Happy Halloween!

Well, today is Peyton's birthday! So here are some pictures from the evening's events. We also got costumes for the puppies. :)

Ice cream for the party!!


My love and I waiting for the trick or treaters...

Peyton enjoying his new birthday bone!

My ghostie and skeleton!

My little skeleton!

Fun!

I like Shana's game. So here are my 4th pictures in my 4th files...First from 2007...Shana and I...I think at Mike's ordination, but I'm not entirely sure...and then 2008...My baby just after I moved into the house...before I had the fence up!

Waiting....

Well, no news is good news, right? That's what I keep telling myself....ha. I haven't heard anything, so I'm just hoping they're checking references or something. We shall see. In the meantime, we've been busy...here are our pumpkins. :-)

These are the dogs'...

This is Ean's....

This one is mine....

My baby....

My other baby....

Favorite Song...

To off-set the shock of my new hobby....here is my new favorite song. :-) It's been getting me through some rough times. :) Also. Thank you to Shana and Melissa for your insight. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your willingness to share with me. I've been trying so much to keep my eye on God as EVERYTHING. Today, our sermon was focusing on Christ IN us...as we shine like stars. Through thick and thin. So, even more encouragement. Being a Christian is great and all, but only if you can live it out practically and impact others daily. What are we doing to further the Kingdom daily? Yeah...we're going to face struggles. But look at Paul and Silas...they were beaten with rods to the point of death. Yet - while in prison, locked up with what seems like no hope...they sang praises to the Lord. And the chains were loosed. And a prison guard gave his life to the Lord. Think about the impact we could make just leaning on God. Totally, one hundred percent along for the ride. Letting Him control our thoughts, decisions and actions, The love that would pour out....would be astounding. So yes. He will provide.....He never let us down. SO there you go.

Why are you striving these days
Why are you trying to earn grace
Why are you crying
Let me lift up your face
Just don't turn away
Why are you looking for love
Why are you still searching as if I'm not enough
To where will you go child
Tell me where will you run
To where will you run

And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you
My hands are holding you

Look at these hands and my side
They swallowed the grave on that night
When I drank the world's sin
So I could carry you in
And give you life
I want to give you life

Cause I, I love you
I want you to know
That I, I love you
I'll never let you go

And I'll be by your side
Wherever you fall
In the dead of night
Whenever you call
And please don't fight
These hands that are holding you

~ Tenth Avenue North "By Your Side"

New Supporter of the 2nd Ammendment

Well, I never....EVER....thought that I would EVER say this....but I am officially going to buy a handgun. I know. Sounds scary...But here's the thing. I'm learning the safety stuff first. :) Ean's had a gun since he was 18. His Dad taught him how to be smart...and his Grandpa taught him...both are proficient with firearms. And, my Daddy was a sharp shooter in the Marines back in the day. :) Granted, my parents never had a gun, but between you and me, I think Dad would have if Mom would have allowed it. Anyway. Ean took me to the shooting range yesterday and I had a blast....and we went back today. I'm actually a pretty decent shot! Anyway. That's my story. We've already purchased a gun safe. So, yes. I feel much better now that I've said it. Feel free to tell me I'm crazy.

In other news I have another potential job interview opportunity...So, prayers are appreciated!!!

Patience? Easier said than done...

Well, I still haven't heard anything from my 2nd interview. The hardest part on God's timing...is waiting!! You know, it's so easy to tell someone else going through a rough spot to just hang on and wait for the Lord to move and step in...but goodness. Actually putting it into practice, is a whole lot more difficult. I'll tell you - I've seen more than enough how amazing He is, but for some reason, I still find it hard to be patient and wait. Why is that? Either postive or negative, I just want to know what steps I need to take next. But, the waiting will continue. And I'm trying to be okay with that. Without Ean's arms and words of encouragement and him telling me how much he believes in me...I would so...be in trouble. Baby, you're such a blessing. I love you!!!

Anyway. In other news - I stayed home sick from work today. Slight fever, migraine and other issues. Peyton loved it. He cuddled with me the entire day. He wouldn't let me out of his sight. Cooper on the other hand escaped the fence three times. Yes, he's turning into Kisses, Shana. I did make a slight improvement on our fence structure. There was one particular part that he could squeeze under. So I went into the garage and found some ramdom PVC pipes at just the right length...and hammered them into the fence and the ground. It seems to have worked. Coop got REAL frustrated when I let him out. He tried to dig a little but gave up pretty quick. Then when Ean got home - he realized that Cadence is digging under the fence in the far corner. So he is working on fixing that. My beautiful Peyton is the only one night digging or escaping. :-)

Ok, I had some verses I wanted to share, but the Ambien that is so kind to help me sleep has started kicking in and I don't want to say random things...So anyway. So instead I will pose a question to the one or two at the most that read this.....

What is the most challenging situation you've been in where you've been forced to rely solely on God's timing? How did you trust in Him Goodness? How did you make it through without going crazy and starting to doubt?

Just need some encouragement. Thanks!! Much Love - Melissa

Resting in His Presence

What a great weekend...Spent a lot of time with friends and family this weekend. It was Lori and Shirley's birthday dinner Saturday night. We ate at Grandma's of course. We missed Shana, Mike and Aylah incredibly!! But other than that we had a pretty good time. After that, Ean and I went to Niles Haunted House with Lindsey and David...Great times!! The house wasn't as good as it used to be, but we still had a great time. Then today we had a worship team luncheon which was a blast. I can't tell you how amazing it is to be at a church where you actually feel like you're making a difference...and where you're growing tremendously at the same time. God has truly blessed us for our decision to move to NMC and while it wasn't an easy decision - He is rewarding us in more ways than I can list. I never thought this possible (outside of moving to Kokomo). Literally. It's just amazing. Anyway. I'm exhausted and have another uneasy week ahead of me...so it's time to go read some Word, cuddle with my amazing hubby and get some shut eye!!!

Always Faithful!!!

God is SO faithful!! I have a second interview tomorrow at 1:00p. Prayers are welcome!!!!!

Trusting Him.

And this is from today :)





I'm encouraged today. I spent some time with our nurse recruiter yesterday and she gave me some great words of wisdom and so forth. I've prepared...I've been in constant prayer. I know that God's will...will be done. So I am encouraged. It was more difficult yesterday than I thought it would be to be at work yesterday. But I know that His strength is enough to get me through. Anyway. I better get some things together. 10:00a. Prayer is welcomed.



Here are some pictures of Peyton from Sunday...he knew I was upset, so he's making me feel better!

Couple of Updates...

So, there are going to be two posts this morning. These are from my other blog - I forgot to put them on here too!! :-)

So sometimes things happen and you're not sure why. All you can do is hang tight and know that God is still in charge - He's still on His thrown. And He hasn't forgotten you. I just found out today that after March, I no longer have a job. Our positions have been tracking slower and they just don't feel that they need three recruiters. Because I have the least amount of seniority - I'm the one to go. Which is fair. But it still sucks, nontheless. I'm in the shock stage at this moment...and spend a lot of time crying. 48 hours ago, everything was fine. Now my world is in disarray. But again, I know that God is in control. I found out yesterday that things were shaky, but that there would be at least a few months before we knew anything. I decided to go ahead and get my resume together...and it turns out that I made a good decision. I applied today for a position at another hospital - and already have an interview on Tuesday. So let's just pray that God's hand is on the whole situation. Anyway. That's all I got. That...and a verse I just happened to turn to the other day...again, turns out it was all God....

"God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, even though the earth be removed, and though the mountains be carried into the midst of the sea; though its waters roar and be troubled, though the mountains with its swelling...Be still and know that I am God." ~ Psalm 46:1-3; 10