So today is going alright...but I'm feeling kinda crummy!  It started with me waking up late(grr...forgot to turn my alarm on).  Then I get up and I have a headache.  I'm thinking...this day needs to start getting better real fast!   Anyway, got Hayden to my mom's house(she watches him on Fridays) and then got to work.   Along with my headache I have gotten my monthly visit with brought cramps with it.  So overall I have to say I feel pretty cruddy.  We found out that my husband didn't get the job he had applied for...which is such a bummer.  On Wednesday night my Mother-In-Law had to go to the ER for some awful back spasms.  Wow...I just realized how depressing this post is!  Oh to some better news!

So first of all, my Uncle got a call to go do some testing for a job he applied for!  I will keep praying his test goes well so that he gets an interview and eventually a job he really wants!  I know that things like this are in God's hands...but throwing a couple requests via prayer sure doesn't hurt! I am excited for the first step in this process for him!

I know God has a plan for us all(including where he wants my husband working)so I try to just give things to God...but it's also just part of my nature to worry about things.  I want my husband to find a decent paying job that he doesn't dread going to every single day.  I know God will put him where he wants him...but it would be nice to get a break soon. 

Speaking of God, tonight is our Woman's Retreat out at the Janda Retreat Center near Anamosa.  I am very excited to hang out with the ladies from Church.  I am bringing Hayden with me this time.  While he is still a baby I am trying to take him where I can.  I know once he's a toddler I won't be able to just bring him along to these sorts of things...so I try to have fun taking him places now, when it's a little bit easier. I am really looking forward to this.  The fellowship with the ladies will be just what I need after this long day.  It will also be a good chance for me to get in some extra prayer time.  I can use as much of that as I can.

Going to these sorts of events makes me so thankful that Dewy introduced me to his church in 2007.  He brought me to his church the first time we started Dating in 2007.  I LOVED it the moment I walked in.  http://www.firstopenbible.com/

There was something very different about this church.  I felt God's presence when I walked in.  I joined the choir about 6 months later...by that time Dewy and I were not dating...but I still loved him.  Of course, eventually, Dewy came around and realized that he loved me too(how is that for the power of prayer!)

Even when Dewy and I were not dating, I loved the church.  I loved the people, the atmosphere, everything.  I knew I had found my place at the church.  I have learned so much about God since I have been there, and I am at the point where knowing more about Him is something I feel I want to seek out.  When I went to high school(Catholic) I took religion classes, but I didn't really take the time to learn about the Bible.  I feel like I wasted time I had to study the Bible because I wasn't interested then.

I feel like I have changed a lot since then when I comes to religion...well, when it comes to most things I guess!

My break is over and kiddos are about to get here! Have a wonderful weekend everyone!

~Theresa

The end of the school year rolls near!

As I look at my calendar I am reminded that the end of the school year is getting near!  16 days left! I can tell my students are starting to get antzy! Our Senior homeroom got their caps and gowns today.  I then realized...I am about to complete my fifth year as a teacher. I remember hearing about the "Five Year Burnout" when I was in college.  I am thankful I don't feel that way.  While my job does have it's stressors, it gives me some down time now and then to reflect. Those times are sometimes more rare, and sometimes more abundant. While I am writing this, I have a few moments!  I love my job, and I love the kids I work with.  They drive me crazy sometimes, but truly I care about them and their sucess in life.  I hope to show myself as a good example to them.  I pray for my kids and pray I can be a good teacher to them. 
Last night my husband informed me as to what he is giving me for our anniversary!  It will be our 2nd anniversary on the 9th!  One day after Mother's day!
My husband bought us tickets to see "The Lion, The Witch and The Wardrobe"!!! I am so excited.  I haven't been to a play in a long time and Dewy(my husband) does not go to plays.  But he says, "he'll go for me!" This is a big step for him!  Maybe someday I can get him to take me to a musical...okay...that's a stretch!
Happy Thursday Everyone!

New Look! New Prayers

I am trying out some new looks! Purple is pretty...what do you think?
I have a prayer request for anyone who reads this! I spoke with a young lady today who informed me that she had a miscarriage a few weeks ago.  I think she is okay for now, but she really could use prayers! Such a hard thing for Anyone, let alone a teenager to deal with! So please say a prayer!

The women's retreat is coming up on Friday for our church.  I am really looking forward to this.  I love sharing time with the great ladies from church.  I want to spend more time with them! In fact I feel like I have really had a lack of any sort of socialization with friends in the past few months! So just remember...I need you all!  It's hard sometimes because I am at a different place in life than a lot of my dear friends that I have had for a long time, and I don't want to burden them with stories of my kid all the time...not to mention I have to now find someone to watch Hayden if I want to go hang out without my little man.  Then it is also hard with my lovely ladies from church because everyone kind of has their own little groups already of their dear friends and I hate to feel I am intruding on their spaces. I want to have those close friends at church who keep my accountable in a Christian manner, and give me positive influence in my daily life!

So I found out yesterday I had a kidney infection.  Man O Man that hurts!  I thought it was a stone...but nope...it's the kidney.  Hopefully i'm feeling better soon because I do NOT want to have to go get IV antibiotics. Praying for a quick recovery!  I wanted so badly to break my diet yesterday when I stayed home...being sick=no diet...right?  Well I did stick to it...but I used a couple of my flex points for the week to get me by.

Picture Time!!!

Hi Mom! Why are you taking my picture again?

Grandpa Roberts and Hayden Celebrating Easter!...Grandpa tried to feed him chocolate!

Great Grandpa Wyman and Hayden.  Hayden just got his first Glow Worm!

Aunt Dawnelle stuffing Eggs!  And looking Good~!

Uncle John...the grill master...or so he thinks!

Whitney taking that pinta down!

Best part of it is the candy

Daddy and Hayden Easter Sunday

First Family Easter Photo

Second try...it's hard to get a baby to look at the camera.

What a pain in the...kidney

So...I am home today with a kidney infection.  It is really killing me!  Lots of pain...nothing fun about it.  Hayden has been laying next to me taking a nap, but he just now woke up...so I better keep an eye on this little joy of my life!  He's such a doll!

Big Smiles

My little man...7months old!

Weight Watchers

So I just put in my weekly weigh in...3 weeks in...11 pounds down! Woo Hoo!