So Blessed!!

Sorry for the delayed post! The last few weeks have been so crazy...baseball and t-ball are in full swing and we meet ourselves going and coming. Somewhere in between all of the practices, games, church events, school, etc. we look for every possible moment to spend time with each other and love every second of it!! We know that this time is limited- especially due to the fact that our schedule is filled EVERY single night of the week! Whew! I have to admit that as much as I love watching the boys play baseball- I am ready for a break. I think they are, too! Now, on to all of the scoop! ;)

This post brings lots of exciting news! So much has happened since my last post- and I have waiting to share! So..read on!

It really is amazing what God will do in your life if you just TRUST Him! I have been so very blessed to get to see God work in our lives. As a child, I remember trusting in Him- but I don't know that I really was able to SEE Him work until I found out that I was having Landan-- from that point, He continues to AMAZE me! All He really wants is for us to give our hearts to Him- and to trust! Boy- has that been a tough one! Not the believing, of course- I made that decision when I was 9, and I know it was the most important of my entire life. But the trusting part was difficult up until that time. I just couldn't figure out how on earth I could trust someone that I couldn't see! He showed me how! And I do see Him! Since we moved from Stephenville- we have literally sat back and watched Him do his work- from Brent's job, to finding a place to live, wonderful friends, and an amazing church and church family ( the list goes on! ). Since Brent started working for WraSer, we have prayed that whatever happened, that we would remember that it was a part of HIS plan. Though the job has definitely had it's ups and downs- God has provided in ways that we would have never thought of! Brent just recently found out that he will be taking over all of the Austin area, along with what he already has. Yes, this is a huge undertaking- tons of doctors, and tons of work for him. But- as I mentioned- we know God has a plan and we are trusting in Him to lead the way :)

Several months ago, I began praying for my job situation. Knowing that I was nearing the end of my school (and getting my teaching degree), I felt that God was leading me to go to work. Many prayers were prayed and God has answered. After hearing that the Intermediate school here in China Spring could possibly be hiring an Aide, I called the Principal..We had a great talk- and told me that Yes, in fact he might have an opening or two- This actually came as a huge surprise due to the fact that EVERYONEE wants to work at this school!!! :) To make a long story long-..lol, I felt that God was leading me to step out on faith and trust that He would provide. YIKES!! This was extremely scary to me in a sense, but we felt very strongly about this! Sure enough- I took the plunge ;) Once school is out, I will no longer be keeping Kyle and Katelynn..this was a very hard decision- I love those kids!!! They are truly like my own- and I have had Katelynn since she was just a few weeks old! Thankfully, we are great friends and will continue to see each other very often :) So, yes- without a job to fall back on- we trusted. Just a few weeks after this decision was made- I got the call. I was hired as the new Art Teacher/Intervention Aide for the China Spring Intermediate school :) I will have my very own classroom full of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders!! Yay!!! Not only that, Landan will be right around the corner from me :) I had been a little concerned about what I would do this summer- but yet another prayer answered. I will go to Coleman for a few weeks out of the summer to help Mom and Lauren out at the school. I'm really looking forward to this wonderful time with them. :) Landan will go to Bluecat basketball camp and I'm sure we'll spend some time @ the pool. We are also going to pre-teen camp and get to continue helping Lauren plan the wedding =) Of course we will miss Brent ( he will stay home and work) ..but it will only be a few weeks out of the summer. Our sweet Camden will be in Kindergarten and Morgan will be at a great little daycare just behind the Administration building. Things have really just fallen into place perfectly.

With Mother's Day being yesterday, I am reminded of how blessed I really am. I have the greatest husband and children anyone could EVER EVER ask for- and the GREATEST Mom!! I am so thankful for each of them. I will never ever question why God allowed me to become a mother at 16, it has been the greatest thing that ever happened to me. It helps that I have the most wonderful Mom on earth who has set such a great example. My day was spent at home, just relaxing :) Brent had breakfast going before I was ever out of bed- then we went to church, napped and just spend time together. The boys gave me the sweetest cards- :)

Camden will be turning 5 this Thursday- my how time flies :) He is such a ball of fire! We are taking him to the circus Thursday- and he is pumped!! He said he wants to turn 5- and then just be 5 forever. He doesn't want to grow up! He said he wants to live with us forever..haha! I'll remind him of this when he is about 16! Yesterday he said: "Mom- do you see all these hairs on my arm? I am pulling them out. I don't wanna grow up and get hairy!!"...

Sorry for the super long update- there's just so much to tell. Thanks to all of you that have been such prayer warriors and encouragers to us :) We love and appreciate you more than you will ever know!!