Noah Don Griffin was born on August 21 at 9:24 a.m. He weighed 8 lb. 5 oz. and was 21 inches long. We are smitten!
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Saturday, June 7, 2008
things i love today
jack
jude
the moment when jack comes home each day
jude singing songs
a hug from a friend
encouraging words
a long walk - long being the operative word because i feel really slow these days
thinking about my new son
coke
just the right song
quiet
jude
the moment when jack comes home each day
jude singing songs
a hug from a friend
encouraging words
a long walk - long being the operative word because i feel really slow these days
thinking about my new son
coke
just the right song
quiet
Thursday, May 1, 2008
waiting and wondering
So, Jack and I have been trying to sell our house for 13 months now. Before you jump to any conclusions, you have to know that we live in a nice house that is updated and cute and really great. (Some assume that it hasn't sold because it's in such poor condition). Anyhow, I guess my need to clarify explains some of the reason I'm even writing. This has been such a frustrating process. We have had over 50 showings and I have learned that I take every comment about my home very personally - the majority of which I can do NOTHING about.
1. don't like the shared driveway
2. don't like the elementary school across the street
3. don't like the condos down the road
4. doesn't have a basement
5. the kitchen tile is too textured
I could go on.
So, tonight we're waiting on an offer. I have prayed about this for months and really want to believe that God is going to provide an offer that is reasonable and will give us enough money to put a good amount towards a new house. But, the doubts and fears are a little bit too close. It makes it really hard to believe that He would actually do that. I worry that some horrible thing will come up during the inspection and the buyer will think we haven't taken care of our house. Again, I take it all so personally. And I wonder why. Why do I feel like comments made about my house and my neighborhood are a personal attack on me. I should KNOW that I am not defined by the house that I live in, but I struggle on so many levels with caring too much about how people see me. Am I performing well, am I a good friend, am I pretty enough, and apparently, do you approve of my house?
I don't have any solutions. It is a day by day battle for me. I know that I must keep reminding myself that God's view of me is the only one that matters. So, why is that so hard?
1. don't like the shared driveway
2. don't like the elementary school across the street
3. don't like the condos down the road
4. doesn't have a basement
5. the kitchen tile is too textured
I could go on.
So, tonight we're waiting on an offer. I have prayed about this for months and really want to believe that God is going to provide an offer that is reasonable and will give us enough money to put a good amount towards a new house. But, the doubts and fears are a little bit too close. It makes it really hard to believe that He would actually do that. I worry that some horrible thing will come up during the inspection and the buyer will think we haven't taken care of our house. Again, I take it all so personally. And I wonder why. Why do I feel like comments made about my house and my neighborhood are a personal attack on me. I should KNOW that I am not defined by the house that I live in, but I struggle on so many levels with caring too much about how people see me. Am I performing well, am I a good friend, am I pretty enough, and apparently, do you approve of my house?
I don't have any solutions. It is a day by day battle for me. I know that I must keep reminding myself that God's view of me is the only one that matters. So, why is that so hard?
Monday, April 7, 2008
Jude's Rockin' 3rd Birthday
For Jude's Birthday, Popo took him to the Englewood Fire/Police Station open house. Then, we had a rock star party with all of his friends.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Monday, March 24, 2008
look what the easter bunny brought me!
all dressed up
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