Strongholds

Our pastor was preaching about 'strongholds' in our lives. Funny, in the past, that word has always made me think of things like: alcoholism, drug addiction, pornography.... you know, the REALLY 'bad' sins. (I say this sarcastically).

But this time, I realize strongholds can be other things: fear, sorrow, unforgiveness...

Both lists hinder your relationship with God and therefore keeps you from becoming what God has intended. I struggle with the latter list.

Many people have adviced me on the situation going on with Andy. They say "God loves him more than you ever could, so trust Him to take care of him", "Andy doesn't belong to you, never did " . "I have to give it God". I know in my head that is what I need to do, but my heart isn't willing, not yet. So, I struggle with fear, sorrow, unforgiveness.

So, what am I going to do about it, you ask? Kick myself in the rear and get my act together. Find scripture that will help me find the strength to keep going. KEEP PRAYING.

Maybe then I will be able to let it go.

Whose the best Hubby in the world???

FRED IS!!!

For Valentine's Day, Fred made dinner for the 2 of us at home... we had steak, shrimp, baked potatoes, and home made 'jello' cake. It was wonderful. And all this from the man who, for many years, vowed to boycott valentine's day because it was NOT a holiday but a day that the card companies invented to get rich. He has come a long way! He even wanted to give out little valentine cards to the folks in our Sunday School class.

Prennatt Wedding

This post is mainly for Stephany because she couldn't come to the wedding. But those of you who knew the Prennatt family, enjoy!

The Ceremony area

Mr & Mrs Fair

the bridesmaids bouquet

Chris asking blessing over food and speaking to the groom & bride, He cried!

The table settings

Wedding Cake!

The reception area (everyone was in line for food)

The couple's dance

The couple's table

The dress!

We have rappers in the house!

This is what the youth did this past Wednesday night... It was called Mega Wednesday, a high attendance emphasis. They had a guest band and gave away prizes... the 3 guys are the youth pastor, the middle school pastor and the guy who makes all the videos.
Jason, I thought you would like this since you used to do some crazy stuff in youth...

true Love Waits

this is another video that a young guy at our church made for the youth... I think they are showing in during Disciple Now weekend...
I work with the girl in video at our MAC (gym) at church. I told her I was so impressed at how she could keep a straight face. She said it took about 10 takes for her not to laugh! Oh well, the finished product was good...

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Happy Valentine's Day... early

Well, Fred and I went to Best Buy on Saturday and decided to our Valentine's Day gifts early...

I got a laptop....

And so did Fred!...

Best Buy had some deals on Compaqs so we jumped on it... his has more 'stuff ' but my screen is bigger... that's the extent of my knowledge of laptops, sorry.

I am still getting used to not using a mouse, but the worse part is that I sit on the couch and it totally sucks my life in! Before you know it, I haven't moved in 2 hours! Fred says it is just a 'new' phase and it will wear off. I hope so! But in the mean time, it's fun!

Ribs and football

On a lighter note, this is the 1st year we aren't having a Super Bowl party... weird. But that didn't stop by hubby from cooking some good food!

He has been smoking ribs since we got home from church.

he made something called 'bacon explosion' that his brother told him about...

So, even if it's just the 2 of us, we are going to have a good time!