is watching me. She is watching to see if I'm happy or complaining about the chores I do around the house. She watches to see what I'm doing if I'm blogging, reading my bible or praying. 


Ladies, we have a wonderful opportunity to spend loving moments teaching our beautiful daughters and sons, to be God reliant, servant hearted, Loving, compassionated people! 


I started super early with my little one by praying out-loud over her every night, we pray at our meals and hold hands ( now she won't eat without praying), I ask her politely to give me things she picks up and I say thank you. I've taught her to say thank you when given things and to say please when asking for things. 


Children are our blessing and we should treat them as such. However I do believe in discipline, in the truest form. The chance to teach her right from wrong and more. 


Our father God will show us all we need to guide our beautiful babies! 

Almost an entire month into the new year....

I'm still working on getting my continuing education courses completed. It's kind of difficult getting it completed with a toddler roaming around and needing to keep an eye on her.
That's okay. God gave me that little miracle for a reason! I'm going to enjoy each and every minute with her.
I'm determined to do all I can to bless my family by contributing via my insurance sales and working as a homemaker to keep things together here.

I am so excited to be working from home so that I still have the chance to home school my daughter, and be at home to raise her and teach her that there is nothing wrong with homemaking. I want her to have a godly beauty, from the inside out. I want her to desire to serve God and her family and to honor God by having a servants heart.

Lord, help me to show my daughters by my actions that being a servant is not degrading to women or men. Father, give me the knowledge and wisdom I need to convey your love to them as each one finds her way in the world. Help me with the oldest to have a firm but loving and patient hand. Open her heart to guidance, and give her a willingness and heart to want to learn to be the servant YOU want her to be.
Thank you Lord for you blessings. In Jesus name, Amen.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Today as we ate and visited with my parents I thought about all that I am thankful for.

So here are some of the things that came to mind:

I AM THANKFUL FOR:

• My Savior and Lord Jesus Christ coming to earth and dying for my sins. 
• God being the same, yesterday, today and forever
• My husband
• My daughters
• My family whom I love
• My best friend Amy who is such a huge part of my life. 
• My friends at Biblical Families
• The people I grew up with knowing the Lord and serving Him in their lives
• A grandmother who prays for me each and every day!
• Being able to stay at home with my baby. 

That is just to name a few! There is so much more that I have to be thankful for that It would take all night to list them all! 

Well Yesterday we went to the Mall and had Nikirhe's picture made with Santa for the first time! I wanted to share it with you..... Sooo here it is!! 

Things Are Moving Along

I'm starting to feel better. I've been having issues with pain and it gets me down from time to time. I've been praying hard for my best friend/sister Barb. She is in very poor health and I'm very worried about her!

My father and mother in law are coming to visit us this week. They will be here tomorrow afternoon and I'm making mexican food. Cheese enchilada's, mexican rice and refried beans and maybe some guacamole.
I"m going to premake my enchiladas but i'm trying to figure out exactly how i want to make them! lol

Well I guess I need to find some new pictures to post here! I've uploaded all kinds on my facebook page but I always forget to upload them to the computer.

A New Year in the Bible

Our pastor has taken the time to make up an entire year worth of sermons and each week has 5 day's of bible study attached  to each weeks sermon. I am very excited to begin this journey! I will be posting each weeks bible reading title and scriptures for each day every Sunday evening.

9/6-9/12-- Let There Be....
Day 1: Genesis 1:1-25
Day 2: Genesis 1:26-31
Day 3: Genesis 2:1-3
Day 4: Genesis 2:4-17
Day 5: Genesis 2:18-25

Join us if you can next Sunday at Calvary Baptist Church, Tulsa, OK. or look for the sermon online at www.calvartulsa.org

Our city lost a part of our history and part of motion picture history as well. The Admiral Twin Drive-in burned to the ground. This theater was featured in the movie The Outsiders.

House Hunting

Today we spent the morning looking for a new place to live. We are needing to be in a place that will pass our home study for the adoption. We looked at a town house across town and a nice house about a mile from where we live now.

We are going to just pray that God guides us to the right home for us. We are planning allot for this holiday season so we need a home that will accommodate our company through out October, November, and December. As well as passing the Home-study for the adoption!

Please pray with us for guidance to the home that will be best for us size and financially!

To God Be The Glory

I am feeling much better! I have had a couple of visits with a really good Chiropractor and she is really helping me feel good. My back is not hurting after a long day at the office and if I can get my left foot and knee on the mend I'll be able to exercise allot more! Praise God!

We are still trusting God in Faith for our Miracle adoption! We are trusting Him for the finances to adopt and for guidance as to which country to adopt from. We are also going to put action to our Faith and start preparing the spare room for a child! :)

I have started going to a women's bible study on Monday nights. It is a study on the book of Esther: It's Hard Being a Woman.
So far it is a GREAT study and I would recomend it for any woman!

Please keep us in your prayers!

~G~