Who am I to Complain?

I have been on an emotional roller coaster this month. I have to deal joy to the highest level all the way down to the pit of despair. I have pouted when things didn't go my way and bounced off the walls when I was overly excited. I don't understand now what the Lord has store for us. It is frustrating to not know what He is doing. I am glad I can depend on him to take care of us. We are planning on moving again. For the last 11 years of my life I have moved every two years, except for the 4 years I lived in Germany. I am SICK and TIRED of moving. I crave stability. I know one day my prayers will be answered but right now I am a little frustrated. Thankfully I can have stability in my Saviour!
Today on the way to taking Curtis to school/home from school we listened to the story behind the hymn "It Is Well With My Soul." That is my most favorite hymn! Listen for yourself the story behind this amazing song!


I have nothing to complain about. This story and song brought me to a place of conviction. If this is all I have to deal with I am doing pretty good. There are children who are starving, there are men and women sacrificing their lives daily and leaving a family behind, there are children and adults battle all kinds of diseases, i could go on and on. Yes my pain is real, but everyone hurts. Who or what I turn to in my hurt defines who we are. I am going to try and always turn to Jesus. I want to say in hard times and good, It is well with my soul! May God bless you

Proud to be an American

Hello Friends, I hope you are all doing well. I am very very proud of our country. Yesterday our first African American president was sworn into office. I honestly never thought that I would live to see that day. Thank you America for tearing down the racial barriers of this country. 50 years ago we going through civil rights and many many leaders rose up and stood their ground about the injustices being done. Many many people shed there blood just trying to get the right to vote, to get the same rights as everyone else and to just live a normal life and look at us now. WOW I am am honored to have witnessed history unfold. I did not vote for Barack Obama (because I don't agree with him on key issues), but I do believe that the Lord has a plan for our nation. The Lord is still in control and I know he is proud of how far our country has come.
As president Bush gets back to "normal" life in Texas, I wonder what his reflection is about these last 8 years. I am proud of Bush and all he did. I may not agree with it all, but I don't know the whole story and I am not going to pretend I do. I am torn that our nation is at war and we have lost and will continue to loose innocent people, but at the same time our country is better off because of the fight this brave souls. So thank you president Bush for doing what you thought was best for our country. President Bush took care of Veterans and military personnel. Every January we get a pay raise. Not little one, but usually around $50-100 a year. He made sure that they were not forgotten. He truly has a heart for this nation and tried to do his best with what he had. My dear friend Ann had this video posted on here facebook account and I thought it was awesome. So I will leave you with that. Thank you America, what a ride you have been on. May the next 4 years be AWESOME!