I was walking the other day to get the mail and I came across this leaf. I was so excited! Even if this was the only leaf that was colored red and that it's only August and in Florida that means I have until the end of October or early November to actually get Florida's version of Autumn, it was so refreshing to see a colored leaf. It honestly made my day.
And I will get deep for a minute. It was almost like a sign that times are really changing. There are so many changes that are happening and are going to continue happening in Kyle's and my life. I might not know what they all are or what will happen, but I am so happy to know that God is in full control and He is going to guide and direct us. And quite honestly, that is all that need to know. That is saying alot! Since I am such a big planner and like to be organized. God is taking me out of that comfort zone and showing me what it really means to trust in Him. He has never let me down. Nor will He ever.

Times...they are a changen'

Things have been quite busy here. I have attempted a few times to post but I either didn't have time or I just didn't feel like sitting down and typing it all. But here I am now.
I still have not found a new job. But I will admit, I haven't really been looking too much either. I have a week and a half left here and then the next week we are going on a cruise. So, haven't really been thinking too much about it. I just hope that I will be able to actually enjoy my vacation even though I know that when we get home, I will have no job. I have already noticed where the stress tries to come in but I am really fighting and praying against it. I just know that God is doing something and there is a reason why He allowed me to get laid off of work. I am just having to trust on Him. I have started selling Mary Kay though. I did this a long time ago and I stopped for many years. I will have a website up and everything here in the next 2 weeks. This should help bring some money in and I am praying that it will go so good that I will be able to only have to work part time or not work at all. So, if you want to buy some Mary Kay, I will let you know when my website is up and you can order from there. Even if you live in another state, I will be able to deliver it to you through mail.
Kyle still hasn't heard anything back from the company that he applied at. They just emailed him and asked for a resume yesterday and so now we are just waiting for them to schedule for an interview and then we will have to wait to hear if he got it or not. We have to be patient and it's a pretty good challenge for us both. But we are hanging in there. Thank you for those who have been praying too. It means so much to us both!

Take a bow

I got some news today was pretty tough but at the same time, I had total peace. My boss had to lay me off today. I have two weeks left. Business has been so bad here and I think he kept me for as long as he could. I know it was nothing personal and I could tell that it very tough for him. But I am staying pretty positive about it all. And I am blessed with such an amazing boss. I have actually been thinking about looking for a new job since I am having to drive a good 30 minutes to work. With gas and all, it was getting tough. I am pretty sad though. The thought of having to look for a new job and have to be the "new girl" again makes me a little nervous. OK, very nervous! But, I know that God is in total control. With Kyle trying to get this job at Cox cable and all, I know that God is doing something and I will just have to trust in Him. I am not going to lie, I did cry after I left his office. I have never been fired from a job or laid off. So, it was a weird feeling. But again, I know it was nothing personal. Alot of me felt more sorry for him than myself with how business has been.
So, please pray that God will open my eyes on what I need to do and where to go as far as another job goes. That His will be done and He have favor on us. Pray that we don't get discouraged or fall into the lies that "the enemy" has already have all planned for us. That we will recognize the lies and put it all in it's place. And please continue praying about the job for Kyle. You never know, maybe God will allow it to where I can just be a stay at home wife. :)

Catching Up

Sorry I haven't posted in a while. I feel like I have been so busy. I have been catching up on some much needed cleaning and catching back up with friends that I haven't talked to in a while. It's been so nice to see them all again and hearing what all new has been going on with them.
First, I have to share that Kyle is looking for a new job. Yay!! He is applying at our cable/phone company here in our town. Cox Cable is the name. It's a huge growing business and there is so much there that Kyle could do and would really enjoy. A wonderful guy in our church works there and he talked to Kyle about it and it sounds so great! There are awesome benefits and his pay would be amazing. Plus, when he graduates next spring, he will get a huge bonus! What a great way to celebrate. Our friend said that there is an opening on the "media side" and it would be perfect since that is what Kyle is going to school for. He applies this week and so, if you think about it, please be praying that God will have favor and allow Kyle to get this job.
This past weekend was very nice. I felt like I was always doing something but I, surprisingly, never felt overwhelmed. I just was able to get a lot done. Saturday morning, my sister and I went yard saling. It was such a pretty day and it wasn't as hot as it has been. And I actually found something! First a little history with my bargain shopping. You know, there are just some people who are so good at bargain shopping and they find all the great deals. I am NOT one of them. I have the worst luck. I am the girl who will see a jacket that I really like. It's pretty pricey so I will wait until it goes on sale. I go back after a while and discover that there is only 2 more left of my size and it's still not on sale. So, I just go ahead and get it. I happen to go back to the store the next day and wouldn't you know, the jacket is 50% off of the original price. And not just that but my size is still there! So, I don't ever find anything when I go yard saling. But I did Saturday! I have been wanting/ needing a cabinet shelf to hang on the wall in my master bathroom. And the cheapest I saw was $40. I told myself I would wait until after all my trips in October I would get it. Well, I found one for just $2!! It's in great condition and it's white, the color I wanted to match my bathroom. And its actually better than the $40 one since it also has a towel rack. I was very happy. :) I also was able to catch up on laundry and clean my carpet. Kyle painted the spots in our hallway that needed it since I don't know....6 months! I was very happy with how my house looked after doing just those two things. Amazing how that works. I also went and visited my good friend who just had her baby about a week ago. Saturday was her birthday. She is doing so good and looks good too! And of course baby Ava is adorable. Ethen, the big brother, was so happy to see me! :) He thought I was there to play with him so when I sat to talk to Ali, he walked up to me and said, "Sarah. It's time to go play in my room. Come on!" It was so cute. And he is such a good big brother. :)

Wednesday, I am having my Mary Kay get together. A friend of mine sells Mary Kay and I love their products. I was so happy to hear she was a mary kay consultant since I knew that she wouldn't bother me about becoming a consultant myself. *Been there done that. I was horrible!* I am very excited though. We will have lots of fun I am sure.

And the last one, I promise! :) I came across another blog and she had this great idea! Every Wednesday she posts up prayer requests for us all to come together and pray for. You can email her your prayer requests and she will post it up with the others. She just started last week. She calls it "Push Wednesday". Here is the blog for you to see and read for yourself how it all works; http://emilynickole.blogspot.com/2008/08/push-wednesdays.html
I just think it's an amazing idea and so she gave me permission to post on here to spread the word. I am a total believer of the power of praying. God has proven Himself real to me through praying. He has answered so many and there is still some that I am waiting for but I know without a doubt they will be answered. He hears every prayer out there. So, please read it and again, if you have any to be added, email her and she will be more than happy to post up. :)
OK, that is all for now. Sorry kind of long. And I will keep you posted on the job with Kyle.
~Sarah

Home Sweet Home

Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not in your own understanding; in all your way acknowledge Him and He will make your paths straight.
Proverbs 3:5-6

I have read, memorized and studied that verse for as long as I can remember. But when I read that the other day, I felt like I actually understood it in a way that I never have before.
The other day we found out, the couple who wanted to sell their house and Kyle and I were looking into buying/renting are wanting to be out of there by October! I was really bummed because I just saw that there was no way that we could fix up what was needed in our house and find a renter by then. But then I decided to have total faith in God. That if this was His will, He can make a way when there seems to be no way. And I told God that if this house is not for us to move into, to take the desire out of my heart. The desire didn't leave for a couple of days. I believe He did that so I could stretch my faith and have a new understanding. Then the desires went away and I was OK with being in our house. It's funny how He will open doors to only close them again. I don't take it as Him being mean or teasing. Instead, for us to learn from it. This might seem weird but using a house made my relationship with God a whole lot stronger. He just showed me many things through the house situation. That I just need to have faith in Him and believe that He has a plan for me in every situation. Even as little as what house to live in. What a God I serve who cares even about that.
So, as of now, we will continue living in our townhouse and fix it up. We plan on ripping out the carpet and put in hardwood flooring. And updating some of the lighting, repainting some rooms and fix up the ceiling up stairs. We plan to finish it all next year. Then we will decide if we want to sell or rent. And I have already handed it all to God and asked that He just guide us through it. And I know that He will.
And I will be more thankful for my little townhouse. It was a blessing after all. That a young married couple who never lived outside their parents home before is able to buy their first home. I am so thankful for that because it was only by God that we were able to even do that.

Niece slumber party

On Friday, I had 4 of my older nieces come over and stay the night, a long with my sister to come help me. Kyle, of course, went and stayed the night with a friend so we could have girl time. :) Because I have so many nephew and nieces, it gets pretty hard to afford a birthday present for them all. Especially since they all seem to have their birthday so close together. Therefore, I came up with a slumber party idea for the older ones. I have to admit that I was a little nervous having them all over to stay the night since I have never done that before. But we had alot of fun and they all did so good. We had a fashion show with their dress up clothes and then a talent show to which they all sang a song. VERY cute since they can all act so shy. E, one of my neices that is 4, she and her sisters bed time can be as early as 7:30. Remind you they came over at about 6:45 pm. By 8, she already told me that she was ready for her "nap". Funny enough though, she was one of the last to fall asleep. I have to say how funny it was at ages 4 and 6, when I had turned the lights out to go to sleep, they were already giggling and making "snore" noices. I, of course, couldn't help but laugh with them. More so that I just thought it was so funny at a young age they already knew how to behave at a typical "slumber party". It made me feel good that all through that night one of my other neices kept walking up to me to tell me she was having "so much fun!". I can only hope to continue to be that "fun aunt". :)

Another wonderful thing happened this weekend. One of my bestest friends had her first baby today! It was a girl. They knew they were having a girl. No surprising themselves with the gender. I haven't met her yet. My poor friend went in at around 9pm last night after her water had broke. At about 5:30 this morning, I texted her husband to see where she was at and she was only 2 cm!! Then at 12:30pm, they said that they are going to have to give her a c-section. I was so nervous for her but when I called her sister, she told me that Ali, my friend, was in total peace and was not nervous at all. I was so happy to hear that because I was pretty sure that she was going to be crying. :) But she is very strong and I am pretty sure she just felt ready to have the baby in the world already. Then at 1:50 that afternoon she arrived! All 6 lbs and 12 oz of her. I will go visit tomorrow since I am sure she was so very tired. And I can't wait!
This weekend turned out to be a wonderful weekend.