Hoping for a vehicle...

This week we are eagerly awaiting news that we have a vehicle to pick up in Tyler, Tx. A family friend has been trying to get us one at auctions in Dallas for the past two weeks but hasn't been able to yet. So, we're hoping and praying this is THE WEEK. We will find out either on Wed. or Thurs. If he gets us one, we will then buy airlines tickets to fly to Dallas. Brooke and Blake will pick us up and then we'll head to Tyler to get our new car! We are anticipating him getting us a tahoe or surburban. (used of course) so we're just gonna wait and see. I haven't had my own vehicle since the wreck so it will be so exciting to finally own my own again.

Great wisdom

http://www.reformation21.org/blog/2008/11/some-initial-thoughts-on-prayi.php

Obama

Honestly, I have been anxious about this election. I haven't been exactly sure why though. I think I was worried because I knew there was a chance Obama could win. And in my mind I fear that he's going to let terrorists come over and bomb us all. I guess I have only heard all the negative about him and what will, or could, happen if he was to be president. And I just hate abortion so much and it breaks my heart to know he could allow so many more to take place than already have. I have always feared democrats being in control, just because of most of their views. My dad has always taught me alot about politics so have always been interested. In the past I can't remember thinking about an election this much and maybe it has to do with the fact that Tyler and I are starting our own family and we're about to have a child of our own and that we are on our own.
I turned to the Psalms last night as I watched some on tv.
"The Lord is my light and my salvation; Whom shall I fear? The Lord is the defense of my life; Whom shall I dread?" 27:1
"The Lord is my strength and my shield; My heart trusts in Him, and I am helped; Therefore my heart exults, And with my song I shall thank Him." 28:7

I have prayed and prayed about this election, trusting that the God's will would be accomplished and I know it always will. What a relief to know that. His plan is best and He is in absolute control, not Obama. We can trust the Lord and not be afraid of what's to come. We should thank Him even when things don't go as we would have hoped for and the future is unknown. He holds the future and will strengthen us for whatever is ahead.
Tyler has told me over and over this. God is soverign and has everything in His hands no matter who becomes our president.

Glad November's here

Halloween is over and now it's time to look forward to Thanksgiving and putting up Christmas decorations. There's 3 1/2 weeks till Thanksgiving and Tyler and I will be eagerly awaiting it. We are going back to Snyder this year for Thanksgiving and it was so much fun last year because it snowed. We are hoping it snows again this year. And we get to stay out there more than just two days, which gives us more time to enjoy it.

This week is busy for us. Our church has been doing this drama called "Eternity" and Tyler has a small part in it, so he will be working tonight, Tues. night, and Wed. night this week.
I have taken down all the Halloween decorations in my classroom and it's nice. I'm thankful Halloween dosen't last all year.

Also, please be praying that we will find a vehicle soon for me. A family member who is a used car salesman is looking for us and if he finds one this week we will get to go to east Tx this weekend and pick it up! I am hoping this works out because it would be so nice to see my family, especially my neice.

So that's all from Clovis.

Halloween and Third Graders

Well, there's just a day and 1/2 left till the big holiday of Halloween and to third graders it's a BIG deal, especially to my third graders. Here in Bovina, TX. people LOVE Halloween. Some of our aids started decorating our halls on Oct. 1st and they look awesome! Halloween is just a big deal here. It is a fun holiday, not my favorite but seeing my students so excited reminds me of growing up and getting so excited about it too. Haunted house, trick-or-treating, dressing up, Fall festivals, and eating ALOT of candy. And if you know me, candy is something I have always found quite delicious. We are having a Halloween party on Fri., which will be fun. Most teachers don't look forward to class parties, but I have always enjoyed them and look forward to them. I think it's a great way to have fun with my students and just a time to not think about school work and learning for once with them. It should be fun. Happy Halloween everyone!

seeing the baby

we just got home from the doctor. It was so incredible getting to see our baby for the first time! I just couldn't believe it was there, inside me!! The heartbeat was good and everything is great. So far so good! The Lord has provided and we have made it to 12 weeks. We go back for our second ultrasound mid-Dec. and thats when we'll get to find out if it's a boy or a girl. Just 8 weeks to wait. I know it will go by fast. Thanks for all your prayers!

Baby, Baby, sweet baby.....

We have our first doctor's appt. TODAY!!! I remember when we scheduled this appt. back in Aug. when we first found out and I remember thinking that I had such a long time to wait till I got to go to the doc. But it has flown by and today is the day! We are so excited, me maybe a little more so than Tyler, but he is excited too. Please pray that everything goes well and that this baby is doing great inside me. I'm hoping we get to hear the heart beat too. This is such a wonderful time in our lives and I can't believe it is happening! The Lord is so good!