Summer Reading Update

I finished "A Voice in the Wind" and have started the second book in the Trilogy (Mark of the Lion). Can I say.... AMAZING! I  had to drudge through the first 3 chapters, but after that it was on! I am loving this book. It is opening my eyes to so much that I was oblivious to before. The main character Hadassah has the heart of a servant! She has learned to face her fear of telling people about the Lord. In a time where people hated Christians she learned to stand for what she believed in...she told it in truth and in words, proclaiming Jesus is the Christ. Her faith is remarkable!!! It is so inspiring!  I can't tell you what happens to her as a result, but read it. I promise it will transform your heart and mind. The book is stellar! Book 2 has been great so far! I'm about halfway through it. My heart has been broken for the Lost people around me again and again through this book. This trilogy is changing my life. You should give it a read! You won't be disappointed.

To Thee I Wed....

 On June 18, 2005 I said "I do" to the most amazing man.

The past 5 years have been filled with so much joy, passion, emotion, and love!

My heart overflows that God knew before I was born that I would be paired with Brent. God knew exactly what kind of man I would need. Through Brent, God has showed me his unique love. He has given me a tangible illustration of how great His love for me is. An unconditional love that is more than I can even wrap my mind around. To prove His love He died on a horrible rugged cross, the worst kind of death to die in those times. He did it all for me (and you). Our sin nailed His hands to that tree and let Him hang there to die. He knows the depths of our hearts, but loves us the very same. True love is sacrifice, and God sacrificed the thing dearest and most precious to Him for us. It's humbling.

I'm so thankful that God is faithful. His Word says that He knows the plans He has for my life. I'm excited about the plans that God has for our marriage. We will continue to walk daily in the light, together!

Thank you God for Brent and the love that you have shown me through him!

YUM YUM... Paula Deen's Buffet

This past Friday night, Brent and I, and 6 of our other friends, ventured to Tuncia for the Paula Deen Buffet!

Paula Deen's is designed with Southern-style flair... so I felt at home! The buffet is divided into stations, each named after a Deen family member or restaurant, which offered home cooking, seafood (CRAB LEGS), smoked meats, and desserts galore!!!

I ate crab legs for my first time. They are a bit of work to eat, but they were pretty tasty. We had a great time!

Praise the Lord

Well, you all know that Brent and I have been trying for a while. Last month the Dr. had me get bloodwork done to find out that my progesterone is too low. So he upped my dosage of Clomid. This past Tuesday, I went to get more bloodwork (I have a huge bruise to prove it)... Wednesday the Dr. called me w/ the results to let me know that all my hormone levels looked great! YAY! So I'm on the right dosage, finally! Just a little praise testimony! God is so faithful!

Let the games begin!!!

This summer is off to a quick and busy start! With Brent playing softball and our new found love for volleyball! It seems we have something going on every night! We are so blessed that God has sent us Christian friends who enjoy the same things that we enjoy! (that and that Brad and Kerry put up a Volleyball net in their backyard!) 

Our winter game nights of Cranium, Scattegories, Apples 2 Apples, Rook, and more... Have officially been replaced by outdoor games like volleyball, bean bag toss, ping pong, and that's just so far this summer! It looks like if you want to host "game night" you better find some game you can all play in your yard! haha, that could get interesting!

I need to get a picture of our "group" for this blog! Participants include: the Lightseys (including Easton--he's not real good at Volleyball yet, but he's only 8 months... so he'll learn), the Pylates, Aunt Tina (aka Christina), Ra-Ra (Rachel), A-Mar (Amanda), the Walters, the Ludlams, and Brian F. That's just the core! It's not an all inclusive gang so if you think you can hang with us then bring it! :) Just watch out for Aunt Tina...she's dangerous!