Dedicated to Nesh..

So, I'm up at unbelievable hour. You'll see that after I post this. I couldn't sleep, and neither could Jason. We should have been tired, but nope. We were watching some shows we had dvr'd when he fell asleep. He's so adoreable when he does that. He tries to stay awake because somewhere he hears me still talking to him and then dozes off. Sometimes he'll even talk to me. All too often, I realize he's not really talking to me -just to who ever he is talking to in his dreams. haha.

I was thinking about one of my blogs where I was ranting about the media. I made mention about Palin. I cracked up when I watched the 20/20 interview. I think it's hilarious that the media seems to have a real problem with women who know how to hunt and shoot. They obviously have a problem with Palin having this knowledge or hobby.

This got me to thinking about one of my best friends..Nesh. She knows how to hunt and shoot. Nesh doesn't just know, but thoroughly ENJOYS it!!! Yep, she's a definate redneck woman.

This blog goes out to her. She called today to find out how bad the weather was here. Hurricane Ike was a catagory 1 when it went just a bit too far east to really do much here. We had rain and high winds from the tails snapping through us, but that's it.

I mostly brought her up to speed on the goings on in our life. Kayla had a sinus infection and was home most the week. Jason had a stomach something or other and missed a few days. Then, yesterday, just when I think everyone is well. BAM! Luci comes down with strep-throat. YUCK!!! Poor Drew and I are trying anything to get as much Vitamin C in us so we don't get sick, and have become close friends with Lysol. ;-)

So, it's not been a whole lot of fun around here. In these times of struggle, I start seeing why God made me a Mother. Not really questioning why He made me a Mom. I'm seeing His purpose. I'm seeing His gifts in my personality and character (that He alone gave to me) that made me the best candidate to be blessed with the gift of having such amazing children. EVEN WHEN THEY ARE SICK! Can you believe it?! I'm actually having a joyful heart when I have to wake up in the middle of the night to treat the sickly's in this house? I AM!!! I thank God for all the moments he's given me with Jason and the kids. Every moment is all too precious and fleeting. Even those icky ones!

Nesh was with her sweetie-pie when she called. They were off to a rodeo! Yes, redneck girls do that for fun. Actually, this was the first one she'd been to in YEARS. I haven't been to one in years either, but I just don't get excited about the thought of going to one, either. ha.

She's pregnant with baby #5. She found out Wednesday what she's having. I was one of the first people notified, and am so greatly appreciative of that fact. Lo and behold it's also BOY #5!! She says.. "I'm just incapable of making girl babies". haha

I've been thinking about her an aweful lot lately. I miss when we were kids and did silly idiodic things that goofy girls do. I miss our talks and moments where we'd giggle endlessly. Did I ever invision us growing into the women that we've become. Probably not in a million years. However, I'm rather pleased with the women we've both become. Our friendship has withstood the test of time. "Kindred spirits" I always would tell her after thinking we were so much like Anne Shirley and Diana from Anne of Green Gables.

I think sometimes about how much she has on her plate right now. She's had a lot of struggles over the past several years. I know things get tough from day to day. I just wanted her to know that I'm here if she ever needs someone to listen, or to just call on. I'm here.

Maybe this really is not all for her, but for anyone who happens to read these blogs. Isn't that the Lord's purpose, anyway?

On a personal note ~Nesh, I loved hearing your voice on the phone. I haven't heard you that giddy in a really long time!! Oh! Also, I'm totally loving #5's name.. welcome Chase Dustin!! Love ya, Sis~

Side note, no matter how close I am to my friends -they all know who they are ;-) , and to the love of my life who is my BEST friend, there is not a greater friend I can have than Jesus. He's with me all the time! And, He, unlike all the rest, never wants me to stop talking. Never wants me to stop being myself. Never gives up on me. I'm not saying the rest of you do, but seriously have you stopped to realize "what a friend we have in Jesus" lately?


What a friend we have in Jesus,
All our sins and griefs to bear!
What a privilege to carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Oh, what peace we often forfeit,
Oh, what needless pain we bear,
All because we do not carry
Everything to God in prayer!
Have we trials and temptations?
Is there trouble anywhere?
We should never be discouraged
—Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Can we find a friend so faithful,
Who will all our sorrows share?
Jesus knows our every weakness;
Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Are we weak and heavy-laden,
Cumbered with a load of care?
Precious Savior, still our refuge
—Take it to the Lord in prayer.
Do thy friends despise, forsake thee?
Take it to the Lord in prayer!
In His arms He’ll take and shield thee,
Thou wilt find a solace there.
Blessed Savior, Thou hast promised
Thou wilt all our burdens bear;
May we ever, Lord, be bringing
All to Thee in earnest prayer.
Soon in glory bright, unclouded,
There will be no need for prayer
—Rapture, praise, and endless worship
Will be our sweet portion there.