Enough of that...on to more exciting things!

That was a depressing post.

Not that I am all about just being bubbly and perky but I don't want to dwell on THAT. It sucks. While this disease is primarily physical, it has a huge spiritual effect on me. I want to have faith that God can heal this. I do believe that. But I also believe that He may choose not to. I believe that it is possible but not promised! And there are moments where that puts me in a tailspin where I doubt my belief, doubt if my faith runs deep enough to actually be healed. Am I standing in the way of my own healing?

Really am moving on now...Looking forward to some exciting things.

1. A Weekend Away

In fifteen days....not that I am counting.... we are going away for the weekend. I can't tell you how much I am looking forward to kid-free time with J, spending the weekend with friends we love, sleeping in, dressing up for dinner, playing games in our pj's, shopping, and sitting in a hot tub under the hill country stars.

2. My mom is moving out

My mom has been living with us for the last six months. She has been there simply out of my desire to honor her. Our house is intentionally small but the addition of three extra people pushed it beyond reason. We can't wait to spread out a bit! The kids will have their play room back. We will be able to walk in our garage. I will be able to use my washer whenever I want. My water bill will go down by half. Our four kids will have TWO closets! There will be no more uncovered leftovers in the fridge. And Jason's favorite- He will be able to walk around in his boxers again! Small freedoms that you miss deeply when you can't be at home at home.

3. Life Group Season

Life group season starts in two weeks and we are leading a group...or two. I am doing my Zumba group but we are also leading a small group for young families. This is the best possible scenario because another couple we love is hosting at their house and there is childcare at the church! So we get to lead a life group without all the headache.

4. A Goddaughter

My sweet friend Belinda is due in March and getting sooooo close. She and her husband have asked us to be Godparents to their sweet baby Emma. She just had a 4-d ultrasound and she is as cute as you can imagine and I can't wait to hold her. Belinda's baby shower is right around the corner and I can't wait to spoil her!

5. Africa

Jason is going to Ghana on a mission trip in April. I knew that he really wanted to go but that he would never come out and ask me to make the sacrifice so that he could. So for Christmas, my gift to him was my blessing, my sacrifice, my commitment to do what it takes to get him there. I wasn't sure that really qualified as a gift. It was my deepest desire for him to have this adventure, to see him pasionate and excited, to see him be stretched by God. It's hard to gift wrap those things. But he got because got a little teary eyed when he read the card....and that made me love him a little more!