PRESS ON

Wow.... What a week it has been.  I can't believe that we are already more than half way through the soccer season.  Caleb has been doing an awesome job this year.  I think he is starting to understand his position as goalie a little better.  We are so proud of him.  The little nephews are doing great.  Trevor the oldest nephew on my side is being coached by the same coach as Caleb has.  He has really improved his skills and runs his little heart out.  Awesome on Offense.  Trent is still trying to learn the game but doing GREAT!  Tray is all about soccer yells and cheers on his brothers and cousin as they play.  Soon basketball will be starting for Tyler and I might have to rethink my blog name.... Nah!  I will just fill you in on what he's doing.  My sweet baby anna has decided that every time auntie wants to hold her she wants to cry.  New stage.... hope it doesn't last long.  Pam is doing well with her home schooling.  She is always excited to tell me what week she is on which is always ahead of what she should be on.

I titled this press on..  Sometimes the kids want to give up on practicing or homework or whatever else life decides to throw at them.  I have felt a little bit like that myself this week.  I turned 32 on Tuesday and even though that doesn't seem old to some of you I didn't like it so much.  I am thinking that I like 32 a lot less than I did 30.  I have been reading all of my friends blogs who happen to be stay home moms.  I commend them for the things they sacrifice it is not easy in this day and age to have one income in a family.  I know it is not all fun and games  but I can tell by their lives and "blogs" they wouldn't trade it for the world.  There are still some of us mom's that have to be in the work place maybe not by our choosing but for other reasons.  It is not an easy road.  There are days when I just want to stay at home... do the laundry, clean the house, MAKE DINNER, read a book, help out at the kids school, go to a Bible study, take a nap or just be home when my kids get home from school.

As I went about my week.. CRAZY as it was... I was made aware of several things.

1. NO MATTER WHAT life tries to deal you ... GOD IS ALWAYS by your side

2. Keep your friends close but your enemies closer

3. Smile even when you get stepped on and Be KIND

4. Don't be bothered by things that will pass in a short time

5. You don't have to let people know your hurting (But have a cry it's good for you)

6. Someone, Somewhere is having a worse day than you

7. Love your KIDS, Let them know it.  Words of affirmation make amazing things happen

8. Write down what's bothering you and then throw it away.  It does make you feel better.

9. Concentrate on GOD.  ALL THE TIME. Need help go to (WorshipRadio.org)

10. LOVE JESUS!!!  Let other's know you do.

Most all the time circumstances will come and people will always disappoint you but GOD never disappoints.  I am so grateful for a loving Lord that I can go to at any time during the day have a good cry, ask what I am supposed to do and go to His words for understanding and direction.  I was a rather negative nellie today, which I don't think really tends to be a character trait of mine nevertheless Satan tried to defeat me but I am still HAPPY IN THE LORD.  I was reminded by my children this morning what day it was.  8 years ago today. I knew exactly where I was, what I was doing and what I was feeling.  Our country banded together.  Prayer was a common word on TV, News reports, Every radio station.  We the people were crying out to God for help.  He did he helped many people come out of that terrible tragedy alive.  Others he comforted, some were drawn to Him and forgiven... Yet, 8 years later what are we doing?  We have people saying we are an Atheistic Country, that most Americans don't believe in God.  Shame on our Society..... God IS HERE.  HE ALWAYS has been He decided to let us TRY to run things our way and look what it has gotten us.  Christian brothers and sisters we must band together to teach our children about freedom, how many have given their lives freely for that freedom, and some didn't have a choice.  Above all we must teach them about the ultimate sacrifice for not just one country but for all man kind.  I am so Grateful for SALVATION.

So if you are having a bad day, or remembering about what Sept 11th has come to mean.  Listen to the song posted on the side of my blog by Selah - PRESS ON.  We are still in the RACE.

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.