Aunt Jamie

God is so good to me! At times it is hard for me to see my friends with their families. Having a husband and kids is something I had thought I would have by now, but for some reason that is not was God had planned for this season in my life. Instead of having my own kids I've been so blessed to have friends with kids. Their kids have become so dear to me. Just like my niece, they are family to me. Some of them even call me Aunt Jamie. It may be that Aunt Jamie will be the only title I get in my life, and if that is the case I know that God will lead me through that. It's kind of a hard thing to think about. So for now I'm focusing on how thankful I am that the Lord has allowed me the privilege of being a part of these kids lives!

A Letter to the Spider in My Shower

Dear Spider,
Was it really necessary to make your home in my shower? I realize that I have gone for a few days, but the corner of my shower was a very rude place to build your web. I was quite distracted by you while I was trying to wash my hair.
Then on top of that you started to descend from the ceiling?! Really?! Why did you need to do that? I was very sorry to have to grab my Norwex body cloth and squish you. Sorry only because I had to use my nice cloth, not sorry that I killed you.

Sincerely,
Jamie

Painting

 I have been loving painting this year! It really has become a way for me to relax. Honestly, I usually copy something I see on pinterest, but for now that is ok. So far I've kept almost everything I've painted. My new craft room is decorated with my art work. And just a month ago I finally framed a piece of my artwork. About a year ago I painted a horse. It is one of my favorites so far and I found a great frame for it at Michaels craft store. I'm so thankful that the Lord allows us to be creative and enjoy fun projects like painting and being crafty! 

Hide God's Word in Your Heart

When I asked the Lord to help me make time to complete my Bible study lessons for the week I did have in mind sitting in the ER to do it. But that's what happened yesterday. I got a call from Grandma's Assisted Living home and left school early to meet Grandma at the ER. (She's doing ok now. Much better actually.) Not how I had planned out my Monday, but that is what the Lord had for me yesterday. Thankfully I had my Beth Moore study with me and was able to complete 2 days worth of my study. I was reminded of the importance of learning Scripture. I'm always telling my students how important it is to memorize Scripture, but am I practicing what I preach? If I'm honest, not regularly.

"Sometimes we don't know Scripture has taken root in us until we realize, in light of a particular circumstance, it was there, written in our hearts preparing us to navigate the moment. That particular word was alive in us and changed the way we acted or reacted in that impossible situation."

Such a good reminder. In the Beth Moore study I'm in she is suggesting that we memorize the entire book of 2nd Timothy! That seems so hard to me! I'm not sure if I should try to do it?! It seems impossible. Like something I'd give up on after a week of trying. Or I'd get busy and forget about it. On the other hand, the results of memorizing such a large portion of Scripture would be so beneficial. Still not sure what I will do. I just know I need to start memorizing scripture again.

I heart Saturdays!

What a great day! 

Woke up this morning without an alarm clock. And actually slept in till 7! 

Enjoyed my coffee and vegged for a while. 

Baked cookies (from a package, not from scratch...but they were still tastey). 

Started dinner in my crockpot.

Organized a Mother/Son kickball game which completely stressed me out until it started. Then it was fantastic! The kids and their moms had a great time. It is going to become an annual thing for our school. 

Ate lunch and a couple of cookies. 

And now I'm watching a movie and working on special gifts for some friends back home. 

A baby quilt in the works.
I want to get this one done before I work on my new niece's quilt. 

This is my second cutting board gift for a wedding present.
I love how it turned out! Simple yet classy. 

I love Saturdays like this. I'm feeling so relaxed and the sun is shining outside! 

Thank you, Lord, for the blessing of this day! 

(and my crockpot meal is smelling really good right now!)