We're Moving, Part 1

So I totally slacked off on this whole blog thing, (like almost 2 years) and have felt like I needed to pick it back up, I truly want to start not only journaling about how God is moving in our lives, but the things he wants me to share with others, I need to get off my secret pages in my journal, and onto this--to encourage others, (keep my friends updated and feel connected) and ultimately to bring God the glory for all He is doing in our lives! We are continually working out our faith! My prayer is this--

May these posts be like the 12 stones the Israelites placed on the bank of the Jordan River, that it would cause the people to remember the Lord's goodness, when He led them into the Promised Land.

"That this may be a sign among you when your children ask in time to come, saying, 'What do these stones mean to you?' Then you shall answer them that the waters of the Jordan were cut off before the ark of the covenant of the LORD; when it crossed over the Jordan, the waters of the Jordan were cut off. And these stones shall be for a memorial to the children of Israel forever" (Joshua 4:6-7).

So I had started a post called personal revelation back in August 2012..here's what I had written so far. 

Luke 6:46 (Phi) "And what is the point of calling me 'Lord, Lord', without doing what I tell you to do."

Luke 6:46-49 (NEB) "Why do you keep calling me, "Lord, Lord"--and never do what I tell you?.. But, he who hears and does not act is like a man who built his house on the soil without foundations. As soon as the rivers burst upon it, the house collapsed and fell with a great crash."

Luke 11:28 (NIV) "Blessed rather are those who hear the word of God and obey it."

Following God's will to be a stay at home mother has been the most rewarding thing I have ever done. God has promised to give us all things that we need, but he never promised us to be comfortable. I have learned to live on MUCH less money than I have been used to for a long time, I have learned to rely on God to provide, I have learned that FAITH is more amazing than I even thought possible, and that true OBEDIENCE leads me closer to my God and Savior, and it is such an indescribable feeling. I have learned to not get caught up in the things of this world, they are just things, and NONE of it can go with me to HEAVEN. I have learned that when trying to do what my flesh thinks is right(even sounds good to my family, and friends), if it's not what God wants, then it is wrong, even if that means doing something totally different than everyone else.

There have been times when we thought, man we are doing good, things are good, life is good, we are blessed. And then it's like God hit us with a ton of bricks, "hello, this is not what I said to do, get back on the path. I have become accustomed to some things, and kept thinking I have worked so hard for these things, and I don't want to give them up, I shouldn't have to. My whole life I have been thinking that prosperity and career success meant I was in the will of God, and he saw favor on me.


John 14:21(NIV) "Whoever has my commands and obeys them, he is the one who loves me. He who loves me will be loved by my Father, and I too will love him and show myself to him."


CAN YOU FEEL MY STRUGGLES WITH TITLES,OBEDIENCE, SUCCESS, CONTROL, FAITH, AND ENTITLEMENT!!!!!!!

**warning this is gonna be a long one....a lot has happened fast and it's so hard to call everyone and well here it goes!!!

So yes, we are moving! It's still quite strange saying this out loud! I mean I already did this, I spread my wings a flew away from my hometown/county for over 10 years, and God brought me back. It's the perfect story really, perfect job, surrounded by my family. Got married, had 2 kids, became a SAHM, and God has been working on us in so many different ways, but it was always HERE, with OUR PEOPLE, OUR FAMILY, OUR CHURCH FAMILY--I never saw this one coming--It was not in my 10-20 year plan at all! 

God does that you know, catches you off guard sometimes. I seriously thought I had taken this course and passed it with flying colors the first time, and never thought I'd have to repeat it. This whole obedience and faith course- I already did that--I quit my dream job, to be a SAHM, I left my "idol" to be in His will, although it has not been easy, I can tell you with 100% certainty that I have grown closer to God, my husband, and been a better version of me through it all. God doesn't work like college classes do though, even though you pass the class, sometimes you repeat it, or you move onto the next level course, the harder one in the same content area. You never grow when you are comfortable, and let me tell you I have been super uncomfortable! --- for those of you that don't know me, this is a whole other story, for another time--- However God has this way of using things in your life to make you grow closer to Him, to learn to rely on solely HIM, so you'll be ready to jump once again the next time he says to....say like if he says "you are moving to Amarillo" before anyone else realizes it is happening!!!!

I STARTED PRAYING--

I have been praying for my husband so much, truly focusing on it daily for the past year. Instead of nagging or trying to fix him myself, I decided I would turn to God and just pray about it!!! Maybe one day I will share more of this, but today I want to say how I have been praying for him to find a job he is GREAT at, and LOVES!!! Even more specifically that he would take on the role of Christ, as provider, protector, comforter, that he would be the sole provider in our family, and anything I brought in would be "extra" for fun or projects (*side note, It's so hard for me not to work-- as in bring in the $$ work! I love my home based business and still do it very spare time, I love Nerium. However God very clearly told me about a year ago I needed to back off my time spent on my thriving business, and watch HIM provide--reluctantly I said ummm okay) Once again I had to hand my finances over to the Lord. It was January, and I was speaking at our churches women conference on spiritual gifts, specifically encouragement and faith--while I know God used me to speak to women in the room--he was also preparing my heart, soul, and mind for what he would be doing in my life in those same areas over the next year! 

I listened to Lauren Daigle's song "I will trust in You" over and over and over. 

When you don't move the mountains,

I'm needing you to move.

When you don't part the waters,

I wish I could walk through.

When you don't give the answers,

As I cry out to you.

I will trust, I will trust, I will trust in You

(you should go listen to the song here)

I clung on to these verses that my sweet Mentor Martha Dillard shared with me, prayed over me, and I truly feel these words set me free from the bondage of control and fear I had in my life at the time( and sometimes pick back up) I went boldly before the throne as my sweet mentor Carol Howard told me to do, and claimed victory in Jesus name! 

23"Truly I tell you, if anyone says to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and does not doubt in their heart but believes that what they say will happen, it will be done for them.24Therefore I tell you, whatever you ask for in prayer, believe that you have received it, and it will be yours.

Mark 11:23-24

My "mountain" here was doubt, fear, control, amongst other things. I told my "mountain' to go throw itself in the sea, out loud( it was totally weird at first, then very empowering). I believed that God would provide, that HE would be my provider, I learned to rely on HIM, not myself, not my husband..and I received it! (still gives me chills)

WHY DIDN'T I DO THIS SOONER? (hard-headed much? I am a Roemisch sooooo that explains that!)
Seriously!!! I know hindsight is always 20/20 but why am I like the Israelites, surprised every time God says do this, and then he actually delivers!!!!

In the last year, my husband has found a job he is SOOOO GOOD AT! AND TOTALLY LOVES. Who knew the guy who could evangelize so well, was a good salesman?!!! He started out as a Direct Sales Rep for Suddenlink (door to door residential sales),**I almost died when he told me he wanted this job** and now has taken a promotion as an Account Executive (corporate sales). I am so proud of my hard working husband! I can tell you the first 3 months of this job when you are building your sales base, were more than tough financially! I prayed and cried, and thought about fixing it myself, and prayed and stayed the course, and GOD WORKED! Jeremiah earned sales awards multiple times, not bad for a "newbie"never done this type of job before, he totally amazed me, and it was beautiful to watch God work in His life---all the while working in my own! This job was tough on him, he was outside most of the day, walking in whatever weather there was, and was away from us A LOT. We had to rely on sales, and prayed people paid their bills so he wouldn't lose his commission. Living on commission is kinda scary at times, However it has been such a blessing! We have paid off so much debt, saved up our emergency fund, as well as our 3 months income(thank you Dave Ramsey) all in the last year!! This is just crazy to me! I feel like God is showing off sometimes, like here sweet girl, thank you for finally giving up doing it yourself, now watch me do this! And I don't say this just because we are more financially stable, but because we jumped, walked by faith, we were obedient and prayed and believed even when it was terrifying and He has provided way more than I ever dreamed a "door to door" salesman job could! I've seen my husbands confidence grow, his demeanor is different, maybe one day he can share more of this part of the story =) 

So about this promotion and why we are moving....
One of the drawbacks to the job as a DSR is you are out and about until dark, so most nights we had already eaten dinner, the kids were bathed and in bed by the time he got home. I was exhausted and we didn't do a very good job at making time for us as well as we do now. He worked most Saturdays and some Sundays. WORK WORK WORK ( this is so not his personality or his goal in life)
I remember him asking me about this job opening a supervisor told him he should apply for, account executive, I froze a little--We were just getting into the swing of things, and my type A personality had plans to finish paying off this debt, and remodel our house we loved here, as in we will live in Snyder forever, this will be our forever home!!!!!! However I didn't say that to him---instead of what I was thinking, I truly believe God spoke through me. Because I encouraged him to apply and go interview, and get that experience so when the job he really wanted came open he would be more prepared for it! *** way to go encouraging wife! Can I get an Amen, a high five? I rocked, that particular moment HA!

This is when God started telling me I would ACTUALLY BE moving to Amarillo, almost immediately after this came out of my mouth about getting interview experience. I totally wrote that in my journal and kept it to myself because NO WAY would this really happen right, I mean that is ludicrous! 

So he happily filled out the application. There was the call he had an initial phone interview, he didn't say much except he thought it went well. Then the call back for the 2nd interview when he went into the "bosses" office in LBK- a face to face Which lasted what seemed like ALL DAY LONG-- He was there at 9am and didn't call me until 12:10. When he did call He said "babe, we really need to talk about this Amarillo thing" (God seriously, I heard you but I did not want to hear you)
Shock n Awe, Shock n Awe---but not really, just God confirming what he already had told me. 
I wanted to fight this, I wanted to say all the reasons why we CAN'T move away---there are so many I can't even list them---I thought and later he told me he thought I was about to go off on the phone about it-----but I didn't say that. I listened to my husband, in all his excitement, and I could hear in his voice that he wanted this job!!! We waiting for the call for the final interview, and then what seemed like the longest week ever to hear back again YEAH OR NEIGH. We are moving or we aren't. Now we seriously have to tell our parents at least, maybe our siblings this is a possibility(YIKES)! 

There is a super good part to it as well... When he told me more about the job description--The best part about this job to me is that it is allowing him to be home more, we get to have him back! it's M-F 8-5. *hallelujah*  I'll never forget when we told Emmalyn about it, I mentioned that Daddy got a new job, and it means we would have to move to a new town, a new house, BUT Daddy would be home on Saturdays, and before she went to bed during the week. She was quiet for a minute, precessing like she does, then said so you mean Daddy will be home for dinner every night? I said yes ma'am, I wish I had videoed her jumping up and down in a circle fist pumping her hands in the air saying "yes yes yes, I get to eat dinner with my daddy, daddy gets to play with me" I totally cried, it was good for this Momma's heart. Because while I truly did not want to move from this house, our family, our friends, our church family, my sweet girls, Having my husband "back" at home more is just what is best for our family! God kept confirming this over and over. It was just a matter of waiting for the "you got the job" OFFICIAL call!!! And then we did!!!

AND THEN WE HAD TO TELL EVERYONE....

--to be continued because I have to sleep and finish packing!!!! And how God has moved and made all the pieces fall into place for this move is Him again saying---Hey baby girl, I've got this..just sit back and WATCH THIS!!!! I want to have time to write it all out! 

Happy Birthday in Heaven Papaw

February has always been fun month in our family for me. It is short, sweet, and filled with LOVE, and on the 10th we celebrate Papaw's birthday, and the 11th mine. I absolutely LOVED sharing(basically) a birthday with him. There are numerous photos of cakes with both our names on it, celebrations we had together, memories we made. PRICELESS

Every year on the 10th I would try to wake up early and call the local radio station and be the first of us 9 grandkids to wish him a happy birthday. If I could, I'd call down to their house(¼ mile down our County Road) and see if he was up making my birthday breakfast yet, our JOKE. I'd then ride my bike down there, or on cold days like today get Mom to take me and we'd eat breakfast together. Mamaw would get up and read scripture to us to start our day, we'd pray. I would usually sing happy birthday to him, but not in a good voice, or to sound good. It was more of a funny thing he always did for us, calling us to sing happy birthday. My Papaw didn't have a perfectly pitched voice, however he made a joyful noise unto the Lord. It usually started out something like this: "test, test..me, me, me, me, cough, clear throat," and then you knew what words would come out, but never exactly the tone/or beat ! It was just another "thing" he did in his funny way, just because. I loved his sense of humor. So I'd try to sing silly to him in hopes it was funnier than the way he would sing to me the next day.
He always gave us(the grandkids) $20 on our birthday's. We never knew how we were going to receive the money because he spent days/months preparing how to wrap it. His gift was always the last to be opened, and the one we all looked forward to the most. It usually involved a ton of duct tape and numerous boxes, upon boxes, with more duct tape. One year it was wrapped in a HUGE box, and I finally got down to the last one and it was a pen. I went to click the pen and it didn't work, the $20 was rolled up inside it. It took me about an hour to get to that pen! On my 16th I believe,  he put $20 inside a baggy, wrapped  inside oil...so I could have some to change my oil now that I owned a car. He was always so creative in doing this. You never knew if it was going to be quarters, $1 bills, $2's, $5's etc, or how many boxes you'd have to go through(without a knife or scissors). It was HIS thing, and it was fun, always!

I LOVED SHARING A BIRTHDAY WITH HIM.

The cake says Jennifer 2, Papaw ? 

The last birthday we celebrated together was my 30th. Papaw went to be with Jesus on April 17th, 2011. That day I saw God/the Holy Spirit, I'm not sure, but it was a very bright light hovering over his head and when he took his last breath it was gone. I was sad, but amazed all at the same time because I knew that he wasn't hurting anymore and he was with Jesus in all his Glory. I remember a peace came over me, a sense of feeling overjoyed. I didn't understand it at the time and still to this day not completely. But it was comforting. It was beautiful.

I recall one of the last conversations I had with my Papaw while he was in the hospital, just a few days before he died. He told me that he wished he hadn't wasted so much time, that he'd done more for God, for his Kingdom before his time was up, there are so many who are lost, he said. I said Papaw, please don't talk like that. He grabbed my arm looked me square in the eye and said well it's the truth, Jennifer don't waste your life, live it for Jesus no matter the cost. I told him okay I will.
I will never forget that conversation.
You see usually it was my Mamaw who "preached" to us. But this time it was him. I had already felt God asking me to make some big changes in my life, but was hesitant because it did not make sense at the time. Things soon changed.....we'll talk about all that another day.

So today, I am sad a little bit that I don't get to do all the traditions with him here on his birthday, however I know he is having such a better time in Heaven. I bet he'd say it was better than any party we tried to have down here on earth for sure! So instead of being sad I rejoice! I choose JOY! I am thankful for the time I got to spend with him, for all the memories, and the important things I am passing on to my family and those around me. I get to talk about Heaven with my daughter, she knows that Mommy's Papaw is in Heaven with Jesus.

Happy Birthday in Heaven Papaw - I'll see you soon, but not until my work on earth is done......and by the way: I'm learning how to put Jesus first, more everyday, still figuring it out, BUT... I don't think I'm wasting my life....JESUS really is EVERYTHING.

Little Friends Preschool

Today was the first day of preschool for my sweet little Emmalyn. I have been so anxious and excited for this day since last April, when we went to preview a day of LFP! And finally....today was HERE, time for Little Friends Preschool.  LFP started  two years ago, with a vision, and some friends. It is a co-op type of preschool, where us Mom's are hands on, and are assigned different TEKS  I mean tasks or duties that are a part of school. It is Bible based, and I love love love that! I have been so excited to get started, and learn how to teach my 3 year old! I'm the only newbie this year, and the other moms are so sweet and welcoming, and definitely have experience with this. It is going to be a great year!

This morning Emmalyn wasn't wanting to wake up! Jeremiah went into her room @7:40 right before he had to leave for work. Got her milk and she sat in the recliner and fell asleep again! I finally got her up and moving a little bit by 8:30. This is her yawning and thinking about eating her cereal. 

In her night night tank top that she LOVES so much!

Typically Em sleeps until at least 8, usually closer to 9am, she naps 1.5-2.5 hours each day after lunch, and then bedtime has been around 9:30pm. I know what you are thinking...is she serious, yes I am and I am going to milk it as long as I can!!!! I'm sure this will change soon..... I kinda like the idea, however it sure is nice when I don't want to get up, that she is not up! 

Finally we got dressed and ready for our friends to come over to our house for school!

when did she get so big? HUH? I can't believe this!

She was so excited to go to school at her house! When her friends arrived and we got started it was fun! We learned Psalm 115:3, sang about it, read about Jesus feeding the 5,000. We also sang songs that went along with Chapel, and we learned that God created everything. This time I was in charge of Chapel, and I was super nervous about it, but the kids seemed to listen to the story, and loved the music time for sure! I did my best to come up with moves to songs, and the bible verse, and had help with a song via you tube, THANK YOU! 

Then we moved onto reading Brown Bear, Brown Bear. How did I not have this book? It is super cute and Em soaking it all up. After the reading time, they learned about shapes, and colors along with the animals from the book. Stormy did a great job!

She went from writing like this....

To writing like this

I have shown her how to hold a pencil an she does it "sometimes" let's be honest she usually just goes back to the full hand grip..but today she did it right! I was so impressed. She was able to trace around the shapes, and then at lunch she told her Daddy what each shape was except for a few she forgot! I am blown away!
After that we had some fun craft time and using paint, the colors of the animals in the book we made hand prints, that will turn into animals on Thursday. Vanessa is super crafty,and the kids had so much fun! ...I did too!!! I didn't snap a photo, because it was taking all of us to do the paint. whoops!

I know there was more that we did but I can't remember..believe that or not!

First day of preschool=Success for sure, she thinks we are having it tomorrow...how to explain it's only 2 days a week....However she'll want to work on stuff we learned tomorrow, that will be fun!
I am so thankful God led us here, when I think about all it took to get me to be home to be able to even have the opportunity to teach her I am overwhelmingly grateful to our Lord, OH how he loves us! I am one blessed woman!

First day of school "official" photo!

A bow and flip flops =)

And Here she is reading her Brown Bear, Brown Bear book we made with Mrs. Vanessa. I am blown away, this is the cutest thing ever(I know I am biased)

A Mom who can Change the World

Today we heard from pastor Dan Reynolds. Here were his 3 points in typical Baptist fashion.

1. Mom must be dedicated to Christ. 

2. Mom must demonstrate her Faith.

3. Mom must develop her children in the Word. 

Sounds simple enough, yet overwhelming all at the same time. He asked us this question:

"If my children have the amount of Faith that I demonstrate, if they trust in God the way I do, would it be enough"

Whoa my mind is racing at this point.  

Our children will imitate us, they will catch our habits, ethics, values; whether good or bad. They will become just like us. I find myself just like my mother and father all the time!

Deuteronomy 6:7
"Repeat them again and again to your children. Talk about them when you are at home and when you are on the road, when you are going to bed and when you are getting up."

I'm thinking to myself, do I really repeat" Love like Christ" over and over to my daughter through my words, my actions, my time? Does she know I have faith, that Christ is the most important thing to me. Do I really show that? ALL THE TIME, do I REPEAT IT? Do I truly develop her in the Word, even at her young age? 

Do others know about your faith? Do they speak of it? Do they know Christ is the most important thing to you? 

2 Timothy 1:5
"I am reminded of your sincere faith, which first lived in your grandmother Lois and in your mother Eunice and, I am persuaded, now lives in you also."

This verse made my heart so happy. I have never read it before. I cannot think of one time I have visited my Mamaw's house that we have not prayed, read scripture, or had a biblical or Christ conversation.  I think of my own mother who taught me and my brother, as well as all my friends. And now I am teaching my daughter. I see Faith in my Mamaw, and my mother, without a doubt!

2 Timothy 3:15
"You have been taught the holy Scriptures from childhood, and they have given you the wisdom to receive the salvation that comes by trusting in Christ Jesus."

From the moment of conception I have prayed for my "baby", the cute, silly-bob-head, lovable, sweetness we call Emmalyn. I have prayed for her life, salvation, heart, attitude, spirit, husband, children, friends, and I am sure I am forgetting some things here. I pray that I can demonstrate to those I know Jesus Christ. If I can do the above mentioned 3 things, I feel I am raising a daughter than can change the world.

Today I am thankful, blessed, encouraged, and challenged spiritually, are you?

Baked Potato Soup Recipe

Here is "my" baked potato soup recipe, all credit going to Recipes from the Heart, Tye Baptist Church cook book I received a few years ago from a very sweet lady!

Ingredients needed are:

12 slices of bacon(cooked and crumbled)
2/3 c margarine
2/3 c all purpose flour
7 c whole milk
4 lg baked potatoes, peeled and cubed
4 green onions, chopped
1 1/4 c shredded cheddar cheese
1 c sour cream
1 tsp black pepper
1 tsp salt

I have learned to cook the bacon in the oven. Place the bacon strips on a foil lined baking sheet. Put in a COLD oven. Turn the oven to bake @400 degrees, and set the timer for 20 min. crispy yummy good bacon! Not much mess! but however you want to cook it is fine! But do this first, and then get started on the soup. I use kitchen scissors to cut up the bacon if I can't crumble it.

Here is the pan I use when making the soup. Recipe says in a stock pot or dutch oven..

Melt the margarine over medium heat. Whisk in flour until smooth. I used my spatula this time because my whisk was broken. Gradually stir in milk whisking constantly until thickened. Stir in potatoes and onions. Bring to a boil, stirring frequently. Add salt and pepper. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 min. 

Mix in the bacon, cheese, sour cream. (I leave some bacon set aside, and have a little extra grated cheese for garnish). Continue cooking, stirring frequently, until cheese is melted. 

This is what it looks like in my pot when done. And then I add a little garnish to the top when I serve it, like the picture below. 

When I make this for a crowd of 12 or more I use these portions(it's the recipe + 1/2 kind of I've had to play with it). Sometimes I still have a little left over for lunch the next day.

24 slices of bacon
7 large baked potatoes
2 sticks butter
1c flour
12 c milk
2c cheese
1 1/2 c sour cream
2tsp salt/pepper

That is what the above picture is showing, the larger recipe. It is even better the next day, I just add some milk while heating the soup to thin it up a little bit.
I try to make the larger recipe most times, I then take some to my grandmother, mother, widows, or friends who I know like it!

Please do share.

Pay it Forward

Today me and Em hurried off to United to get some groceries for lunch and supper. I was in a hurry because I wanted to get in and out and get home in time to get lunch hot and ready for my husband, Jeremiah. It was 11 when I finally got everything together to run to the store! YIKES hurry!

Em was excited to "go", she loves the grocery store, and has become quite my helper there as well. She asks what we need on the list, and says "those are good" to some things she loves like grapes, and cheese, and milk too! When I got ready to check out with my less than 20 items, I realized something, I got the canvas bags, but forgot my purse in the car. So being in the small town we live in,  I found a cashier who knows me, told her I needed to leave my basket and I'd be right back to pay for my items. She said you can leave her too! So Em and her were having a conversation, and she didn't care that Momma was leaving for a minute. I literally ran to the van and back! I went up to the counter, and started to open my purse to get out our money to pay. The cashier hands me my receipt and says there you go. I thought she might have had to ring up our groceries, and then go ahead and get the woman behind us because I took too long or something. But quickly I realized the woman behind us had paid for my groceries! I, being the emotional person  I am held it together, but really wanted to burst out in happy tears. I hugged the woman's neck, the cashier kept smiling. I told her that was so nice, thank you, but I can pay for our groceries, I just had forgotten my purse. She said no, no, it's called Pay it Forward...now it's your turn.

I was and still am humbled. I am so thankful for people who are listening to God, doing the little things to show his love to others. I wish I knew her name and could thank her publicly but then I remembered....

Matthew 6:1-4

1“Take heed that you do not do your charitable deeds before men, to be seen by them. Otherwise you have no reward from your Father in heaven. ² Therefore, when you do a charitable deed, do not sound a trumpet before you as the hypocrites do in the synagogues and in the streets, that they may have glory from men. Assuredly, I say to you, they have their reward. ³ But when you do a charitable deed, do not let your left hand know what your right hand is doing,⁴ that your charitable deed may be in secret; and your Father who sees in secret will Himself reward you openly.^[a]

So I share with you to give glory to God and to encourage you to also look for opportunities to pay it forward for the Kingdom of God!

God at work, through family, and sickness, and a scarf

We have had many family Christmas gatherings this season, with more to come! How blessed we are beyond what we deserve. I have to share this cool story with all of you. 

Recently as in 4 days ago, I received a beautiful scarf as a gift from my cousin Crystal. She had made it herself, and brought supplies with her to make more for the rest of the family. I am not a scarf person, but really like this one, and have worn it twice already! I was curious, because I thought hmmm maybe I could make one, or at least try. So there I went....all day literally trying to to do it, walking away, getting frustrated with my type A personality! Sometimes I hate being a perfectionist! finally I finished, and it did not look as good as Crystal's but I was proud to have finished. 

I wasn't feeling amazing Friday night and then woke up Saturday morning and decided to go to the walk in clinic in Sweetwater. They were full at 9:30am, so I carried myself to the one in Abilene. I checked in, and then asked how these things work...as in can we leave and come back? I was bored.We just got rid of our smart phones in August, and what else was I to do while sitting there for hours waiting my turn? They said sure you can! I was glad to be there, I needed some shots and drugs and I would feel better!

So off to the store I went! I decided that I would go get stuff and give these scarfs another go, get some colors my friends would like, and boy would they be surprised I made it! LOL It is a gift I can afford to make! and I had plenty of time on my hands. 

I got back into the waiting room, and began make a scarf, no one seems to talk to each other in these waiting rooms, but this sparked up some conversation. I was asked if I sell those. I said no I am just making them for some friends. Then after I was almost done, this lady said man, you should sell those, I'd buy that one from you it is so pretty. I said well, I do need to raise money for a mission trip we are going on in March...so I guess I can go get more yarn and make my friends another one later. she said How much? I blanked, I don't have a clue how much to charge for anything like this! We agreed on a price and she was super excited to have it. I couldn't believe I just sold one! And that it was only my second one to make, and I actually did a GREAT job on it, and it only took me an hour!!!!!  So then I went to the car and got another roll of yarn, and began working on another one, with a certain friend in mind who would love these colors. before I could even get half way done another woman asked, could I buy that one from you please? my daughter would love it! I thought Ok sure! and kept chuckling at how funny this was to me, the circumstances that brought this about you know! Her daughter walked back in before I was finished and we sparked up some conversation. She was happy with it for sure! 

....went to the car, got another one...began it! got half way finished and they called my name to come see the doctor finally! when I stood up, this  lady on the other side of the room, said OH man, I had my eye on that one! I chuckled, and went for what I came for, some shots, and antibiotics! 

coolest thing about all of this.....I got to share the gospel with these two women and one of them's daughter. I talked about Haiti, and going on my first mission trip. How God had changed my life so much in the past year. How thankful I was for Him in my life, and how they could too accept him if they wanted to. I didn't lead any of them to Christ, but I shared the Gospel. I have been praying for strength to do this for the past month. I don't know why I don't do this more often...I can talk about anything to anyone, and I don't usually meet strangers, however something about this has been hard for me....but not yesterday! It was easier and more comfortable than I thought it would be. God is so good that way! 

I feel like I had a great day, I was sick, productive, and more productive than anything by sharing the Gospel and this is the most important thing of all.

As you go...share the gospel. 

UPDATE - I made a facebook page go check it out here:  Young Crochet Scarves

OH and btw here are some of the scarfs and the yarn I bought to make more. Just let me know short or long and what color you'd like! email me jenniferyoung0314@gmail.com

Help the Young's get to Haiti! =) Thanks in advance! $20 each plus shipping if needed

 These are shown doubled around the neck area, the one on the left is tighter an a little shorter than the others. 

from top left to bottom

1.browns, grey, and light blue

2. browns, cream, gold

3. blues/dark

4. orange, brown, green, blue, purple

from top right to bottom:

5. blues/light 

6. orange/red/purple

7. grey/light/dark pink

8. while light/dark pink

in first photo:
9. dark pink/purple
10. light/dark purple
11. grey/black/cream