Unexpected Blessings

Have you ever wanted to just be by yourself and not leave the house? This past Sunday, Chad was going to Georgia for three days. He and other staff at our high school left at 5:30 a.m. Let me just say, that I love my husband very much and I love being with him. Chad is my best friend, BUT I love it when he goes out of town. I use this time to do one of two things. First, I love spending this time with my family and friends. With Chad gone, I don't have to feel guilty for spending not being with him. Second, I love being by myself. I can be lazy and do nothing except read or watch movies that I want to watch (you know -chick flicks), or I make plans to do something that needs to be done (major cleaning) or that I want to do (scrapbooking). Being my myself is what I really wanted while he was gone. That did not happen. Instead, I got some unexpected blessings.

I really considered skipping chuch on Sunday morning. We are there pretty much every Sunday. Don't get me wrong. I love going to church and it is not a "have to" sort of thing. This was going to be the only non working day that Chad would be gone and I really wanted to stay in my pjs all day long. Very close to heaven in my opinion. That did not happen. A very dear friend called to remind me that I promised to pick up the breakfast that she made for our Sunday School class since she could not go. Ok, so I would go to Sunday School then go home. At Sunday School, I remembered that we (the choir) were singing two great songs that morning. I can't pass up these songs. Ok, after the choir is released I will leave. But the sermon is about grace- ok I will stay. I was very blessed that morning. Through our pastor, I was reminded of grace. I know about God's grace, but how often do I demonstrate His grace to others? Blessing number 1 that weekend was time to praise God and time to hear His voice.

On Saturday, I did make arrangemets with my mom to go to my grandma's to eat dinner and play cards on Sunday night. I knew they would not care if I came in my pjs. My dad is an over the road truck driver and is only home about every three weeks for only a few days. Unfortunatly, there are times when he is home that I do not get to see him because of other commitments. In the past year, my grandma has gone from a very energetic and active older woman to beign on oxagen and weak. We are reminded that her time with us is shorter than we would like. Spending an evening with the 3 of them would not be a hardship. On my way home from church, I called to double check the time for dinner. Mom suggested I stop by their house on my way home and have lunch with them. Let me just say if you have the chance to have my dad's pulled pork, DO NOT TURN IT DOWN! It is delicious! I ended up staying the entire day at my parents then going to grandma's. Blessing number 2 was spending time with people that I love very much and having a great time. I am blessed to have these people in my life.

Monday came and it was sleeting. In fact, they had an early dismissal at school and that ment that I would not have to go to work. Yea! Blessing number 3! I came home after a meeting and doing a couple of things for work and took a nap! Naps- if you get them - are wonderful!

I had made plans the week before to have dinner with a friend. She and I have not gotten together in some time. We were long overdue. Have you ever really been looking forward to doing something and then as that time approaches finding yourself not wanting to do it? It sounds stupid and selfish, but I really wanted to just stay home. I knew that I would regret not going. Blessing number 4 was being able to have this time with her. We were able to catch up and share things that we aren't always able to share with other people. I love this friend dearly and am so blessed to call her friend.

I did not get want I wanted during this time. Many times what we want is not what we need. Instead, we are blessed. Thank you to those that blessed me this week.

Happy New Year!

I'm Back! As you may know, Chad sells quite a bit on ebay and since he was off I did not get time on the computer. I loved the time with him since my job had very limited hours for the last two weeks.

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas! We certainly did. I love this time of year! I love spending the extra time with my family and being reminded of the greatest gift that anyone ever received. God's everlasting love, His ultimate sacrifice, and His unfailing grace. Can we ever truly comprehend His love for us. Those of you who are parents I'm sure can understand the love and joy that He finds in us, the pleasure He feels when we spend time with Him, and the unconditional love that He demonstrates each day. But is that even an inch of what He feels for us? Somehow, I do not think so. Lord, thank you for loving me even when I forget to "call", am to busy to spend time with you, want things that I do not need, and say or do things that do not reflect you.

This Christmas, I wanted only one thing. To be pregnant. In fact, I had it all figured out. I was late starting and my plan was to take the test Christmas morning. Even though I did not take any fertility drugs nor did we do insemination, I was sure that God would show how big He is. What a wonderful testimony that would be! If the test was positive, I was going to wrap up the test and when all of my family and Chad's parents were at our house for Christmas I would give it to him. Can you imagine the joy that would be in the house that day? It was negative. Immediately, the tears came. Yes, my heart was breaking. But, with every tear came the knowledge that God did not need to make me pregnant to show how big He is. He had already done that by sending His son, His infant son, to be born in a stable. His timing is perfect! Christmas day is about celebrating the birth of Christ. I did not get what I wanted for Christmas, instead I got something much greater. Philippians 4:4 says, "Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!"

I am Blessed!

Well, I have gone and done it! I have created a blog. Why? I have no idea! My sister created one last year and I love visiting it. It is a great way to connect and find out more about the people in our lives.



I chose to title my blog Blessings Overflowed because I am reminded daily that I am blessed! As many of you know, Chad and I have been trying to have a baby for quite some time now. Each month, there is more disappointment and more heartbreak. Yet, I am always reminded that I am blessed.



Our infertility treatments include Clomid, shots of HCG, and insemination. We were very hopeful that our last attempt would be successful, but on Thanksgiving day we found out that we were not. It was the worst possible day to start. The timing was horrible. I could have started a day earlier or a day later and timing would be fine to try on the next cycle. Regardless of the disappointment, I was reminded that I am incredibly blessed. God has taught me so much in the last few years. I am thankful for a God that loves me, that sent His son to die for me, and will fulfill my every need. He is always there for me. My husband can not complete me, my children can not complete me, and a career can not complete me. Only God can!



I hope to blog again before Christmas, but if not....

Merry Christmas and remember you are blessed too!