Rejoice!

Hard Morning

Had a hard morning this morning.

Very thankful for:

• good distractions (which included an unsuccessful trip to the dmv -- it isn't often that you say you are thankful for a trip to the dmv!)
• a quick nap to help change a bad mood (let's just say it wasn't me that needed the nap and the mood change)  
• my own room to go and be alone for a while
• God's Word which reminds me that He is my strength and my song 
• knowing that I get to talk with my sister tonight -- I need some Carmenita time :) {thats my nickname for my sister...long story}

New Project

I was feeling the need to be outside today so I asked my grandma if I could work in fixing up the metal chairs that have been in the backyard for who knows how long. She said yes and I went out there with a wire brush and scraper for about an hour. I would have kept going, but I started getting a blister and it was growing. 

Here is the before picture:

After an hour of working I almost have the seat entirely scraped off. There are three layers of paint on this chair. I'm pretty sure it was originally yellow. Then there is a thick layer of red and finally white. It is going to take a while, but I'm exited about the outcome!

Jeremiah 29:11

Lord, I need you

Another favorite song! 

Packer Training Camp

I feel like I've been able to so many new things since I got to Wisconsin. Yesterday I went to Green Bay with my cousins and their boys to the Packer training camp. It was very fun. We didn't get to sit in the bleachers, but we had a good spot at the fence. We had a great time, and it was so nice spending time with my cousins. 

I don't have to do the fighting.

You need only to be still. 

Isn't it wonderful that God promises to be there all the time?! 

Yup, I'm a Nerd!

Monday I drove to Green Bay to do some shopping and get out of the house for a bit. It was nice. I have to be honest though. My real motivation for going that day was so I could take this picture at Barnes and Noble. Ha!! Julie has gotten me completely hooked on Doctor Who!