Frienship

I've been wanting to write this blog for a long time, but could never figure out the words I wanted to use. My life has been full of ups and downs, much like everyone elses. The two things that get me through everything are God and friends.
I am so blessed to have such an amazing group of friends, old and new. And more recently have am amazing group of girls that are so uplifting to my spirit that I cry tears of joy to have them in my life. I truly believe that the friends I have now are meant to be in my life for good. We have such a great support system in eachother and it is all based on out belief in God. We can pray together and cry together and share together, how amazing is that!
I borrowed a book from my sister, my greatest of all friends, yesterday. "When it Pours, He Reigns" It's a book about overcoming life's storms and let me tell you that in the one chapter I have read it has given me such peace. A quote from the book says,"We will fulfill what God created us to do only by getting and staying connected with those who join us on our journey." This is the TRUTH!!! As I read that I sat and thought about the things I have been dealing with this year and how I don't think I could have made it through as well as I have without the women that God has placed in my life. We are destined fro greatness!
We encourage eachother to stand tall and not to give up. The enemy will try and attack, but we have to claim the victory that is already ours. The book also touches on sharing your expierence with others because you never know who your testimony can speak to. There are others out there who need to know what we know and what we have gone through to get out on the other side, we need to help them to know that no matter how dark the tunnel is, there is light on the other side.
I am stronger for the things I have gone through and have learned some very valuable lessons, not only this year, but in the 4 years leading up to it. I can now stand and say that God has been my driving force, but the friends that he has placed in my life have been my wings, helping to carry me through the rough times.
I love you all more than you will ever know!

Sept/ Oct.

Wow! What a ride these past months have been.
Still no baby, but we our one step closer to our dreams, our offer on a home got accepted! Praise the Lord!!! This is such an answer to prayer.
Shelby and i have been praying that the Lord would open doors for us to get a home and He certainly did. As many of you know Shelby got laid off from his job at the church because there wasn't the funding to keep him on. Of course as this is happening we had found and put an offer down on a very cute townhome. Shelby has been looking for another job, but hasn't found one yet. Our wonderful Pastor made the decision to keep Shelby on for the time being so that we can get the house and should another job come up Shelby is free to take it. I cannot begin to tell you they joy that is in my heart. I don't even know why there was any worry in my heart over this because I know that when the Lord opens a door he will provide everything you need. Can I get an AMEN!!
I'm not sure when we will be moving in, but I'm hoping within the next month to month and a half. I have all these ideas fro how I want to decorate, i just can't wait.
We are going to keep on praying for a smooth transcation and transition, but with all God has already provided I have no worries on how the rest will turn out.