This is a little survey about me. Just so you all can have a little information about who's writing to you day after day. Just a little about the woman behind this blog :)
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Apple juice or orange juice? Apple
Are you a morning or night person? Let's call it- mid-afternoon
Which do you prefer, sweet or salty foods? Sweets [for the win]
Ninjas or pirates? Most definitely ninja [I look best in black]
Ninjas vs pirates, discuss. Well ninjas actually do things- like fight and defend people. Pirates just plunder and sail. I don't like water all that well.
What was your favorite childhood television program? I watched a lot of TV when I was younger- but the one that stands out the most in my mind would have to be "Punky Brewster"
Are you a collector of anything? I have a stash of magazines under my bed [don't let your mind go there]. They are all parenting magazines- and I don't get rid of them because I'm scared I'll need an article and won't have it!
If you could be any animal, what would you be? Snow leopard
If you could have any superpower, what would it be? Ability to read people's minds. And be able to choose whose mind I read.
What is usually your first thought when you wake up? Boy I'm still so sleepy!
What do you usually think about right before falling asleep? Today was a really long day!
What's your favorite color? I have 3, lime green-pink-and black
What's your favorite animal? I love cows!
Do you believe in extraterrestrials or life on other planets? Yes, I don't think humans are the only ones. Where are they? I don't know. But they are there
Do you believe in ghosts? Yeah- but I'm not sure they make contact like people believe they do.
Ever been addicted to a video/computer game? Which one(s)? Facebook had me addicted to for a summer.
You're given 1 million dollars, what do you spend it on? Bills, my parents bills, a new house, and a college fund for my kiddos.
Have any bad habits? Cracking my knuckles and ankles- and chewing my nails
Which bad habits, if any, drive you crazy? Chewing loudly
List 3 of your best personality traits: Nice-funny-caring
List 3 of your worst personality traits: Selfish [at times]- anti-social [at times]- bitchy
Have any celebrity crushes? I love Taylor Lautner and Jude Law
List 1 thing you wish you could change about yourself: I wish I had more energy on a regular basis
Any tattoos or piercings? 14 piercings and 7 tattoos
What's the first thing you notice in the opposite sex? Smile
What personality traits do you look for in a partner? Caring-funny-nice-sweet- intelligent
What personality traits do you dislike in other people? I thoroughly dislike rude people
Are you mostly a clean or messy person? A little of both
Do you see yourself getting married in the next 5 years? I am married- so 5 years from now I hope to be still married!
If you could live anywhere in the world, where would you live? Someplace warm!
If you could visit anywhere in the world, where would you go? Ireland-China-Australia
List 5 goals on your life's to-do list: Bungee jump-Scuba dive-Drive Cross Country- Fly Across the World- Buy my own House
Name 1 regret you have: Worrying so much about little things and not taking time to relax
Name 1 thing you miss about being a kid: The naps!
Name 1 thing you love about being an adult: The freedom
What's your favorite song of the moment? Mean- by Taylor Swift
What's your favorite song of all time? That's a hard one!
What's your favorite thing to do on a Saturday night? Hang out with my kiddos and Travis
What's your favorite thing to do on a Sunday afternoon? Church/nap
Have any hidden talents? None that I know of
You're about to walk the green mile, what do you have as your last meal? Taco Bell
What would be your dream job? Right where I am right now
Which would you rather have, 100 million dollars or true love? True Love
If you could have 3 wishes granted, what would they be? To be in love with Travis forever- to have my kids grow up in a good life- to be happy
Ever wish you were born the opposite sex? If so, why? Nope
Name 1 thing not many people know about you: Its hard for me to trust anyone
If you HAD to change your name, what would you change it to? Scarlett
Do you believe in the afterlife? I believe that when we die- we spend eternity with Jesus- so I guess- yeah
On the topic of abortion, how do you feel about cookies? This question makes no sense- but I love cookies :)
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
Wednesday, January 5, 2011
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Heaven
Again I sit here with my mind restless- running full of ideas and thoughts [that's status quot for me] and my heart heavy.
Travis' Uncle Tom has gone to be with Jesus after years of battling various illnesses. He passed away 6:29pm 01/03/2011 surrounded by family at his home.
When I first moved to Shelbyville from Indianapolis in 2005- Brenda [Travis' aunt] and Tom were some of the first people I met. And they both [instantly] fell in love with Micah [much like people do]. They treated her as if, maybe better, then they treated their own family. Micah and Tom used to ride around on his power chair and eat lots of honey buns. They would go "fishing" in the creek and play outside. She was his "baby girl". And now- he's at home with sweet Jesus.
This pains me. Not just for me. Or Travis. Or Tom's family. But for Micah. This is one funeral that is going to be extremely hard for me, because of her. She's 6 now- so death is more of a reality for her. This is one death that will actually be close to her and may just break her heart. And I'm not sure my heart can handle her tears this time around.
Well that brings me to the topic at hand. Heaven. Paradise. Where we are promised if we live a life that is good and pure- and we put our full trust/heart/soul in God. Heaven was the last thing on my mind- until last night. And now I can't get my mind off of it.
Country singer Buddy Jewell had a song years ago- called "Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)". The song is about a girl playing 20 questions with her father during a car ride- and the questions turned to Heaven.
She said: "Daddy, when we get to Heaven, can I taste the Milky Way?
"Are we goin' there to visit, or are we goin' there to stay?
"Am I gonna see my Grandpa? Can I have a pair of wings?
"An' do you think that God could use another Angel,
"To help pour out the rain?"
And much like the child in this song- I have so many questions. Questions that I wish were answered. What is it like? Who's there? Do we know we're there when we get there? Do we get to be with Jesus all day? Or our loved ones?
But I know they be answered can't until I get there.
So for now- I am going to hang my hat on the thought- that as long as I keep God in my heart. I keep doing His work. I keep my kids on the right path. I continue to proclaim that Jesus is Lord. And keep God first- then I will make it to that place.
Were I get to meet Jesus face to face, bask in His glory- maybe get a cool pair of angel wings and help pour out the rain.
Rest in peace with Sweet Jesus, Uncle Tom. We love you and miss you so much already. Keep an eye on your "baby girl", and always know how much she loved you. Can't wait to see you soon.
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
Travis' Uncle Tom has gone to be with Jesus after years of battling various illnesses. He passed away 6:29pm 01/03/2011 surrounded by family at his home.
When I first moved to Shelbyville from Indianapolis in 2005- Brenda [Travis' aunt] and Tom were some of the first people I met. And they both [instantly] fell in love with Micah [much like people do]. They treated her as if, maybe better, then they treated their own family. Micah and Tom used to ride around on his power chair and eat lots of honey buns. They would go "fishing" in the creek and play outside. She was his "baby girl". And now- he's at home with sweet Jesus.
This pains me. Not just for me. Or Travis. Or Tom's family. But for Micah. This is one funeral that is going to be extremely hard for me, because of her. She's 6 now- so death is more of a reality for her. This is one death that will actually be close to her and may just break her heart. And I'm not sure my heart can handle her tears this time around.
Well that brings me to the topic at hand. Heaven. Paradise. Where we are promised if we live a life that is good and pure- and we put our full trust/heart/soul in God. Heaven was the last thing on my mind- until last night. And now I can't get my mind off of it.
Country singer Buddy Jewell had a song years ago- called "Help Pour Out the Rain (Lacey's Song)". The song is about a girl playing 20 questions with her father during a car ride- and the questions turned to Heaven.
She said: "Daddy, when we get to Heaven, can I taste the Milky Way?
"Are we goin' there to visit, or are we goin' there to stay?
"Am I gonna see my Grandpa? Can I have a pair of wings?
"An' do you think that God could use another Angel,
"To help pour out the rain?"
And much like the child in this song- I have so many questions. Questions that I wish were answered. What is it like? Who's there? Do we know we're there when we get there? Do we get to be with Jesus all day? Or our loved ones?
But I know they be answered can't until I get there.
So for now- I am going to hang my hat on the thought- that as long as I keep God in my heart. I keep doing His work. I keep my kids on the right path. I continue to proclaim that Jesus is Lord. And keep God first- then I will make it to that place.
Were I get to meet Jesus face to face, bask in His glory- maybe get a cool pair of angel wings and help pour out the rain.
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
Monday, January 3, 2011
Day by Day
Today has very much been a Godspell lyric day for me.
This is one of my FAVORITE musicals of all time [behind Grease of course]. The basic story [for those who haven't seen it or heard of it] is based on the gosepl of Matthew [from the Bible]. It contains parables [prodigal son, Lazarus] set to music- and at the very end- it contains a passion of the Christ.
From this musical comes on of my favorite songs, "Day by Day". I don't know why- but it always gets my toes tapping and my heart fluttering. I always feel the need to do motions and sing loudly [much to the embarrassment of my family].
Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Even though these lyrics are from a popular musical and spent time on the Billboard Music charts- I think this song is music for my soul. I mean- who doesn't need these 3 things. And they seem so simply. See-love-follow. How hard is that?
Ok. I know. Hard.
Because it is extremely hard for me. The hardest of those instructions is follow. It is very hard to follow something you can't see. And in the dark at that. God doesn't give us very much info when He asks us to do something. We are to say okay immediately to His prompt and then wait for further instructions. Now I'm a person who likes to know all of the info up front- right away. The older I get- I realize God just doesn't work that way. He likes to tell us what we need to know- when we need to know it.
Today. Everyday. All day.
Day by day.
That is something I am working on very hard this year. Taking things one day at a time. Not looking too far forward and focusing on the future, and not taking care of the present. I am taking this life day by day- and seeing-loving-following my dear Lord.
[thanks Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak for writing a contemporary-amazing-fun take on the gospel of Matthew- it is a musical that I can not only sing and dance with- but worship with]
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
This is one of my FAVORITE musicals of all time [behind Grease of course]. The basic story [for those who haven't seen it or heard of it] is based on the gosepl of Matthew [from the Bible]. It contains parables [prodigal son, Lazarus] set to music- and at the very end- it contains a passion of the Christ.
From this musical comes on of my favorite songs, "Day by Day". I don't know why- but it always gets my toes tapping and my heart fluttering. I always feel the need to do motions and sing loudly [much to the embarrassment of my family].
Day by day
Day by day
Oh Dear Lord
Three things I pray
To see thee more clearly
Love thee more dearly
Follow thee more nearly
Day by day
Even though these lyrics are from a popular musical and spent time on the Billboard Music charts- I think this song is music for my soul. I mean- who doesn't need these 3 things. And they seem so simply. See-love-follow. How hard is that?
Ok. I know. Hard.
Because it is extremely hard for me. The hardest of those instructions is follow. It is very hard to follow something you can't see. And in the dark at that. God doesn't give us very much info when He asks us to do something. We are to say okay immediately to His prompt and then wait for further instructions. Now I'm a person who likes to know all of the info up front- right away. The older I get- I realize God just doesn't work that way. He likes to tell us what we need to know- when we need to know it.
Today. Everyday. All day.
Day by day.
That is something I am working on very hard this year. Taking things one day at a time. Not looking too far forward and focusing on the future, and not taking care of the present. I am taking this life day by day- and seeing-loving-following my dear Lord.
[thanks Stephen Schwartz and John-Michael Tebelak for writing a contemporary-amazing-fun take on the gospel of Matthew- it is a musical that I can not only sing and dance with- but worship with]
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
Sunday, January 2, 2011
Restless Mind
I have a super restless mind today. It is running all over the place. To and fro. I have thought about everything. And when I say everything [I mean it].
So far today- [and it's a little after 11am] my mind has contemplated:
[this puppy right here]
So far today- [and it's a little after 11am] my mind has contemplated:
- my cleaning schedule that I haven't tackled it yet
- why is it so cold in my house?
- why does my husband complain so much when it's cold [put on a jacket!]
- why my 2 year old is so incredibly loud?
- why are we tickalish?
- ^ did I just spell tickalish right?
- why is puppy Jack so needy?
[this puppy right here]- why did I get a new puppy?
- how much sleep am I going to miss when I start my second job?
- shopped for Micah's new bedroom furniture [I love Pottery Barn Kids]
- shopped for furniture for my living room
- mentally re-painted my living room again
- oh- and thought of something to blog [day 3 of 3]
I wish my mind wasn't running 100 miles a minute today. I actually wanted to relax [one of my goals for the new year].
Well day 2 of the new year has been great so far [as long as my mind slows down for just a second :)]
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
Saturday, January 1, 2011
2011- Welcome Welcome Welcome
Well hello 2011- I'm so glad you're here. Getting to know you is going to be great. And I hope you are ready.
This year- I plan on
This is going to be a great year, not because I said so. But because I will MAKE it happen.
Happy New Year!
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
This year- I plan on
- being a better and more attentive wife/mother
- quit eating and drinking so much crap- my body does not deserve it
- blog more- writing has been my passion and I've let that go by the wayside
- journal more- I've found journaling is the window into my soul
- make myself more of a priority. I can't keep putting myself last- even though it comes naturally
- make a budget- keep said budget- save money
- RELAX more- meditate/pray- it just needs to happen.
This is going to be a great year, not because I said so. But because I will MAKE it happen.
Happy New Year!
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
Friday, December 31, 2010
New Year Resolutions
At the end of every year I make a list of things I am hoping to accomplish during the new year. A new start. A time where I can start fresh- and actually get things done. Instead of looking back and feeling guilty for what I did not get done. A time where I can get my priorities straight and get things done. Be proactive.
And this year is no different.
Wait, it is different. This year, instead of like years past, I am actually going to get things done. I am not going to make the list- and let it collect dust. And then at the end of said year, look back at what I didn't accomplish and feel guilty [it's such a viscous cycle].
This year, I am going to do it. Make a list of things I can actually accomplish, and get them done [correction: git er done].
And high on that list- is keeping up with my blog. I will start with a couple of days a week- and hopefully will get into a routine- where I blog 5-6 out of 7 days. I think I can do it [ I can do it- not I think].
Writing used to be such a passion of mine- and I let that go by the wayside when I had kids- and got a life outside of myself. My time to write will be mine. And I will not let that go. Not this year.
I am going balls to the wall this year. 2011 better be ready for me. I am not going to let the past get me down. I am shedding the past [just like the pounds I'm hoping to shed]. 2011- is going to bring a new me. 26. Mature. Driven. Goal-oriented. Family-focused. I am going to do it [bring it on].
Happy New Year to all of you. Hope you are blessed with patience, prosperity, love and lots of smiles and laughter. The only way it can be a good year, is if you make it that way.
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
And this year is no different.
Wait, it is different. This year, instead of like years past, I am actually going to get things done. I am not going to make the list- and let it collect dust. And then at the end of said year, look back at what I didn't accomplish and feel guilty [it's such a viscous cycle].
This year, I am going to do it. Make a list of things I can actually accomplish, and get them done [correction: git er done].
And high on that list- is keeping up with my blog. I will start with a couple of days a week- and hopefully will get into a routine- where I blog 5-6 out of 7 days. I think I can do it [ I can do it- not I think].
Writing used to be such a passion of mine- and I let that go by the wayside when I had kids- and got a life outside of myself. My time to write will be mine. And I will not let that go. Not this year.
I am going balls to the wall this year. 2011 better be ready for me. I am not going to let the past get me down. I am shedding the past [just like the pounds I'm hoping to shed]. 2011- is going to bring a new me. 26. Mature. Driven. Goal-oriented. Family-focused. I am going to do it [bring it on].
Happy New Year to all of you. Hope you are blessed with patience, prosperity, love and lots of smiles and laughter. The only way it can be a good year, is if you make it that way.
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
Saturday, September 4, 2010
Jealous
"Ask and it will be given to you, seek and you will find, knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks receives, he who seeks finds and to him who knocks, the door will be opened." Matthew 7: 7-9
So I got a new car. Okay, when I say new, I truly mean, new to me. Traded in my van for a 2004 Grand Prix GTP. I had a Grand Prix last year- but Travis got into a car accident last July and it was totaled. I loved that car. There was just something about it. After the car got totaled, we got the van as a replacement. I'm not saying that I didn't like the van- it served its purpose, but my heart was always set on a car. I've been shopping in my mind for a new car since I got it. Well, there was this car. Name her Peaches if you will. And she stole my heart. She's maroon, like Stella (my old one). She's a Grand Prix, like Stella. And she's beautiful like Stella. And she's m i n e!
So- why is this titled jealous? Because I'm tired of people assuming things about me. I'm tired of people thinking that I don't struggle like everyone else? Oh but I do. Struggle a lot. But let me tell you. I work for what I have. I struggle for what I have. But on top of all of that, I pray for what I want. I ask- I seek- I knock. And sometimes I receive. Other times I don't. Sometimes the door is opened- and other times it isn't. Sometimes I find what I am looking for- and other times it's hidden far away. But the point is- I ask. And I pray- hard. I am disappointed when I don't get what I think I should. And rejoice when blessings come my way. I love the relationship I have with God and can't wait to see the blessings that He has in store for me down the road. Ask. Seek. Knock. And have faith that He knows what is the best thing for you. When He says no, that may be because something greater will happen, or that it wasn't the best thing for you at the time. If you just put it all in His hands, then you can be guaranteed that the best things in you life will happen. But you have to first put it in His hands, then leave it there.
(And don't be jealous- just ask for your own blessings)
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
So I got a new car. Okay, when I say new, I truly mean, new to me. Traded in my van for a 2004 Grand Prix GTP. I had a Grand Prix last year- but Travis got into a car accident last July and it was totaled. I loved that car. There was just something about it. After the car got totaled, we got the van as a replacement. I'm not saying that I didn't like the van- it served its purpose, but my heart was always set on a car. I've been shopping in my mind for a new car since I got it. Well, there was this car. Name her Peaches if you will. And she stole my heart. She's maroon, like Stella (my old one). She's a Grand Prix, like Stella. And she's beautiful like Stella. And she's m i n e!
So- why is this titled jealous? Because I'm tired of people assuming things about me. I'm tired of people thinking that I don't struggle like everyone else? Oh but I do. Struggle a lot. But let me tell you. I work for what I have. I struggle for what I have. But on top of all of that, I pray for what I want. I ask- I seek- I knock. And sometimes I receive. Other times I don't. Sometimes the door is opened- and other times it isn't. Sometimes I find what I am looking for- and other times it's hidden far away. But the point is- I ask. And I pray- hard. I am disappointed when I don't get what I think I should. And rejoice when blessings come my way. I love the relationship I have with God and can't wait to see the blessings that He has in store for me down the road. Ask. Seek. Knock. And have faith that He knows what is the best thing for you. When He says no, that may be because something greater will happen, or that it wasn't the best thing for you at the time. If you just put it all in His hands, then you can be guaranteed that the best things in you life will happen. But you have to first put it in His hands, then leave it there.
(And don't be jealous- just ask for your own blessings)
Faithfully Ever After- Kelly
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