HOMEOWNERS

As of Friday March 26th at 10:45 AM Mr. A and I are officially homeowners!!

Closing went very smoothly as did moving. Let me just say Mr. A and I are truly blessed with amazing friends and our move only took about 2 1/2 hours.

We're still getting acquainted with our house and the dog is sure enjoying her new backyard. As soon as I find the box that I packed my camera supply cord in I'll post pics.

I have a longer post planned for later but for now just a short update to let you know we did it!!


Later Alligators....

Mrs. A

STRESSED

Sorry I've been MIA bloggie world with packing we don't have computers at home now so it's much harder to blog. I can occassionally blog on my breaks but unless I've planned something in advance that doesn't work very well.

We are now just 11 days from closing on our home everything looks great but I find myself irrationally freaking out over every little thing. I'm making myself sick with worry that something will come up last minute.

Please pray for me that I am able to calm down!!

Be back after the 26th.

Wedded Wednesday: The self confidence edition

It's been a while since I've done a wedded wednesday post trying to get back in the habit cause I really miss the marriage reflection that comes with wedded wednesday posts.

Anyway today I'd like to discuss self confidence. See before I met Mr. A I was severely lacking in this department. Mr. A brought out the very best in me and continues to do so. Not a day goes by that he doesn't build me up. He tells me I'm beautiful every morning before we leave for work. I love that my husband builds my confidence in myself and gives me the strength to go out and face the world.

Let's face it the world can be pretty tough. We're constantly bombarded with images of airbrushed celebrities and told we're supposed to look like this on a daily basis. Umm sorry world I have flaws.

I like to think I do the same sort of confidence building for my husband I tell him he's awesome at what he does, I always mention how good he looks when he's been hitting the gym extra hard, I compliment on how well he handles our finances, and of course tell him what a hottie he is.. sigh those deep blue eyes get me everytime:)

I hope we never lose this special part of our marriage and that we're always each other's #1 supporters. It means the world to me to know that even if the world thinks nothing of me there is someone who thinks I'm his perfect 10!


Later Alligators....

Mrs. A

"count your blessings name them one by one"

As often happens when I sleep really well I woke up this morning with a hymn stuck in my head and I was singing it over and over. This morning my song of choice was "Count Your Blessings" I believe it was The Father's way of telling me not to get so caught up in our house buying that I forget to take notice of the blessings around me. It's safe to say that buying a house is easily one of the most stressful things in life. But God is always in control and I should remember not to stress myself out over the details.


Matthew 6:19-21 says:
"Do not lay up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy and where thieves break in and steal; but lay up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor rust destroys and where thieves do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

I thank my amazing God for this beautiful reminder to not discount the blessings I've already been given.


When upon life’s billows you are tempest tossed,
When you are discouraged, thinking all is lost,
Count your many blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.


Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done.

Are you ever burdened with a load of care?
Does the cross seem heavy you are called to bear?
Count your many blessings, every doubt will fly,
And you will keep singing as the days go by.

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done

When you look at others with their lands and gold,
Think that Christ has promised you His wealth untold;
Count your many blessings. Wealth can never buy
Your reward in heaven, nor your home on high.


Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done



So, amid the conflict whether great or small,
Do not be disheartened, God is over all;
Count your many blessings, angels will attend,
Help and comfort give you to your journey’s end.

Count your blessings, name them one by one,
Count your blessings, see what God hath done!
Count your blessings, name them one by one,
And it will surprise you what the Lord hath done




Later Alligators....

Mrs. A