Summer Vacations

I remember summer vacations growing up as being the most rewarding experiences of my life. For two weeks out of the summer, my family along with my grandparents, would spend time on vacation. My brother and I would argue about who was going to ride with grandpa and grandma and who had to ride with mom and dad. We eventually would have to take turns, which was fine because we didn't have to ride with each other.

My favorite vacation with my family would be going to South Carolina and visiting the Magnolia Garden's and the beautiful mansions in the south. It was an unforgettable time.

My favorite vacation since this time, would be going to Hawaii with my husband. It was an amazing experience and one that I would do again in a heart beat. I'm so thankful that we were able to have this special experience together and that we made many memories that will be forever cherished.

Thanks grandpa, for beginning the traditions of vacations! We will definitely enjoy the ride, however will miss the moments that we could have spent them with you!!

Testing Our Faith

Do you ever have times in your life that you feel the Lord constantly testing you and your faith? I believe that God can do anything. Sometimes life gets rough and we know that the Lord can see us through, yet we hold back a little, just not quite sure what the outcome will be. It is sometimes hard to trust completely and give all of it to the Lord.

For my husband and I, it seems that financially we are constantly being tested. He chose to take a job where he could be at home with his family more, which is exactly where we believe God wants him. Because of this our financial situation has changed tremendously. We are having to squeeze our budget so to speak, at a time in our lives where we would like to be able to do more things and have a little more. Every time we feel that we are ahead, we end up one step behind again. We are possibly going to have to get a new car, which I would love to do, but financially it just really isn't a good time. We ended up paying a large sum of taxes and had to extend our car loan. I really do believe that God will take care of us, just is a little difficult waiting to see the outcome.

He knows the plans he has for us, plans to give us hope and a future.