God is Always in Control!

Life can be so complicated sometimes.... I have been pondering on quite a few things this week, after finding out this last week that my husband had a mini stroke .

So many things have been going on in our lives lately. I am so glad that even when people fail you... God never fails you.  He knows exactly what is to go on in our lives. He knows our hurts he knows our questions and while sometimes we don't get the answers right away we know that HE is always listening.  It is hard to have a sweet spirit sometimes.... But as I press on to my heavenly reward that is what I intend to have.  I want to keep a sweet spirit.  I want God to be in complete control of my life.  I will not fear what men may say about me or do to me for God is in Control.

My heart has been deeply grieved this last month.  There are things that I don't understand but... that's okay.  I have heard so much bad news and it is hard to not be overwhelmed with all of it.  God has blessed me to find a new website.  WorshipRadio.com.  The most beautiful, meditative music one could ever hear.  I am rejoicing in HIS love for me and how HE speaks to me through music.  If you have been hurt by someone in the past let it go.... Ask God to give you a peace.  Live for Him.  Worship Him. Meditate on Him.  Fill your mind and others minds of His love for you and them.  When it comes down to it we are only here for a short while so we might as well make the best of it.  No need to work against each other but pray for one another earnestly.  I am praying for you my dear friends and family.  Please pray for my family as we may have things to face in the near future.  Keep God close to you. Live for Him. HE WILL NEVER FAIL YOU.

Official Start of Season # 9

                         The pink shorts come out it is

                         officially the start of the season

                                                                       Stretch guys it's going to 

                                                                                                                 be a tough game.

                                                            

9th Season Begins

I can't believe it Caleb has been playing for 9 seasons already.  Where did the time go.  We played our first game last Saturday against Inner City Thunder.  We got beat 5-0 but that's okay my superstar goalie kept out about 25 could be goals.  Just got home from our second game a few hours ago against Springfield.  Did much better tonight even though Caleb had a meltdown before the game.  It is always hard having a game on the first day of school.  He was tired and decided he didn't want to play goalie tonight.  Just testing our patience.  He does an awesome job and loves keeping those balls out of the net.  He thinks everyone else is having more fun until he tries to play a different position and doesn't care for the running all that much.  We won tonight, even though it was a tough team and by rough I mean pushing, shoving, kicking, and a ref that sure didn't know anything about Soccer.

I am so happy for the time that Caleb has been playing.  It really has built character.  He used to get so mad when they would score on him but he is learning a little bit more self control.  It is such an encouragement.  We couldn't ask for a better coach or team of coaches.  We have three.  The head coach happens to be President for the soccer league.  I love the parents love the kids and so enjoy spending time doing nothing but kicking back and watching my kid at his best.  

We have another game on Sat against Barberton it should be interesting since some of the team were actually on our indoor league last winter.  It is always fun to play against them.  One thing that is awesome is that our coach is all about letting the kids have fun.  If we win.... It's just a bonus.

We are coming upon my favorite time of year.  FALL..... can't wait to see the leaves change and examine the beauty that God has given to us.

Soccer Season Begins!!!

SOCCER.... SOCCER... and MORE SOCCER.  This is what my blog is about and I am so loving it.  Caleb has his first game today in Copley.  He is really excited.  Half of our team is back but we are on a bigger field, bigger goals and bigger kids.  Today should be interesting.

Of course, it is not just our immediate family, but Trevor and Trent are also playing.  Tyler is helping Uncle D coach and so he will be busy now.  Tray is doing wonderful as he practices with Aunt Jenny and Uncle Lee at games (we try to keep him entertained while we watch Trevor's games.)  He is such a good little player he will be ready for instructional by next year.  Probably spring.

Looks like it should be a wonderful day.  The Lord has truly blessed us with beautiful days.  We have been off the last two days basking in God's green earth and sunlight.  Kids go back to school Tuesday of which me and my grocery budget will be happy.

Off to a church picnic today before the game.  God is so good.

When the Ground Get's Shaky!

I was watching the Video by Chondra Pierce on the "The Three Little Pigs".  I have posted it so you can enjoy it if you would like.  It has some wonderful truth about Fear.  When we fear whatever is going on in our lives or what is too come.  Cling to the Rock for HE never fails and if we build our lives on THE ROCK.  The ground may shake but will not crumble.

So if you are facing uncertain decisions in your life or someone you love has a fear they cannot overcome.  Tell them to Take to Cling to the rock for He will not fail to keep you safe from all uncertainty or storms that life may through you.

Be a wise man and build your House (life) upon the ROCK.

Soccer What's That??

Some soccer season we are having.  The season just started last week and we have only got to go to one practice.  This week NO PRACTICE.  My little goalie is not going to do so well without it.  We have been rained out and Norton will not let you practice on the fields if they are wet.  Just as well haven't been able to get home anyway.  I guess we will try for Practice again on Thurs.

I have learned a lot of things this week already and it is only Tues.  I have been listening to this cassette in the car and it is amazing.  All of my favorite songs of worship in arrangements that are beautiful... I start out my day with it and it has really helped me to keep focused on God and what he would have for me each day.  Things have been very hectic, from family, to work and so on....  I have felt so close to God the last couple of days and can feel the prayers of my friends around me.  God is so Good.  No matter what tomorrow might bring with the stresses of life  I know that there is one that Loves ME unconditionally. His name JESUS.  My life verse has always been Is 41:10.  I have seen it on face book recently but verse 13 was included it too has become one of my most liked versus. I am happy that I do not need to fear for God is with me.

On a happy note..... We just got a memo at work that our campus is entirely SMOKE FREE!! Praise the Lord.  You are not even allowed to smoke in your car or go out to lunch and smoke during work hours.  A little scary that it infringes somewhat on people's rights but I wish they would OUTLAW smoking permanently and everywhere.  Praise the Lord for this small but significant blessing.

RESTLESS!!!

Have you ever been restless?  This week has been a week of NON REST for me.  Several things going on in my life.  Tonight as I ponder whether I should put lotion on so the ceiling fan will seem a lot cooler or not, seeing as I probably won't be able to sleep anyway.  

It's funny how life is.  You start out on a journey one way... God takes you off the path and sends you down a different path that is very hard.  It gets better.. then he sends you down a different path it gets harder.  All the while you are thinking GOD HOW MANY PATHS do I need to go down on this trip.  We all have different hardships that we are facing in our lives.  For some it is the dreaded word CANCER.  For others it is a simple GOODBYE.  For some it might just be the question WHY?  I have found comfort in scripture that was read by a dear man of God in our church tonight. Proverbs 2:1-10.....  Although God may lead you down these many paths He always will give you understanding and wisdom to accomplish HIS WILL while on the path.  It is when we stray from His direction and try to do it within our own self that we find ourselves in disarray.  I have the calm assurance that GOD IS IN CONTROL.  No matter what the storm now or what may lie ahead of me HE ultimately knows the ending to this saga.  A dear friend of mine brought me comfort in a recent blog by saying that this is just another chapter in her book of life and since she knows the author, she knows it will all turn out okay.  I am glad that God is to the Author of my book of life.  This may just be the tearjerking chapter of life but I know there is a bright spot that will soon appear in the next chapter.

A tough week last week and another one ahead but I will never be sorry that I chose to be on the Path that GOD has lead me to.  The path could change at any moment only HE knows but as I walk along I will forever be reminded of His love for me and that in itself brings me COMFORT.