Just a day in the life...

We weren't able to be a part of Winter Ramp 2010 in Chattanooga this year and it was definitely a sad day in the neighborhood. Caleb's work schedule is basically 7am-9pm. I'm convinced that Hamilton folks don't use their phones much! (: We've been in the middle of dinner and here come lights up the driveway. Then it's just me and Eden left eating dinner. No date nights. No small getaways. Holidays are pretty rough too. And worst of all, no conferences. BUT, it only lasts 4 months. Although it can be hard at times we are making it!

Watching the services from home made me antsy! We both wished we could be there in the glory with 8000 people! It most definitely would have been an honor knowing we were helping lead so many people in worship of Jesus. Just being able to worship Jesus WITH so many people would have been amazing. Knowing that He is not confined to one area made my heart settle though. He made His presence very known right here in my living room. Although I wasn't there physically, the glory came and I worshipped Jesus with those 8000 people today. I love Him. He doesn't leave anyone out.

Yesterday Caleb and I finalized our vacation/anniversary trip to Las Vegas. I know, I know..sin city you say?! The light shines brighter than the dark. A light is seen because there is darkness. We're taking the light with us. We are in our third year of marriage. Our first anniversary we lived in Meridian. Guess where we went for our anniversary? Hamilton, Al. Yep, that's right. We came to conference. Our second anniversary we visited my Aunt and Uncle in Grenada, MS. So, we decided it was time to take a trip for ourselves. Caleb has been to Vegas before and absolutely loved it. There is always something going on...and yes, there are plenty of PG-rated things to do! We plan on seeing some great shows, shopping, going to see the Grand Canyon and Hoover Dam and much more. Our hotel has a spa in it...so you know I'll be getting a pregnancy massage! Watch out Vegas...I'll see you Feb 13!

I'm glad to say that I've finally reached week 13/14 of pregnancy! I was never sick or nauseated with Eden but this little butterbean has been different. I guess it's true when they say all pregnancies are different! Every morning I would just come curl up in a ball in the recliner too nauseated to move. All the foods I used to love made me want to throw up with the exception of sweets. I was pretty healthy with Eden throughout the pregnancy. This one has been a whole other story! Not once in the 7 weeks I knew of our new lamb did I cook a meal. And cleaning was a minimum. Now that I'm past the fatigue and nausea I am happy to say that I have a VERY clean house along with a meal cooked EVERY single night for my wonderful husband and daughter. I was so excited to wake up feeling great that I made a list of all the things I missed eating while feeling queasy. We've been eating good ever since(:

Knowing my house was not clean made me have some serious anxiety! Not only was I nauseous and tired out of my mind but I was very ill at every person that came in and added to the craziness. Thank you Jesus we're over that! Now I have the energy to clean up my after my "little tornado"! Along with my other child, Caleb(: and myself. Things are starting to look up around here!

Part 3 of my struggles has been put on hold through the holidays. It seems that so much has been going on along with all the thoughts I have..I can't process it all fast enough. So although you won't be hearing about it just yet, God is still doing a mighty work in me. He's helped me work through a lot but like I said I have too many thoughts trying to be processed in my pregnancy brain. Not only that but some things have to be cherished until it's time to be shared. We're still cherishing moments together(: At the end of my day, regardless of all we go through, He is still God. I don't see this as being "how it is" the rest of my days. But even if it was, He would still be God. He will always be my provider, even if it's not to what I see as provision. He will always be who I need Him to be. I love Him no matter what and He knows that.

Now, it's time for me to put my little frog down for a nap and go help Caleb process deer. Yes, I will be putting my hands in raw deer meat. Think about us while you have your normal jobs(: LOL!

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I'm adding this after my first post: Today Mrs. Karen said, "God will reward your faithfulness, even if it is SOMEDAY!" This really hit home with me with everything we've been through. I always remember the scripture that says (excuse the choppiness I don't have my bible handy), "...for he will bring our darkest secrets to light and will reveal our private motives. Then God will give to to each one whatever praise is due." Corinthians 4:4-6?

I know that we have been faithful with what we've been given. We have been faithful with God and what he's asked of us. It's been hard to understand where our reward has been. When Mrs. Karen said this it just hit a place on my heart. Honestly it was encouraging for me to know that I may not have my reward yet, but someday I will hold it. I believe that with all of my heart. And daily we call it forth! I may not see it yet, and you may not see it yet...but it's there and it's coming! Be encouraged!