Not Me! Monday is a blog carnival started by MckMama; a way to admit our faults while not admitting anything. Click the link above or the box below to see everyone else's non-confessions.
This week, I did NOT eat an entire can of Pringles by myself in one day, that would be completely un-healthy and a very irresponsible thing to do for my growing baby!
While stopping a Target for just 'a few things', I did NOT see a co-worker and her spouse and make a complete u-turn and head out the door as fast as I could. I would NOT avoid someone I know simply because I was embarrassed by the way I look. Furthermore, I would NOT go to the store looking like a hot mess in black sweats and brown purse and NO makeup! I am much more put together then that!
Finally, I am NOT looking forward to seeing my family this week and picking up my brother from the airport tonight. I am NOT anticipating a great week with some great food!
Robert Rogers visited our church today and spoke with a profound message of hope. Watch his story on the you tube video below and keep the tissues nearby!
"Out of every great test comes great testimony!" What an amazing way to look at life! Lamentations 3:19-21 says, "The thought of my suffering and homelessness is bitter beyond words. I will never forget this awful time,as I grieve over my loss. Yet I still dare to hope when I remember this."
Throughout the hardship and difficulties Robert Rogers faced and as he portrayed them to the audience he kept referencing 1 Corinthians 7:17 which says, "Each of you should continue to live in whatever situation the Lord has placed you, and remain as you were when God first called you..." no matter where life finds us, GOD wants us to ask NOT how can I get out of this BUT WHAT can I get out of this?
In the deepest and darkest of troubles God does not abandoned us Isaiah 43:2 says, "When you go through deep waters, I will be with you. When you go through rivers of difficulty, you will not drown..." But we can rejoice when we go through suffering because Psalm 71:20-21 says, "You have allowed me to suffer much hardship, but you will restore me to life again and lift me up from the depths of the earth. You will restore me to even greater honor and comfort me once again."
Robert Rogers lost his entire family in a matter of seconds, but he has taken that loss and turned it around to glorify GOD! He is now in the process of sponsoring 5 orphanages in honor of his 4 children and wife that he lost! He has a great book called :
Into the Deep that recounts in detail the trials and difficulties he has faced and overcome. Because God is merciful and full of love, Robert is now remarried and has 2 children, and a 3rd child (his new wife recently miscarried) is now in heaven with his other children! God is STILL good!
Here are some photos of our recent adventures this fall: in the beginning of October we went apple and pumpkin picking with some great friends
My friend Charity and I (she will be leaving me in January and I am already sad just thinking about it)
As a tribute to fall here is my favorite tree from the neighborhood. The leaves were both red and yellow it was so beautiful! and good thing I had Pat snap the picture from the car because the next day the wind blew all the leaves off!
My mom came to visit a few weekends ago, so Abe, DJ and Lindsey came up for a visit. Unfortunately when babies are involved they seem to get all the photos taken of them :)
My favorite picture of Abe from the weekend!
On beggars night, we dressed up the kitty's and here are the results of our attempts to capture their costumes...Diego was Super cat and he strutted around all night like he was king of the castle
Cleveland didn't like his costume and it had to be put on 20 times that night! It says "Bite me" on the back with a gingerbread man missing a leg :)
My cooky pumpkin
And Patrick's annual pumpkin. The kids get a kick out of his pumpkin and their reactions are priceless!
So I know this is super exciting and I obviously have little else to talk about so I will again blog about the upcoming meals I plan to make this week :)and hopefully soon will upload pictures of fall festivities!
Monday: Chicken Teriyaki stir-fry
Tuesday: BLT sandwiches
Wednesday: Baked chicken with stuffing and green beans
Thursday: Pork chops with rice
Friday: Spagetti with tossed salad and rolls
Saturday: Breakfast for dinner
Sunday: Chicken and dumplings with Ted and Charity
