had to share this devotional today...Gracie if you learn ANYTHING about our amazing God this is it baby girl....

In Touch by Charles Stanley

October 10, 2007 -- Is Peace Possible in Bad Times? -- John 15:1-5 

            Everyone experiences times of emotional chaos that make it seem impossible to sense peace. But the Lord can provide inner contentment in even the darkest and most turbulent periods of our life. 

            How can we have peace in any circumstance? The key is abiding in Jesus Christ, which means putting our faith in Him and trusting He will strengthen us through any hardship. As Christians, we are inseparably connected to the Lord, just as branches are attached to the vine. Life-giving nutrients run through the plant to every shoot. And so it is with Christ and His followers. His peace flows into us. No matter what is done to us or how life disappoints, His nourishment will not be cut off. 

            In the days leading up to His crucifixion, Jesus assured His followers that He would continue to care and provide: "These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world" (John 16:33, emphasis added). In other words, nothing can stop His peace from reaching us. If our contentment dries up, it is because we doubt God will keep His promise to watch over us. 

            Every person will, at some point, face hardship, but no believer has to give in to anxiety. We have an awesome God caring for us. If we trust Him to see us through our challenges, He will pour His strength, guidance, and comfort into our lives. And in Him, we will find peace that surpasses understanding (Philippians 4:7).

So True

Cause I'll be there in my daughters eyes.

I love that song...for Gracie and Amanda. It is cool having 2 daughters now. I am getting to experience and share in things with Amanda because of Gracie that I never got to share with Amanda as a baby. She got to hold her for about 20 minutes this morning and it was funny watching her hold her that long. It's not quite as much fun when the calmness goes away and the squirmy baby kicks in. And when she is trying to hold her head up and you have to watch and learn to judge movements in advance so that she doesn't slam her head into your (insert random body part here) ...lol...so yeah she grew tired quickly when she realised it takes patience to have a little itty bitty baby that isn't a doll.

So now that the world has returned to it's normal axis I am doing better. I just had to take a break and get control of my household again. We're having serious issues with Amanda's behavior again and we are STILL waiting on our referral to UAB from the doctor. I have called once a week since before I had Gracie. The only week I missed was the week I had her. It is getting very aggrivating to know there is help out there for her and I can't get it. Of course ALOT of it is simply Amanda needs to make wiser choices and not be so rebellious and nasty to adults. She is a very good girl with brains and beauty and creativity for days it is just when she doesn't get her way 24/7 that we have a problem.

Kollin has been a whole other can of worms from testing his waters to trying to freak us all out by still randomly running around but all in all he has been helpful and offered to do ALOT around here for me without expecting anything in return except for a thank you. He's very excited about his dad's side of the family coming down and us all getting together after he gets baptized on the 21st. We're gonna all have a cook out at his dad's and it should be alot of fun. p.s. there is a new pic of him and Gracie on the photo album. Ididn't get one of him and her at the park for her 1 month so it is a few days later.

I am trying to pack and clean and somehow have time for a nap today. Plus I have to make my grocery list for tomorrow after Gracie's well baby appt. Actually I think I am going to go get meats as soon as I drop kids off and then rush home to put them away before going to her appt and do the rest after the appt. I would just go Friday but we're having to go to Columbus on Friday because Scott needs new tires. We were praying that the ones on the car would hold out till tax return but no go...and THANK YOU GOD that it went flat in the yard and did not blow out. The entire middle section of his tire is cracked and seperated...had he been on the interstate it probably would have killed him and his brother as well as a friend of their's because they all car pool. I am so grateful that he fixed the Volvo and happened to be driving it instead of the mustang. That was the God hand at work if I have ever seen it. I appreciate it too and do not take it lightly. Neither household functions correctly without the husbands in it.

Anywho~ Gracie poo is snoozing and I have luandryand dishes going, plus I stripped beds and opened all the windows and I am about to go pack some boxes.

She is doing great. Growing like a weed, but one of those pretty weeds...not some ugly weed.  Her eyelashes are getting all dark and curly and her eyes are still huge and dark blue. And she smiles every once in a while now just because. It is the most beautiful thing in the world. I hope she feels the love that surrounds her.

Hope everyone is having a great week and for those who aren't I am praying for you and yours.

Love in Christ, Misty

new pics in the photo album

LOL...and no I am NOT explaining that title. It is just simply what it is....lol...

hee hee..

anyway~ I am doing much better. I appreciate the prayers and words of encouragment...even the ones that came in the form of exhortation....exhortation means...encouragment that doesn't sugar coat but is more like a swift kick in the butt. Sometimes we need those friends too!...You guys know who you are. And most importantly thank you for your patience with me. IT was just one of those valleys. Seems like ALOT of us in our church are struggling with them right now...whether it be financial, marital...whatever...so something big is either going to happen or we're all really experiencing God's grace and getting closer to Him. Well either way I know I am getting closer. I am getting closer because of  word I was reminded of in our guest pastor's sermon this morning. That word is conenia which means God's Grace through fellowship. That is where Crystal and I got the "corn" and "the other corn" thing from. I don't know if she remembers or not but when Michael preached on it way back when it sounded like cornenia...and he was talking about other people who we fellowship with that lift us up and show us God's Grace. So to all my fellow corn's I appreciate your Grace and mercy with me and showing how God truly is working in your lives.

Gracie poo is a month old. I CAN NOT BELIEVE SHE IS  MONTH OLD!!!!!!!!

It seems like we were all standing around joking about me being  barn with legs...like last week. NOT last month. We have her 1 month well baby check up this Thursday. A month....I can't get over it....1 WHOLE month...she is beautiful. She is like catching a glimpse of God's splendor everytime I get to wake up and see her little stretchy squeaky self int he morning...I am so in love with my baby I can't stand to not be in the same room with her. Gracie poo you have blessed your mommy and your family so much just by being here. It is nice to see people smile just because they see you. You truly live up to your name. I have seen many sad people hold you and brighten up. Aunt Crystal, daddy and I have a theory....everybody should have to hold a baby for 10-15 minutes a day. There'd be no depression in the world anymore. You truly live up to your name...thank you for sharing God's grace with us. We love you Gracie.

I am tired...I am way beyond frustrated.......I am mad and I am now officially withdrawn....sorry but I can't take anymore right now. i know it is a trial...i know this too shall pass and I know right now I want to be alone...

Just pray....