The Sweet Life of a Pastor's Wife

Friday, March 18, 2011

If Heaven wasn't so far away!

Today, my sweet Papa Ray came to my mind. He was actually my "Step" Papa but he never acted like it. When my mom got remarried to my dad, Papa Ray got himself 2 grandkids and he was so happy and excited! Me and my brother Jarrod were only 4 and 6 years old when they got married.

There is a song that is out called "If Heaven wasn't so far away" and I always think of him when I hear it. I had only known him for prob. 5 years before he passed away but it seemed like a lifetime. The day he died I cried and cried... We lived on his property in Plant City and he moved to the Panhandle with his other son (Uncle Bill). He would visit some, and we would visit him. My brother, and I loved when Papa Ray visted because that meant CANDY and lots of it, and TOYS (anything we wanted). He would lose things from time to time like his glasses and then pay us to find it. I remember one time I wrote on the back of my parents seat with a permanent marker, when my dad found out he was going to spank me but Papa Ray told him no, that I didnt mean to do it:) He was so kind, so sweet, everyone who knew him loved him you couldnt help but love him! He was such a wonderful and caring Papa!

I dedicate this post to my Papa Ray who has been gone for quite some time now. I wonder what he would think if he saw us today, if heaven wasn't so far away!

Love you, Papa Ray!

You'll need to scroll down and push pause on my music player before listening to this song:)

Thursday, March 17, 2011

Happy St. Patrick's Day

Happy St. Patrick's Day, Everyone!
We didn't do anything really fancy today, just me and Gracie went shopping and had a lot of Fun! She got a ~~newly~~ used doll thats a cheerleader and she loves it! Last night at church we ate the traditional Corn beef and cabbage (not a fan). Then, today I dressed Gracie in green and took some really cute pictures!

Enjoy:)

An Irish Prayer:

May God give you...For every storm, a rainbow, For every tear, a smile, For every care, a promise, And a blessing in each trial. For every problem life sends, A faithful friend to share, For every sigh, a sweet song, And an answer for each prayer.

Thankful Thursdays!

   “Enter his gates with thanksgiving,
   and his courts with praise!
   Give thanks to him; bless his name!”
   ~ Psalm 100:4 (ESV)

I just love the sound of Thankful Thursdays!! Lately, the Lord has been working on my heart with different posts I see on FB or even in dreams- he's right there telling me what I need to hear. So many times in our everyday life we forget to stop and say "Thanks" we are always asking for things (yes, they are just things) and then say well "Thanks, Lord" why not dedicate a whole day to being thankful? I stumbled upon a blog that touched my heart so much I cant express it! Her, name is Kellie and one month ago today she lost her 4 month old baby girl to SIDS! Today, she challenged me to have a thankful Thursday and I did just that! So, today I have posted a few pictures of Gracie playing in the park (as per Kellie's request) and also a link to her blog (must read, she has amazing strength)

The 10 things I'm Thankful for today:

1. Jesus- who died to give me life and for that I'm forever thankful
2. The Sun and nice warmth it brings (Spring, YAY)
3. So thankful for my loving, and caring Husband: Steve who loves me even with all my faults
4. My sweet Gracie who is growing up right before my eyes
5. Laughing in the car
6. Music and the sweet lyrics that always get to me
7. Being able to stay home with Gracie
8. Family: Who are always there when you need them
9. The MOM's Club and the sweet friends I have made from it
10. God's Word

What are you thankful for Today?

Going down the slide

I love this picture of Gracie.. She was chasing after the bubbles

Talking with a friend.. Everyone she meets is a friend to Gracie <3

Gracie wearing her Big Bow in Memory of Maddie

Thursday, March 3, 2011

What is it about Spring...

Spring is one of my top favorite seasons! I just LOVE LOVE when the weather gets a little warmer and the flowers start to bloom. I think most of all though I really love Spring because thats when Gracie was born!

I cant believe in April it will be 2 years since I saw her precious face for the first time. I can not begin to express to you the Love I have for that little brown eyed girl. Everyday she says something funny and learns something new and I just cant get enough!

Spring also is a time of "Spring Cleaning" and today I have did my fare share of it:) I took so many bags of old clothes and things lying around here hoarding my house! I even put Gracie's winter clothes away to make way for her Summer ones!

Have I mentioned how much I love SPRING?!!?

I will leave you with this passage from the book of Ecclesiastes:
To Every Thing There is a Season - Ecclesiastes 3. 1-8

To every thing there is a season, and a time to every purpose under the heaven:
A time to be born, and a time to die; a time to plant, and a time to pluck up that which is planted;
A time to kill, and a time to heal; a time to break down, and a time to build up;
A time to weep, and a time to laugh; a time to mourn, and a time to dance;
A time to cast away stones, and a time to gather stones together; a time to embrace, and a time to refrain from embracing;
A time to get, and a time to lose; a time to keep, and a time to cast away;
A time to rend, and a time to sew; a time to keep silence, and a time to speak;
A time to love, and a time to hate; a time of war, and a time of peace.

Something you HAVE to try:)

I recently have been selected into the Purex insiders group. Which means I get free samples of upcoming products that will be released and then I tell Purex if I like it or not! Well, this week my first FREE sample was for the Purex Crystals Softeners and WOW it is great! I do not normally use softeners because they always leave a residue but with the crystals you just pour them directly on your clothes and they smell great and leave no ~~residue~~ what so ever! If you go to the link I have posted you will be able to get a $1.00 OFF coupon or if your really intrigued send me your email address and because I'm an insider I can get you more coupons!!

Please try this product and let me know if you like it or not!! You will not be disappointed!

Kim