Well, it has been official for a couple of weeks now, but only my first opportunity to write, we moved. Our moving day was very smooth and painless. We had lots of help which we are still very grateful to all of our friends who helped with our big move. We even had lunch delivered to us, thanks Paul. I unfortunately do not have pictures of the move, I was a little distracted with all my furniture in our old front yard.
Andy and I have been very busy unpacking I am not sure if I will ever finish. When the house looks clean and box free I will take pictures to post of our new home.
Countdown to 5!
Countdown to 1!
Thursday, July 10, 2008
Wednesday, June 25, 2008
Rain
And the Lord said let there be rain........FINALLY!!! It has now been raining for 30 min. it is funny I am listening to the news saying how we should not get any rain or possible light rain. WRONG major rain, thunder and lightening.
Signing Papers
Well, today is a big day. Andy and I will be signing our lives away for our new home. YIPEEE!! I am so excited about the new house and it will official be ours Friday. My current house is a disaster, but I guess that comes with moving. Soon I will be able to put everything away and not live out of boxes or even with all the boxes. They seem to be everywhere. We have a little more packing to done but I hope to be finished with that tonight and then we will start taking apart furniture. I have to admit it is all a little surreal, but we are moving and I AM SOOOOOO EXCITED!
Monday, June 23, 2008
Grieving and Our Move
Wow! It is hard to believe in 6 days, June 28th, we will no longer be residence of Queen Creek. It has taken almost three years, but that day is finally around the corner. I am very busy and still grieving over the death of Andy's dad, Leroy, daily. I find myself feeling like something is missing, yet I know he is in my heart always. I just can not help the thought of something missing.
This week will fly by and Saturday will be here and gone and we will officially have moved for the first time without Leroy's guidance, this makes me a little sad. I know he is healed and in a better place. He is heaven with the Father and as a Christian the thought of kneeling at God’s feet to worship forever is amazing, but my earthly nature misses Leroy. I beg you all for prayer, understanding, and strength. We have what seems like a lot to do and sometimes I just do not feel like it.
Thank you to all of my friends and family who have taken care of us by packing, making meals and praying for our whole family. We all really appreciate it. You have made a difficult time a little easier by serving us. Thanks!
P.S. Please pray for Kaylee she is have some separation anxiety, I think this is her way of trying to deal with her grandfathers death. Who knows why she is dealing with this now we just constantly reminder her we are here, we will not forget her or leave her somewhere. She must have asked us 15 times yesterday in the car if we would pick her up from Sunday school. I guess this is how a three year old reacts to death.
This week will fly by and Saturday will be here and gone and we will officially have moved for the first time without Leroy's guidance, this makes me a little sad. I know he is healed and in a better place. He is heaven with the Father and as a Christian the thought of kneeling at God’s feet to worship forever is amazing, but my earthly nature misses Leroy. I beg you all for prayer, understanding, and strength. We have what seems like a lot to do and sometimes I just do not feel like it.
Thank you to all of my friends and family who have taken care of us by packing, making meals and praying for our whole family. We all really appreciate it. You have made a difficult time a little easier by serving us. Thanks!
P.S. Please pray for Kaylee she is have some separation anxiety, I think this is her way of trying to deal with her grandfathers death. Who knows why she is dealing with this now we just constantly reminder her we are here, we will not forget her or leave her somewhere. She must have asked us 15 times yesterday in the car if we would pick her up from Sunday school. I guess this is how a three year old reacts to death.
Thursday, June 5, 2008
STRESS and Three year olds!
I have only one thing to say moving = stress. And not ordinary everyday stress, pull your hair out stress. I am officially tired of all the red tape in selling a home and buying a home and we still have 23 days before we move. AHHHHHHHH!
We had our inspection of the Telescomb home yesterday, tomorrow we have the inspection for the Inca house and we have pool fence people coming to give us an estimate for fencing the pool. If everything goes well between now and the 28th we will move. Trust me I am praying for smooth sailing, not sure I will get a smooth transition but I am sure praying for one.
In all our circumstances I am reminded that God is in control and if we truly are to move to Mesa He will see it happen.
Don't mistake my ranting for unhappiness I just want it to be over. If I could blink my eyes and be done I would. Well off to pack, yippee for me!
Thought I would leave you all with a funny moment in our lives lately.
A while back I mentioned we were trying to potty train Kaylee, well I can official announce we have been successful this time. However one day when talking to Grandma Lois Kaylee made the following statement.
" You don't pee in your panties, you don't poop in your panties, but you can toot in them." I have to admit I still crack up laughing when I repeat this story. I am not even sure where she got this from . Oh well! Have a great rest of your week everyone. I will check in soon.
Stephanie
We had our inspection of the Telescomb home yesterday, tomorrow we have the inspection for the Inca house and we have pool fence people coming to give us an estimate for fencing the pool. If everything goes well between now and the 28th we will move. Trust me I am praying for smooth sailing, not sure I will get a smooth transition but I am sure praying for one.
In all our circumstances I am reminded that God is in control and if we truly are to move to Mesa He will see it happen.
Don't mistake my ranting for unhappiness I just want it to be over. If I could blink my eyes and be done I would. Well off to pack, yippee for me!
Thought I would leave you all with a funny moment in our lives lately.
A while back I mentioned we were trying to potty train Kaylee, well I can official announce we have been successful this time. However one day when talking to Grandma Lois Kaylee made the following statement.
" You don't pee in your panties, you don't poop in your panties, but you can toot in them." I have to admit I still crack up laughing when I repeat this story. I am not even sure where she got this from . Oh well! Have a great rest of your week everyone. I will check in soon.
Stephanie
Saturday, May 24, 2008
Life's Blindfolded Rollercoaster
So it has been a while since I have posted, we have been very busy. As we take steps closer to Leroy's last days with us on earth I have to admit life feels a little like a blindfolded roller coaster. Not in a bad way but simple that God has control of our lives as both the car and the track and speed in which we race through life. I am simple amazed at how many things (circumstances) my husband can take on and not fall apart or question God in any way.
Since the 8th of May I have been sick or injured in some way. The last time resulting in medication and so far a week long battle. I am so tired of coughing, gagging and throwing up. It feels like when I was pregnant with Kaylee with no reward in the end. And no I am not pregnant!!! We have also put the house up for sale and praise God in three weeks have sold the house. Once again praise God. We are moving seems like a surreal statement as we have been trying to move for two years. Today we are heading out to find a new home for us. We have narrowed down a list from our agent to six homes, we pray that one will fit us and our pockets at the same time.
As I said above we feel like God has us on this crazy roller coaster of life with hills, valleys, and deep depths that make me question my own relationship with Christ. I am finding it difficult to want to be in the word but not at all difficult to pray constantly. I even find myself quietly praying in the bathroom. Hehe hehe hehe
Please pray that we find a home, that Leroy and Lois have comfort during these last steps in his journey to meet the Father. Pray that we all can stay healthy as we have a lot to do. Pray for the Lord's guidance and overall pray that we never sway from the roller coaster God has put us on as he is divinely sovereign and we should never second guess His power and influence in our lives.
Stephanie
Since the 8th of May I have been sick or injured in some way. The last time resulting in medication and so far a week long battle. I am so tired of coughing, gagging and throwing up. It feels like when I was pregnant with Kaylee with no reward in the end. And no I am not pregnant!!! We have also put the house up for sale and praise God in three weeks have sold the house. Once again praise God. We are moving seems like a surreal statement as we have been trying to move for two years. Today we are heading out to find a new home for us. We have narrowed down a list from our agent to six homes, we pray that one will fit us and our pockets at the same time.
As I said above we feel like God has us on this crazy roller coaster of life with hills, valleys, and deep depths that make me question my own relationship with Christ. I am finding it difficult to want to be in the word but not at all difficult to pray constantly. I even find myself quietly praying in the bathroom. Hehe hehe hehe
Please pray that we find a home, that Leroy and Lois have comfort during these last steps in his journey to meet the Father. Pray that we all can stay healthy as we have a lot to do. Pray for the Lord's guidance and overall pray that we never sway from the roller coaster God has put us on as he is divinely sovereign and we should never second guess His power and influence in our lives.
Stephanie
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Tagged
My friend www.theweberfamilynews.blogspot.com tagged me today so I guess I am it.
Four jobs I’ve had:
1. Children's World preschool teacher
2. assistant to the academic dean at SWC
3. Elementary/Junior High Teacher
4. substitute teacher
Four movies I’ve watched more than once:
1. Pride and Prejudice
2. X-Men all three
3. Miss Potter
4. Lord of the Rings all three
Four places I’ve lived:
1. Phoenix, AZ
2. Queen Creek, AZ
3. Mesa, AZ
4. I do not have a fourth
Four TV shows I watch:
1. Lost
2. Criminal Minds
3. Law and Order
4. Grey's Anatomy
Four places I’ve been:
1. California
2. Washington
3. Washington DC
4. Lincoln, NB
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Mexican
2. Pizza (Andy makes the best pizza)
3. Hamburger although it has been awhile
4. Popcorn
Four places I would love to visit:
1. New York City
2. Hawaii
3. Disney World
4. Europe
Four things I’m looking forward to in the coming year:
1. Kaylee starting preschool
2. Hopefully having another child if God grants us to get pregnant
3. Moving if God sells our home
4. Having God work in my life and do what it is that He has called me to do
Four friends I’m tagging:
1. http://orona03.blogspot.com/
2. http://bouiefamily.blogspot.com/
3. http://taradaukas.blogspot.com/
4. http://aquiverfull.blogspot.com/ Although I am sure she has done this several times.
Four jobs I’ve had:
1. Children's World preschool teacher
2. assistant to the academic dean at SWC
3. Elementary/Junior High Teacher
4. substitute teacher
Four movies I’ve watched more than once:
1. Pride and Prejudice
2. X-Men all three
3. Miss Potter
4. Lord of the Rings all three
Four places I’ve lived:
1. Phoenix, AZ
2. Queen Creek, AZ
3. Mesa, AZ
4. I do not have a fourth
Four TV shows I watch:
1. Lost
2. Criminal Minds
3. Law and Order
4. Grey's Anatomy
Four places I’ve been:
1. California
2. Washington
3. Washington DC
4. Lincoln, NB
Four of my favorite foods:
1. Mexican
2. Pizza (Andy makes the best pizza)
3. Hamburger although it has been awhile
4. Popcorn
Four places I would love to visit:
1. New York City
2. Hawaii
3. Disney World
4. Europe
Four things I’m looking forward to in the coming year:
1. Kaylee starting preschool
2. Hopefully having another child if God grants us to get pregnant
3. Moving if God sells our home
4. Having God work in my life and do what it is that He has called me to do
Four friends I’m tagging:
1. http://orona03.blogspot.com/
2. http://bouiefamily.blogspot.com/
3. http://taradaukas.blogspot.com/
4. http://aquiverfull.blogspot.com/ Although I am sure she has done this several times.
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