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- iTasha

What a marvelous day

I didn't go to work today...I should have but I didn't.  I know, I know, I just had several days off last week, but I tell you I was so stressed in that short time I needed a break.  So, I got some cleaning done (kids did the majority), organized the cords for the computer and all that good stuff and finished the baby quilt for the crib set I'm making for my sister.
It was a relief to get that quilt done and I've decided to do a much simpler baby quilt next time.  I like the way it turned out though.  I'll work on and finish the bumper pads this weekend.

Some days are harder than others...I want to be home full time that I ache.  I pray for it daily, constantly; hoping I'm not desiring my will over His.  Clarity, I need to hear Him speak clearly His directions for my life.

We thought my sister would have had the newest member of our family today, but that was not God's plan.  It seems that it won't be long though.  Praying for a smooth and quick delivery; this will be the first delivery she has without my mom!!!!

Green Smoothies are back!

Yes, I've started the green smoothies again. I went to the doctor last week and had them run tests for everything. I had been getting dizzy and my feet had started swelling. I figured it was high blood pressure with all the various stress factors in the last 4-6 months.
Well I was in for a shock. I weighed in at 226...I gained all the weight I had lost minus 4 pounds. My blood pressure was 178/112. My other tests came back and my cholesterol levels are high and I'm anemic.

So I've started walking and eating more fruits and veggies.

The doctor gave me meds for the blood pressure and I suspect he'll give me something for the cholesterol on the 19th when I go back. However, I refuse to be on them for very long. And he actually wants me to be able to get off of them as well.

The journey begins for me to lose 61 pounds. I've done it before. I can & will do it again!!!

My Joy

Have I ever shared how much joy my children bring me?

Yes, they argue and disagree and yes I have to referee those disagreements.  But there is something that far out weighs even those...
When I hear their joint laughter over an endeavor they have taken on together, when they are coming up with new skits, when they are standing up for one another against outsiders that try to come against them, when they pray for each other and when one feels sad and the other two are racking their brains trying to figure out why.

Yes, I've been blessed beyond measure with these 3 monumental joys in my life and you know what?  I would NOT trade them for anything in this world.

In our society today, the world would have us to believe that 3 children are more than enough.  That actually we could stop at two if we have a boy and a girl and the only reason to have three might simply be because we had two of the same sex the first two times.  Or society would have us to believe that putting children on hold until a more perfect opportune time comes is more than ok.
Yet when I read my Bible, I read in Psalms 127:3-5  It says that children are a heritage from the Lord, the fruit of the womb a reward.  Like arrows in the had of a warrior are the children of one's youth.  Blessed is the man who fills his quiver with them!!! He shall not be put to shame when he speaks with his enemies in the gates.

No, my children are not my regrets, my children are my blessings and I am blessed beyond measure because they are in my life.  My only regret is my choice of closing off my womb and putting a halt to the many blessings God could have given me.  However, that will not stop me from praising Him for the one's He gave me before my poor judgement and decision.

I feel like Mother's Day is every day and today I am abundantly blessed to be their mother!!!

Uncertainty

I'm in the market for a new job.  I've wanted to be closer to home and not have to deal with the long commute every day.  It would also mean that I would have more time at home.
I know God has told me to step out on faith and get back to the basics as I was in late 2005.

There is just one little problem...I'm afraid!!!!

The difference..I wasn't working then and had no choice but to TRUST HIM.
Now, I'm working and I've come to the point where I rely on my income instead of the Source of my income.  I've gotten comfortable.
Not to mention that I've heard so many say I'd be crazy to go to a lower paying job just for the comfort of being closer to home.  That I'd lose all these great benefits that many are wishing they had.
Aghhhhhh, just enough to drive you crazy!!!!

I would rather step out on faith than have Him to allow me to get to the point where I have no choice.

Life is never dull!!!

A name for my business

FINALLY!!!!
I've chosen a name for my business!  I've been pondering and praying over that for months, not sure I would ever come up with one and then not sure the one I came up with would be suitable or likable.  Would it sound cheesy or would it really represent me.  However, I like it!!!

STITCHESNHEMS

I'll set up my Etsy shop soon.  I want to get a few of the items I plan to sell made up first and THEN do a bit more reading on how to set up my Etsy shop.

I'd love to get some tips, pointer, ideas for my profile and introduction to my shop, so if you'd like to volunteer some I'd be extremely appreciative.  If there is one thing I don't do well, it's brag on myself.  I just find it so totally hard to do and yet I'm told that is exactly what I will need to do in my profile.

Crib set progress

My sister is due to have my nephew in April. She asked me to make his crib set and they've chosen Texas Longhorns as his theme.
Here is a pic. of the dust ruffle and sheet...the bumper pads and blanket are yet to come. Stay tuned.




- iTasha