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| tuesdays.Usually Tuesdays are filled with sleeping in and catching up with laundry, dishes, and whatever else needs to be done before teaching violin students later in the day. I took my time this morning, took the dog for a walk and ran errands. This tuesday isn't much different than others, but one thing is different - I'm at peace. It seems life has slowed down a bit lately, and for that I'm glad. I suppose I've chosen peace today over worry, because most tuesdays (days in general) are filled with worry. God's been teaching me that He alone is in control and that even when times are tough and unexpected things happen (like my husband losing his job right when he's finishing up school, unexpected dental work, loss of faith, and what i thought most important: not getting my way), He's still with us and holding us so close. So many unexpected things have of lately, caused me to think way too much and worry and stress even more. But today, Tuesday, God is reminding me to count my many many blessings and to keep my eyes on Him. I know that God is bigger than these "big" things that I face. I know that He alone is the source of what I need in life, and my provider - my soul-satisfying provider. My heart and mind are at rest today and my soul is happy because I know that my life is in God's hands. What better place to be than in that safe & peaceful place?
"You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you."
Isaiah 26:3
Psalm 23
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| hopeThe last 2 weeks have been pretty busy. Ricky and I first were at Kids Camp doing music, a wedding in dallas in btwn, then last week we were leaders/counselors for the Youth camp. We finally are back home, kinda back in the swing of things. Next week we're leading music for a camp in Louisianna! I am so excited. I suppose I didn't think that we'd get any calls this summer for Kingsly, but how can I put God in a box??? God's been opening my heart and healing me a bit lately. To tell you the truth i've been stagnant in my walk with God, but God is giving me hope for today and hope for the future. He's teaching me to stop trying to control my life and let Him control it. To stop trying to be an over-achiever in life, but to recieve what He wants for my life. | | |
| Ricky's surgery on his 2 wisdom teeth went smoothly, and he's back to normal again. He was pretty wacky with his pain killers....so i'm glad he's just sticking to ibuprophen for now. :)
We've been working on our Kingsly stuff - very exciting! Jade took our pics last week, and there are a few good ones. We've been working on music, and recording a few new songs. Check out our website:www.kingslymusic.com
We have just one song on there for now, and it's not an original of ours, but those are coming soon!
I have this last month of teaching at the catholic school, and I've been getting a lot of new violin students set up for the summer. Things are going good, and it's hard to stay positive a lot of times, but it's all good, and it's great to see progress on Kingsly and get more violin students. BTW - i'm still at Pro Cuts for now (part time), but it's just until everything else takes off. | | |
| please pray for Ricky tomorrow morning (and the following days...). He's having his wisdom teeth removed in the morning. Today he was finding videos on YouTube on the surgery procedure...all i can say is that it looks way too painful. But they've been killing him, so he needs them out! | | |
| things have been hectic like usual, but not for long..... i've finally decided to quit my haircutting job that has not turned out to be part-time after all, my body can only take so much during the week. I have about 9 private students right now, and it's growing. I'm very excited about just teaching. Also, i'm pretty sure i'm not going to teach for the catholic school after this fall. It's just difficult working for a school who's theology and teachings are unsettling to me at times.
In other news: we got a new car :) whoo hoo! It's a 2008 honda CRV, light blue color. 
Ricky's old honda was pretty much on it's last legs (wheels....?) and it was time to invest - especially since we are focusing now on doing our music thing together and going to be traveling more. kingsly
we've been taking so many steps of faith lately....it's really been exciting and adventurous, and might i add, a bit overwhelming. I am excited to see how God will use us this year for His glory.
Easter was good. the play/performance at church was moving and a beautiful reflection of Jesus' resurrection and power. I'm in awe of how many risks Jesus took in order to be obedient. Oh how I long that I will be risky in being obedient instead of choosing disobedience because it's the "comfortable" thing to do.
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