working mom

Wow, no one should take working mothers for granted! I have started working at Steak N Shake this past week and it has been tough on me. This is the first time I have worked outside the home since before Alex was born. That was 3 years ago! I have been blessed to be a SAHM for the past 3 years and I do not take it for granted. Stan and I agreed that I would work for a bit, since it was easier for me to get the job. I have really missed my babies. But I am sure there is a reason for this happening in our lives right now, though I am not quite sure what it is yet. Maybe the reason is for me to strive to be a better wife and mother..... maybe the reason is for Stan to understand things from my point of view as a SAHM and me from his point of view as the one who works, not sure. I know that God will show us. He has already provided us things thus far in ways we would not have imagined. Romans 8:28 comes to mind. All things will work together for the Christian who loves God wholeheartedly. Life sure has changed around here, but God is still in control. I just need to keep reminding myself that. Please keep us in your prayers.

Growing up....

Just wanted to post a few new pics of Alex and Aaron.... they grow up so fast!

Anniversary

Today, my husband and I celebrate our 5 year anniversary. It is hard to believe that 5 years go by that fast! As I look back, I realize how much we have been through and how God has helped us. I have had many physical problems over the years, and I have watched my husband stand by me with great love and concern. I have watched my husband struggle with what God will have him do, be treated wrongly and yet, stand for what is right. Our marriage has been hard work, but when you love someone with all that is in you, you find it easy to stand by them no matter what happens. Our love is stronger now than it was the day we were married because of the things we have been through. God has given us 3 beautiful babies (one is waiting in heaven for us), for which we love with all our hearts. My husband has been there faithfully through my biggest heart aches of my life.... the miscarriage of our first baby and the loss of my best friend, my mother. He was there to hold me as I cried my heart out. He is still there for me. God gave me the most wonderful husband any woman could ask for. I am more blessed than I deserve. Thank you, Lord!

Wow, time flies!

It is so hard to believe that Aaron is 10 months old today! I am having a hard time processing this! :) My boys are growing so fast and it breaks my heart. They are such a joy to be around and I am so thankful to God for giving them to me. We are so blessed. I often think about the song "Through the eyes of a child". If we could see the world through the eyes of a child, then things would be different, and our faith would be so much stronger! Thank you, Lord for my 2 little blessings!