My late 20's

I knew this day would come... No, it's not 30, but 27 still hits me to the realization that I am actually an adult. My 20's have been an interesting mixture of emotions. I graduated from college, got married, had a baby, moved 2 times in 2 years, lost loved ones, gained new friends, so many things... So here are 27 things you might not know about me...here on my 27th birthday:


1. I LOVE a good book. The real kind, not on a kindle or ipad, but a good paperback book. I read most of the Harry potter books in one night, same with the Hunger Games. I love a story that sucks you in and keeps you there. It's a nice break from reality.
2. I was actually born with thumbs...and had them for a year. I couldn't use them, so off they came.

3. I'm not afraid to dream big. I am going to own a horse farm one day, I don't care how long it takes me, I'm going to do it.
4. Dreams can change, I also want to help my husband build churches in every country of the world. Sound nuts? Yup, that's what I used to think too.

5. I have broken so many bones in my body. Toes, leg, hip, butt bone, ribs, fingers, shoulder, and had a few concussions too. I was not kind to my body as a kid, and it isn't being kind to me now, but that's ok. It was totally worth it.

6. I knew I was going to marry my husband the day I met him. Yes, I do believe in love at first sight.

7. My animals are my children too.

8. I love my family, all of them. The ones I was born to and the ones I gained in marriage. It is kudzu, and complicated, but they are everything to me.

9. If my husband would let me, I would have a Christmas tree up all year. It just makes me happy.

10. This time of year holds the greatest memories for me. I cherish the holidays.

11. When I lost my papa, I lost a small part of me. He was the most amazing grandfather.

12. I seem super unemotional on the outside, but I actually am a really sensitive person (don't tell anyone).

13. I don't enjoy being vulnerable, because I don't like to be hurt.

14. I am an amazing secret keeper. Possibly because my memory is terrible, and I forget things like that. They always come back to me, but you can trust me. I am as loyal as they come.

15. I see things in black and white. There is never much middle ground with me. If you thought Harry Potter was of the devil because of magic, then all Disney movies are too, and Lord of the Rings, and Mickey Mouse Club House. It's all the same. You can always find good and bad in things like that. Choose wisely.

16. I love God. I always knew him, but when I really found him it changed something inside of me.

17. I have been healed by God. Physically, like the ones you hear about but never think can happen to you. It does, it did. I have the scar and physical therapy notes to prove it. July 4th has a whole new meaning to my life. Curious, you'll just have to ask.

18. Being a preacher's wife drives me nuts, but I love our youth like they were my own. One of our first youth is getting married next year, and I look forward to dancing at her wedding.

19. I hate shaking hands. Seriously it's just awkward. Just give me a hug lol because fumbling around, you trying to grip my hand right just drives me nuts. Ask my husband.

20. I would live in Europe. I like America and everything, but Europe is breath taking. I hope to travel there many times in my future.


21. Being a mother is everything I thought it would be and so so much more. That little boy grips the strings of my heart. Having him shows me more of God's love for us. I would do anything for him to be happy. I love that kid.

22. I am a people watcher. I observe my surroundings, watch how people interact. My son is like this too. We are curious creatures.


23. I have a past, a story, a testimony. It is not as bad as some, and worse than others. I used to be ashamed of who I used to be, but now I just realized it made a more amazing me!

24. I have had some pretty amazing friends. We don't talk much, but I know I could call them right now and it would be as if we hadn't missed a beat.

25. I want at least 3 more children, if my body can take it. And if it can't, I have no problem adopting tons of kids. Maybe we will be foster parents one day. I want to love kids of all ages that can't find love anywhere else.

26. I cried as hard watching the Glee episode: The Quarterback as I have cried any other time. I get way to involved into story lines. But he really did die. AND what makes it even crazier, is in one of the episodes from the 1st season, "Finn" just found out what really happened to his dad. He had died of a drug overdose. "Finn" said "I just don't want to end up like him.." And HOLY COW he did! Didn't see that one coming. It broke my heart.

27. I love nice things, but I am a simple girl at heart. A handwritten note means more to me than a dozen roses ever will.

So there you have it. I have entered my late 20s today. I'll probably blink and be 30, but that is a WHOLE nother story. Who knows what the next year will bring me. Happy Thanksgiving everyone!

Missing my confidants....

You remember those times in your life when you had your best friends? Then you all grew up and went on your separate ways...

Yes... story of my life.

I was so fortunate to find some amazing friends in college. We didn't all go to school together, and in fact the 3 I'm thinking of probably were only in the same room together a few times. I find myself missing our times together. I didn't realize how much I needed each of them, until I didn't really have them any more. It took me so long to find friends like them, I suppose I took advantage of how amazing they were.

Do you have friends like those?

I find myself lonely, like sad, cry yourself to sleep lonely. And you say "well don't you have an amazing husband, and son?" Well as a matter of fact I do. My husband is the best. The most caring, loyal, trustworthy, Godly, compassionate, handsome man I could possibly ask for. We have the most incredible baby boy. They are my world. But I still find myself longing for the companionship I had with my "girls" back in the day.

Here they stood with me as I married my husband! I got to stand by one as she got married, and I look forward to (hopefully) being a part of special days in their lives, however, and whenever, they come.

So to my friends, though we are far apart, thank you. Thank you for simply being my friend. Know from the little town I reside I think of you often, pray for you daily, and will forever be thankful of the years we got to spend together.

So to those reading this...don't take your friends for granted. Time does change us, and we do grow up and move on, but those few friends that we are blessed to have in our lives leave a mark on your heart. Be blessed you had them! I know I certainly was.

I find that as we grow older, making friends become increasingly difficult. I'm a different person than I was in high school (thank goodness), and college (again..thank goodness). I have less time, a husband, a baby, a full time job, animals to care for.

Perhaps God teaching me to find comfort in Him, to be okay with just me and Jesus. I'm trying to find my place as an adult in this big ole' world, and hopefully one day I will. So if you ever find yourself feeling alone, know you aren't the only one who feels that way! The sun will rise in the morning, and another day will dawn. I know that in many corners of the country, I do have people I can call my friends!

Until we meet again..

The joys of life...

Man how life has changed in the past year.... I tried to blog consistantly through out my pregnancy, but due to the fact that I was throwing up an average of 15 times a day, I just couldn't keep up :) But that's okay.. Look what God gave me!

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Isn't he adorable??? I mean seriously! It is hard to believe that his 1st birthday is fast approaching. My little baby, isn't so very little. He is independent, loud, precious, thoughtful, inquisitive, bright, and that laugh melts my heart. He has finally gotten to a point where he hugs and kisses us, and that melts what little of my heart is left un-melted. He can FINALLY say mama, and let me tell you, after hearing months of da-da, I was ready for it! He love Christopher, and boy does Christopher love him. It is a bond that I look forward to watch grow over the years. We talk to Isaiah about Jesus, we read him bible stories (along with the cat and the hat and some really crazy counting book "grammy" bought him) we sing songs to him about the Lord. We want him to learn and love the freedom we have through Christ. It's funny how lives change. He has made us completely change ourselves to meet his needs. He is perfect, but his bedtime is priority over staying out late, hanging with friends, or even going to dinner sometimes. Instead of enjoying a good meal, I am thinking "what can Isaiah eat?" And I LOVE IT. I have never felt more complete in my life. Now if I could just buy that horse farm... My little Halloween child is my trick and my treat sometimes, my little pumpkin, our greatest blessing. I am so glad God picked us to be his parents...I couldn't have asked for a more perfect baby! There is no more waiting, he is here and he is ours. My boys are the joys of my life!