Good Friday
Such a crazy name for this Friday... "good" seems too simple of a word to describe the most amazing act of love this world will ever know. I can't imagine life without You, Lord. My Savior, Redeemer and Best Friend ever.
So it's been a while since I posted anything... sorry, but it's been a busy few weeks. The good news is that this morning our contest winning bed was delivered. Did you know Vera Wang now has a say in the newest latex brand of Serta mattresses! Well she does and I'm excited for my first sleep in it. It's kinda funny... you see, I have been battling some horrific back pain for some 7+ months now. The messed up part is if you look at me, I look alright, but back pain is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. It's awful. I have good days and bad. I have had to learn to say no and rest more than ever. It's so frustrating because I want so badly to jump around in praise and worship and feel I am stuck because of the pain that this back of mine is causing. 2 herniated discs and a bunch of other long medical terms showed up on the MRI. On Monday, I start a new treatment that involves a huge machine known as the DRX. It will rhythmically pull and stretch my back in hopes that he disc will slip back in to place. I have been getting prayer for some time, changed up what I am eating, tried some crazy kinds of treatments.. some of which I won't go into detail cause I know some of you can't stand the needle talk. I am hopeful. In the meantime, we won a love story contest and what was one of the prizes....a brand new bed!!! God ha a cool sense of humor, huh?!!
I trust the Lord is using all of this for good. Otherwise, things are going well. Bella turned 5 yrs old. She's enjoying Irish dance lessons these days.. so cute to see her skip across the hardwood floor with a big smile on her face. She is such a blessing to me. She keeps me laughing. I had parent teacher conferences with Antonio's teachers last week. What guy. We are so proud- another set of straight A's. He is gone right now for the backyard missions trip with the youth group. The weather has been so horrible.. I keep praying that they are dry and warm! Bella has been using her calendar and it was so cute, tonight before bed, she said- only 1 more sleep til Tonio comes home. Oscar is working OT tonight. I am thankful that he still has a job he enjoys. With the economy doing what it has, my business in real estate has been hit- but thankfully I have a good stream of closings. More than ever before, we are learning to trust the Lord and see His provision. He gives to us in ways that are not always tangible. He gives us peace, calm, rest, peace of mind, joy, contentment and so much more. Better get to bed. Blessings to you all and hope you all have a Blessed Easter Weekend.
So it's been a while since I posted anything... sorry, but it's been a busy few weeks. The good news is that this morning our contest winning bed was delivered. Did you know Vera Wang now has a say in the newest latex brand of Serta mattresses! Well she does and I'm excited for my first sleep in it. It's kinda funny... you see, I have been battling some horrific back pain for some 7+ months now. The messed up part is if you look at me, I look alright, but back pain is something I wouldn't wish on anyone. It's awful. I have good days and bad. I have had to learn to say no and rest more than ever. It's so frustrating because I want so badly to jump around in praise and worship and feel I am stuck because of the pain that this back of mine is causing. 2 herniated discs and a bunch of other long medical terms showed up on the MRI. On Monday, I start a new treatment that involves a huge machine known as the DRX. It will rhythmically pull and stretch my back in hopes that he disc will slip back in to place. I have been getting prayer for some time, changed up what I am eating, tried some crazy kinds of treatments.. some of which I won't go into detail cause I know some of you can't stand the needle talk. I am hopeful. In the meantime, we won a love story contest and what was one of the prizes....a brand new bed!!! God ha a cool sense of humor, huh?!!
I trust the Lord is using all of this for good. Otherwise, things are going well. Bella turned 5 yrs old. She's enjoying Irish dance lessons these days.. so cute to see her skip across the hardwood floor with a big smile on her face. She is such a blessing to me. She keeps me laughing. I had parent teacher conferences with Antonio's teachers last week. What guy. We are so proud- another set of straight A's. He is gone right now for the backyard missions trip with the youth group. The weather has been so horrible.. I keep praying that they are dry and warm! Bella has been using her calendar and it was so cute, tonight before bed, she said- only 1 more sleep til Tonio comes home. Oscar is working OT tonight. I am thankful that he still has a job he enjoys. With the economy doing what it has, my business in real estate has been hit- but thankfully I have a good stream of closings. More than ever before, we are learning to trust the Lord and see His provision. He gives to us in ways that are not always tangible. He gives us peace, calm, rest, peace of mind, joy, contentment and so much more. Better get to bed. Blessings to you all and hope you all have a Blessed Easter Weekend.