The Secret things Of God

That is the title of the book cathy and I are reading together right now. GREAT book here is a link Well, this year has had many ups and downs. God has been present through them but we have had what I would call now growing pains. I could list all the subjects that we have had to grow through but it might take all day... but you name it I bet we have dealt with it the past 1 year and 8 months that we have been married. But oh my goodness does He know whats best! Growth is worth hard times! And we are thankful He has taken us through them now so that we can have a better life in the future.

Through this time God has answered prayers and provided some amazing encouragers in my life personally! One of those people being Cathy Krueger. (Who would have thought that Stephens mom would one day be one of my best friends!) Cathy stepped into my life at the perfect time and has been nothing short of a blessing to me. Goodness, I don't even know how to say it but just how she relates, understands and encourages me out of harder times is a wonderful support! She has been here for me in some times when I needed a friend the most and I couldn't be more thankful! They have been great friends and really fun to just be with. They have taught me a lot, from relationship advice to cooking advice (how to cut meat the right direction) I just want to take note of what a wonderful friend she has been over these past months! And say that I am so so thankful!

New Beginings

My Grandparents Moved To Lebonon Mo to retire before i was even born. They built there home on Three Acres of Beautiful Land Themselves starting with the garage and then the home. My Grandpa is one amazing man, never had built a home before but followed steps from a book to complete their beautiful home. This past month my grandpa was diagnosed with early stages of Alzheimer's since then they have had to make the decision to leave there home and move to a better place for them in this stage of life. There is no doubt that this was a hard step for them. But through everything, they can do it if they are together. So this past week Grandpa and Grandma H haved moved to Branson. They now stay at an assisted living place here in town that is just perfect for there needs at this time. It has been great to have them closer and all the hard work that mom and aunt val put into making there rooms feel just like home, once you walk in you don't think twice you just feel like you are in there living room again. This has been a big step for them and also for Aunt Val who is in the process of selling her home as well. She just bought a beautiful beautiful condo here in town! Non of this is easy but it sure is great to have them closer! The past couple years have been tough for my grandparents but they have been together and been a strong team. They remain a team today just in a different atmosphere than before.

Surprise

Ok world my mommy turned 60 today!  Crazy I know!  She doesn't look 60 she doesn't act 60 but she had a birthday today!  HAPPY BIRTHDAY MOM!  Well dad and I surprised her with a themed photo shoot at the park. Then we took her out to Red Lobster which was a treat for all of us!  I just want to say how thankful I am for my mother! It was so wonderful to spend the day with her!

US is the BEST

I LOVE MY HUBBY! More than anyone else! He is my bestest best friend and the biggest blessing God had blessed me with! Oh how thankful I am for him! This weekend it was his idea to go on a photo shoot to Big Ceader. We did this last year as well if you remember. Despite the hot day the photos turned out stellar cause of my momma who took them for us!  Check a couple out

Progress

Well I want to say that there has been some progress in our home this week!  My hubby has crawled underneath our house and kinda sorta fixed our air conditioning!  Yes it's true what used to be a home of around 87 degrees now gets to be a comfy 78 while we sleep!  You think it can't get better don't you... well  he also fixed our toilet... Our bathroom toilet has not been in service for who knows how long. Well my hubby went to get the parts and spent an adventurous hour or so fixen it! Now I don't want to get to personal but for real it is wonderful to not have to walk across the whole house to use the other bathroom in the morning! SO so wonderful!  Along with these amazing changes we also purchased both a new wardrobe and bedspread making our bedroom now my favorite place to be. Oh and I have been keeping our home extra tidy on a day to day basis so it has overall been a much better place to be!