There are no coincidences

Tonight, I was checking the mail and was beaming from ear to ear upon opening up our second letter from the Pope Paul Institute. I read where they want to start and couldn't help but be filled with joy and hope and excitement at the start of this new journey.

And them I opened up another piece of mail. From a dear friend of mine who is just as crazy as I am...but also a faithful individual who trusts in God.

She said she was in the bookstore and saw this and felt compelled to send it to me:

So not only did I receive my second letter from Omaha, in which I've been anxiously awaiting, I also received a sweet letter from a friend with a Saint Gerard prayer card and novena.

Not a coincidence.

And the thing is, these past few months I've felt extremely close to St. Gerard, hello best.dream.ever and I know that he's praying and interceding for us-this amazing timing just reassures what I've been feeling.

Looking forward to all God has in store for us!

"You're going to be a great mommy. I know. I believe it...I just can't wait to see it." [My amazing husband told me this the other day]

Remembering...

Don't forget to take a moment to remember all those that have fought and died so that we can be free...

"In case you thought it was national BBQ Day."

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Would y'all do me a favor?!

Please head on over to my beautiful, "fun sized," faith-filled, joy-loving, SIL's blog and wish her a very happy birthday!!! :)

And if you get a chance, please offer up a prayer that this year is filled with many blessings for her and my little brother!

E, looking forward to meeting up with everyone tomorrow for some yummy food, cowgirl boots and two stepping to celebrate the anniversary of your freaking life life! ;)

(I got the picture from pinterest and added my custom text! I'm so clever!)

"Birthdays...CELEBRATE them. Plain and simple. Whether you are 2 or 42. It's not a promotion...it's not a graduation...it's the ANNIVERSARY of freaking life!" [Kelle Hampton]

I'm sure y'all have heard this quote

But, it's been on my heart rather heavily lately, so I thought I would post it in case someone hasn't read it yet:

The English language lacks the words to mourn an absence. For the loss of a parent, grandparent, spouse, child or friend, we have all manner of words and phrases, some helpful some not. Still we are conditioned to say something, even if it is only “I’m sorry for your loss.” But for an absence, for someone who was never there at all, we are wordless to capture that particular emptiness. For those who deeply want children and are denied them, those missing babies hover like silent ephemeral shadows over their lives. Who can describe the feel of a tiny hand that is never held?"
[Former 1st Lady, Laura Bush]

I'll be honest...I've been missing and praying fervently for that little one from my dream...missing him so very badly, even though we've never actually met.

Dreams are amazing that they can do that. There are nights when right before I fall asleep I ask the Lord to bring me back there.

There's only been one other time, just a couple nights ago, that I dreamt about being a mom to that precious baby boy.

And what a beautiful, wonderful dream it was!

Some may not like dreaming-just ask my dh, he'll say he hates it...he wants a completely restful, dreamless night, but for me...I love them!!

By the way...all in all, I'm doing well...just soaking up time with nephews and nieces and anticipating (joyfully) celebrating our big 5th wedding anniversary (6/9).

Summer nails

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Quick question!

I had my laparoscopic surgery two years ago and have the scars (and somewhat regular cycle!) to prove it.

From time to time my belly button scar hurts...not like a super painful kinda hurt, more of a discomfort kind of hurt.

It doesn't happen that often really, maybe only a few times...like now, which is why I'm asking y'all if y'all have experienced this.

Or am I just weird?
Or going crazy?
Or maybe just both!


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God's gifts to us

Are everywhere.

But too often we are focused on the negative or busyness of life that we forget to slow down and see the beautiful picture He paints for us every single day.



I know I'm at fault, at times, when it comes to rushing through a day without taking time to thank God for the blessings in my life...

Like something as simple, but oh so grand, as the sky above!




"It's a beautiful day. Don't let it get away."

The first two pictures were ones i took of the sky these last few days and the last was found on pinterest.