Feeling better

So since I've been a bit down in the dumps lately, in the past week or so, I am seeing things looking up. There are still hiccups here and there, and I know that I will have those, but the light is getting brighter. There is a blog I read about a lady who has lost a child awhile back and she and her husband are now enjoying raising another baby they were blessed with. She always has very inspiring posts and I wanted to quote something that really spoke to me.

God is so faithful in meeting us where we are, providing enough grace and peace for each moment, and I know He will do the same for you, too. I know it is in times like this that I look back on God's past faithfulness and am reminded that He will continue to be faithful in the present and the future.

Even though I already "know" this, it's nice to read it in someone else's words for some reason. :) You can check out her blog in my blog list to the right, titled "He will Carry Me".

As for our weekend, it's not going to be as busy as last weekend, but it will still be a good one! Today we need to get some much needed grocery shopping done, then take Brynn to TKD class. We have a 1st birthday party to go to this afternoon and that's about it for the day. Tomorrow we have our parenting class at church, then right after that I am going to an "explore" class at church to learn more about their vision, values, etc. So all in all, it's going to be a great weekend and I'm looking forward to it. Hope everyone has a great one! Oh and I know I still need to post some pictures from Easter, so maybe I'll get that post done sometime this weekend. :)

I'm awake!

I was so excited when my alarm went off at 1:30 a.m. this morning! It's wedding time! I've been looking forward to the Royal Wedding for awhile now and it's finally upon us. As I write this, I am watching the "pre-wedding" show and my Earl Grey tea is ready and waiting. If I could take a web-cam photo directly from blogger I would, so you could see my amazing do that I've done for the wedding, I fondly call it "Sleep-deprived chic". :)

I see many of my loyal royal friends are also up on facebook as well. This will be a great time to get some knitting done, but silly me for not having wound up my lace weight yarn into a cake to start working on a shawl. :) I have a pair of socks I am working on, but I've misplaced another needle, so I can't work on them like I should! Super upset about that. Anyways, I'd better continue watching this, or I will definitely miss something! :)

Spring Monster Swap

I participated in a monster swap on my Danger Crafts Monster Group on Ravelry. It was so much fun putting together my partner's package and monster. I was even more surprised with the package she sent me! I received it today and squealed with joy as I saw what she had sent. It was a monster that she made to look like me, and two little monsters to look like Brynn and Kenzie! It was the sweetest thing ever! She also included some note cards, a piece of her artwork (trading card style), and some Nutella treats. Oh and some super soft yarn!

All to Him I Owe

I was so happy that I got to attend the stations of the cross and Good Friday service last night at my church. The service was very somber compared to their "normal" upbeat services. One of the songs they sang was a hymnal that I used to sing in the church I grew up in as well as the church that I would attend with my Grandma. As soon as I saw the words and heard the melody, all I could think if is my Grandma singing it. I could actually hear her voice singing it along with me and I lost it.

"Jesus gave it all, all to Him I owe, sin had left a crimson stain, He washed it white as snow."

I couldn't even get myself to sing the rest of the song because every time I tried to sing, I would start crying. :)I could feel her there with me, just like she was standing right next to me.

It a very moving service and I am looking forward to a more upbeat service on Sunday. :)

Found it!

I grew up Southern Baptist and also went to church for as long as I could remember. I loved and still love that church, but moved away for school, and eventually moved out of state. In between those moves, I tried different churches, looking for somewhere that I could fit in and feel the connection I needed.

I've visited multiple churches here in Colorado and there were some that I liked that are too far away. Then a close friend mentioned to me that she wanted to invite us to her son's baby dedication on Mother's Day. I asked her where she went to church and she said Waterstone Community Church, so I figured I'd try it the following Sunday. I was pretty much hooked at that moment! Seems like after the 1st or 2nd visit, you really know if it's your "type" of church or not.

I've been going there for about a month now. Both girls are enjoying their Sunday school classes, the services are contemporary and the messages are pertinent to issues we are all having in our lives. Dan and I are attending a Parenting class that we are loving so far and it's really teaching us a lot about our parenting styles.

So, I think I've found it! I've finally found a church home! Thanks Sara!:)

Is there a light?

It's just been one of those weeks, maybe months, well I guess it's been awhile. I just can't seem to get out of a funk. Nothing makes me truly happy and if it does, it just somehow gets knocked down. Not sure what it is, but I hope it goes away soon. Just want to get away from everything for a bit and come back for a fresh start, but that's just it. If I get away from it all, then I just have to come back to it and feel the same way.

Completely annoying and unsatisfying. I hope I will find my way soon.

My Girls

Brynn (5...almost 6) and Kenzie (almost 17 months)

Okay I'm bad

I've been neglecting my blog a bit. Lots going on with too little time. Girls are doing good. Brynn is still active in her taekwondo and Kenzie is growing like a weed. I've been staying busy with knitting and have had many requests for monsters, so busy making those as fast as I can, so I can actually do some "enjoyable" knitting for gifts, etc. :)