a first for everything...

Yes, it's true, there is a first for everything, but I didn't think my first speeding ticket would be in town, on my first day at a new job, as I worked on my mental check-list. Alas, so it was. The very unfamiliar blue lights in my rearview mirror brought me back to reality in a hurry;) Thank the Lord that he was a nice officer. I've always had this fear, that if ever I was pulled over, I'd get some grumpy officer. He was so kind, but, wahhh, he didn't let me off. Oh well...it will teach me not to try to figure out my life and its chaos while driving through town. It was funny--when he came to my window, he leaned over and said.."do you have your license?" The way he said sure sounded like he thought I wouldn't have one. I can't still look 15, can I?
His words of wisdom for me as he walked away were..."Do me a favor, and pay more attention, k?" Check:)

This morning, on my way to day 2 at HSLDA, I was comforted to observe not one, not two, but three cars pulled over for speeding on about a five-mile strech of interstate. See, I'm not the only one.

Anyhow, life goes on. I'm finished with my nanny job. It's really hard to believe. The time went by slowly at times, and then at the end seemed to fly by.
HSLDA is busy as usual. It's amazing how much of the job I remember. It does make the transition easier.

I have to keep this short for now. But I wanted to stop by and at least say, "hi"

Pictures of me and "my" kids:)

See what I mean? They look a lot like me;)

do you hear me complaining?

Yes, so you know how it is when you make an "agreement with God" about something, and then He tests you right away just to be sure you meant it? That was me today:) I have recently been listening to some teaching by Nancy Leigh DeMoss about complaining. I have been so convicted that I told God that I would strive to not complain, 'cause I was becoming really good at it. I told God that I would say 5 positive things about whatever/whoever I was complaining about when negative words tumbled out of my mouth, as they often, naturally do. So, today I was once again asked to help with spring cleaning. Today's task was scubbing marks off of the walls. Natually, in my sinful, human state, I began to grumble inwardly about this task, hehe. All of the sudden, out of nowhere, a voice sweetly reminded me of my promise to work on my complaining. Wahhh, so I had to think of five positive things. So, here's kinda how my thought proccess, ie. conversation with God went:

1. I'm thankful that I have arms to do this task, (but God, my arms are so tired,) sigh.....sorry...I am thankful.

2. I'm thankful for cleaning supplies that make this task easier.

3. I'm thankful for a mom that taught me that value of elbow grease.

4. ummmmm....can't think of anything. Okay, yeah, I did say 5......ummmm I'm thankful for hair bands to pull my hair out of my face.

5. ummmm.......................................water, yes water...thanks for water, ie. indoor plumbing

I really do have to laugh at myself sometimes 'cause I can be such a baby;) But, I really do think that even God gets a kick out of me sometimes.

The kids finished up their swim lessons today. It was fun to take them, but once again I had to set everyone straight about the fact that I was the nanny, not the mom. The kid's teacher laughed in my face when I told him, but then realized that I wasn't kidding. I'm going to put some pictures of them on here soon, so you can see just how much we all look alike.

I learned this weekend that I'm a terrible frisbee player, but I really didn't think that I was that great before, hehe. I missed not one, but TWO scores. My team managed to win without me, so good job y'all. Someday I'll master ultimate.

That's all for now folks. Have a great week, and be careful what you ask God to convict you of; He does hear you, *wink*

Happy Easter!

I hope your day was fantastic. I had a great Easter. My sister and I had a friend over and we ate and chatted all afternoon. She is a nanny, so we had a blast sharing our experiences:)

Jesus, and all He did and does for me every second of every day, continues to amaze me. I am such a flawed piece of human flesh, but through Him, I am being tranformed more and more into His image. I don't deserve the sacrifice, but I am so grateful for it.

Below is a pic of Jeremy and Jessica's first dance, so please enjoy. The newlyweds are doing very well. They loved their time in Hawaii, and seem to be settling into married life very well.

later.

The wedding was beautiful

My brother's wedding was fantastic. Almost 2 weeks later, I still feel like I'm catching up.
The bride was beautiful, (sorry no pics yet), and everything went so well.
The time since the wedding has gone by quickly. My work is keeping me hopping, and this last weekend I did get a chance to go and see the cherry blossoms in D.C. They were beautiful!! It was so fun to just go and enjoy the beauty.

So, I will hope to come back soon and give a more lengthy update.

tired of looking at the dwarf?

Me too. Sorry...once again my busy life has left you out of the loop. I am running here and there, and the time seems to be flying. This time next week, I will be preparing to walk down the aisle at Jeremy and Jessica's wedding. I remember thinking in August, when they were engaged, that March 25th seemed such a long time to wait. But, here we are already. Amazing.
Nannying is going quite well. It's hard work, but it does have its rewards.

Life is really the same old, same old. Nothing that new. I think it's just been extra busy of late.

I went to D.C. last night with Jeanette. That was interesting. It was St Patrick's Day, and I swear we were probably two of maybe ten sober people on the train when we left the city. It was really amazing to observe all of the drunks that were out "celebrating" St Patrick. Aspects of their behavior was funny--the singing was great! But, in a real sense, I was sad for them. Their talk was so disgusting, and their behavior was pathetic. They didn't have an ounce of dignity. What's really sad is the fact that many of them think that their lives are normal. They don't even know what they are missing. When someone has lived like that their whole life, how can they be convinced of anything else? Only by the grace of God do any of us know the truth. I was just overwhelmed by the sheer volume of empty people around me in such need of new life in Christ.

Anyhow, there you have it. Prayer is needed in this place; the hope of Christ is needed so badly. Thankfully, I serve a big God who loves to change lives!

Have a fantastic weekend.

hehe, that's funny:)

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