Marry Harry

Women Walking with God Conference

I had the blessing of going to the Woman Walking with God conference in Wichita, Kansas with some friends from church.  My darling friend Kim invited me.  She is one of those friends that I knew when we met we would be tight. We hit it off at the beginning and just get each other.  She is a faithful lover of God and I admire that in her so much.  She is what I call a God chaser and not afraid to share it with anyone.   She asked me a few months back and I was so on board because I was feeling the need for spiritual healing! 

Marla and Megan went too and I just loved getting to know them better!  We really all connected on a deeper level and it was so refreshing to spend two days with girls who desire to serve the Lord. My good friend Erin met  us there and I must say  I loved having her sitting by me!  Erin and I never hold back when we talk! I love our deep relationship...we are so over surface chat!  Kathy is on the far R in the picture below and she hosted our stay! She pulled out all the stops to make our trip feel special! I was overwhelmed with the love and sweetness she bestowed on us! 

 My friend Kim below!

On  more spiritual note, I learned so much! The theme was leaving a legacy and I feel very passionate about showing my kids how to be experience, not just know about Christ. I loved the the insight of the amazing speakers!  I really loved that the keynote speaker was the mom of mine and Chad's friends in college and the MIL of one of my other good friends in college!  I know she knows what she is talking about!
Joneal Kirby spoke on 1st, 2nd and 3rd Hand faith that was very revealing.  I had heard about it at a Bible study I did at another church here but, she elaborated.  Bruce Wilkerson wrote a book on the topic and it goes something like this:
1st Hand Christians experience God, they are very comfortable sharing and discussing their faith in Christ to anyone any time. As Christians we must be confrontational with our love for Christ.  EASY to follow
2nd. Hand Christians: complacent in the church, believe in God because it was what they were taught, do the right things, but don't ask them why or about their faith because it makes them uncomfortable. They let other tell them about the Bible instead of looking for themselves. Not on fire..
 YOU CAN NOT FOLLOW a 2nd Hand christian.  Which shows that their kids are more likely going to be...
3rd Hand: leaving the church rapidly  6/10 kids involved in church growing up are leaving and not staying faithful...buying into culture's lies

How to be a 1st Hand Christian:
Read and Study scripture
When there is any question...go to scripture
Prayer: intimate personal and ongoing
Be a blessing to someone every day
Get involved with someone in need
Think of someone every day
Be conscious about your attitude and words everyday
Call and Reach out....show love...especially to someone who you think may be mad at you
Be the bigger mature person to say "let's get past this conflict"
Do the right thing (someone is following you)
Prov. 31 woman does the right thing against all odds.
Be The Woman: A woman covered by grace, loving others, and totally devoted to JC, sold out and on fire for Him, leading her family in faith.
Titus 2 Woman
These verses on weak women really hit me: 2 Timothy 3:1-6!  She went on to talk about how fellowship with our age and stage is not Biblical but, the Bible directs us to spend time with wise older woman.  I love that!  I figure since most of my lunch dates are woman 5-20 years older than me then I have this one covered. I probably need to reach out to the younger girls.
Older women are untapped resources! 

Some other notes I have are "Our influence counts. We are someone's older generation. What we do and say impacts the next generation."  "The emotional stress a child has when they live in a house of fighting is tremendous"
.  I wish so badly more parents knew that!

Shannon Herman also spoke and said some really good things as well! She reminded us that we are being watched and to walk in prayer with friends.  She also hit some great points on self esteem and balance in our legacy for children! All great reminders to keep in the word and pray pray pray!
I also loved Latayne Scott who spokle on Examining our Legacy! She talked about how our relationship with God is more important than our kids and gave some practical ways to pass the spiritual baton:
-Memorize scripture with your kids
-Take kids to nursing homes to love on others
-Read the Bible through with your kids
-Have your kids see you pray on your knees

"If you feel weak you are the prime candidate for His will!"  Loved that!
Well, there are my notes...I figure if I rewrote them I would remember them better!

iPhone Catch Up

The real me! Glasses, pajamas, and kids in tow. This is so my default look! Chad snuck a pic....might as well publish.


Like every girl! My baby loves my jewels!! I found her in these one day while she had been missing!!


- Harry loving on the Carebear and rainbow goods from our loves in Hot Springs!! They spoil us!!


Layla and Grayer came by to visit Harry after the surgery.


Super sweet friends!! Love the goodies!!

A quick snap of our walk through the dog park!!


She had her leg across his but it came off when I tried to snap a pic!


He is showing me her sandals she loves but takes off all the time!!





Oh and this was last week but we were graced by a precious visit with the Matherlys!! Love these people!!


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Harry Thank You Notes

To Jake and Emma



- to Brooklyn


Ashley








Hicks


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It's Time

to stop and smell the flowers!

SUGAR HIGH

Okay I caved, I fell, I lost it...over what?  After 7.5 weeks of zero desserts and sugar I lost it over Samoas!  Those yummy girl scout cookies! I just ate four...every bite was savored! YUMMO!  Then, the very next day I ate up my friend's Candy Shop Pizza...I will be making it to the next friend and family events coming up in the near future!   Today, so far I am back on track!  I hit the six week mark and indulged in new work out clothes!  I fill hip now!  I also am still going to the gym.  I am kind of bored with spinning and decided to try something new on Wednesday! I felt like I had betrayed my instructor and all my friends from class.  I just wanted more of an upper body workout.  I will be going back soon.  I also am loving yoga! I never get bored, each week I feel stronger and master a new posture!  It is rocking my world!   It is also been a soothing time for me to pray.  The instructor keeps us focused on a verse and I have been trying to memorize scripture! Great opportunity! I also use those last few minutes with the lavender towel to get some prayer/meditation time in with God! 

I have been super busy with work and I have a huge praise! I interviewed for a job I did not really want but, thought I needed to contribute to the Ware Fund! I interviewed, knowing I was NOT qualified nor wanted it and was declined the offer!  I for some reason was shocked at this! I had prayed that God would work it out but, still...rejection and I don't sit well together!  HA! 
The very next week I get a call from my favorite job asking me to teach two more classes and then supervise some student teachers in the area!  Talk about a God thing!  I love the subjects I teach there and the opportunity I pass on my passion for children and reading to future teachers!  Such a blessing! My other job is also keeping me busy with a Children's Literature class....another super fun class! It has been such a blessing to have a job I enjoy so much! With this class I am able to inform parents on the benefits of reading with and to their children! The majority of my students at this class are mid thirties working families. 
I am not going to say that all these night classes have been or will be easy! I have been getting my work on and it is time to slow down! 
The negatives to working at night are paying off for the days when this weather is beautiful! I am loving it!

Another exciting thing is our Bible class on Wednesdays has decided to do a summer study! I am pumped! I am praying a friend of mine will teach, I can't lead this summer...too much other teaching going on! I threw the idea at her and lets hope she takes the bait!  I feel so blessed to be apart of this group, hidden blessing in disguise! 
Hmm..what else?  Emily is bring her love to our house this Sunday! I am thrilled to meet him and fall in love too!  Of course in a sister kind of way! 

Soccer/Recovery

Well our Mr. Harry has recovered! He woke up Friday morning ready to rock and roll!  Saturday was his first soccer practice/game and since Chad was the coach we dressed him out and prepped him to just watch.  He did pretty good until the last 10 minutes or so! 

 He helped me get GK off the field!

 I am making a prediction that Ms. Georgia Kelley will be our soccer girl! She loves balls and I think, although she doesn't show a lot of it, she may have my love for the "game".  I am saying I have passion and since I was groomed as a coach's daughter...I have that love for the win!  I think I have it more than Chad...although Chad has the skills. I am crossing my fingers she gets his cordination with his high pain tolerence and my passion.  I think that would make a perfect player!  Harry too but, I just can't figure him out yet. I do know he is a team player so he will play great with others. Not sure about Georgia Kelley on that one!

 This is her pouty look...she did have the lips puckered up but, I didn't snap in time!

 Harry was so happy to see Papa! My kids love their grands and Papa is no exception!  He hung out with Harry while I chased GK around!

 She wanted my Vitamin water....she has the lid and is not giving it to me!

 I do love that Georgia Kelley cheers!  She is clapping here....all on her own!  I love it!  Go HARRY!  This is when Harry went out to the field to do some drills with the team! I figured it was okay since Chad was out there and it wasn't a game.   

Great day for a great game!