Wednesday, December 8, 2010
Thursday, November 25, 2010
thanksgiving
I am thankful for...
My SAVIOR
My loving, supportive, hard-working, husband
My mother, father, sister and brother
My grandmother and grandfather
My mother-in-law, her boyfriend, my sisters-law, my father-in-law and my grandparents-in-law
My friends from State College, from nursing school, and friends at work
My good paying, flexible, close-to-my-home, enhancing-my-education jobs
My warm, inviting, full-of-family, beutiful home
My ability to walk, run, jump, talk, scream, sing, hear, feel, smell, and taste
and soooooooooo much more
but I'm thankful for these things everyday, not just on this day of pilgram and indian celebration. So
Happy Turkey Day
My SAVIOR
My loving, supportive, hard-working, husband
My mother, father, sister and brother
My grandmother and grandfather
My mother-in-law, her boyfriend, my sisters-law, my father-in-law and my grandparents-in-law
My friends from State College, from nursing school, and friends at work
My good paying, flexible, close-to-my-home, enhancing-my-education jobs
My warm, inviting, full-of-family, beutiful home
My ability to walk, run, jump, talk, scream, sing, hear, feel, smell, and taste
and soooooooooo much more
but I'm thankful for these things everyday, not just on this day of pilgram and indian celebration. So
Happy Turkey Day
Friday, November 19, 2010
holidays
I'm feeling totally bah-humbug this year. I'm not looking forward to the holidays for anything other than a few days off. I just want rest; I want complete rejuvenation over the next week and the month off for Christmas. I just need a vacation from everything.
I hate the American tradition of presents and giving. It's to much. It's just a drain on our time and money. There are thousands of impoverished people around the world in dire need of their next meal. Yesterday on the news they were talking about how empty most of the local food banks are because of the increasing number of people needing food and the decreasing number of people giving. There are many families even in our own backyard who won't have enough to feed their family over the holidays.
I think I need a total change this year. I would rather give to those who need this year and see a difference made. I want to help others instead of recieve things that I really didn't even want or need in the first place. People have been asking me what is on my list and honestly I can't think of one thing. But I can tell you what is on my heart, those who are less fortunate than me.
I hate the American tradition of presents and giving. It's to much. It's just a drain on our time and money. There are thousands of impoverished people around the world in dire need of their next meal. Yesterday on the news they were talking about how empty most of the local food banks are because of the increasing number of people needing food and the decreasing number of people giving. There are many families even in our own backyard who won't have enough to feed their family over the holidays.
I think I need a total change this year. I would rather give to those who need this year and see a difference made. I want to help others instead of recieve things that I really didn't even want or need in the first place. People have been asking me what is on my list and honestly I can't think of one thing. But I can tell you what is on my heart, those who are less fortunate than me.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
see the blessing
I've recently been given many opportunities to "see the blessing" in a situation that is less than satisfactory to me. How do I make myself see the positive and not immediately focus on the negative. I have a tendency to make a habit of pointing out the good in other people's circumstances but when it comes to myself my view is clouded by the bad.
God give me an attitude of gratitude because I am blessed more than I know sometimes. Thank you for the people you put in my life that show me the pros when all I can see is the cons.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
God give me an attitude of gratitude because I am blessed more than I know sometimes. Thank you for the people you put in my life that show me the pros when all I can see is the cons.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Thank you.
Monday, November 1, 2010
Praise the Lord
So today, although it's only the first of November I already have something to be thankful for!
I called USAA (our car insurance company) to discuss the specifics of them coming to pick up my totaled car! That's right they decided fixing it was more expensive than the car's total value! Praise the Lord, Matt and I don't have to worry about fixing and selling it! They are coming today to take it off our hands and I have to say I will be so thankful to see it go!!
As many of you may know we also bought a new car this past week! It's a 2007 Nissan Versa! It's so cute but of course Matt liked it for it's price, condition, and safety rating. We spent more than half of our savings on it but we were determined to buy it the Dave Ramsey way, in cash. Well were were both excited about the new car and depending on God to hold us through any unforeseen emergencies that might require money. I will admit, I was worried about how tight we would be, but I knew God would provide.
So anyways while I was talking to the nice insurance company lady today she told the total they would be paying us for the Jetta. It was suspenseful because of course she had to "run the numbers." When she finally told me I was floored, it was almost 3 times what we were expecting!! And the amount will replace a third of what we spent on the new one! I'm just beyond amazed! Only God can provide like that!
I called USAA (our car insurance company) to discuss the specifics of them coming to pick up my totaled car! That's right they decided fixing it was more expensive than the car's total value! Praise the Lord, Matt and I don't have to worry about fixing and selling it! They are coming today to take it off our hands and I have to say I will be so thankful to see it go!!
As many of you may know we also bought a new car this past week! It's a 2007 Nissan Versa! It's so cute but of course Matt liked it for it's price, condition, and safety rating. We spent more than half of our savings on it but we were determined to buy it the Dave Ramsey way, in cash. Well were were both excited about the new car and depending on God to hold us through any unforeseen emergencies that might require money. I will admit, I was worried about how tight we would be, but I knew God would provide.
So anyways while I was talking to the nice insurance company lady today she told the total they would be paying us for the Jetta. It was suspenseful because of course she had to "run the numbers." When she finally told me I was floored, it was almost 3 times what we were expecting!! And the amount will replace a third of what we spent on the new one! I'm just beyond amazed! Only God can provide like that!
Saturday, October 30, 2010
selfish
This morning, I realized that, recently the only time I've been spending with my Savior is in selfish prayer. I've had such a hard, stressful, emotional October but I haven't gone to Him for comfort. I've been depending on the love of my husband, the support of my family, and a warm hug of a close friend. It isn't first instinct for me to go to God for the support, love, and acceptance. I only talk to him when I need something, when I know he can intervene and make everything better. I pray things like, God please allow healing and in Josh's family and give is wife a sense of peace. God please let the insurance company total my car so that Matt and I don't have to worry about fixing it and selling it. God please let me get an A on this exam even though I didn't study enough for it. God please please please let Kay Jewelers make an exception for me or let my record show an inspection within the last 6 months even though I know I haven't been there, God you can work magically and fix this. God give me strength to get out of bed and go to work/school this morning.
November and Thanksgiving are just around the corner, and I need to make a change in my relationship with God. I need to thank Him for everything I have, and get in the habit of counting and focusing on my blessings. I have so many things to be thankful for by my first instinct is to focus on the negatives. There have been so many negatives this month. Here's to positives and a positive attitude in November.
November and Thanksgiving are just around the corner, and I need to make a change in my relationship with God. I need to thank Him for everything I have, and get in the habit of counting and focusing on my blessings. I have so many things to be thankful for by my first instinct is to focus on the negatives. There have been so many negatives this month. Here's to positives and a positive attitude in November.
Monday, October 25, 2010
go away satan
For those of you reading this who are in the mood for an uplifting or encouraging story... stop now.
Throughout October the Bailys have been feeling satan's attacks. I feel so emotionally exhausted, just completely spent. This "season" of our life has been wearing me down day by day little by little; to the point were I wonder where the strength for tomorrow will come.
My schedule is challenging to say the least. 15 credits of nursing classes plus keeping up with the paperwork, studying and assignments take up the majority of my time. Add 36 hours of work a week and I'm down to one day off. Six days a week on average 10 hours a day of my time is spent at the hospital. Sunday is officially my only day with nothing scheduled; one glorious day of rest.
Matt works full time which usually means fitting shifts in at 16 hours at a time or picking up overnights. Paramedic school at HACC takes up the rest of his time with 8-12 hours of class a week plus 12 or more hours clinical a week. He also has only one day off, Sunday. Thankfully our days off coincide and we get a few precious hours together.
Two weekends ago my diamond fell out of my engagement ring. On no fault of their own the company told us the warranty doesn't apply because I didn't have to ring in recently to be inspected. I irresponsibly didn't read the warranty fine print that said that without regular inspection Kay will not replace the gem. I guess we wait a few years and buy a new one.
Friday night one of Matt's good friends was in a motorcycle accident. You have to know Josh to understand why many of us weren't all that shocked to hear what happened; he was a daredevil. That doesn't mean we weren't heart broken for his wife. He wasn't wearing a helmet and his injuries were so bad, he died before EMS even got there. The worst part is he was driving around to tell people that he and his wife just found out they were expecting. He was a great guy, a little rough around the edges, but he will be missed.
Saturday night I was driving home from a long 12 hour shift at work and I hit a deer. I wasn't hurt but my car definitely was. The whole front end and everything just inside the bumper will need replaced. The insurance company is coming by Thursday, God willing it should be completely covered.
Needless to say I woke up this morning feeling down in the dumps. I didn't even think I had enough energy to get out if bed. I feel so overwhelmed. All i can focus on is a line in a song we sang yesterday "If our God is for us, then who could ever stop us? Then what could stand against?" Thank you God Almighty for being in control of the unknown in my life; lead me on.
Throughout October the Bailys have been feeling satan's attacks. I feel so emotionally exhausted, just completely spent. This "season" of our life has been wearing me down day by day little by little; to the point were I wonder where the strength for tomorrow will come.
My schedule is challenging to say the least. 15 credits of nursing classes plus keeping up with the paperwork, studying and assignments take up the majority of my time. Add 36 hours of work a week and I'm down to one day off. Six days a week on average 10 hours a day of my time is spent at the hospital. Sunday is officially my only day with nothing scheduled; one glorious day of rest.
Matt works full time which usually means fitting shifts in at 16 hours at a time or picking up overnights. Paramedic school at HACC takes up the rest of his time with 8-12 hours of class a week plus 12 or more hours clinical a week. He also has only one day off, Sunday. Thankfully our days off coincide and we get a few precious hours together.
Two weekends ago my diamond fell out of my engagement ring. On no fault of their own the company told us the warranty doesn't apply because I didn't have to ring in recently to be inspected. I irresponsibly didn't read the warranty fine print that said that without regular inspection Kay will not replace the gem. I guess we wait a few years and buy a new one.
Friday night one of Matt's good friends was in a motorcycle accident. You have to know Josh to understand why many of us weren't all that shocked to hear what happened; he was a daredevil. That doesn't mean we weren't heart broken for his wife. He wasn't wearing a helmet and his injuries were so bad, he died before EMS even got there. The worst part is he was driving around to tell people that he and his wife just found out they were expecting. He was a great guy, a little rough around the edges, but he will be missed.
Saturday night I was driving home from a long 12 hour shift at work and I hit a deer. I wasn't hurt but my car definitely was. The whole front end and everything just inside the bumper will need replaced. The insurance company is coming by Thursday, God willing it should be completely covered.
Needless to say I woke up this morning feeling down in the dumps. I didn't even think I had enough energy to get out if bed. I feel so overwhelmed. All i can focus on is a line in a song we sang yesterday "If our God is for us, then who could ever stop us? Then what could stand against?" Thank you God Almighty for being in control of the unknown in my life; lead me on.
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