Sarah Catherine's First Day of Kindergarten

I never thought I would be so thankful for Sarah Catherine's preschool experience at First United Methodist Church as I was the first day of kindergarten! As the three year old teacher I am a little bias to our preschool, but we couldn't have asked for a better experience for our daughter! It totally prepared her for this day, and for that matter, this year!
I thought trying to wake Sarah Catherine up was going to be the hard part.. WRONG!! Watching my bright eyed baby sit at that red table playing blocks, totally confident in her surroundings, was probably the toughest part. She didn't need mommy to stay with her! She was ready
to start her day with her teacher and her new classmates. I was so thankful for the independence that preschool taught her! She had a wonderful first day of school!

Psalm 9:10

Yesterday I went to my first OB appointment. Although I was running on pure adrenaline the whole week in anticipation for Thursday, I was still nervous something may not be exactly right with the pregnancy. It always seems satan takes my worries and feeds me more doubt. After entering the sonar room I prayed for comfort. We saw the amniotic sack and the yolk sack, but no baby. The doctor told me not to worry! He said that the technology in the home pregnancy tests are much more advance than the sonar machines. He also informed me I may not be as far along as I originally thought. I was instructed to make another appointment for Monday to check my HCG level and compare to Thursdays levels (which were over 7,000). He said we are looking for these numbers to double or triple.
Waking up Friday this scripture was in my daily devotion I receive through email: Those who know your name trust you, O Lord, because you have never deserted those who seek your help." Psalm 9:10 I love how God speaks to me through His word! He never deserts me and always comforts me in my time of need! I know that no matter what happens with my HCG levels or the pregnancy in general, God is in control! Please pray for HIGH HCG levels on Monday!

Is that Phil Robertson???

Today Marc, Sarah Catherine, and I had the pleasure of going with our dear friends, The Rhodes, to Decatur for the 75th Ducks Unlimited Anniversary. Normally I would not be interested in the least in going to these sort of functions, but when I heard Phil Robertson, The Duck Commander, was going to be there I was psyched! All I had to do was talk Katie into going (who also would rather be in her PJ's watching housewives.. Or better yet Hutterites.. Wink wink). After replaying my official meeting, to the BIG duck Commander, in my head I was quickly sent back to reality when I realized that about 2,000 other people shared my same dream. Nevertheless I did get some distant pictures of him and Ms. Kay!!! Listening to Phil preach was a blessing! Not at all what I expected to hear. I know they end every episode around the dinner table having prayer as a family, but I had no idea how on fire for God he really is!
We had a wonderful time watching the kids play and even made it through breaking the bad news to Sarah Catherine and Tucker that we didn't win the 2 ton playhouse (seemed like I was not the only one with crushed dreams for the day ;) ) All in all it was a wonderful day with wonderful friends! The weather was PERFECT and the entertainment was great! Definitely do it again.. Maybe they will send Uncle Si next time!!

Great News!!

VIRGINIA OR BUST

My mom, Sarah Catherine, and I are on our way back from Lynchburg, VA visiting my brother, Jason, and his family! Seeing as Sarah Catherine and I hadn't been in 5 years, we were well overdue. Like any vacation, preparation is part of the excitement (for me anyway.. just another way to put my organizational skills to work) but, the 10 hour trip is complete torture at about the 8th hour especially!!

After our arrival and hugging my big brother and sweet sister in law I saw my little nephew, Jaxon, who had grown a foot and is the exact replica of his daddy at that age! He was so excited to see us he began to run around showing us his spiderman act ( again just like his dad, except instead of spiderman it was star wars). I stood there for a minute pondering his life and what a blessing it truly is! I was so grateful for the time Sarah Catherine and Jaxon were able to spend playing and, more importantly, bonding. After resting, eating at some very good restaurants, cooking a home cooked meal for J, and having overdue playtime with my little nephew the 4 days, that took me 2 weeks to prepare for, was over in a snap! As my mom and I gathered our things and got an early start home, on this early Sunday morning, we prayed for a safe trip home and for God to bless Jason and his family! Driving down the interstate I look in my rear view mirror and see massive mountains that meet a sky that looks like it is on fire. Gods beautiful artwork (which still baffles me that people can see the same thing and not believe in our Lord). Jus as excited as we were to visit Virginia we are just as excited to head back to Sweet Home Alabama!

Testing, Testing 123..

As most of you have read Marc and I have decided to deactivate our facebook accounts. We hope that our family and friends will keep up with us through our family blog! We would love for everyone to watch Sarah Catherine grow up and hopefully watch our family grow in numbers (we pray sooner rather than later!) ;)

Walk by Faith Not by Sight

As many of you have heard Marc's Grandaddy, John Rollins, passed away yesterday in a car accident. As you would expect this came as such a shock to our family. I have never met a man with so much knowledge about the Word of God as I saw and heard from Grandaddy Rollins. His Christianity did not stop at knowledge, it carried on into faith, trust, and a deep love for Christ! He was so dedicated to his wife and family and I feel I am a better person for knowing him!
I woke up this morning at 5:30 (for those that know me well, know that is UNHEARD of) and was lying in bed listening to Sarah Catherine giggle in her sleep. I laid there wondering what she was dreaming about. Could it be that she was dreaming about her great grandparents who she loves very much (and who spoil her rotten)? Or could it be Grandaddy Rollins telling him he loves her? Listening to that little voice giggle in her sleep took me back to a time in my childhood right after my Papa died and I had so many questions about Heaven and God. I remember when I was about 8 (my Dad had just accepted Christ as his Saviour) and we were laying in bed one night right after saying our bedtime prayers and he began to tell me about these beutiful mansions God was preparing for us. He told me that my Papa was living in the most beautiful mansion and then we proceeded to describe how we wanted our mansions to be. I remember telling him I wanted mine to be made from pearls and diamonds. As you can imagine how HUGE that was in the mind of an eight year old.
As adults we sometimes lose our faith and walk by sight (at least I know I do). 2 Corinthians 5: 6-8 says " So we are always of good courage. We know that while we are at home in the body we are away from the Lord, for we walk by faith, not by sight. Yes, we are of good courage, and we would rather be away from the body and at home with the Lord." One thing I take from this loss is to pray for God restore my childlike faith and love The Lord our God with all that is in me.
I know yesterday Heaven was rejoicing and I know Grandaddy Rollins finally got to see his BEAUTIFUL mansion!