My prayer..

I have struggled with what my post title should be for some time now. The Lord has been moving in my heart and I'm just so overwhelmed. Writing a post is hard because sometimes its difficult to put into words how you actually feel and make it sound right. I have wanted to post about Prayer and each time I do it, I'm either interrupted by my little princess or the words do not come.

What is prayer? I looked up what the definition of it means and it said:

A solemn request for help or expression of thanks addressed to God or an object of worship.

I really like that. An expression of Thanks or help. So many times we think of ourselves when it comes to prayer. We want and want- I mean that's the human way but if you think about sometimes the biggest blessing we get is praying for others. 

The Lord has put women in my path the last 6 months who can not conceive. Is it a coincidence... I think not. I think he wants me to minister to these women, and I'm so so thankful that I get the opportunity to. He has answered a prayer I prayed for a while now for a sweet girl to conceive and she is due in Sept. I rejoice with her because although I have not walked in her shoes with infertility I have been there on my knees in a time of need pleading with God to hear and heal my heart.

The Lord spoke to me a month ago- It was so clear. He said "Pray for her, she wants a baby"... I thought Okay, Lord I will pray, but in my heart I thought was that really what he wanted me to pray for. No, kidding a week later I got a request from this same woman asking for prayer for her to get pregnant. Since then I have received the request again. How awesome is that. The Lord using me-- in this special way. 

Sometimes, in life-Satan throws curve balls as I like to call it at us and he wants us to feel less of what we are called by God. I challenge you today to start a prayer list. Its amazing to check off and have praise reports and prayers answered.

Philippians 4:6-7 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

On another prayer I have been asking for is.. to sell our home. Well, Praise the Lord we have an offer and hopefully the bank will accept this cash offer. I'm still praying and look forward to finally selling our Lake City home:)

I also, need prayer for my dad. Its a tough subject but the bottom line is he has a disease and with prayer I know the Lord will cure it. I believe he will. I have faith he will.

Matthew 21:22 And whatever you ask in prayer, you will receive, if you have faith.”

Would you join me in praying for that sweet lady, my house to sell, and for my dad.

Until Next Time, 

Kim

Princesses and the Easter Bunny :)

Today is Easter Sunday and we had a beautiful Sunday. The service was one of my all time favorites. I love everything about Easter. I love love remembering my Jesus who died for my sins and celebrating the fact that he arose 3 days later. I love my Lord,my church,and family so much. I think the other reason why I love Easter is because we get to spend family time together. We color eggs and Gracie gets to play with her little trinket toys the Easter bunny brought. She was so cute this morning because she found an almost empty 2 liter of orange soda and she thought that Easter Bunny had drank it ;)

 

To back track yesterday, was my baby girls 3rd Birthday. I just cant get over how much time has flown by. She is now fully potty trained and so so independent. I just marvel at all the things she learns and remembers. Just the other night I was reading a silly book about Ernie and his missing duckie and after I got done doing all our night time things she just hugged me and kissed my cheek as to say I was the best mommy in the world. Its times like that in those moments that my heart is so full of God's goodness..

We celebrated her birthday in true princess fashion. She had her little friends over from church and we just had such a fun girls day. She got a little surprise from her Mamaw- a bunnie and she named him Prince:) We have so much fun with that little guy and he has become a part of the family. Here are a few pics from her fun day!

Her Bunnie named Prince :)

Until Next time, 

Kim

Lost for words

I'm at a lost for words. I have tired to write over and over but the words don't come out right. Parenting a toddler is hard- being a parent period is hard work. I remember when we first got married and I would see these parents getting onto their children and think- "I will never be like them" and now I think "I know exactly how you feel". Don't get me wrong, I love love being a mom but it takes A LOT of patience. My prayer for Gracie being that she is indeed very strong willed is that she will use this strong willfulness to do great things for the Lord some day. She is a blessing to us. I laugh because I see so much of me in her. She is my twin its scary!

They say the 3's are worse and honestly I'm terrified. HA! There are some days where all I do is get onto her. Very rarely does any type of discipline work. She will look at me and say "No, Ma'am" or "I will do it if I want".... Oh this child.\

I guess today was one of those days, that I needed to vent. I cant even imagine having two. What would I do.. haha!

Busy Post...

Here I am posting again in what feels like forever and for that I'm sorry. We have finally really moved into our new house. The "Extra" room still had a few final touches to be made and this past week, I finally got it all organized.

We have a had a few fun adventures since my last post. We visited my mom and dad in Plant City. Gracie was old enough this year to participate in Pee Wee Showmanship. Basically, my brother shows cows and he helps Gracie lead his cow around the arena. She got the cutest little trophy.

Gracie said I'm gonna walk Tank and Yancey LOL

One of my favorite pics from our friend Emma's B-day

The following weekend, Stephen went out of town to a Sunday School conference. I was nervous staying home alone with Gracie-but it was for one night and it turned out great. I love spending one on one time with her. She is almost 3 and you can really tell how much she has matured just in the last 5 months. She is my joy and I just love hearing her talk.

Picnic time

Swimming..

Ice cream date at Powell's

It was actually warm and so we pulled out her pool, we had a picnic and just did fun stuff outside. Did I mention, I love being outside. Its crazy because if you know me, you would know I hate outdoors. For some reason, I'm taking a lot of pride in my yard. My grandma gave me Knock-out roses for a house warming gift and I got to plant them:) They look so beautiful.

Then, Stephen's parents came for a visit for a couple days because my mother in law is on spring break. Gracie had so much fun with them. They even brought her a birthday cake, and gifts (they will not make it to her party this year because of Easter being the next day)... We had so much fun with them, and showing them our new church and house.

Looking forward to the Summer months- when we get to go on vacations! We love to travel :)

My new Summer Do :)

Until Next Time-Kim

Starke Home Pictures

Here are the pictures of our new palace. No, but really we are so thankful we live closer to our church.

Enjoy :D

We've Moved to STARKE!

We are officially all unpacked. We have less storage in this house so we have had to get creative with our things :) Gracie's room has the only walk in closet- we joke she'll love that when shes a teen. This home is a great investment. We bought it at a great price and really feel the Lords hand in it. It is so awesome getting back to our old routine with Stephen coming home for lunch. We have missed him, Gracie especially.

My hubby has been a huge help in getting things fixed up. We just need to finish a few things and we will be set. I redid the front yard flowers the other day and Steve and I painted the front porch area black- it was run down looking.

We moved around my birthday. Stephen surprised me with flowers and a cookie cake. He also got me a gift cert. for a Swedish massage- I'm spoiled! Then for an extra B-day gift, Gracie and I went to get pedicures and she had her toe nails painted. She loved it and it was so special doing that with her. She sat so well, and listened to the lady telling her not to move.

We then had to go to a VBS conference in the mix of all the moving- things were hectic but we were able to visit the State Fair for the day. We had free ride tickets so couldn't pass up taking Gracie. She had so much fun, seeing the animals, and riding "Roller Coasters"..

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On top of everything- Gracie decided on Friday that SHE wanted to go in the potty and has been wearing underwear ever since. I'm so glad I didn't push her into going. This has been so stress free, I cant believe how well she is doing. She is growing up so fast. My baby girl will soon be 3- how can that be?!?

--More Pictures coming of the inside for the house--

Until Next time,

Meet my Sweet Friend Debbie

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Meet Debbie:


I have known Debbie, for 7 years. She is the most kindest and caring person I know.

 She was blessed almost 2 years ago with a sweet little girl named Emma. She is the best Mama to her little girl and works hard each day to provide for her little blessing. She is from Tampa, and is 30 yrs. old.



She is a Christian, and very family oriented. She loves going places and just having fun. She is crafty, and loves scrap-booking. Being from FL she also loves the beach and sunshine. She has one very sweet little dog that is her other baby :)



Debbie is a great catch and patiently waiting on that right guy that God has in store for her.

You can contact her at: debedoda7020@yahoo.com