This too shall pass......

Last night my husband called me and I could hear disappointment in his voice. We had been hoping for some good news yesterday that didn't come. I don't plan on going into details about what we were expecting because when I really stop to think about it....it isn't something that will make or brake us. Know what I mean? That being the truth....it still can be disappointing when something doesn't go the way you want it to. And it's worse when you see someone you love so disappointed. But it's funny the way God works....he always has a plan. This morning when I got to work I was reading my email and I received this.


FOUR WORDS
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A king called all of his wise men and counselors together for a meeting. He addressed them and said, "I want you to go and think, read, and research. Consult the wisest and most learned men in the land. Spare no expense." "I want you to find the ONE statement that will get me through all situations in life. Whether I am on top of the world or in the pits, find that statement."

"I don't want to learn long and complicated philosophies. I want one simple statement. Find it or write it; I don't care, just bring me the statement."

The men left and consulted for months.They finally returned and handed the King a scroll.The King unrolled the scroll. On it was written four words."THIS TOO SHALL PASS" That was it. The wise men explained. When you are on top of the world, that is but a fleeting moment, things change, always remember, this too shall pass. When you are in the pits, all nights are followed by day, at your lowest moments remember also, this too shall pass. All external circumstances and material things change.

No matter what your circumstances, remember,THIS TOO SHALL PASS! The wise men reminded the great King that this would get him through his earthly things but the truly wise knew there were things beyond this earth and life. . .Things that were eternal. True wisdom they reminded the King was in the ability to recognize the fleeting temporal things of the material world from the truly eternal things.

O Great King they said, "Most of the things that you worry or gloat about are temporary and our four words apply."For most of your situations. . .THIS TOO SHALL PASS.

I really needed to read that this morning. I am confindent that God is in control...and that he will get us through any set-backs we face in our lives. It is so hard to trust that sometimes.... especially when you want something so bad. God has truly blessed our lives...and Mike and I both need to keep that in mind through the MINOR set-backs.

To my husband....keep your head up....things ALWAYS have a way of working themselves out. 138.

Question

Does anyone even read this blog? =)

Mother's Day

Yesterday was the day that all of us get to celebrate how WONDERFUL our mom's are to us! It's hard to believe that there is only one day a year that is truly set aside to honor our moms and all they do for us. How on earth can we express in ONE day how much they mean to us....and how much we appreciate all they do for us....and how much we cherish them. One day??? Give me a break! =) Honestly...Mother's day should be celebrated everyday. As should Father's day. Our parents do so much for us throughout our lives.... and we should all make it a point to show our parents how much we appreciate them more.



Mike and I got to spend time with both of our moms yesterday. My family took my mom out to eat and afterwards we headed over to Mike's parents house to spend time with his family. That's the good thing about having both of our parents in the same town...=)....we get to share holidays! Both of our moms have been there for us...and we both love our moms very much...but we BOTH need to get better about telling our moms how much we love them. It's so easy to get wrapped up in our everyday lives that sometimes we forget to express our feelings to one another. So to Yolanda & LuLu.... we love you both & we thank you both for always being there for us. We hope you both had a wonderful mother's day!

The Twisty Path
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"Name one person in the Bible who had a simple life without twists," I asked Puddin (my wife).
Puddin was responding to a major change that we were making in buying a house. We were moving to an entirely different neighborhood and not building on the property that we bought.
It was a Divine direction that I was absolutely sure about.
"Why does life have to be so twisty and why can't God just make it simple?" was Puddin's question. It was a very good question.
I had already asked God that question.
Thus, my response, name one person whose life had any written detail in the Bible where it was simple and clear-cut.
"John," Puddin said.
"John!!!" I replied.
John lived in the wilderness eating bugs and honey.
Puddin would have undoubtedly considered locusts bugs.
"How many grasshoppers could you eat?" I asked Puddin.
I am sure many considered John crazy because his behavior and lifestyle were so far from the norm.
Then there was John's father Zacharias whom God made unable to speak because he didn't believe the angel about John. Both Zacharias and his wife Elizabeth were old, and he just didn't believe.
Finally, John was imprisoned then he had his head cut off.
Yet Jesus said there had been none greater than John.
Don't you think John thought his path was twisty at times?
I often wonder why couldn't life be simpler.
Why couldn't all revelation be straightforward.
Why does stuff have to be cryptic?
Why the twists and turns.
Although I wonder, God has always brought us through.
Right on time, in right order, and learning the right lessons.
God will take you through the twists and turns,
if you stay on the straight and narrow.

~A maintaining Original~

I received this through my email and I loved what it had to say.

We all go through so many changes in our lives....some good and some bad! BUT...no matter what may come our way we all need to keep in mind that God is in control. I know I need to keep this in mind....although it's hard to do sometimes. When something would happen that hurt me...I would always tell my dad "That's not fair!!" and he would always tell me.... "Shelley...life isn't fair".... and boy was he right. BUT....my dad would also always tell me that I need to learn to be patient. Patience is all it takes to actually see that God WILL get you through the tough times....he always does and he always will.

Time flies.....

Man....is it Wednesday already??? I can't believe how fast this week is going.

Not much has changed in our lives the past few days. This past weekend I went to see Mike as usual. We didn't do much on Friday night....but on Saturday we went over to Weatherford. Our nephew Marcos (Cokey), who is 13, was in a play at his school and we wanted to go see him. Honestly...I wasn't sure what to expect because the kids are just in Jr. High and are still pretty young....BUT the play was soooooo good! He attends Tison Middle School and the play was called "Seussical". Actually....maybe I shouldn't call it a play....it was really a musical based on the works of Dr. Seus. Cokey played the Mayor of Whoville and did such a great job! We are very proud of him....as are his parents of course! Cokey also had his own little cheering section. We aren't the only ones who came to see the play. His parents, Israel, Danielle, Aaron, Maddie, and two of Aaron's friends were there to watch him also. His grandparents Jack & Evon, and his Uncles Nino & Felipe got to see him in it the night before. Afterwards we all went out to eat to celebrate. It was good seeing everyone and I'm so glad we went to see the play.

Sunday was spent washing some clothes for Mike and shopping for groceries. We watched a couple of our favorite shows, The Sopranos & Big Love, on Sunday night as we always do. And before I knew it my alarm was going off at 5:00 am and it was time for me to head back here! =(

Monday night was the annual Sports Banquet for the high school. Every year they give away a 500.00 scholarship in memory of my dad. I haven't been able to attend the past 3 years and I intended to go to it this year....but I volunteered to watch my 3 nieces so Stephanie could go with my mom. Man, oh man, do I love those girls. I have really enjoyed spending so much time with them lately. It's nice being able to see them all of the time and watch them grow up. And they just love to talk to their Uncle Mike on the phone...especially Brooklynne. She always gets on the phone and says. "Hi Mike" and then when someone tells her " I love you".....instead of saying "I love you too"... she says, " I love ME too." haha It's the cutest thing! Anyways... they ended up spending the night and I really enjoyed it.

Well.....that's basically all that has been going on the past couple of days. Hopefully I will be posting some new pictures soon! =)