Blessed Beyond Measure

I think this move to Louisiana even though hard in some area's has been so good for our family. I know there was an area that was suppose to change a long time ago but because of fear for whatever reason it remained the same. I knew what I was suppose to do but I just never followed through. In doing that I was made more miserable by being in a situation that was not good for me.

I think in moving so far from home even as hard as it is being so far from loved one's. It is exactly what God wants for us. It's a fresh start.

My life before the move was Family (immediate and extended) and church. That was about all I focused on. As of our move in June my life is now on a daily basis about my Family meaning my children, husband and of course our doggies. We are visiting new churches around the area and praying for guidance. I know how important it is to be in the right church and I know that God has the perfect church out there for our family.

There are times like today when I spoke with one of my Sisters on the phone that I missed them so badly I wanted to hop in the van and drive to Oklahoma. However that is just not going to happen today. Soon though!

In all of my life until the last year I have not gotten to spend near as much time as I wanted with a part of my family. I am so thankful that last summer we were able to start a family day once a month and although this month I am going to have to miss it for the first time. We are going to try to get back and make as many of them as possible. Family is so important to me.

I have always been a family person growing up we had a family get together at least once a month with my mom's family. She has 6 brothers so you can imagine how many people that is when you add all of the kids. It was an amazing childhood. As my sisters and I grew up and invited our friends to join us in our "Birthday parties" we realized that none of them had the same experiences and from an early age we were thankful for our close loving family. Those parties stopped quite some time ago however there have still been plenty of chances to see them all. At least until we moved. I am praying that we will make it back to Oklahoma at least for some things.

I miss getting to be with my mom and sisters for our Thursday lunch. I miss my nieces and nephews so much. Talking to the boys and hugging and kissing Sarah and Elizabeth. Watching them all grow into such great little people has been a blessing to me! They are all so very sweet! Every single one of them! (Will, Josh, Alex, Elijah, Sam, Sarah and Elizabeth!)

I have been Blessed Beyond Measure by MY GOD that loves me and even though I am undeserving of his blessings I am so thankful for them.