Merry CHRISTmas and Happy New Year to everyone! It has been a super long time since I last sat down and wrote. My life seems to have been super busy as well as taken some funky turns in the last year. "With God, all things are possible!" Matthew 19:26
I thought I would share what I have been thinking about the past week. As you know...teachers had 2 weeks off with the students and I have had A LOT of time to think.
The most important thing I want to share with you all is my love for the Lord and my desire to please Him. I have, in the past 4 years, found Jesus. (Maybe He found me!) He makes me a better mommy, a better wife, a better friend, a better teacher...a better Becky. I have a deep hurt in my heart for all of my close family and friends that don't have the same desires, because they (you) don't know Jesus. As this year, 2011 comes to a close and we being a fresh new year in 2012...I pray that I can make a difference and share my Christ with everyone I meet. This is my New Years Resolution! Didn't He after all create us to Love Him...and share His good news? You may call me a Jesus Freak..you may not understand...but I will strive and keep trying.
Do me a favor....I ask that you start listening to your local Christian radio station or KLOVE. I am here to tell you..MUSIC...GOD GIFTED MUSIC....is AWESOME. It will come into your heart and allow feelings that you didn't know you were able to feel. This was my FIRST step in becoming a Christian...active in my faith and in my church. The music made me want to worship God. Now, in all I do, I want to please Him and give God the glory! "Whatever you do in word or deed, do in the name of Christ Jesus." Colossians 3:17
Have a very blessed New Year and keep in touch!
In Christ's Love,
BECKY
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Blessed...Let us not forget!
I am sitting here listening to a CD, Quietime, Your Turn to Unwind, that we bought today from Lifeway. It is a wonderful, soothing CD filled with slow, instrumental Christian worship songs. I also began reading Beth Moore's, A Taste of Believing in God, Experience a Fresh Explosion of Faith. It is a short 7 Chapters of how to increase your faith in Jesus and your dedication to God's purpose. I have been reading about how God says He is who He says He is!!
I am feeling very close to God and feeling the benefits of His blessings on my life. As Bob sits and shares his journal with me...I cry at the thoughts of what he and the team endured last week in Haiti. Many wonderful stories, some hardships, and much fellowship has been shared with me in the past few days. I love hearing what happened and seeing the pictures everyone has posted puts many things in perspective.
I am sitting here, with a heavy heart. There is another team going to the Dominican Republic in October and I will begin praying daily and specifically for them. My prayers became more specific as time passed with the team in Haiti and I pray that I can be just as in touch with God for the next team as I was while the team was in Haiti. Let us not forget... this makes me sad. Will this willingness in me to pray diligently for missionaries and for these poverty stricken people subside? Will I feel this emotional connection always now, forever changed? Or will it go away? I pray that it does not go away! I pray that I will continue to have this burden in my heart always...and learn to give up myself more. Let us not forget!
I am so proud of my husband. I love you so much Bob and I am so proud of you! You are forever changed and have become such an inspiration to me. To endure the hardships you did while in Haiti and already talking about WHEN you go back...so awesome! Let us not forget! Let us always do what we can...be burdened for the lost...LOVE OTHERS...love our neighbors as we are told in Matthew 22:39. The teams from FCBC show that they LOVE OTHERS! Let them all be examples for us. Even if it is doing things here in Jacksonville...Let us not forget!!!
I am feeling very close to God and feeling the benefits of His blessings on my life. As Bob sits and shares his journal with me...I cry at the thoughts of what he and the team endured last week in Haiti. Many wonderful stories, some hardships, and much fellowship has been shared with me in the past few days. I love hearing what happened and seeing the pictures everyone has posted puts many things in perspective.
I am sitting here, with a heavy heart. There is another team going to the Dominican Republic in October and I will begin praying daily and specifically for them. My prayers became more specific as time passed with the team in Haiti and I pray that I can be just as in touch with God for the next team as I was while the team was in Haiti. Let us not forget... this makes me sad. Will this willingness in me to pray diligently for missionaries and for these poverty stricken people subside? Will I feel this emotional connection always now, forever changed? Or will it go away? I pray that it does not go away! I pray that I will continue to have this burden in my heart always...and learn to give up myself more. Let us not forget!
I am so proud of my husband. I love you so much Bob and I am so proud of you! You are forever changed and have become such an inspiration to me. To endure the hardships you did while in Haiti and already talking about WHEN you go back...so awesome! Let us not forget! Let us always do what we can...be burdened for the lost...LOVE OTHERS...love our neighbors as we are told in Matthew 22:39. The teams from FCBC show that they LOVE OTHERS! Let them all be examples for us. Even if it is doing things here in Jacksonville...Let us not forget!!!
Tuesday, August 2, 2011
New Adventures and Where You Are
Wow, it's been a long time since I wrote. I have had a busy summer. It is almost over now, teachers start Aug. 15! I spent the whole summer with my two kids...some great and fun times...some very frustrating times. I guess that's how it goes with a 7 year old and a 4 year old...go go go...
Time sure flies...but I am excited for my new adventure as a 7th grade ELA teacher for Kernan Middle School. Many teachers left and there are lots of changes happening at the school. Unfortunately we lost our A status...so we may be under some pressure.
I sit here this morning with a praying heart as my hubby and the team from FCBC are now in Haiti. I can't believe that all the planning and time spent getting ready are gone and now the team is gone as well. I am such a proud wife. Bob has really felt the call of the Lord and he was so excited to have the opportunity to go on a mission trip with his best friends from the church. In Mark 16:15, God said to GO...and my hubby WENT! I am so proud of him! This time apart is brand new for both of us! Usually when one of us goes away on a trip we are in constant...I mean constant contact. We call and text a ton! Having no communication with Bob is driving me crazy! I love him so much!!
As I sat in the sanctuary on Sunday, hearing Pastor John commission the team as missionaries....I began to cry and get emotional. I have been praying daily for the team as they have prepared but somehow see my prayers changed now that they are gone. More specific prayers come as I think of and realize the realness of this trip. As I stood in the church parking lot at 6:30 am yesterday saying goodbye to the love of my life...I was surprisingly not emotional...until I got in the car!! As I listened to the radio...Lifesong, by Casting Crowns....I began to sob at the realization of what was actually going on. The 12 men and women aren't just taking a trip....they aren't taking a new adventure...they are doing exactly what God told them to do...Acts 1:8 says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
My husband, my pastor, and many of my friends are missionaries. They are on fire for the Lord. We all should be. They are an inspiration to me! Be a missionary where you are in your life. We all can't go away...but we all can step up in our own town or city or neighborhood or workplace. Whenever and where ever we can!!
Please pray for Bob, Ricky, Joe, Jeremy, Diane, Harry, Peggy, Jack, Jessica, Chris, Kirsten, and Tom!
Pray for me as a wife that's going crazy by no contact with my hubby. Pray the bad weather stays away from Haiti.
Blessings to all and Happy New Adventures!
Time sure flies...but I am excited for my new adventure as a 7th grade ELA teacher for Kernan Middle School. Many teachers left and there are lots of changes happening at the school. Unfortunately we lost our A status...so we may be under some pressure.
I sit here this morning with a praying heart as my hubby and the team from FCBC are now in Haiti. I can't believe that all the planning and time spent getting ready are gone and now the team is gone as well. I am such a proud wife. Bob has really felt the call of the Lord and he was so excited to have the opportunity to go on a mission trip with his best friends from the church. In Mark 16:15, God said to GO...and my hubby WENT! I am so proud of him! This time apart is brand new for both of us! Usually when one of us goes away on a trip we are in constant...I mean constant contact. We call and text a ton! Having no communication with Bob is driving me crazy! I love him so much!!
As I sat in the sanctuary on Sunday, hearing Pastor John commission the team as missionaries....I began to cry and get emotional. I have been praying daily for the team as they have prepared but somehow see my prayers changed now that they are gone. More specific prayers come as I think of and realize the realness of this trip. As I stood in the church parking lot at 6:30 am yesterday saying goodbye to the love of my life...I was surprisingly not emotional...until I got in the car!! As I listened to the radio...Lifesong, by Casting Crowns....I began to sob at the realization of what was actually going on. The 12 men and women aren't just taking a trip....they aren't taking a new adventure...they are doing exactly what God told them to do...Acts 1:8 says, "But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you; and you will be my witnesses in Jerusalem, and in all Judea and Samaria, and to the ends of the earth."
My husband, my pastor, and many of my friends are missionaries. They are on fire for the Lord. We all should be. They are an inspiration to me! Be a missionary where you are in your life. We all can't go away...but we all can step up in our own town or city or neighborhood or workplace. Whenever and where ever we can!!
Please pray for Bob, Ricky, Joe, Jeremy, Diane, Harry, Peggy, Jack, Jessica, Chris, Kirsten, and Tom!
Pray for me as a wife that's going crazy by no contact with my hubby. Pray the bad weather stays away from Haiti.
Blessings to all and Happy New Adventures!
Saturday, June 11, 2011
No more teachers...no more books
School is out for the students and teachers only have 2 more work days. Gotta pack up my room...again...not sure yet what I am doing next year at Kernan...just glad to be there! I am very blessed. I had a great year with some pretty cool kids and some pretty cool colleagues! Now I can focus on organizing my home life! My house is an unorganized mess! Piles here and there...can't find stuff...drives me crazy!!
Looking forward to lazy mornings...pool time...the beach...hanging out friends I need to catch up with!
Blessings everyone!
Looking forward to lazy mornings...pool time...the beach...hanging out friends I need to catch up with!
Blessings everyone!
Saturday, April 23, 2011
Birthday Blessings
Hi all! I am feeling so blessed and wanted to share! It is only 1:00 in the afternoon of my birthday and I am feeling the love. Thanks to everyone that has sent me birthday wishes...I love you all! The abundance of messages brought tears to my eyes and feelings of love to my heart!!
I have had a fun-filled day already. First, I was awakened this morning to coffee and gifts in bed and kids singing! Bob had to got to work! Then, I took the kids, with Nana, Bumpa, GG, and Melissa, to the Easter egg hunt, games, story time, and lunch at Coastal Baptist Church. It was great. So much fun and we were able to fellowship with other believers! Now I am awaiting Elaine's arrival so we can celebrate her birthday, which is tomorrow, and color some eggs and sit by the pool and catch up! Later, Bob and I are going to dinner at PF Changs. I am being showered with gifts from my family and friends too. As I am typing I received a large package from Brian! What an awesome birthday! And...I get to celebrate my Savior too! Happy Easter everyone! Love and Blessings,
BECKY
I have had a fun-filled day already. First, I was awakened this morning to coffee and gifts in bed and kids singing! Bob had to got to work! Then, I took the kids, with Nana, Bumpa, GG, and Melissa, to the Easter egg hunt, games, story time, and lunch at Coastal Baptist Church. It was great. So much fun and we were able to fellowship with other believers! Now I am awaiting Elaine's arrival so we can celebrate her birthday, which is tomorrow, and color some eggs and sit by the pool and catch up! Later, Bob and I are going to dinner at PF Changs. I am being showered with gifts from my family and friends too. As I am typing I received a large package from Brian! What an awesome birthday! And...I get to celebrate my Savior too! Happy Easter everyone! Love and Blessings,
BECKY
Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Hunger
Hey there! Have a lot on my mind today...the work week is almost over and I am ready for the weekend. My Birthday weekend...long weekend due to Good Friday and Easter! Thank you Jesus! :) Thank you for dying on the cross and coming back alive! Thank you for believing in me and blessing me so much!!
Getting ready to head to church; Awana and choir practice...this leads to my current thoughts about HUNGER. Not, hungry, ohh I need a steak, hunger, but Spiritual Hunger. I was listening to the radio this morning...91.7 The Truth, the sister station to 88.1 The Promise. A preacher, David Jeremiah, was preaching a message about having unrest in your heart, realizing that when the world's problems burden you, it means that you have a Hunger to know God and to learn how to be more like Jesus. He mentioned that many Christians associate with friends and fellowship with people that have this Hunger. The more you spend time together, the more it rubs off on you, develops in you a desire to have what they have. I find this to be SO true. My best friends are my fellow Christians at Fort Caroline Baptist Church. They may not know it, (some of you are reading this now), that their love for God, their Spiritual Hunger, and devoted faith is rubbing off on me. Thank you!!
Have a blessed evening everyone.
BECKY
Getting ready to head to church; Awana and choir practice...this leads to my current thoughts about HUNGER. Not, hungry, ohh I need a steak, hunger, but Spiritual Hunger. I was listening to the radio this morning...91.7 The Truth, the sister station to 88.1 The Promise. A preacher, David Jeremiah, was preaching a message about having unrest in your heart, realizing that when the world's problems burden you, it means that you have a Hunger to know God and to learn how to be more like Jesus. He mentioned that many Christians associate with friends and fellowship with people that have this Hunger. The more you spend time together, the more it rubs off on you, develops in you a desire to have what they have. I find this to be SO true. My best friends are my fellow Christians at Fort Caroline Baptist Church. They may not know it, (some of you are reading this now), that their love for God, their Spiritual Hunger, and devoted faith is rubbing off on me. Thank you!!
Have a blessed evening everyone.
BECKY
Thursday, April 14, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
In the Middle of My Little Mess.....I AM SO BLESSED!!! Things Could Always Be Worse!!
Let me just say....that I am SO BLESSED! My God takes care of me and provides for me in every situation. Philippians 4:19 says, "But my God shall supply all your need according to his riches in glory by Christ Jesus." Read it and believe it! This is my father-in-law's favorite verse. It is ever so true.
I am currently in Michigan visiting family and my travel to get here was, to say the least, a bit stressful. It started off great. I was dropped off at Jacksonville Airport and had a nice experience with my first flight into Detroit. Then the MESS began. As I hurried to get to my connection, on and off the tram, over two Concourses, I was dying to go the bathroom and pretty starving. It was after 9:00 pm. The connection was said to board at 8:55pm for a 9:30pm departure...so I was HIGH TAILING IT!! I found the gate and rested for a second. I saw that I had a few minutes, so I went to the restroom. I got back to the gate and the time of departure changed to 9:48. Ok, I thought, no biggie. Only a little bit behind. I texted my mom and niece who were headed to Flint to pick me up. The rest is a pretty LONG story....the 18 minute flight from Detroit to Flint, turned out to be 4 hours of waiting and unknowing. My mom and niece had to come to Detroit and get me, Delta cancelled the flight due to mechanical problems. So....here is where I give the credit to God. I was praying, my family was praying, that all would be ok. I sat on the plane, on the runway, for over 2 hours before they decided to cancel it. What would have happened if we would have taken off? God was providing for me, protecting me. I also had a pretty positive outlook compared to many other enraged passengers. I was very happy that I was not travelling with my 2 small children and that in many ways...this could have been worse. Always remember....in our own little messes...we are so blessed! God is Good ALL THE TIME!!
BLESSINGS!
I am currently in Michigan visiting family and my travel to get here was, to say the least, a bit stressful. It started off great. I was dropped off at Jacksonville Airport and had a nice experience with my first flight into Detroit. Then the MESS began. As I hurried to get to my connection, on and off the tram, over two Concourses, I was dying to go the bathroom and pretty starving. It was after 9:00 pm. The connection was said to board at 8:55pm for a 9:30pm departure...so I was HIGH TAILING IT!! I found the gate and rested for a second. I saw that I had a few minutes, so I went to the restroom. I got back to the gate and the time of departure changed to 9:48. Ok, I thought, no biggie. Only a little bit behind. I texted my mom and niece who were headed to Flint to pick me up. The rest is a pretty LONG story....the 18 minute flight from Detroit to Flint, turned out to be 4 hours of waiting and unknowing. My mom and niece had to come to Detroit and get me, Delta cancelled the flight due to mechanical problems. So....here is where I give the credit to God. I was praying, my family was praying, that all would be ok. I sat on the plane, on the runway, for over 2 hours before they decided to cancel it. What would have happened if we would have taken off? God was providing for me, protecting me. I also had a pretty positive outlook compared to many other enraged passengers. I was very happy that I was not travelling with my 2 small children and that in many ways...this could have been worse. Always remember....in our own little messes...we are so blessed! God is Good ALL THE TIME!!
BLESSINGS!
Sunday, April 3, 2011
It's Over!
Well, my sad and boring Spring Break is over! I have officially been back to work today. Why did I give my students a report due right before Spring Break? I had 48 reports to grade, comment on, and put in the grade book today! What was I thinking? A teacher's work is never done! Especially those of us who have families! I think I heard "MOMMY".....wait no...."MMMMOOOOOOMMMMYYYY!!!" about 80 times in the past 2 days alone! Alaina and Wesley are some needy kids! Especially Wesley....at one point I said I am going to change my name...to DADDY!! LOL Bob works so much...it is me and the kids a lot of the time.
Anyway...I am looking forward to this week SO MUCH! I finally get to do a little something for myself. I am taking a SOLO trip to Michigan for a few days. My niece Robin is marrying her high school sweetheart! I am very excited. Bring on the week! Love and Blessings!!
Anyway...I am looking forward to this week SO MUCH! I finally get to do a little something for myself. I am taking a SOLO trip to Michigan for a few days. My niece Robin is marrying her high school sweetheart! I am very excited. Bring on the week! Love and Blessings!!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
April's Almost Here....I've Got Wedding On the Brain
Ok, so it's almost midnight...almost April...Happy April Fool's to everyone. Careful now, be sure to look inside your shoes before you put them on! Ha ha!! Shout out to Tom and Sue Holcomb! Happy Anniversary...a fitting couple to have wed on April Fool's! JK!! LOVE YA!
I have Wedding on the Brain! I am going to Michigan next week, by myself, for my niece Robin's wedding. I am proud of her and am happy that it all worked out so that I could be there to share in her day. I am looking forward to seeing everybody! I have been missing home too.
I also have been planning and thinking about our upcoming Vow Renewal Ceremony! Of which, when I was talking to Bob about it earlier, he thought I said, "Bowel Removal!" LOL
I am again wearing my wedding gown! So excited for that...only a small stitch had to be fixed in order to fit into it! My invitations are here....thinking about the cake...the food...the music...the decorations...the flowers....pictures.....to Tux or not to Tux? Man...it is all coming back to me now! Ok...don't break out into Celine Dion here! I did ALL the planning the first time....seems fitting that I will again! LOL
So, needless to say...I HAVE WEDDING ON THE BRAIN!!
I have Wedding on the Brain! I am going to Michigan next week, by myself, for my niece Robin's wedding. I am proud of her and am happy that it all worked out so that I could be there to share in her day. I am looking forward to seeing everybody! I have been missing home too.
I also have been planning and thinking about our upcoming Vow Renewal Ceremony! Of which, when I was talking to Bob about it earlier, he thought I said, "Bowel Removal!" LOL
I am again wearing my wedding gown! So excited for that...only a small stitch had to be fixed in order to fit into it! My invitations are here....thinking about the cake...the food...the music...the decorations...the flowers....pictures.....to Tux or not to Tux? Man...it is all coming back to me now! Ok...don't break out into Celine Dion here! I did ALL the planning the first time....seems fitting that I will again! LOL
So, needless to say...I HAVE WEDDING ON THE BRAIN!!
Just Starting Out: Hopping On the Bandwagon
Well, here I am! I have decided to "Hop on the Bandwagon!" I have loved reading my girlfriends blogs, so I thought I would give it a try! Thanks Laney, Christie, and Amy!
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