Thursday, May 7, 2015

Thirty Five

I turned thirty-five this year. January to be exact. And I love my birthday!  I think birthdays are a big deal.

It's My Birthday! Lets Go Feed the Cows!
So was I thinking today - I sure have wasted a lot of time in 35 years of my life...

Don't get me wrong, I have done some good things, but I sure made some royal mistakes.  A friend told me I was going to love my thirties! And I have...But there have been a few tough times as well.  looking back over my life I think about how we try and teach our kids to obey us the first time we ask them to do something.  Isn't that what God wants to do as well? 

So I am on my journey to a closer relationship with God - and it has been very exciting!  I think of my past and who it has made me.  I just finished up a small group called LIFE - Living In Freedom Everyday.  I don't even know how to put into words what going through this study has been like.
Some weeks I wanted to
quit -
Hide
Give Up




But I kept going back. And it has been awesome. No description of the freedom there is in Christ.  It makes me want to tell everyone I know about this and how you don't have to live so defeated and sad.

So as I start thinking about the rest of my thirties, I want to waste NO time! I wasted enough time doing life my way. 

Hello middle age! I am excited and cant wait!


 
 
 

Sister helps blow out the candles
 
 
 
 





Monday, March 2, 2015

Vines and Branches

Saturday was chicken day...
We turned their house and built a fence so they could go in and out as they wanted.

But as we did that, I started clearing the brush in the woods where the fence needed to go.  It turned into an all day project.  Which I enjoyed.  Husband and Tripp had to leave for ball practice and Josie went on a girl day with my mom. 

So if you follow my instagram you would have seen my post about my progress...

God just spoke such insite! Here are my posts...Happy Monday, Jenn




 I have been working and clearing all morning. Hating these vines!! And then God spoke. Vines and branches. Isn't this what we are supposed to look like. So intermingled with God that you can't which is which. Not a mess, but jumbled up goodness!! I think I will stop clearing now. #formanfarm #vinesandbranches
Ok so God is preaching today! And I haven't stopped clearing yet. A new thought....we can't have new growth if the dead junk is chocking out what is trying to grow. Do you see the new green starting to bud?? Clear the dead junk in your life God says. Let the new thrive!! #goodpreaching#formanfarm

Wednesday, November 5, 2014

The Balance of Wearing Many Hats

There is no hiding it....When you are a momma and you work a full time job - its inevitable...You become the hat juggler. The trick is how to do it. And I am not certain I know anyone who can tell you how that is done.  So really this post is just another momma venting about how to juggle it all.

First and foremost, its no secret, those who are closest to us see the ugliest side of us. Right!?

My sweet man, how do I make sure he is taken care of on a daily basis?  I remember the days I could actually cook a great meal. But now with more demands in our home, it seems as though little things like cooking a good meal gets pushed to the side. Second grade homework, feeding all the animals, working out, etc, trumps a home cooked meal..Unless you call chicken finger salad home cooked.

How can we be all we can out places of employment? 
I love my job! That's where I give back to my community. Where I feel I make a difference for my county.

And a great mom? Making sure that homework is done the best way possible and we are actually teaching our babes something in midst.. To make sure I am not just sending my sweet littles to schools, but I am an active parent. That I attend their school parties and field trips.

How do we make sure that we aren't just living day in and day out barking orders at our kiddos about cleaning their rooms and picking up their toys, but we are actually teaching them life lessons about being responsible?


And the most important thing in my life is my quiet time..my study time...and truly I have learned to just fit it in all through my day.  There have been seasons in my life where I can stay on track and set aside time in the morning and start my day with studying and prayer. But I always always end with my devotions and prayer, no matter what.

So really the mix of life right now is just me, a momma, a wife, a worker, a lover of God, a wanna be farmer, runner, daughter, sister,  aunt, friend, and whatever else is leftover...




Friday, October 17, 2014

My Hearts Desire

My oh my.....To be a farmer..A true blue farmer. On a really big piece of property.  Where we grow and eat our own food. We sorta do that now. But full time jobs and other things keep a full time farming desire suppressed. So for now we doddle..and play. Well not really play.  Its hard work the farming we do attempt. And we love it! AND I think God knows our hearts desire. So one day --- maybe we can become those real farmers we dream of. AHHH....

So for now, we will enjoy the few animals we have and the small garden. And, enjoy the season of life we are in.