Just an Update

I just wanted to let everyone know that my dad is doing better.  He is home from the hospital and is now walking with a walker.  And my sister is doing better.  She is now living back home with my mom.  Which is better for them.  I just wanted to say thank you for all your prayers, thoughts, and concerns.  They are very much appreciated! 

The Simple Woman's Daybook

FOR TODAY Oct 27th
Outside My Window is dark yet again b/c I just got out of school and its getting colder!!!
I am thinking about the test I just took and how I could've done soo much better.
I am thankful for Hailey, she just turned 1 last week and we had her party on Sat. She looks more and more like Jamie everyday.
From the kitchen is leftovers from Nicole, Jason, and Nana's birthday lunch...it was delicious
I am wearing black dress pants, white dress top, and my jacket b/c Rachel keeps this house cold
I am creating a priority list b/c things have got to be done
I am going to take a warm bath and go to bed b/c I didn't sleep well last night and I have a headache
I am reading nothing at this time but will be very soon b/c I have two book reports that are due soon.
I am hoping that I will get to see Carter soon...I miss him a lot.
I am hearing the water run and the dogs chewing on their bones
Around the house Marshall is watching TV and Rachel is getting ready for bed.
One of my favorite things is to play with kids.
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week is find some books to do my reports on and get my wellness book. School and Work...the normal.
Here is picture thought I am sharing its my close friend and almost like a lil sis to me. Her sweet 16 was last week and here is a picture of us at the party.

The Simple Woman's Daybook

So my good friend told about this so I wanted to give it a try and see how I like so here I go....

FOR TODAY Oct 21st...
Outside My Window it is dark b/c its late and the stars are shinning soo brightly..I wish it wasn't so cold so I could set and stare
I am thinking about how tired I am and its just the beginning of the week and how I have to keep focused with school b/c its important
I am thankful for life in general..everyday is a blessing
From the kitchen is probably leftovers from Rachel's cooking...Don't know really had to go to school tonight so I wasn't home for dinner.
I am wearing a black long sleeve t-shirt from Old Navy and my boyfriends American Eagle sweat pants
I am creating a to do list so I can get everything done
I am going to go to bed soon so I wont be as tired tomorrow
I am reading my math book
I am hoping for more time with the bf and kids
I am hearing Marshall snoring...he's so funny
Around the house is clean as always
One of my favorite things is to listen to music...I love to sing
A Few Plans For The Rest Of The Week: School and work mainly...Oh and I'm getting my hair done on Thursday...something new and fun!!! Cant wait
Here is picture thought I am sharing because I love the water and I took this pic at Ruby Falls in Helen Ga

So Beautiful by Elizabeth Clark

Here's the lyrics to this song....I just love to listen to it and wanted to share it...I know most of ya'll know it....

I know its a love song to God but the Lord opened my eyes when I was listening to it today to the fact that the Lord thinks we are beautiful too! The Lord's love for us is far more than we can imagine....It says in the Bible that His thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore. (Psalms 139:17-18)... Most of the time we tend to forget how much the Lord actually cares about us and loves us. And that He wants to be involved in everything that we do...He desires to spend time with us and to talk to us (And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1) ... Sometimes we just need to be still...And let Him ministry to us.

There is also a website that I came across some years ago. Its a love letter from the Father to His children and the cool thing about the letter is that each line of the letter is a scripture from the Bible. Check it out sometime. Its http://www.fathersloveletter.com/

Verse1

You are so beautiful

There is none that compares to You

Who can take my brokenness and make something new

Only You

Chorus

You're beautiful to me

You'll be my song

For all eternity

Your overtaking every part of me

You're beautiful to me

Verse2

Merciful Father
There is none that compares to You
Who can take my bitterness
And make something sweet?
Only You

Bridge

And I am left in awe of You

Struggles to Strength

It just seems this past year as been the most difficult as far as my walk with God and the trails, tests, struggles, and attacks that comes with it....I keep telling myself that everything happens for a reason and God has a plan and its far bigger than I can ever imagine! Past struggles in life, has made me a stronger person and more dependable on God. Through these tough times my family doesn't understand why I am stronger, happier, and peaceful...I try to water the seeds that has been planted and tell them that its because of the Lord...I am the person I am today because of God and only God...I can't take credit for any of it....He has given me the heart to serve others and not to judge, He has given me Love so that I can love others, God has given me peace so I don't have to worry...instead He has taken all my burdens and worries and lifts them off my shoulders....(when I give them to him!!) God has been my everything, comforter, healer, lover, and father and just because we go through hard times we seem to run away from Him when He has been there for us for everything else.....The Love of God still amazes me everyday.....I am so thankful and grateful for the Son of God and things that he endured so that I may live in Him and with Him.

Carter James Gregory

Carter James Gregory

So I just figured out how to put pictures on here so I thought I would share some the newest addition to the Gregory Family....This is Carter James Gregory he was born on Sept 19th and is the sweetest lil boy ever.

Taylor, Nicole, and Aunt Jesse

Already Aunt Jesse's baby :)

So these are just a few of the millions of pictures we have taken of this lil man. I just pray that he will be a mighty man of God and a hedge of protection be around him as he grows up!

My Dad

Oh wow were do I begin!?!?!?! My relationship with my father is a weird one...But he is my daddy and I was once a daddys girl...I found out this week that my dad got hit in the head and had to have some brain surgery and almost didnt make it....He is still in the hospital and the doctors are unsure of his outcome...So me and my brothers will be heading up there tomorrow to see him and the rest of the Gregory side of the family that we dont really know....This has really been a struggle for me because I have this anger inside of me sometimes because of him and I have just been praying that God will take that feeling away from my heart and spirit...I know everyone makes mistakes and no one is perfect...But sometimes things are just hard to deal with...But when I got this phone call that my dad was in the hospital and not doing good my feelins changed and I believe that the Lord started dealing with me about my issues with my father...and I also believe that I will be going up there not only to see my dad but to bring the light of Jesus in his darkness....God has a appointed time for everything and I believe this is one of them...So keep me and my brothers in your prayers as we travel...and I will keep ya posted on how my dad is doing...I just remember this scripture....You love because I first Loved you!


On a better note....I got to meet my boyfriends parents tonight and everything went really well (in my opinion) ....They were really nice and we had a great dinner with good conversation....So they are here until Tuesday and can't wait to get to know them better! I'll keep ya posted on that as well. :)

Heather's Wedding and Jamie's Ann.

So I got to help out with a wedding on Sat and its was absolutely amazing!! She looked great and everything went really well! I was so excited for her. My boyfriend came as well and he got to meet most of the church family...so I thought it was good...We both enjoyed ourselves.

Also, today marked one year without Jamie being here!!! Its amazing how fast time really goes by. I was in awe....A whole year!!! I really do miss him....The girls are getting big Hailey will be a year old on the 23rd....and poor thing has no idea on whats going on. She can say daddy and she points to his picture but its sad she will never meet him...Maybe one day in heaven...On the other hand Katelyn talks about him nonstop...She says goodnight to him and blows him a kiss every night...when she gets hurt she cries for him...It breaks my heart every time....I figured I would be over this by now but it still feels like it happened yesterday! Its hard to get over...I don't think I will ever get over it or things will never be the same without him here with us.....Its just one of those things you don't have the answers for. They had asked me to pray before we ate and besides asking God's blessing over the food that was prepared...I really didn't know what to say...But God help us get through this and come out stronger because of it. And I pray for those girls and Stacey everyday!! They need it!

Well that's a wrap for today..I do go back to school next week on Oct 14th and I meet my boyfriends parents Friday....So you shall hear more soon. Blessings!!

FireProof

My boyfriend took me to see the movie "FireProof" last night and I really liked it....It has a great line and really focuses on your relationship with the Lord. I really enjoyed it and teared up a couple of times. Anyways, you should go check it out and let me know what ya think.