Hannah's Blog

First day of Spring!

2008-03-20T09:14:00.000-07:00

We've had 4 in. of rain this week. But today it's sunny and warm! It's also the first day of spring! Time to put away the sweaters (I hope!) and bring out the pastels! :)
My week has gone well, although it has been a long one. I started my new job, which has been an awesome Blessing. I absolutely love it! I have a great schedule too, so I still am at home tons with my family. Tonight I have the evening shift, which I am looking forward to. And tomorrow is Good Friday, a very special and important day! The day Jesus was crucified! I have a tradition with my sibs, we all watch the Passion of the Christ together, which is a great movie and awesome reminder! We also color and decorate Easter eggs, mostly with crosses and we always make one for each member of the family.
My Dad is off all weekend, so I am so thrilled about that. He's hardly ever off, so we're going to enjoy it! Sunday, is Easter, and my sis and her fiance will be here as will my grandmother and uncle. I finally got some Easter cards made. I ended up making different ones for everyone and I think they turned out nicely. I used John 3:16 For God so loved the world, He gave His only begotten Son, that whosoever believes in Him shall not perish, but have everlasting life. That verse just fits it all!
I also made a post-it note holder that my friend Bridgett showed me how to make. They're SO cute and make such great gifts! I made one with orange color themes for my sis, cause she loves orange and summer colors. I've been working on just making any cards for any occasion, that way I can just grab one and let someone have one for their use. It's a lot of fun, but takes a lot of time and clean up. LOL.
In April, I'm planning and hoping to host a FunShop at my church for the Angel Company. My friend Bridgett, will help me though, cause she's awesome at it and has all the skills. But we're wanting to show some women how to make cards and a few other, easy and quick projects and mostly promote the Lord in it all. So I'm praying that works out and is a success!
ALSO- I hope EVERYONE has an amazing weekend in Jesus. A song you must hear, whether you're into Contemporary Christian music or not, listen to "Sweetly Broken" by Jeremy Riddle if you can somehow. It's an amazing song about the Cross and will Bless you! I cherish that song! But may you all be in awe of what He did for us and celebrate in His glorious resurrection! Happy Easter! LOVE, Hannah

New Week

2008-03-16T18:17:00.000-07:00

It's a new week! I got a lot done and accomplished today, so I am well caught up. For now! LOL. I start working tomorrow, so I am just praying that I do a good job and I honor the Lord in it all. He has been so good and awesome to me! It's amazing! When you ask Him for something and put it in His hands completely, He opens such doors! It has only strengthened my faith in Him and His abilities, cause they are endless!
I am hoping to make at least a few Easter cards this week for my family and some friends. I've had a few ideas for inspiration, but that doesn't mean I'll get to them. LOL. But just the same, no matter what gets done, it's a special week! I hope you and yours are Blessed joyfully!

Behind, but will get caught up!

2008-03-15T09:50:00.000-07:00

It has been a few crazy days around here. But the weather has been GORGEOUS! I just love spring!!! Thursday, my big sis and her fiance came over and spent the day with me. We had fun, talking, laughing, movies, etc. Friday morning I woke up with a terrible migraine and passed out. So I had to spend the whole afternoon in the doctor with my dad. I absolutely hate going to the DR for myself, but at least it's over with. I'm doing much better today! I'm just beind on a lot of things from being sick one day. My Easter newsletter won't be out by tomorrow, so I'll just have to make due. I have a stack load of laundry! I wanted to make some Easter cards, so hopefully that'll happen somehow!
But anyway, tomorrow is Palm Sunday and the beginning of a VERY special week! I love this next week! So I hope you ALL enjoy it very much!!!

Crazy and Blessed Day!

2008-03-12T20:49:00.000-07:00

Today was insane! It started out well though, with good intentions. LOL.
I took my Rosie-doodle to the Lighthouse to get her Little Christian Girls' Scrapbook. Then I went to my friend Bridgett's house to pick up Javan, her 2nd child, an almost 7mo. CUTIE! He comes to my house about twice a month for a day and we have a blast. Got some ice cream for the ladies, LOL, brought them home, and started the day. It was kind of hectic with some things, but the weather was great again, so the kids played out. Then Arnold came and helped out, he was awesome! Just dove right in and took care of what I couldn't get to. We managed to take a quick walk with Javan bundled up on the trails. He loved it! Made dinner, got the kids ready and we all went to church. Arnold and I studied Romans with Javan and had a good time. But through all the chaos and stress, as soon as we started reading the Word, a peace was brought to me and I was so relieved! So PRAISE HIM for HIS WORD! If you're stressed about ANYTHING, read the WORD! IT HELPS! IT ANSWERS! IT NEVER LIES! Oh, but I have had a Blessed day altogether and I hope you all have as well and are just reading His word as much as you can!
love to all!

Blessed Day!

2008-03-11T20:08:00.000-07:00

Today was a beautiful and gorgeous day! The kids got to play and get dirty! LOL. I however, got some assignments done, housework and laundry. This evening Arnold and I went up to the Lighthouse Christian Bookstore and had a lot of fun looking at everything. I finally found a daily, weekly and monthly prayer journal all in one! I'm so excited to begin it! Afterwards, we went and had some dinner and saw a beautiful sunset on the way home. I have to say, I'm loving these longer-daylight evenings.
Anyway, my friend Bridgett called me tonight, we had a long chat, cause it has been awhile. LOL. Had to catch up! I'm joining her Relay for Life team and am excited! I have heard of that, met people in it and was very curious, so I am eager!
Pray for my Dad-he's got a chest cold!
Loves!

Chaotic Weekend!

2008-03-09T19:00:00.000-07:00

Ugh, my weekend has been SO insanely crazy! I am so glad it's over!
First, Friday we had snow ALL day and ALL evening. My Dad had to go to work that night, so that was nerve racking for my Mom and I. Arnold also left at 3am, so I was worried about him driving in it. But thankfully the Lord kept them both safe!
Saturday I had a migraine all day, so that put me to sleep all afternoon while the kids went sledding all day in a foot of snow. The kids were up WAY late last night and I missed IN TOUCH with Charles Stanley. I love his messages and they uplift, teach and encourage me weekly! Today we didn't make it to church due to the weather and everyone's sleeping schedules. My sister and her fiance came over and visited while my parents got out for awhile. The kids had fun making an igloo and sledding while I baked some cinnamon bread and oatmeal cake. Yum! But it's just been so crazy with the different schedules and kids' behavior lately. So my goals this week are;
to get the kids on a better bedtime/sleeping schedule.
Setting chore times and tasks for the kids.
Exercise more.
Complete the church's newsletters.
and SO much more!
But mostly-spend more time with God! I think that's why my week went nuts, I didn't devote enough time to Him, therefore I'm way off everything. So please pray for me to devote and apply myself more, so my week, days and goals can succeed, because I'm only going to succeed through HIM!
But I hope everyone has stayed safe in this snow and has a Blessed week!

Busy week ended!

2008-03-07T09:51:00.000-08:00

Well, this week has finally ended. It has been busy, chaotic, and crazy! I didn't get everything accomplished like I wanted, but some. Yesterday was busy. I had tons of housework and baking to get done. Then, in the afternoon, I took my sister Katie shopping a little and met up with Arnold in town and he helped me run some of my errands and all had a fun dinner together. It was nice to just sit down, eat, relax and laugh a little. Late last night, I watched 2 movies with my sibs and then was up late cleaning again. Today, I woke up to 2 in. of snow and more is coming! I guess winter's not leaving yet! My sibs are sure enjoying it. As soon as they were done eating their breakfast, getting dressed and making their beds, they headed straight out the door and I haven't seen them since. LOL. I've been helping my Mom decorate the kids' rooms, then have to organize my huge closet, LOL, and catch up on some of my CSE classes. Arnold's coming over tonight to hang out and play music with my parents. Arnold's Dad is home from the hospital and is doing better from what I've heard. I'm hoping to go visit him sometime this weekend if the weather holds out. Just pray everyone stays safe in this weather!

2008-03-05T22:19:00.000-08:00

Busy day! First of all-please pray for Arnold's Dad, he had some heart trouble today and is staying at Bloomington Hospital. He has to get a stress test in the morning, so hopefully all will be well.
I missed having Arnold there to study with, but I still got a lot of reading in, some from Proverbs and also from Matthew, Romans and Psalm. The kids had a great time in their classes!
But I called and talked to Arnold for a long time tonight, so that was nice. I am just praying that his Dad is ok and gets well and it's nothing too serious.
PRAY, PRAY, PRAY AND THANK YOU!

2008-03-05T12:22:00.000-08:00

Oh what a busy week! I haven't gotten quite as much done as I'd liked, but am trying!
Big news with my baby sisters- my baby Rosie has learned how to officially read this week! She is the smartest little lady and has been working very hard and started reading this week. Her first sentence she ever read to herself, without any help was last fall and it was "God made the sun" which I thought was so precious, out of all the things she'll read in her lifetime, she starts out with something so beautiful God made.
Tula has her 2nd loose tooth and she's so concerned! All she does is look in the mirror and wiggle it. Blessed gal! Big stuff for her!
I have been lazy this week due to allergies, due to the weather changes. Ugh! I hope y'all are healthy! But I am just praying that I get MOST accomplished this week! Tonight, my sibs have church and I have study, so I am looking forward to that. I always enjoy reading the Word with Arnold and having prayer. So hopefully that'll have me feeling better about this week.
My big sis, Ash, comes home next week for her spring break from ISU, so hopefully we can spend some time together.
But I hope you all are having a safe, joyous and Blessed day!
A VERSE FOR YOU ALL: We know the love that God has for us and we trust that love.
1 John 4:16

Easter is coming!

2008-03-04T13:48:00.000-08:00

The One Who died for us...is in the presence of God at this very moment sticking up for us. Romans 8:34 MSG

What an awesome verse to read as we're stepping into the month of Easter. I don't know about y'all, but Easter has become one of my favorite times of year. I never used to like it much, but truly cherish it now. Not just the day, but the weeks before it are special. I am reminded of what Jesus truly did for me, all He went through, all His suffering, and all for us! What could be more loving?! All my mistakes, big and small led up to this Man, carrying my cross and bearing my sins, so I wouldn't have to. So what can wash away my sins? Nothing but the blood of Jesus! So as we step into this time, I hope and pray that it is a special time for you, your family and with the Lord. May you be reminded with the reality of what took place for you!

Prayer Requests

2008-03-02T20:57:00.000-08:00

Please pray for the following. The power of prayer is unebelievable!

My cousin, Jeffery Lackey, recently had a stroke at age 19, and also found out he has a hole in his heart. He is to have surgery in 2-3 weeks.

My friend, Laura Peabody, just found out she and her husband are expecting their first baby in October! They are thrilled! Please keep her health and the baby's in your prayers!

I have a friend who really needs the Lord, although she doens't quite know it. She's kind of "lost" right now. So pray for His guidance and that she realizes she needs Him!

THANK YOU!
THE GOD OF LOVE AND PEACE BE WITH YOU. 2 CORINTHIANS 13:11

New Month, New Goals

2008-03-02T20:27:00.000-08:00

March is here already! Yikes! I have so many goals for each week and each day. Every week on a Sunday usually, I make out a huge list of things-to-accomplish for the coming week. My goals certainly don't always succeed, but I sure try! A power verse I found for this week: Seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.
Matthew 6:33
This verse simply tells me, "Hannah, seek first Me this new day and then everything else can come and get done!" Each day I tend to get in a hurry to get everything done, that I am completely butting the Lord out till last. And I'm tired and all I have to give is drained and the Lord is getting what's left of me after a days end. Although the Lord is wonderful to fall on at the end of a hard day, Come to Me all you who are weary and heavy laden and I will give you rest! But I don't want to give God just my leftovers! I want to spend time with Him before I start my day, when I'm ready, when I'm energeized and peppy and determined, because through Him, I can't actually get it done joyously! So I am just praying that I APPLY myself and commit my days and goals to Him this week.
Praise Him and God Bless your night!