SNUG AS A BUG IN A TRAILER

Well, it's not done yet, but we're getting closer. Steve completely closed and sealed the back of the trailer, so now we're moving on to the front end, and then it's my turn...the inside! On sunday night before Steve began tearing up the front, he pulled me inside. He had set up a little space heater in the trailer. It was a cold cold night, so he wanted to test out how warm we could keep it in the trailer. You have to remember, when we brought this little baby home, it was ridiculously hot and now the seasons have changed so we're getting to see just what it's made of.

 

It was nice and warm and cozy. Me and my guy just sat in that little trailer, our little trailer. We imagined how much nicer it would be with cozy blankets, children tucked in, him and I sipping on something warm while sitting at the table. We got excited thinking about the trips to come and our hopes for next summer road trips. The cold air from outside couldn't even touch our dreaming inside. Sitting across from this man i've been building a life with, loving and dreaming with, it was fun to talk about our next adventure. Although we aren't ready for that first adventure in the trailer just yet, it sure is nice to dream.

but there is still work to be done, so as snug as we were in that trailer just him and I, we know that there is an even bigger pay off when we are done! So back to work, we...or should I say he goes

 

Today's Reflection:

Do you ever think about heaven? If I can find this much warmth and love inside a little unfinished, wood rotted trailer, how much more will I find in heaven? The idea of this humbles me. I don't know all the answers or even many of the answers to what heaven will be like. Steve and I sometimes play the "Do you think, there will be ice cream in Heaven" game, you know, when you try to imagine what heaven will be like. Do you think there will be a little trailer for us?  

 

"What a God we have! And how fortunate we are to have him, this Father of our Master Jesus! Because Jesus was raised from the dead, we’ve been given a brand-new life and have everything to live for, including a future in heaven—and the future starts now! God is keeping careful watch over us and the future. The Day is coming when you’ll have it all—life healed and whole."

-1 Peter 1:3-5 (The Message)

LIFE AND SEGUNDA STYLE

Originally I was going to write about my son's new fascination with the game of LIFE. I'm not speaking metaphorically, he really likes the game of LIFE! It's currently his new favorite thing. He likes the red car. As I was writing I had a bit of a brain..fart..(I think that's how Hemingway would put it) and from that I suddenly had a tugging on my heart to write about something else. Sometimes when that happens you need to just go with it. Sometimes it's something you need, sometimes it's something someone else needs, but either way I try to trust that tugging.

I'm doing this feature, called 'Segunda Style' to share with other women, that you don't have to break the bank to look stylish. I don't pretend to be an expert on style and I know some of the things I wear, some won't like or wouldn't ever wear. The purpose of it is to show, that if you buy a dress for $200 or a dress for $2 at a thrift store, it's the women wearing the dress that matters. It's the women that puts it on that has the real value. We are far more valuable than the clothes or jewelry we put on. So, I try not to spend too much time or money on my clothes (this is my conviction, I don't expect everyone else to share it). I try to be resourceful and still keep a bit of my style without letting what I wear define who I am. Instead of building up a beautiful wardrobe I am trying to build up the character of a good woman, a good mom, and a good wife. I did not always think like this, and there still are days when I revert back into my old way of thinking that I need to look beautiful to be beautiful, but slowly my heart is changing and I'm learning that I was 'wonderfully made' (Psalm 139:14) 

 So here is this weeks 'Segunda Style'...a vintage green dress thrifted for about $3. It went to my ankles when I got it, so I shortened it and added some of my favorite accessories, my little black jacket, black tights, elf shoes, and the hunger games...

Today's Reflection:

"Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles and the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight."

-1 Peter 3: 3-4

Thank you daddy for reminding me of this scripture!



LOVING WHERE YOU'RE AT MONDAY

Sometimes 'where you're at' can be at the bottom of a mountain. A challenge is in front of you and you are about to take it on! You've been to this mountain before, you've stared it in the face, but just were unable to climb it by yourself. Today...is your day!

So you start to climb, and don't you even worry about falling, you just look ahead to the top of that mountain.

 

Once you get started, you'll find that you can do it and the top of that mountain just got a little closer. So climb on little one! Climb on! Love that you were faced with a mountain, because I love the fact that you climbed it all by yourself. Not everyone gets the chance to climb those mountains they face and not everyone who faces a mountain chooses to climb it...but you...

 

you were fearless and I assure you, this will not be the last mountain you climb!

 

Today's Reflection:

Sometimes it's hard to love where you're at when you are standing in front of a challenge. How many times have I looked at a challenge head on and said to myself "I do not want to be here!" How wonderful that my son can inspire me to take a challenge head on. You know, he did fall at one point and a few tears were shed, but when mommy wanted to hold him and take him home, he just wanted to get back on that rock and climb to the top!

Lord, I know it will not always be easy and I know there will be days when I want to give-up, but help me to keep climbing. Help me to love those mountains I face and conquer them!

"And the God of all grace, who called you to his eternal glory in Christ, after you have suffered a little while, will himself restore you and make you strong, firm and steadfast."

-1 Peter 5:10