Life.

I'm writing to you all this evening to let you know of change.

As some of you may know, I'm trying to balance working a full-time job, completing my degree online, spending time with my husband, church, family, friends and blogging. I've realized that with completing my schooling on top of working full-time, my time for blogging is almost non-existent.

I've really enjoyed blogging but coming back after the summer, has been difficult for me. So, until further notice, I won't be posting any more. I know that I will continue to read your blogs and comment when I  can. However, I just can't make blogging a priority. 

I'm learning the importance of finding balance in my life and it is important to me, that I get my priorities and responsibilities in order. I will miss hearing from the friends I have made throughout the blog world. Hopefully those connections will not be lost! 

I would like someone to keep Worship and Praise Sunday going. So, if you would like to take on that job, please let me know and I will pick someone randomly to host it at their blog. It has been wonderful having that time each Sunday to reflect on the Lord through song. I've truly enjoyed learning new songs from you all, who have participated! So again, let me know if you want to participate and I will do one final post, announcing the host. 

I hope to one day return to blogging but at this point, I'm just going to let God lead me in the direction that He has for me. 

I wish you all a blessed Christmas! May it be a joyous time spent with your families and friends! 

"And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him." Colossians 3:17

I'm Finally Back....Or Trying to Be!

Hi Ladies!

I bet you're completely surprised by this post! I know, I know it's been such a long time and I am so sorry that I've been horrible at keeping in touch with you all. I do miss blogging and all of you ladies! You're wonderful!

So let me fill you in on all the craziness that has been going on.
First, my computer is FINALLY fixed! My husband and I have no idea what happened. Somehow, the main start-up/boot file disappeared and that prevented me from getting anywhere on my computer. Mackenzie worked so hard to try and fix it for me. It even got to the point where I had given up and came to the realization that I was going to loose ALL of my pictures. I was disappointed but had become at ease with this knowing, at least my wedding pictures and other important ones had been backed up.

So, Mackenzie said he was going to completely reinstall everything on my computer. He did ONE last check and guess what? He by a complete fluke, was able to save every one of my pictures!! Praise God! He does great things! I know it seems small, but pictures are so important to me....so many memories! I am so thankful to God and to my husband for all the work he did!

On to the next problem that has made it difficult to blog....
I work full-time as a Behavioral Support Specialist to kids who have behavioral/emotional disorders. I love my job but it is so exhausting! By the time I get home, I just want to relax. However, I am going to back to school to finish my Bachelor's degree. It is an all online program, which takes a lot of focus on my part. In addition to work and school, I'm trying to fit in time to spend with my husband, family, friends, and working on music! AGH!

I really enjoy blogging and I want to be back and consistent with my posts and visiting all of you! I've spent a lot of time, months even, thinking about what I should do. I've decided that I want to continue blogging!

Please be patient with me as I try to figure out a schedule that works. I'm planning on posting just a few days a week and visiting all of you as much as I can!

Here are a few pictures from our 1 year anniversary, this month! We spent the night at the coast and it was wonderful! I'll do another "update" post soon...with more pictures!

Thank you, Ladies, for your wonderful friendship and support!

My First Award!

Mrs. Ruiz at Still Learning has awarded me with this "Honest Scrap" award as long as I share 10 things about myself that are interesting....Well, here goes!

1. My parents went through a divorce when I was 12 years old in the middle of eighth grade. I took it so hard that went into a depression. I tried several "worldly" methods and even sought counseling. The only thing that got me through it was, at the time, my new relationship with Jesus Christ. Praise Him!
   
2. I was baptized at the age of 6 but truly gave my life to Christ when I was 12. At the age of 21, I decided to get baptized again as an adult.
   
3. I am a huge worry wort. :) My husband says I worry enough for the both of us!
   
4. I was born with my umbilical cord wrapped around my head! Blue as a blueberry! hmm that's why I turned out the way I did! :)
   
5. I moved up to Oregon, right out of high school at the age of 17, with my best friend. I just wanted to have a change of environment and don't regret my decision one bit! Oregon is so beautiful!
6. In the midst of my parent's divorce, I also started having panic attacks and struggled with those for 5 years. Guess what happened? Yep, tried different prescription medicines and the only one that helped was the Lord Jesus Christ. He really works wonders.
7. I help lead worship at my church and have been singing my whole life.
   
8. My husband and I created a CD together. Our group is Voice to Spirit and the album is called "Songs for a Broken City". It's a worship album in an electronic style.
   
9. I'm finishing school but a passion that I have always had is to be a stay at home wife and mother. That role will come when we're ready to have kids! Until then, I'm helping to support our little family.
   
10. God has truly blessed me with such a wonderful family and amazing friends. I don't know where I'd be without all their support.

So, there it is! Hope it was interesting! I'm supposed to pass this on and some of you may already have it but here you go anyway! You don't have to do it if you have already!

1. Sharon
2. Kathi
3. Julianne
4. Jennifer
5. Beth
6. Stephanie
7. Sarah

Brittany