What a great day! It was a beautiful day here on the coast. The sun was shining and warm, the breeze was oceany and cool. The campus was quiet. Church was small and personal. We had a great sermon about, wouldn't you know it- change! What a blessing!
Last night I slept 7 1/2 hours straight! I have been waking up in the middle of the night most nights lately. If its not my kids waking myself up, it is me and I start thinking too much and can't go back to sleep. So it was wonderful to sleep like that! And as a bonus, I took an almost 2 hour nap today! Lovely!
It was such a blessing to have one more Sabbath here with our friends. After church, we went over to the Hayes' and had soup with kale and potatoes fresh from their garden. Delicious! After my nap, we went down to the Singers' and had a wonderful meal of waffles with peanut butter and smoothie and popcorn. I lost count of how many waffles I ate...they were yummy! Then we had worship with the Singers' and Morris'. It was great fellowship and I loved every minute of it.
We came home, put the kids to bed and got to work. Two rooms are done! Empty and clean! I'm pretty sure Rob is a superhero. He can get so much done in so little time! He amazes me! And I love him.
Now it's off to bed so we can get up early and get at it again. I am hopefully going to take the loaded car to my moms tomorrow. As early as I can so we can spend time with her. Rob will bring the loaded van down on Monday. Well, at least that's the plan right now! It can always change...
Goodnight!
Saturday, April 30, 2011
Friday, April 29, 2011
Oh, What a Day... part 2
I was sitting here thinking about what to title this blog and I could only think Oh, what a day... and I thought, wait, that sounds familiar and sure enough! My post this morning had that exact same title! I had to laugh at myself. :) But that is how my day was. I was in a much better mood since my thought process this morning. Man, that seems like days ago!
I did not leave today. And I am okay with that. I am only disappointed because I was planning on spending the weekend with family before leaving on Sunday. Our original plan was to leave MBA on Thursday to go to Hanford/Visalia to see my mom and drop some more stuff off at my dads storage, and see my dad. Then Friday afternoon head down to Bakersfield. Maybe have everyone get together (Rob's family is down there) for Sabbath afternoon and leave sometime on Sunday for the long drive.
There have been so many errands that we have had to run that the house has been last on the list. Today, I finally feel like there is an end in sight. I got the kids clothes packed for the summer along with clothes that my mom will mail out as the summer wears on and their clothes wear out. My clothes are packed. I also got Brodys kindergarten schooling sorted and set aside. So really all that is left is all the random things scattered all over the floor. Some things in the kitchen still need to be sorted to take with us or store. And cleaning. See? There is an end in sight!
Let me tell you a little bit about where we are staying and how we are getting there:
-We are staying in a lodge (basically a dorm) at the Black Hills Health and Education Center (www.bhhec.org) in 2 rooms separated by a private bathroom. One room has 2 twin beds which Brody and Jovie will stay in and the other has a queen bed, obviously where Rob and I will stay. There is a common living room with a fridge, couch, washer & dryer. I still don't know about a stove.
-We are driving our Prius back with 3 bikes and a bike trailer on top, 4 suitcases, blankets and pillows, 2 carseats, kitchen stuff, and more things I haven't even thought of yet. I will have to take a picture and post it before we leave. Should be very...cramped. This is what we call Adventure!
All in all, I am very glad it's Sabbath. I have a day to rest from all this craziness. I am going to try to not think about it all day and enjoy my last day at church and with my family here. We will leave Sunday (hopefully!) and be a couple days behind. And that is okay. It's all in God's timing. And I have a hunch He is trying to teach me something...Maybe patience? Acceptance? That my timing is not His timing? :)
Tonight, I am ditching Rob and the floor and sleeping on the dorm bed that we left in the kids room. A bed and room to myself! Sweet dreams to me!
Happy Sabbath!
I did not leave today. And I am okay with that. I am only disappointed because I was planning on spending the weekend with family before leaving on Sunday. Our original plan was to leave MBA on Thursday to go to Hanford/Visalia to see my mom and drop some more stuff off at my dads storage, and see my dad. Then Friday afternoon head down to Bakersfield. Maybe have everyone get together (Rob's family is down there) for Sabbath afternoon and leave sometime on Sunday for the long drive.
There have been so many errands that we have had to run that the house has been last on the list. Today, I finally feel like there is an end in sight. I got the kids clothes packed for the summer along with clothes that my mom will mail out as the summer wears on and their clothes wear out. My clothes are packed. I also got Brodys kindergarten schooling sorted and set aside. So really all that is left is all the random things scattered all over the floor. Some things in the kitchen still need to be sorted to take with us or store. And cleaning. See? There is an end in sight!
Let me tell you a little bit about where we are staying and how we are getting there:
-We are staying in a lodge (basically a dorm) at the Black Hills Health and Education Center (www.bhhec.org) in 2 rooms separated by a private bathroom. One room has 2 twin beds which Brody and Jovie will stay in and the other has a queen bed, obviously where Rob and I will stay. There is a common living room with a fridge, couch, washer & dryer. I still don't know about a stove.
-We are driving our Prius back with 3 bikes and a bike trailer on top, 4 suitcases, blankets and pillows, 2 carseats, kitchen stuff, and more things I haven't even thought of yet. I will have to take a picture and post it before we leave. Should be very...cramped. This is what we call Adventure!
All in all, I am very glad it's Sabbath. I have a day to rest from all this craziness. I am going to try to not think about it all day and enjoy my last day at church and with my family here. We will leave Sunday (hopefully!) and be a couple days behind. And that is okay. It's all in God's timing. And I have a hunch He is trying to teach me something...Maybe patience? Acceptance? That my timing is not His timing? :)
Tonight, I am ditching Rob and the floor and sleeping on the dorm bed that we left in the kids room. A bed and room to myself! Sweet dreams to me!
Happy Sabbath!
Oh, What a Day...
Ask me how I'm doing and I don't even know what to say... I am overwhelmed. It feels like we have lots to do, and looks like it too, but in reality we are very close. I am hoping to leave today. Rob doesn't think we will be out until Monday... I don't appreciate hearing that because I am just ready to leave.
We got a lot done yesterday. Little errands that needed to be done. Today I need to focus (which is hard for me) and get our clothes organized, kitchen stuff, foods to take, and clean. And then the fun part of trying to fit all we are taking into our Prius. Ugh. Fortunately Rob is an amazing packer!
God woke me up again today. I read from the Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing the chapter on The True Motive of Service. Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you I am not the best at retelling things I have read or heard, I just cannot get it from my mind out of my mouth. But I will try. The chapter was talking about not doing good deeds for the world to see but to do it quietly out of true kindness and selfless love.
To be honest, as I was reading I was thinking, "God this is good, and I do need to hear this because I am selfish. I shy away from the homeless and am really a little scared of them. But why are you telling me this now? I need support for our move! I need to know you are encouraging me."
It went on to talk about giving to the needy. When you do care for those who need caring, "The grace of Christ in the soul is developing traits of character that are the opposite of selfishness, -traits that will refine, ennoble and enrich the life." Yes, God, I know need less selfishness. I am selfish and I do want to change that.
I finished reading and had my prayer and went on to other things not really knowing why God had me read that.
It wasn't until I started typing this blog that it hit me. I have lots of things that we have been wanting to sell to get some extra money for our travels. These things could easily be given to people who need it or a shelter that can give it to someone. Why do I care about a few extra dollars when someone else doesn't even have that to pay for something they may need? What a lesson! But honestly, it is still hard to do, because we do need every little bit of money. But am I trusting God to take care of my needs if I am constantly looking for ways to get money?
I know that God has all the power to supply my needs if I let Him. I am not saying that I am going to be lazy and not do what I can. But I do believe that He was telling me to forget about trying to sell the small things. I can see Him shaking His head at me and saying, " Mindy, why stress over all these little things? There are people who can use these things and need them. Give it away. It will ease your stress, help someone else and I will bless you. You are doing what I have asked and I WILL take care of you. Trust Me."
Okay God. I give it to You. Thank You.
I know I can face the day now. And even if we don't leave today, it will still be okay. :)
We got a lot done yesterday. Little errands that needed to be done. Today I need to focus (which is hard for me) and get our clothes organized, kitchen stuff, foods to take, and clean. And then the fun part of trying to fit all we are taking into our Prius. Ugh. Fortunately Rob is an amazing packer!
God woke me up again today. I read from the Thoughts from the Mount of Blessing the chapter on The True Motive of Service. Ask anyone who knows me and they will tell you I am not the best at retelling things I have read or heard, I just cannot get it from my mind out of my mouth. But I will try. The chapter was talking about not doing good deeds for the world to see but to do it quietly out of true kindness and selfless love.
To be honest, as I was reading I was thinking, "God this is good, and I do need to hear this because I am selfish. I shy away from the homeless and am really a little scared of them. But why are you telling me this now? I need support for our move! I need to know you are encouraging me."
It went on to talk about giving to the needy. When you do care for those who need caring, "The grace of Christ in the soul is developing traits of character that are the opposite of selfishness, -traits that will refine, ennoble and enrich the life." Yes, God, I know need less selfishness. I am selfish and I do want to change that.
I finished reading and had my prayer and went on to other things not really knowing why God had me read that.
It wasn't until I started typing this blog that it hit me. I have lots of things that we have been wanting to sell to get some extra money for our travels. These things could easily be given to people who need it or a shelter that can give it to someone. Why do I care about a few extra dollars when someone else doesn't even have that to pay for something they may need? What a lesson! But honestly, it is still hard to do, because we do need every little bit of money. But am I trusting God to take care of my needs if I am constantly looking for ways to get money?
I know that God has all the power to supply my needs if I let Him. I am not saying that I am going to be lazy and not do what I can. But I do believe that He was telling me to forget about trying to sell the small things. I can see Him shaking His head at me and saying, " Mindy, why stress over all these little things? There are people who can use these things and need them. Give it away. It will ease your stress, help someone else and I will bless you. You are doing what I have asked and I WILL take care of you. Trust Me."
Okay God. I give it to You. Thank You.
I know I can face the day now. And even if we don't leave today, it will still be okay. :)
Thursday, April 28, 2011
God is Good!
Today was the day we were planning on leaving our home at beautiful Monterey Bay Academy to head down to Visalia/Bakersfield to spend the weekend with family. We still have a LOT to do... I am feeling down and out, tired and not really wanting to do anything but sleep. Could be a little depression, anxiety, overwhelmedness (I know its not a word, but it does describe what I am feeling!).
But God has been waking me up every morning this week with a special message just for me. Always encouraging and reassuring. I have to admit, I have not been wanting to wake up at 6-6:30 and am almost reluctant to spend time with God. But He has blown me away everytime! Monday I picked a random chapter in Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons (after saying to God, "Show me what you are wanting to say to me."). Wouldn't you know, the first sentence was: From the work of seed sowing and the growth of the plant from the seed, precious lessons may be taught in the family and the school...and down a little farther...As they come to understand the wonderful work of God in supplying the wants of His great family, and how we are to co-operate with Him, they will have more faith in God, and will realize more of His power in their own daily life.
Was I blown away??? It was like a big hug from God with Him whispering in my ear, "You are doing what I am asking and I am so proud of you!" It continued on from there and just got better and better. He really blessed me. And has been doing it every morning since.
I had been thinking about starting a blog of our adventure so that friends and family could keep tabs on us. Last night I could not sleep, mostly my fault because I started playing games on my itouch at 2am. After 2 hours (I was not playing games that whole time...) my mind was so wound up I could not go back to sleep. So I figured I could read some more EGW. I picked another random chapter (Asking to Give) and started reading.
I was reading about prayer and how God wants to give us anything we ask for, He longs to bless us. But in our asking, we need not to think only of ourselves but of how we can also bless others. And we need to be living our life for God and sharing His love with others. That is when I strongly felt that I should not only start a blog with just our humdrum days, but of what God is showing us and teaching us. I pray that I can share things from my life that God will use to bless each one of you reading this in a way beneficial to each of you.
So pray for us as we still have several things to do, that could take days...I'll make a little list for you.
-our car situation, we don't know what vehicle we will be taking and we might have a buyer for our van
-finish packing clothing and food stuff
-selling as much as we can of the things we don't want
-all the random little things that need to be put somewhere...
It all seems so little, but I get overwhelmed VERY easy, fortunately Rob is wonderful with everything I am not! And we have been blessed to have friends to help with packing and watching the kids.
Thanks for your prayers! I will have to post the obstacles that we have met in another blog.
But God has been waking me up every morning this week with a special message just for me. Always encouraging and reassuring. I have to admit, I have not been wanting to wake up at 6-6:30 and am almost reluctant to spend time with God. But He has blown me away everytime! Monday I picked a random chapter in Ellen White's Christ's Object Lessons (after saying to God, "Show me what you are wanting to say to me."). Wouldn't you know, the first sentence was: From the work of seed sowing and the growth of the plant from the seed, precious lessons may be taught in the family and the school...and down a little farther...As they come to understand the wonderful work of God in supplying the wants of His great family, and how we are to co-operate with Him, they will have more faith in God, and will realize more of His power in their own daily life.
Was I blown away??? It was like a big hug from God with Him whispering in my ear, "You are doing what I am asking and I am so proud of you!" It continued on from there and just got better and better. He really blessed me. And has been doing it every morning since.
I had been thinking about starting a blog of our adventure so that friends and family could keep tabs on us. Last night I could not sleep, mostly my fault because I started playing games on my itouch at 2am. After 2 hours (I was not playing games that whole time...) my mind was so wound up I could not go back to sleep. So I figured I could read some more EGW. I picked another random chapter (Asking to Give) and started reading.
I was reading about prayer and how God wants to give us anything we ask for, He longs to bless us. But in our asking, we need not to think only of ourselves but of how we can also bless others. And we need to be living our life for God and sharing His love with others. That is when I strongly felt that I should not only start a blog with just our humdrum days, but of what God is showing us and teaching us. I pray that I can share things from my life that God will use to bless each one of you reading this in a way beneficial to each of you.
So pray for us as we still have several things to do, that could take days...I'll make a little list for you.
-our car situation, we don't know what vehicle we will be taking and we might have a buyer for our van
-finish packing clothing and food stuff
-selling as much as we can of the things we don't want
-all the random little things that need to be put somewhere...
It all seems so little, but I get overwhelmed VERY easy, fortunately Rob is wonderful with everything I am not! And we have been blessed to have friends to help with packing and watching the kids.
Thanks for your prayers! I will have to post the obstacles that we have met in another blog.
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