We're In!!

Well finally we are in our new house! Our first night was last Friday. But I have to be honest with you. It has been very trying. We kind of had to move in with all of the stuff that was already in the house. And if you'll remember from the pictures, there is a lot of stuff in that house. So it is a little frustrating trying to find somewhere to put your stuff when all the nooks and crannies are full. But the good news is, that the family has been here this weekend cleaning stuff out. Yeah! I can't tell you how ready I am for it be "my house". Because it's definetly hard to feel like it's yours, when you are living with someone else's stuff. And I have a little confession. You know they say confession is good for the soul. I tore some wallpaper off before the family got there. I didn't mean to. It was torn back some and I just wanted to test it to see how hard it was going to be. Before I knew it, I had the whole wall done. I have been hoping noone noticed it. But if it's mine, what should it matter? Right? Anyway. It hasn't been all that bad really. This morning I was up early, and I took my coffee and sat on the front porch swing, read my Bible, watched the horses running and the Hummingbirds come to the feeder. There was no traffic out yet and it was absolutely wonderful! I'm so glad that no matter where I am, God's presence is always with me. It was so nice to meditate on His word in the quiet, and sit and enjoy His marvelous Creation! And to me, that is the biggest blessing! So throughout the day, as I found myself feeling frustrated, I would find my way out to the porch swing, where the Hummingbirds are flying and the horses are doing their laps, or rolling in the grass scratching their back, and I would feel at peace again. So that's all for now. Soon I will be doing before and after photos. Because I am ready to rip some more wallpaper! Haha.

Adieu to Ladybug!

Ladybug

Well, I am sad to say that Ladybug has a new owner. This is the horse that was given to us. She went from being a scared horse who wouldn't let you within 100 feet of her, to being a very loving horse. But I guess that is what happens when you get in the "horsin' business". So I've been told. But she had some injuries on her leg that we were having a hard time getting to heal. So it was a very hard decision because we had grown so attached to her. But although we are going to miss her, we now have five other horses to keep us company. All given to us. So farewell Ladybug, Welcome Mega, Just Plain Reckless (Reckless), Liscious, Fancy, and Candy! (All named by previous owners!)

This is Mega. She is the mother of Liscious and Fancy.

This is Mega again.

This is our little Palomino colt, Reckless.

This is Candy. She's my favorite. She's the sweetest! Really.

I could never get these two to pose for me. They're a little stubborn. But anyway, this is Liscious and Fancy. Fancy is on the left, Liscious is on the right. What you can see. I'll try for a better one later.

House Pics!

Bathroom next to sun room.

Nice pink shell sink. Ha ha

Nice blurry picture of striped bedroom!

View of the land from our carport.

Side view of the land from the flower bed.


Kitchen.

Other side of kitchen.

Hard to tell, but it's a walk in pantry.

Sun room.

Jacuzzi tub. Thank you God! This is the bathroom with the windows.





Living room/dining room/library? I'm confused! Note the nice rose colored carpet! But hidden treasure lies beneath. Hardwood!

Dining room. What you can see of it! Nice chandelier huh?

I'm Still Here!!

Well, believe it or not, I'm posting. I really wanted to wait until I could add pictures and everything, but I couldn't wait any longer to share what God is doing!! You know, as I am sitting here thinking about all I want to tell you, I am amazed at how some of God's greatest blessings come in the midst of some of your greatest trials. I am going to be perfectly honest with you. We have been going through things lately that have tried us in every aspect. We have dealt with sickness, death, finances, family troubles, etc. etc etc. Who hasn't?! But you know what? I'm Still Here!! And in the middle of all this, God has spoke things to me and shown me things, that maybe I couldn't have seen or heard had I not been in the place I needed to be! How can I encourage someone who is going through financial difficulty, if I've never been there? How can I comfort someone who is hurting if I've never been in pain? And how can I grow into what God wants me to be, if I am never pruned or shaped or molded? So I have just been praying for God to change me in the situation, instead of asking God to change the situation!

Okay. Now besides all that good stuff and more, God has given us a few material blessings. A lot of you may not know that we have lived in a mobile home every since we got married almost thirteen years ago. Absolutely nothing wrong with that. But everybody wants the American Dream! To have a house of their own. Well, for a while now, we have been trying to get a house. We were approved, and even had a great interest rate. But every time, we would come up against obstacles. So I just believed it wasn't time yet. Because I believe when it is the will of God, everything will fall into place. Anyway, now I know why. God had something else in store for us! You know, I have always said one day God was going to give me a house. Maybe at the time I said it, I didn't mean literally. But God took it literally, because God gave me a house! Not just any house. Not a broken down dump. A very nice brick house and 8 acres of land! A concrete circle drive, sodded yard,3 possible 4 bedroom, 2 1/2 bath, sun room, jacuzzi tub, storage galore, chain link fence, I can't remember anything else, house! Granted, it needs some updating. It has flowered and striped wallpaper and rose colored carpet. But it has no mortgage. Yes I did just say it has NO mortgage! Hallelujah! I will post pictures as soon as possible. I know it's just material. And even if I didn't get it, I would be content to live in my mobile home until God comes. But when you seek the kingdom of God first, all the desires of your heart will be given to you. And right now, first and foremost, I want revival. I have friends and family that are lost. There are thousands upon thousands of people that need to be reached. And maybe not having a mortgage will help us do that. And did I mention we had 4 acres of land fenced in absolutely at no cost to us. Except the labor. Which my husband truly has paid the price. And it looks good, baby! And believe me, we're gonna need it because our horse count keeps rising. I think we are at 4 as of today. All of them given to us, by the way. And all are registered, except one. Pics on those soon too. Well, check back soon. You never know what God has in store next!