Proud mommy moment!!!

I'm a very proud mommy right now! Noa is doing extremely well in school but will soon transfer schools in the next couple weeks.  She did awesome on her benchmarking test this semester. I'm cheesing from cheek to cheek!! We celebrated her accomplishments last night at Red Lobster, her favorite place to eat. We also took her to Toys R Us to pick out a toy. In true Noa Williams fashion, she picks no toys but a microscope with specimens and a chemistry lab set. hahahaha! That's my girl.

Daily Scripture Reading Titus 1

Paul, a servant of God, and an apostle of Jesus Christ, according to the faith of God's elect, and the acknowledging of the truth which is after godliness;
 ²In hope of eternal life, which God, that cannot lie, promised before the world began;
 ³But hath in due times manifested his word through preaching, which is committed unto me according to the commandment of God our Saviour;
 ⁴To Titus, mine own son after the common faith: Grace, mercy, and peace, from God the Father and the Lord Jesus Christ our Saviour.
 ⁵For this cause left I thee in Crete, that thou shouldest set in order the things that are wanting, and ordain elders in every city, as I had appointed thee:
 ⁶If any be blameless, the husband of one wife, having faithful children not accused of riot or unruly.
 ⁷For a bishop must be blameless, as the steward of God; not selfwilled, not soon angry, not given to wine, no striker, not given to filthy lucre;
 ⁸But a lover of hospitality, a lover of good men, sober, just, holy, temperate;
 ⁹Holding fast the faithful word as he hath been taught, that he may be able by sound doctrine both to exhort and to convince the gainsayers.
 ¹⁰For there are many unruly and vain talkers and deceivers, specially they of the circumcision:
 ¹¹Whose mouths must be stopped, who subvert whole houses, teaching things which they ought not, for filthy lucre's sake.
 ¹²One of themselves, even a prophet of their own, said, the Cretians are alway liars, evil beasts, slow bellies.
 ¹³This witness is true. Wherefore rebuke them sharply, that they may be sound in the faith;
 ¹⁴Not giving heed to Jewish fables, and commandments of men, that turn from the truth.
 ¹⁵Unto the pure all things are pure: but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled.
 ¹⁶They profess that they know God; but in works they deny him, being abominable, and disobedient, and unto every good work reprobate.

Noa and Jadon

Kids playing on the stairs while were moving in.

Newly painted room for Noa. I haven't added the drapes and wall art yet.

Jon and Kalita on back porch

living room

formal dining room

The Kitchen

family room/my office area, almost complete. I need an office desk and accessories to add some color.

Our home

The tennessee river coming into Huntsville, Al. Yep, going to be some good fishing only twenty minutes away.

The street we live on, the mature trees and mountain view was so pretty.

Robert Trent Golf Course

The 1st day I arrived in Hampton Cove, I went to the cafe at RTJ for some coffee, this picture I took from the balcony that morning drinking my coffee. It was so relaxing and peaceful.

One of the lakes in subdivision

Hampton Cove subdivision entrance

The Big Move

Hello Everyone! It's been at least two weeks since my last post but I have a very good excuse. We've been relocating to Huntsville, Al. That twelve hour drive was no joke and having a daughter right behind me asking every hour "Are we there yet?" made it even harder. But, we made it there safe and sound. I was so nervous about our new location for we got the house "sight on seen".  I was pleasantly surprised with the beauty of Hampton Cove, however the home was a little of a let down. Even though it's a big home and meets our needs, it's an older home. The yard was no well-maintained, the hardwood floors needed some work, the family room had lightening issues, some areas of the home needed updating and those dreaded stairs were not friendly as we moved stuff up and down them a million times. But, I didn't let those issues get me down because once I put me personal mommy touch on the house, I knew things would get better. As I began decorating, things starting coming together. I had only four days before we returned back to OKC for our last month, but I made the best of those few days. I painted, cleaned, decorated, unpacked/unboxed, and moved furniture around lots of times to create the feeling that I was looking for. I still have a lot of things to do, but overall I'm happy with the home. The area is spectacular and everytime I got overwhelmed, just sitting on the swing in the screened in porch looking at the beautiful mature trees and mountain top views gave me peace. God surely creates the best artwork masterpiece which is all around us. Hampton Cove is a small community nestled at the foothills of the Monte Sano mountains, Green mountains to the west and Keel mountains to the east so in essence we are completed surrounded by beautiful mountains. When we go in town we have to go up through the mountains everytime, it has some of the most beautiful views I've ever seen. But, you can't be scared of heights because the drive is high, winding roads. If you need something quick like milk or a burger, Hampton Cove does have a small town. There's a super WalMart, Lowes, Sonic, KFC, China House, McDonalds, Santa Fe Steak House, Auto parts store, Sherman Williams, Dollar General, Nail shop, gas station, coffee shop, bank, 24 hours hospital express clinic, and some other stores. The main attraction of Hampton Cove is the fabulous Robert Trent Jones golf course, which is across the stree from the  neighborhood. The other thing that attracts family's is the amazing amenities the Hampton Cove offers. With your neighborhood membership you have access to year round golfing and all the golf courses in the neighborhood, lakes for fishing, hiking trails, tennis courts, volleyball courts, olympic size community swimming pool and spa, gym, and clubhouse. It felt like we were on vacation when we arrived! God has truly blessed our family and we can't wait to have our first visitors to visit and share in the experience of Hampton Cove, Al. Keep our family in your prayers as we're back in OKC for three weeks in a hotel after the sale of our home yesterday, left us homeless. Thank God for the house saleing, but it's tough living in a small hotel with two kids and two dogs running all around. One thing I have learned though this whole experience is that God is a balanced God and with pleasure there is pain to follow, and with pain there is pleasure right around the corner. We can't have all pleasures in life for we won't know how to deal with the hard times and the pain that makes us a stronger person in Christ.

Daily Scripture Reading (Job)

¹⁵I have sewed sackcloth upon my skin, and defiled my horn in the dust.
   ¹⁶My face is foul with weeping, and on my eyelids is the shadow of death;
   ¹⁷Not for any injustice in mine hands: also my prayer is pure.
   ¹⁸O earth, cover not thou my blood, and let my cry have no place.
   ¹⁹Also now, behold, my witness is in heaven, and my record is on high.
   ²⁰My friends scorn me: but mine eye poureth out tears unto God.
   ²¹O that one might plead for a man with God, as a man pleadeth for his neighbour!
   ²²When a few years are come, then I shall go the way whence I shall not return
For I know that my redeemer liveth, and that he shall stand at the latter day upon the earth:


   ²⁶And though after my skin worms destroy this body, yet in my flesh shall I see God:
   ²⁷Whom I shall see for myself, and mine eyes shall behold, and not another; though my reins be consumed within me.
   ²⁸But ye should say, Why persecute we him, seeing the root of the matter is found in me?
   ²⁹Be ye afraid of the sword: for wrath bringeth the punishments of the sword, that ye may know there is a judgment.

Testing of Your faith

Thank God it's Friday! This week has tested my faith on so many levels. But, I know that God would not allow anything to happen to me that I can't handle. I've had weakness, tingling, and stiffness in my body for the past five days. My back has been aching and I've had migranes and blurred vision for the past three days.  Having been in the medical field, my mind starts telling me all these bad things that could possibliy be wrong. The enemy feeds off of it by causing discouragment, doubt and fear. When the body gets afflicted it's easy just to give up on everything that you stand on such as your faith. But, I'm reminded of a story in the bible of "Job". He was afflicted and lost everything. But, though it all he prevailed. I'm also remind of "Jesus Christ" who went through the worse affliction imaginable to die for my sins. So, I'm not alone and I know that I can make it through these rough times. These are the times when God demands more praise and prayer. Yes, I've been shaken this week but to God be the Glory. God will renew my strenght. Thankfully, I've got a referral for a neurologist and will be seeing him next week. Hopefully, I can get some answers so I can move forward. BTW, Jadon is doing great. He's still healing and has bloodshot eyes. But, we're hopeful that everything is going to turn out fine for him and he'll be fully recovered within the next couple of weeks.
On a lighter note, me and Reggie spent some quality time together without the kids on Wednesday. It was a nice change from our day to day schedules. He took me to my first Thunders Basketball game and it was fun. Playtime has this dropout hourly daycare that's so neat. Whoever came up with that idea is a genius! The kids enjoyed themselves and we got a well deserved break.
Keep us in your prayers and have a great weekend.

Thank God it's Friday! This week has tested my faith on so many levels. I've been weak in my body

Daily Scripture Reading

Proverbs 10:15-17:(KJV):
15 The rich man's wealth is his strong city: the destruction of the poor is their poverty.
16 The labour of the righteous tendeth to life: the fruit of the wicked to sin.
17 He is in the way of life that keepeth instruction: but he that refuseth reproof erreth.

A wink!

Third day of Jadon's recovery! He's healing nicely, thanks for everyone's prayers.

A bit of a Punch!

I bought this piece of artwork at Ross. It was only 29.99. To incorporate my brown sectional with my white office desk, I needed this piece of modern artwork. I used white paint to bring out the spots of white that was already in the picture. It brought a "bit of a punch" to this artwork. It's nice how a regular picture can come to life with a little bit of paint and some imagination.

 

I smell a rat! lol.

 

A real champ

A free digital greeting card by Smilebox

Our Big Move

So, everyone knows that we're moving to Huntsville, Al. But, a lot of friends are asking about the dates of the move. We've been going back and forth with the dates and finally made our decision. We're going to take our ten days of house hunting leave during spring break to move our belongings to Alabama.  Our family will come back to Oklahoma and live in an apartment until April 15th.  That will be our last day in Oklahoma. Wow, time is flying by and soon we'll be back in the South.

Mercy Said No!

Daily Scripture Reading

Proverbs 10:6-11:(KJV): "Blessings are upon the head of the just: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked.
7 The memory of the just is blessed: but the name of the wicked shall rot.
8 The wise in heart will receive commandments: but a prating fool shall fall.
9 He that walketh uprightly walketh surely: but he that perverteth his ways shall be known.
10 He that winketh with the eye causeth sorrow: but a prating fool shall fall.
11 The mouth of a righteous man is a well of life: but violence covereth the mouth of the wicked."

My personal prayer:
Dear Lord,
I love you today and I'm grateful for your goodness and mercies that you've bestowed upon my life. I pray that you help me guard my tongue from saying things that are ungodly and that hurt others. I ask for your forgiveness for the evilness that comes from my mouth and the evil thoughts that pop up in my mind. I want to speak life into others heart and not death. I want to lift people up and not tear people down with hatred and bad words. Help me to have wisdom in each situation that you bring my way. I pray that we, your people, can love one another as you have loved us. I pray that we show kindness, love and mercy to all those around us and lay aside malice, envy, hate and pride that pledges our hearts at times. I pray for the peace in the midst of war. In Jesus name. Amen.

After Surgery

 

Smiling Before Surgery

 

 

Jadon's eye Surgery

Jadon had his eye surgery yesterday. The doctor tightened his muscles in both eyes to correct his eye problems. It was hard for me to see him after the surgery. I could hear him screaming from the waiting room. It broke my heart. He was obviously in pain and scared. When I saw him, both his eyes were swollen almost completely shut. He cried tears of blood from his eyes and this was the first time I've really been shaken hard as a mother. I didn't expect him to look beat up in both eyes and to see blood coming out his eyes. I felt a pain in my chest that I've never felt before. I felt that the only relief I could get was to cry and pray. I held my child tight and just cried right along with him in the recovery room. I prayed for peace and comfort for me and my son. It made me feel so much better. Today, he doing much better. The swelling is gone from his eyes but his eyes are bloodshot red. He's running around, playing and back to his normal self. I ask that everyone continue to keep us in your prayers for his complete eye healing and our strenght.

Tornado Drill

This morning, I stopped by the hospital to finish up the paperwork for our base relocation package. As I was leaving the hospital, the base tornado sirens went off and I was instructed to make my way to the hospital storm safe area. I started thinking that I had just came from outside about ten minutes prior and there's not a cloud in the sky. Next, I hear on the intercom that it's a manadatory tornado drill for the base. Great, of all places to be why did I end up at the hospital for this drill? Then, my mind began to process this whole situation and I began to feel very uneasy. Hospitals are for sick people. Tornado safe areas are small. That's means that I'll be trapped in a small area with nothing but sick people. I believe I got caught this morning in the wrong place at the wrong time. lol. I ended up being in the safe area for almost 45 minutes, having my face down my shirt, sitting on the floor with about 300 people packed in an area like sardines. It was hot, muggy, and patients were coughing. I was freaking out. I finally couldn't take it anymore. I made my way to the doors, opened them myself and told the staff that I'd rather take my risk on being sucked up in a tornado than to deal with the all these sick people. So, they had mercy on me and allowed me to stand right outside the door until the inspectors came to clear the hospital for their emergency exercise. I immediately drove home and downed some airborne and vitamins.