Friday, May 4, 2012

Friday night

Today was CRAZY... Kacey had a Dr's appointment at 2:30.  Greg took her and then brought her to me.  He went to the rec center and booked Grace's pool party for her birthday.  Kacey and I hung out at work for awhile then shopped a little while at bridge Street then went to Bob Jones for a 7 o'clock game that started at 7:30.  Greg and Grace went to Grant for a softball game.  I would have made him take pictures but since he is coach that probably wouldn't have went well. 
The girls - Swarm
 Girls with Coach!
 Ready to play!
 You go girl!
 She played probably the best defensive game I've ever seen her play.... EVER!
 At least 12 points I'm not to good at keeping up.  Greg usually is in charge of that!
 Foul shot!
We beat the Alabama Blazers 38 - 5!
WOW!
Proud of you girls!


Flower Show!

Today was the flower show... Grace's entry was peach passion!
We had a blast making it!
Way to go Grace!
Love you sweet Girl! 

Thursday, May 3, 2012

DARE Graduation!

Tonight was 5th grade DARE Graduation! 
Will Lowery was the motivational speaker.
 Receiving there certificates.
 All smiles!

 We are so proud of you Grace!
Congrats 2012 DARE graduates!

Kacey - Academic Award!

Kacey missed her basketball banquet because it was the same day as her Daddy's Ordination!
She got some of her stuff today when she was able to go by and talk to the coach!
JV Poster


 and she got the highest Academic Average on the Ladies basketball team for JV and Varsity... 
AWESOME Kacey we are so proud of you!!!
 Varsity Poster
Kacey Narrell we are so stinking Proud of you!!!
Congrats sweet girl!

Thursday's Thoughts

This week has flown by ~ It is May!!!! Where has the last couple of months slipped off too!

Dad's been picking up the girls from school this week since there hasn't been anything Kacey has to do and they've been going to his house and swimming.  They are loving it!

I'm so thankful for my family and our new church family. 

God has really been dealing with me this week about sweating the small stuff.  I tend to worry over things instead of giving them to him.  Fully..  My word this week over and over has been Sovereign.  I needed reminding this week of the fact our God is Sovereign.  What a relief when we realize He is in perfect control and we are NOT! 

A small insert from a devotion...
If you were to look up the word “sovereign” in the dictionary, you would find words and phrases like “superior,” “greatest,” “supreme in power and authority,” “ruler,” and “independent of all others” in its definition. But the way I like to explain God’s sovereignty best is simply to say, “God is in control.”
There is absolutely nothing that happens in the universe that is outside of God’s influence and authority. As King of kings and Lord of lords, God has no limitations. Consider just a few of the claims the Bible makes about God:
  • God is above all things and before all things. He is the alpha and the omega, the beginning and the end. He is immortal, and He is present everywhere so that everyone can know Him (Revelation 21:6).
  • God created all things and holds all things together, both in heaven and on earth, both visible and invisible (Colossians 1:16).
  • God knows all things past, present, and future. There is no limit to His knowledge, for God knows everything completely before it even happens (Romans 11:33).
  • God can do all things and accomplish all things. Nothing is too difficult for Him, and He orchestrates and determines everything that is going to happen in your life, in my life, in America, and throughout the world. Whatever He wants to do in the universe, He does, for nothing is impossible with Him (Jeremiah 32:17).
  • God is in control of all things and rules over all things. He has power and authority over nature, earthly kings, history, angels, and demons. Even Satan himself has to ask God’s permission before he can act (Psalm 103:19).
  • Romans 8:28 promises that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.

  • Thank you Lord for working out all the details!

    Wednesday, May 2, 2012

    This will end

    I'll admit it's been a tough couple of months.  Tennis Season seems to be the hardest just because of timing and length of matches.  Lots of leave taken... lots of running from one event to the next.  Lots of dinners on the go and mostly lots of go.  Lots of feeling like you are not able to divide your time evenly between babies...  Mom last week made the comment.  Grace's time will come and you'll be doing it all for her.  No guilt...  Hmmm I hear the words but right now in this season it's hard.  And work, well let's just say I've not worked a full week since sometime last October.  I feel like I'm a running unorganized mess.  Greg's responsibilities have changed and he is still helping tremendously but it is different and it's hard.  But so worth every minute of it.  This week after going so much for so long I hit the wall.  The wall of exhaustion.  Yesterday was the turning point. I read a devotion... listened to a sermon on line about being still.  It was medicine to my weary soul.  Then Greg took his study books and did the running last night and I stayed home with Grace.  It was just what I needed.  But I still can't look at the calendar coming up too closely.  Awards' days, field days, DARE graduation, powder puff practices, powder puff games, space camp, Jr high meetings, 10th grade course schedule, basketball camps that overlap GA camps, Driver's ed this summer, VBS and well you get the picture.  We are in the busy season and sometimes I just feel like the going will never end.  This morning I read the blog from MckMamma.  I've attached it.  It was a sweet reminder it will end.  Something else will be next, but this will end so don't miss the blessing of it.  Don't miss the opportunity to spend sweet time with God's gifts to us. 


    Finding joy in the journey one step at a time.
    As I type this up.  I get a text from Kacey.  Hey Momma, I have the highest Average in 9th grade in English so I'm getting an award on awards day.  The Awards day I thought I could skip this year since we are in high school and it's mostly for seniors, so I will be taking leave that day too and you know what it's worth it!  Worth every second.  Because some day it will end.

    Tuesday, May 1, 2012

    Random!

     4-H picnic with my favorite 10 year old!
     Someone dropped off this cat at church and the Narrell's somehow ended up adopting it.  Silly cat hangs out in the fire pit!  Notice she already has a rhinestone collar!
     A blurry shot I took with my camera phone!
    A foul shot with my girl!
    Happy Tuesday!