Just catching up through pictures... words are not enough

Oh my goodness! I hadn't realized the entire summer came and went since the last time I updated on this blog. To say that life has been hectic is an understatement. I've been on the go, go GO!!!! I can't even begin to share everything through words, however, I have taken a tone of pix throughout the past several months of life events so I will post them for your viewing. The include school achievements, the last day of school, soccer camps, family outings, outdoor movies by the lake, soccer tournaments, hair pix and etc... Agggggggh.... enjoy!

My son received the "Head Of School" award for maintaining a 4.0 GPA for the entire school year (6th grade). We were beyond proud of him and his accomplishments!

3v3 Soccer Tournaments throughout the summer 2014

 Summer OVERNIGHT Soccer Camps at Davidson College

 Leaving for a 4 day soccer camp

 Soccer Champs!

 Outdoor Movies By the Lake

 Family Outing at the Ball Park

 Soccer Sisters

 

Teaching the kids how to make stuffed peppers

 Back To School

This concludes pix of our previous months in a nutshell...

Just a little inspiration for someone....

Why is it that we often look for a way out in the midst of a storm?  Most often you’ll find that your blessing comes when you ride through the storm.  We often say “God get me out of this one” or “It’s time to quit, cut my losses and move on”.  We throw our hands up, give up and run from those issues that challenge us instead of standing firm on God’s word and allowing him to guide us.  God won’t place you in any situation you’re not equipped to handle. He will always provide an answer whether you acknowledge it or not.  I don’t know who this is for but I know that it is for someone. Don’t be hasty when making life changing decisions.  I know that life is tough.  I know that there are many nights you’ve cried and questioned God.  I know that it hurts and you find it hard to face another day in your current situation. Trust God through it all, good or bad and stay committed to his word.  He knows what’s best and he’s already working on your behalf :-)

Just a random post... Allowing God to lead

Sooooo, I totally didn’t intend to go to Wal-mart this morning but God placed me there anyway. As I was checking out he showed me my first assignment.  It was a simple one… I had to allow this super frustrated mom who was pressed for time to go in front of me. She complained about her lack of time management and issues dealing with life (her daughter). I witnessed to her in more ways than one… she thanked me, asked God to bless me and told me that I had no idea what I had just done for her life. Another woman in line overheard our convo and she simply said “where does that joy and peace you possess come from?”  I told her that it comes from God and that I’ve learned to let go of a lot of things and to trust God through every situation (good or bad). She mentioned how she struggles with doubt, worry and a lack of patience. Before I knew it, the cashier chimed in and we witnessed to one another for quite some time. It’s always amazing to see where God leads me and to see who he wants me to witness to. My breast cancer awareness hat is usually the magnet that leads to many witnessing opportunities BUT I didn’t even wear it this morning, LOL!! 

MY RAVENS!!!!!

So, I know it's been a while since I last posted anything.... I've been soooooo busy with life that it's hard to keep up with posting.  All is well over here.  The girls' soccer seasons are about to be in full swing!  My eldest daughter has already had 2 soccer tournaments over the past 3 weeks and they won both of them.  She scored the winning goal in the Championship overtime game!  I can't even begin to describe the emotions behind that! Here are a few pics from that tournament:

 

 

 

 

 

Hubby also celebrated his birthday that weekend so that win was a great birthday present for him :-)

 

The following weekend, we celebrated my sons 11th birthday!  He had an aweome football party (it happened to be Super Bowl Weekend) at a sports themed location with tons of friends.  Here are a few birthday pics from his special day:

 

Bumper Cars

 

Football shaped cupcake for the birthday boy!

 

The girls on a roller coaster :-0

 

Fun and Games

 

Laser Tag

 

Pizza & Cake

 

Blowing out the candles 

 

The party complex

 

We ended the weekend with a SUPER BOWL WIN FOR MY BALTIMORE RAVENS!!!!!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!!!

I'm on the go as usual BUT I just wanted to stop by and say Happy Holidays to you all!!!!  2012 was an AWESOME year for my family & I and i'm looking for God to do even more AWESOME things in 2013!!!!  I hope to set aside more time to update on my blog, youtube and facebook pages/channel as well as completing at least 1 half marathon, obtaining my certification in Personal Training, continuing on my healthy body/healthy hair regime and being the best mom/wife/daughter/sister/child of CHRIST I can truly be!!!!!  My eyes were opened to a lot of things in 2012, friendships were severed/diminished, some people walked in and OUT of my life and life threw me some curveballs.... BUT GOD's presence never left me!  He continued to open doors for me, unexpected blessings were sent my way, my HEALTH is at an all time high, i'm feeling better than I ever have, my outlook is positive, there were no deaths in my family, i've grown (and will continue to grow spiritually), my husband and kids are alive and well.... God is just so good!!! I'm expecting GREAT things this year so look for those updates as they unfold :-)

 Here are some pictures from our holiday season... feel free to follow me on Instagram @TheBlessedMomOf3