We have news!

Have you ever wondered "Why me Lord" when things just aren't going your way? We have had a lot of things going on over here at our house lately. Many of unspoken things that we have had to work out over the past two years. We have stuck by the book and done everything that we are supposed to. Yet every time we turn around there has been another loop to jump through.
The other day I finally looked at Brian and said "God is testing us to see if we are really going to count on him". I decided that I was going to speak only positive things and claim what I believed the Lord was going to do was for our good. We have done all that we can do and when you do all you can you have to just trust in God to see you through.
We receieved the call that we have been waiting on and Praise the Lord he answered our prayers once again.
Our news is that we are building a beautiful new house in South Carolina. We will begin building after the first of the year. The boys are extremely happy since they will once again have their own room. I am excited because after the past couple of years of living in tight quarters we will have over 2,000 sq ft to spread out in.
It has been a challenge for us since we have high standards of what we want in a home. We have spent many months looking at lots, neighborhoods, floor plans and we finally came to a place where Brian and I agreed upon a home. Brian has already started his list of what he expects from the builders, the boys have their list ready of what they want their room to look like and Lilly just wants there to be lots of pink. I am just thankful that the Lord has seen us through and that our children will have a home to call theirs again.
We will keep you posted on all of the awesome things going on. Please keep us in your prayers as we have never built a home before and I know that this is going to be a fun yet stressful time.

Thanksgiving, am I thankful?

Yes, I am so thankful I was able to spend Thanksgiving with my brother and his family. They came in late Wednesday evening and we stayed up until almost 2 am talking. Brian had such a serving spirit he spent 12 hours working on the brining process of our turkey, he made all of the veggies and even a homemade pumpkin pie which was all AWESOME! I was able to relax for the day and just enjoy my brother and sis-in-law. Thank you Kathy for teaching your son how to cook!!!
I was wondering how my hubby would deal with another Thanksgiving with out his family who now live in Texas. You see my Mother-in-law is wonderful in the kitchen and she makes the best Thanksgiving spread. I guess if you can't bring your Mom into the kitchen you copy her? I would have to say that this year Brian wins first place for his spread.
Ou afternoon included my neice Becca riding bikes with Landen while Hannah, Gracie and Lilly had fun playing outside with baby dolls and Lilly's 4-wheeler. Gabriel stayed inside and enjoyed playing his game cube with Becca later in the afternoon. After a fun filled day we were all ready for a nap. All of us except the children that is...It was a bit hard saying bye to my bro. but we are praying for the Lord to lead his ministry here.
Friday morning Brian and I were up early for Black Friday as our tradition. It was a bit crazy but the best part of all was just spending some one on one time together. So, I hope to hear from you all on what you did for Thanksgiving and are you thankful?

Poison Ivy & Strep

Our chilren are country kids who like to play in the woods and with the woods comes Poison Ivy. Gabriel woke up Monday morning with it all over his face and he had to stay home from school since he looked like a little masked man with Calamine. Tuesday morning Lilly woke up with a large scratch of poison ivy down her cheek and since then her whole face is now covered with it.
Gabriel's face after being on Benadryl for a couple of days and Calamine started to dry up. Lilly's face looked even worse and we were starting to worry about MRSA so off to the doctor we go. They took a sample and sent it off for testing and gave us prescriptions for a steroid cream and antibiotic. We just received the results on her tests and hers turned into Strep. I have never heard of strep on the outside of your body like this?
We thought that she was starting to dry up until she woke up yesterday morning with it spread all over her forehead and entering the corner of her eye. I feel so bad for her she looks so pitiful and comes to me frequently "Mommy it wont stop itching please slap it Mommy". She knows she can't itch it and we have taught her that since she in also allergic to mosquitos when she gets a bite instead of her scratching at it and leaving scabs she slaps it. It doesn't sound too good when you are walking through Lowe's foods and your girly is saying slap my face Mommy. She has this little silky blankie that we have had her squeeze when it is itchy which has worked much better than slapping.
We have decided to have Gabriel take the antibiotic just to make sure that it is completely out of his system. We will be calling the Dr. for Lilly again in the morning if it isn't any better especially with it so close to her eye. I will update you in a couple of days on our recovery.
I have come down with a really bad cold and with my allergies acting up it has been a challenge to just breathe. I finally have found a way to sleep it is called Afrin for the nose and 2Tbs of Benadryl.
Brian is off to class this weekend to obtain another licensing for his business. He is seeking out Gods will and it is looking like he may pursue getting his General Contractors license next. I am very pleased with this decision since I see all of the qualities in him for this career. He has so many talents that the Lord has blessed him with and it so nice to see him follow his dream. His current business is picking up with the winter season starting here in the South. He is working on residential and commercial heating sysytems as well as regular property maintenance.
If you know of anyone who needs their heating system looked at or home repairs done remember my hubby. (You know I have to put a plug in here for my sweetie.)A big thank you to our friends who have already used his services.