Monday's Musings

Life is good

So much to be thankful for.

Thankful to REST in God's grace.

Thankful for a newer friendship

Thankful for our church 

Thankful  for music 

Thankful for a marriage of 20 YEARS

Thankful for my children

God IS GOOD ALL THE TIME

All the time God is good

A new journey will begin next week as we travel back to Washington. I am not sure this time I am as exited about it, honestly. When we came here to Texas I had time to pray about it and knew that was God's direction. It was sad to leave family, but it felt like it was a God given direction. Looking back over this past year, there have been so many life lessons that we needed as a family. The blessings of working with family, a church that taught us so much about love, sweet friendships, and a loving community made it so worth it!

Next week we will be moving to a town in Eastern Washington that is about 4 hours from home. I have been researching that area to find a good church and an area that we can find a house in. This week we are going to be cleaning and getting everything ready to leave on Sunday. Yesterday was our last day at Agnes. It was sad to say goodbye to so many who had such an impact in my life. I am not sure what the next chapter in our life will be. I am trying to look at it the same way I did coming here. I love everything about this place. I pray we find a church as loving and kind as Agnes Baptist Church!

The boys have all of their stuff packed. Most of our furniture is already gone. I am looking forward to seeing my family next week. Wayne said his job is going well and he should know a date to be over in the Tri Cites area soon. A new adventure is about to begin.......

Brandie

Bits & Pieces

I am just so exited about how God is working in our lives here in Texas.

I have been able to reflect over the past 6 months and really see God's hand.

No...It has not been easy but it has been so worth it! Growing is always a hard thing.

We had lived in Washington our whole life. We just had never thought we would leave that far away from home. As we prayed for the Lords will, we began to see him open up the doors. I never imagined how hard it would be to leave my family.

We have been here in Texas now for 6 months. Wayne is settled in his job. We have made some new friends. The church we are going to feels like home. I had planned on making a trip back home in November, but we are going to have to wait until March of next year when things settle here. It will be nice that all of us can go back together.

School is going well this year. Blake is in 3rd and Austen is in 10th grade. It seems like time is just going so fast. Austen will be 16 next month!

Well that is all ...short and sweet.

I do miss my family and I am so looking forward to our trip in March.

Peace...

Quote

Going forward when the going gets tough is not a test of how tough you are but how strong your faith is.

Night

I have been thanking God for things in my life that I do take for granite. The Lord is good.


May we not lose the true meaning of this time of year, and may we remember those who are less fortunate. Share the good news, share the HOPE we have in Christ.





Blessings to all ;)
night
Brandie

A Day In The Life.............

The Weather Is...........Overcast, with light rain

Feeling.............Fine ;D started back up on my Cell Food for Fibro (pain scale 3)

Kids Are......... Done with school today and getting ready to finish they're daily chores,and it is quiet time.

Daily Tasks.......... Kitchen, Clean out Blake's closet

Prayer Request.......... Waynes Grandpa Is In ICU....possible open heart surgery, My Uncle Orvie, Radiation treatment for cancer in his voice box.

Memory Verse........... Proverbs 29:25

The fear of man bringeth a snare; but whoso putteth his trust in the Lord shall be safe.

I am exited about..........Getting out of the house tonight (going to the YMCA with my family)

Homeschool News.......We have to crack down on lessons so we can finish our year by the beginning of June. Austen will be starting Science Unit soon.

What I learned today (or am pondering)........... life is but a vapour, where is my focus? Where should my focus be?

People and things that brighten my day........ Treatment will be in LV, Austen helping me today with the house.

Goals/Ideas for a better tomorrow...........Better attitudes!!! Get out of the house for awhile.

A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones. Prov 17:22

What I did to brighten someone else's day............plan on calling a friend today to check on her.

Monday, Moday....

Well, today is the beginning of a new week!
Kids are very much into a routine for school. The only thing is we have been getting up later then I would like. The fibromyalgia has been rearing it's ugly head, but,....if I get my rest I do pretty well most of the day PTL!!
This week we are reading scripture about JOY and how we obtain JOY in our life. Love the verses we looked at today:

Nehemiah 8:10b
Psalm 16:11
John 15:11
John 13:17
Proverbs 15:13
Proverbs 16:20
Phil 4:4
James 1:1-3
1 Pet 3:14
We receive JOY by OBEDIENCE to God right? I encourage you to look up these great verses and share with your children this week! It was a blessing to read God's Word today together :)

I had to say goodbye to a wonderful e-mail group this week, I just have to much on my plate with the homeschool year starting. Blake is doing so well, and is reading chapter books. I really like using the 'Rod and Staff' curriculum because it is VERY Bible based :)

Austen is coming along on his school work, he really enjoys History! We have a field trip coming up at the end of this month, so both kids are really looking forward to that. Austen has been attending a writing class on Friday's with Mrs. Thompson. His writing is getting better :)

Youth Camp Coming

Greeting fellow Bloggers!

Hope you are having a good Thursday afternoon.
I am preparing for youth camp. To be honest, I really didn't want to go, for fear of the stress of preparing and getting there(motor home drive & All), so many obstacles. But the Lord has opened the doors and I believe we are suppose to go. I just fight the flesh....I am weak!!! We will just be going for a few days, but the kids are exited! I don't think we can go wrong being with brothers and sisters in Christ, under the preaching, and away from these awful worldly influences!

I am praying God will work in each child that is attending and that they would be ready to hear and accept what God has for them. It is always a blessing to see God work in their life! Austen really needs this too!!

I will be sad to leave my dear hubby behind.
I will be driving my grandparents 30ft Motor home........That otta be a sight to see ugh
::::gasp::::: ya!

Ya all have a good day!
Off to do more laundry.... (ha my life story)

Busy Times......

Hello ,

I want to blog, but I have a few chores to do this morning. Life has been very eventful , and a bit stressful as well!

We are wrapping up the school year. I am pushing Austen to get finished by June 17th.

He has Math, English, and a bit of History to finish. I am so ready for summer break.

Yesterday was difficult for Austen and I. I am praying today will be better! Blake has a half day today, so he gets home at 12:00 today. The weather has been beautiful lately. We had company all last weekend. It was good to see family! The kids spent a couple days with my MIL, and had fun over there playing with their cousins.

Wayne and I finally got the headset. We had bought one a few months ago, but it was the wrong set so we had to take it back. This headset is way better, and it was a good deal too:) We were able to take off on the bike and ride, it was good to be able to talk while we rode. Wayne's job has been extremely stressful, so he really needed those 3 days off. I was some what disappointed that he didn't go to church Sunday, but I am going to press on and pray.

My FM has been better since the weather has been nice, I thank the Lord for that :) I do need some treatment but I need to be patient to see what comes of our medical bills first.

Silly me, I love collecting PSP tubes for making my tags, but my goodness, I have an over ABUNDANCE of mail!! It has been taking way to much time to go through.... That is why I have not blogged, but I plan to get back to it, as I enjoy sharing, and participating in some of the memes out there.

I need to also update you all on Travis.....he and his family needs our prayers....that post will come in a while.

Psalm 3:2-3
Many there be which say of my soul, There is no help for him in God. Selah.
But thou, O LORD, art a shield for me; my glory, and the lifter up of mine head.

Good Day Friends~ My Update

Hello Dear Friends

It has been awhile since I have blogged. Silly me join some PSP graphic lists

and I have been overloaded with e-mails!! I love collecting but I don't enjoy getting 200 e-mails

a day!!! Crazy!! Not a whole lot going on in our family, but we are winding down the homeschool

year. I am praying Austen will be done with math by the middle of June, and English and

spelling he will have to work on through the summer (I didn't get the curriculum until December

for him). Blake is doing very well. I am counting down the days he has left in public school

I am so looking forward to having him home, and being able to homeschool him from here on out

He is such a joy to teach. I pray he will continue to be!

Arrrrgggg

I have been trying to visit your blogs, but for some reason as soon as I get on the blog

it kicks me off !!! I will have to try and visit later. I have been feeling better with the warmer

weather, which has been a blessing!! The days I can function normally and get all my

things done, I thank God for! One thing about having FMS is that you really appreciate

those days when you feel good, and you don't take them for granite! It has made me cling to my

Savior even more!

Please feel free to stop in every now and then on BRANMADETAGS

I have fun creating and I am now making headers for blogs as well as

scripture and quote tags! Snag away, and if there is anything specific you would like

feel free to leave it in the comment section and I will be more then happy to meet your

request! I want to be a blessing to you!

Hugs & Blessings

Brandie

Friendship~ Proverbs

No Time to blog today, as Monday's are crazy.
Austen has IOWA end of the year testing today and
tomorrow. Blake has a cold and Wayne is not feeling
real great either. Seattle trip was good, I am so glad
Grams and Gramps are home safe and healthy from
the cruise! I really miss church, I can't wait to be back
in again.

Blessings To All....
Hugs,
Brandie

To Blog Or Not To Blog..my boring life lol

It is a typical Monday here in the Richards household......
CraZy Monday's!

Austen finished his math to find mom corrected it as soon as he was done.....Ouch
I gave the paper back to him and asked him to re-do the ones he missed. He was not a happy camper. I explained to him, that when you rush through something, you will make mistakes!
Same story with his English........Ugh!!!

I need to go to to the feed store and see if I can get Chance some meds for his eye infection. I have been cleaning it out 3 times a day and putting heat packs on it. The swelling has gone down some.

Church was wonderful yesterday. I got to stay for all services! Wayne stayed home, I was bummed but it just makes me pray harder for him! Well, I have about 4 loads of wash to catch up on so I better go get to it!

Blessings,
Brandie

Fabulous Friday..... Week Review

Fabulous Friday


Psalm 119:49-50
Remember the word unto thy servant, upon which thou hast caused me to hope.
This [is] my comfort in my affliction: for thy word hath quickened me.

It has been a tough week, I must say a big struggle for me. I have just been clinging onto Hope. God always has a purpose through every storm. I want to grow from it rather then to get bitter about it. Today will be nice, we will spend the day with our sisters in Christ! It is always refreshing, and uplifting. I'm not sure of our plans for the weekend yet. Wayne has been working a lot and has had some struggles at work. I am praying we can spend some family time out doors....if the weather will allow us too.

Next week we are making it a week of NO TV, Video Games, and Computer from 8-6pm. It seems we have let the Games and TV get out of hand again. So this will be good for us. I will be doing my blogging before the kids get up in the am. I am hoping to get caught back up on the Love dare, we are going at it slow.

It was a busy week but somewhat productive. I stayed on top of the house cleaning until Wednesday....then it all piled up. We got all caught up last night. The boys and I have been swimming 3-4 days a week at the YMCA.
Austen and I worked at the school yesterday for half a day. Today we are off to our homeschool Friday group!
Have a Blessed Friday,
Brandie

Friday's Goings

Yae....Friday!

I am feeling better, it seemed that mucus monster was staying forever...ugh. I know my immune system is down. I tend to get colds and thing more often.

I have a busy schedule today.First grocery shopping...then Becky, April, Carey and I are meeting for coffee at 9am. I so enjoy fellowship with my dear sisters in the Lord. We all need the encouragement. After coffee we will go to the church to work on homeschool, Austen will get some extra guidance in math with April, and they will have PE in the afternoon. I have lots of correcting to catch up on. This week was not a real productive week. Austen has been so good though about getting up at 5:30 am and starting his school work. My boy has a very hard time with distractions. He likes to get up before brother gets up so it is totally quiet. As I homeschool him I am learning so much about his learning style.
Hubby
Dear hubby, is having more issues with his teeth. I felt so bad last night for him. I did call the dentist and let him know......long story. He has been in 3 times for the same area, and they have not got to the bottom of it. Wayne doesn't think he has any time today to go to the dentist. I really worry about him having pain over the weekend. I am praying though! God knows.
BLOG BROWSING
Yesterday I had some extra down time. (well, not really there was a huge pile of laundry to fold, lol) Wayne and the kids were out working on his truck. I enjoyed browsing through blogs. I came across one in particular about a godly marriage. I some time need to share my testimony of how God has worked in my marriage. My heart is really to help other ladies strengthen their marriages, thus fullfilling Titus 2.There are so many out there who are in the dark.

Well I am off to start my day. Blessings dear blogging friends...
Brandie

Staying On Course?

Well I have not had much time to write about my week. There is never enough time lol. Hubby and kiddos are out getting dirty and fixing stuff outdoors, so I thought I would take a few moments to write down my thoughts.

I have struggled this week so far with consistency.....yup that again...UGH a battle, a stronghold. I know one reason I am struggling, and it's because I have not been getting up early and having my quiet time with God. I am just now getting caught up on grading. I am seeing Austen is struggling in his math again. I am looking forward to Fridays because a friend and I will be getting together with the kiddos and schooling together ;) She is in need of some encouragement on the homeschool front. I am praying we can be a blessing to each other.

My Goal for the rest of the week is to get up at my normal time and have my one on one time with God. My day sure is alot more organized and smoother when I do that ;)

Well family is back, night