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BUSY!!! That pretty much sums up the past couple weeks. I have been trying really hard to put something here worth reading, but everytime I sit down to do it, something comes up or I am too tired to make sense. So, I will try to come back later and post some thoughts. Until then, enjoy this...
I just want to shout from the mountain tops! God is so good!!! Spending time in the word tonight God spoke to me so clearly. I need to reach out to those children who are in need. It’s not the children who I may encounter everyday, but those children I will never meet face to face. It is the children I will deposit hope and life into just by giving up a little more. I need to recommit to giving to those who need it more than me!
About 5 years ago I was a youth leader and taking my youth group to Aquire the Fire. They had a booth there from Compassion asking us to adopt a child from a foreign country by giving our finances each month. I took my youth aside and prayed about it immediately. By the end of the event, we were adopting a 5 year old girl from Guatemala. For the following 6 months every penny we brought in was used to support this little girl. We sent her color books, crayons, markers and stickers. We wrote her letters every week during our meetings. Fast
Forward 5 years and now I am in a church that supports children all over the world with my offerings. Children all over our region and nation, Mexico, Africa and India are impacted by givers in The Rock Church.
I influence children every day, but He is calling me to do more. For just $32 a month, you can do it too! Check it out Compassion. What can you do?
Going back to the first day of school today was a day where I really needed another me. One of me would be the teacher and the other one would have been the mom. It was the first day of school for me, and my daughter Jordyn. I asked my principal if I could just be a mom this morning. I will never forget this day, ever!
Note to self: Learn how to handle it better, so my daughter can too! Neither Jordyn nor I slept well or ate a good breakfast. However, we had quiet time and prayed this morning before we did anything else. I know He was ahead of us, blazing the trail!
When I saw Shane walking my daughter up the walk to school, I got a lump in my throat. It was the most precious thing ever. I wasn’t sure who was more nervous; Jordyn or her dad! We both walked her into class and helped her settle in. I looked over at Shane and his eyes looked all watery. I knew at that moment, that this is what life is all about! Watching your baby go to school is like morning for the child left behind and celebrating for the child yet to come. She got settled in and quietly let us know she was alright!
I walked Shane out and he jokingly said, “I think I’ll just go to the truck and cry.” I on the other hand, was so pleased that Jordyn was ‘with me’ all day. I only saw her one time in passing, and I was reminded of how blessed I really am. In the car on the way home she talked non-stop for 20 minutes and slept the last 10. She was wiped out!
I couldn’t have asked for a better day, except for the day I discovered Jesus and the day I married my husband!
Many kids will be going back to school tomorrow. Some will go for the first time ever. Some of them will be going to a new school, and some returning to the place they left in June. I as a teacher, am going back tomorrow just as anxious to see them as they are to see me. I am still like a child going to school on the first day; only I am older and wiser. I still the get the first day jitters and love to pick out my outfit for the occasion! My clothes are laid out, my lunch is made, my school bag is by the door and I can't sleep. I do this every year on the first day of school. The only thing different for me this year than the last 11 of my career, is that I will be sending my daughter Jordyn off for her first day of kindergarten. Other women tell me it is going to be a hard day for me and an emotional one. HUH? I was really beginning to wonder why I wasn't feeling that way.? I even went as far as to ask Shane to take Jordyn to school on the first day, because I thought I was going to be too hard for me. Well, let me tell you….God told me differently tonight! After praying about it, I went on with my evening and He stopped me in my busy-ness and reminded me of how blessed I am. I am blessed to have a great job doing what I loved and that I am blessed to be able to have my daughter in the same building I teach at. He has already taken my anxiety and my daughter’s anxiety, by creating a safety net ahead of time, as we make this transition. Jordyn and I prayed together about tomorrow and thanked him for all our blessings. We also prayed for other children going to school this week – may they too have a great beginning to this new school year!
You know when you haven't talked to a friend in a while, and you want to call but you don't know what to say or where to start? That's where I am now! I haven't posted in quite a while, but have been reading blogs to keep in touch with you all. I have been busy, but not that busy. As time went on, I really didn't know what to blog about!! Here are some highlights:
- Went back to work after enjoying my summer. Looking forward to seeing all the kids come back!
- Jordyn is gearing up for kindergarten...she has been counting down the days! She will be turning 6 on the 4th and starting kindergarten? Where did the time go??
- I have totally taken charge of my Fibromyalgia and doing much better! My flare ups are not as often and shorter in duration.
- Camping season seems to be over, but I would love to go somewhere close just one more time!
- I am so thankful for what God is doing in my life and in the lives of people around me! He amazes me!!
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On my journey to be who God has created me to be, I have found out a ton of interesting information about my body, mind and soul!! Since I was diagnosed with Fibromyalgia I have been through so many emotions and feelings, not all good. I have finally realized that this Fibro thing is not me!! I do not own it, nor will I claim it!! God didn’t create me to be sick and depressed! Jesus came so I could be healthy and live a life free from disease and sickness.
I thank God everyday for my massage therapist! She has been speaking into my life some of the most amazing things. And, she just happens to be a Christian! She is also the one who has been helping me with the biofeedback. I have learned so much about my body and its innate ability to heal itself when given the chance. I love seeing results from making healthier choices!! Yesterday, I had an appointment with a naturopathic doctor that she recommended. Once again, I was amazed! There is work to be done on my part, but I know that this Fibro thing doesn’t have a chance! I am fighting it head on and will be healed in Jesus Name!!
Here are the first steps I must take towards wellness…I have to take supplements specifically for what my body needs, quit drinking Diet coke and alcohol, and begin the Blood Type Diet. My digestive system needs to be seriously detoxed!! Just this past week, I have already accomplished more than I thought I would!! I began taking my supplements, cut out the Diet Coke and alcohol and have been researching my new eating plan (if any one knows about the Blood Type Diet, let me know how it worked for you). I am surprised that it came so easy!! This is my motto: What goes in will become me. If I put in healthy things my body needs, it will be happy and reward me. If I put in poison, my body will not like me and punish me. How much easier could that be?
Who am I? I am who God created me to be. I am fearfully and wonderfully made!! I am not sick and will not believe the enemies lies any more!!! Fibromyalgia will have no choice but to leave my body!!!
Summers for me, are a time to spend with family and friends. Not having to work summers, means more time to do the things that aren't possible during the busy school year. I am so blessed to have a job I LOVE and still have time to regroup every summer!! July is always my month off to not think about work, take any classes and just enjoy what God has given me...a beautiful family! My husband is also blessed to have 5 weeks (12 days each) of paid vacations a year. He saves them up and takes 3 of them during the summer, so he too can spend time with the family! We have already spent some great time together camping, riding bikes, hanging out and reminding each other just how blessed we are!! August is now here, and it is time to start gearing up for the school year (for me anyway). We will have one last camping trip and then it will be back to business for the McNew family. We are very excited this year as Jordyn will be starting kindergarten. So, if you don't hear from me just know I am spending time enjoying God's blessings!!!
A man whispered, "God, speak to me"
A meadowlark sang...but the man did not hear.
The man yelled "God, speak to me!"
The thunder rolled across the sky...but the man did not listen.
The man looked around and said, "God let me see you."
A star shined brightly...but the man did not notice.
The man shouted, "God show me a miracle!"
A life was born...but the man did not know.
The man cried out in despair,
"Touch me God and let me know you are here!"
Where upon God reached down and touched the man...
but the man brushed the butterfly away and walked on.
Don't miss out on a blessing because it isn't packaged the way that you expect
Read here about Mike Wallace.
