A Little Randomness...

1. If you have been looking for me on FB you won't find me there.  I decided to permanently delete my account.  There are various reasons but the top reasons include 1. too nosey  2. waste of time  3. privacy.  I loved the re-connectedness I had with several friends but it just became too much and I needed to be obedient.

2.  My heart is so heavy.  I have several friends who are dealing with ailing parents due to cancer.  Some of them are in situations where the cancer is ravaging through their bodies.  I can't imagine finding out one day that my mom or dad may only have a few months to live.  In fact, my heart is literally breaking because I recognize the fraility of life and the need for my Savior. 

3.  My mother-in-law will be moving in with us next weekend.  This is why we have been working on a room makeover for the girls.  There are many reasons as to why she is moving in with us.  We have been very, very busy trying to prepare a space for her in our home.  At times, it has all been overwhelming but I have a peace with our decision.  It is unexplainable...

4.  The earthquake and tsunami in Japan rocked my world several weeks ago.  I almost felt paralyzed with fear and sadness over the tragedy.  In fact, I think my mom was very concerned about me.  This has affected production at Scott's plant.  Fortunately, Honda hasn't suffered to the extent many other car manufacturers have suffered at this point.  It is really a wait and see and pray situation right now.  Production was cut back to 4 hours a day with the option for associates to leave after those 4 hours.  Honda though prides itself with never having a layoff since coming to America almost 30 years ago.  They are working to make sure associates can continue to earn pay by attending health & safety classes, along with cleaning the plant, in the remaining 4 hours of their work day.  Honda is an incredible company and I appreciate the "Japanese Way."

5.  Tonight my sweet friend stopped by after dinner to see the girls' new room.  After we had talked for awhile, catching up and me finally giving her her birthday gift (hilarious story), she could tell I was just feeling exhausted and did my dishes.  I felt so bad but was so grateful.  It is much harder for me to receive these types of blessings from my friends.  Tonight though, I appreciated her act of love and friendship.  Added bonus, I got to hold, cuddle, and rock her precious one year baby girl who fell asleep sucking her thumb whild snuggling her blankie.  Priceless all the way around!

6.  My friend Lindsey was asked to coordinate the decorations for the Union Co. Pregnancy Care Center's upcoming event, Girl Talk.  It is basically a purity conference to encourage girls to make wise decisions about modesty, purity, etc.  Lindsey is starting her own business as home stager and re-designer.  She is amazing and has a passion and eye!  She understands our desires as stay-at-home moms for an "up-do" on our humble abodes on a tight, one income budget.  If you would love to call her for a consult let me know or check out her blog, A Paisley Day.  She desires to work with us "real moms" who can't really afford a high fluenent designer.  So, back to the PCC event.  She asked me help her.  It has been an amazing challenge for both of us and we have been so blessed to be able to work together and spread a little {behind the scenes} love to these young girls through the decorations.  The event is this coming Saturday and we would certainly welcome your prayer support, hoping lives would be changed through the saving power of Christ!

7.  Last week we thought my sister had suffered a seizure.  It was heartwrenching and scary.  After receiving clearance on all tests, the doctor sent her home with no real explanation of what happened and/or why.  My mom spent the rest of the week with her.  This past Monday she saw the neurologist and he said he was pretty sure she had suffered from a panic attack.  Whew!!  He gave her clearance to drive again!  Praise the Lord!

8.  Encourage one another!  Please seek someone out to encourage.  I don't know why we don't do this more often.  We are really just robbing ourselves of a blessing and someone else of a smile and pick-me-up.  It can be as easy as sending scripture reference as a text message or elaborate as a little gift in the mail.  Who wouldn't love or appreciate either one of those?  It is SPRING!  The sun is beginning to shine!  Spread a little love....