Thank you.

Thank you Ramsey. It stretches me. Literally this post was written mid April and I toyed with sharing it. It's uncomfortable, but at the same time I said I would always be vulnerable and transparent...it's the best way.

That is so so true. When I reflect on these times I try not to linger too long or I can get caught up in them. But it is sometimes good for me to look at where I once was and where I am now and be thankful for God's provision and protection through the years. I am thankful for the experiences because it helps me relate, but I am more thankful that God kept me from going further down that path. :)

That is a hard situation. But I always think the more people that know what you are struggling with the better chances you have at overcoming it. It is like any addiction and temptation, if you keep it a secret you will be the only one dealing with it. And in darkness is where temptation grows, so exposing it into the light is painful and a hard transition, but it is so so good. The people around you want to see you healthy and overcoming this and if you let them in they could help. You are always free to email me too if you need. :)

Love you. Goodbyes suck.

Purge!!! And use good boxes. Liquor store boxes are great but sometimes buying some for your good stuff is a good idea. But McDonalds Fry boxes are wonderful too! The fries are in bags and never touch the cardboard. They are the perfect size for stacking and are made of heavy duty cardboard. :)

I do believe that I am game. Having a 3 hr glucose test....could be fun. haha

Hey Kyle, thanks for commenting!!

When it gets out of hand is when we bash people over the head with the Bible in hopes that we can "argue" them into having the same opinions as we do. <<< YES!!!! That is when it is too far! And it happens waaaaay too often.

We are called to emulate Christ's love, but i struggle with the balance of Justice as well. Because I do believe God is a just God and sometimes that is played out in the natural but often times in the spiritual. And this may be his justice....but I and no one else knows. We do know that one of the most evil persons in the world is now no longer, which brings a little bit of hope that things will begin to change, but I don't see that happening any time soon. But God never wanted to be separated from anyone, hence his sacrifice for us not to be separated from him. and as much as it might hit people, he also did that for bin Laden...and we have to believe that, because we all have within us the potential for ultimate evil...if we let ourselves go there.

We are doing very well!! Hope yall are well too! Can't wait for our guys to be here so they can play together. Or at least pose for pictures. ha!

That is very true. There is this false sense of knowing and relationship behind social media that makes it sometimes touchy. Because text doesn't convey tone.... and that can be very very harmful.

I think they are going to strike back regardless. In the same way that we struck swiftly after 9/11. That scares me. It scares me to be bringing a child into this type of world. but also, a whole nother tangent. ;)

I have heard from a lot of people that were not as open minded or kind for that matter. And that is what gets me. Granted, a lot of those conversations were with people in their 50's and beyond, and maybe it is an open mindedness that older folks don't experience, but it has been quite tainting for me...leaving a bad taste in my mouth.

I love being stretched in my thinking...but I think it has to be brought about in the right heart and not to just spew comments with not a single thought of the other persons thoughts, feelings or process. And that is, sadly, not what I have experienced recently. But it is a good conversation starter!

And that is why I love these times. Everyone seems to be challenged no matter what side of the fence you may sit on. That is true community and relationships at their finest.

I totally agree in the freedom in Christ and freedom in speech, but at the same time struggle with that because unless the Bible is very clear about something in a word for word context I don't know that there can be a general consensus opinion that should be held. In terms of bin Laden since that was the current topic I have seen both sides pose very good thoughts on what is and could be a biblical take on it. But is it right? I am not sure. Was I happy to hear that the one who caused so much pain and heartache in so many Americans, and peoples lives in general? Yes, I was happy. I felt justice for those families that don't have a parent and brother or sister. Was I sad that bin Laden is eternally separated from God? Yes, if that is the case. But in my mind that is also up for debate, and no, I'm not a universalist. ;) We don't know the state of his heart when he was killed.

Does that make any sense? Now I feel like I am rambling. ;)