I'm going to be...

Entry from my prayer journal:

O gracious Father! Thank you for being patient with me. And thank you for teaching me your scripture! Tuesday night, on our way to and from the gym, we were listening to the first part of Mark Driscoll's sermon, "Saved by Child Bearing". As we pulled in our driveway, Tony said that it's up to me, when I want to give my notice at the pickle company. :) We were both giggly about it. And both very excited about me becoming a full-time homemaker. We have been discussing this topic and praying about it for several months now - and now it is a reality. It's happening now! I came into work yesterday, but Mike actually had the day off. But he is here today - so now I am really nervous about telling him. Trying to figure out my words and thinking of the different scenerios. Ah. Lord, please calm my nerves... give me an open door to speak with my boss about this. May he be understanding. May your will be done. Yes, I'm nervous, but at the same time, very excited! I'm going to be Tony's homemaker. Boy, do I have a lot to learn in this area. I trust that you will continue to teach me and help me to be the help meet you created me to be to Tony Denham!

So there you have it. I'm going to be a homemaker!!

Pictures from Sunday

Yard Sale

Saturday morning we had a much needed yard sale. We are trying to declutter our home and get rid of things that we do not use or don't need. Wednesday afternoon we actually took a LOT of stuff to the land field. And whatever didn't sell at the yard sale, we took to our local Good Will. Only a few items came back into the house. ;) Nice, nice, nice!!

Divine Encounter

Last night we didn't get home until about 2:30am. We had went to church with a couple that we hadn't seen in quite some time. So after the service we went to their house for a little while; then to Waffle House. When Tony got up to pay the bill, he started talking to this older gentleman (Paul) and they ended up talking for about an hour and a half. At the end of the conversation, Tony prayed over him. Paul walked over to our table in tears and just expressed his gratitude for our patience and letting Tony talk to him. Apparently, he has lived a pretty rough life, and God knew that he needed encouragment that night at Waffle House from the wee hours of 12:30-2am. It is so amazing to know that God is in control of our lives... our every step. It leaves me speechless! We are ones that aim to be in bed by 10pm... but God had other plans. :) Isn't HE wonderful??!! Which reminds me of a song:

Isn't HE wonderful,
wonderful, wonderful?
Isn't Jesus my Lord wonderful?
Eyes have seen, ears have heard,
'tis recorded in God's Word.
Isn't Jesus my Lord wonderful?

Green Day

Saturday, several of us went to the St. Patrick's Day Parade & Festival in Raleigh to proclaim the gospel. We were able to cover most of the parade route with gospel tracts. Seeing the reality of how much some people hate and mock God, really causes me to praise HIM even more for opening my eyes to the Truth. I know I don't deserve it!! And if it wasn't for the grace of God, I would be a mocker too. He is so merciful!!! (Pictured above is: Bill, Emmanuel, Tony, Shayna, and James).