I'm Homeless!!!!

The sale of my house was finalized today and I am officially homeless! I have mixed feelings about this. I am so relieved that the house finally sold and that I'm out from under a huge mortgage but I'm also sad that I had to sell my very first house so soon. I loved my house and it felt like home. It was a part of me and it definitely reflected my personality and my vision. I'm sure that my next house will mean so much more because it will be OUR house and one that is shared and full of love. I can't wait!

Speaking of US .... here's the new website with our information and wedding details. Check it out!

We're Engaged!!!!

Bryan proposed yesterday afternoon. We are getting married on July 4th. Check back for more details and our new blog address soon!

Sickly

After almost a month of feeling great I'm back to being sick again. I don't think that this is related to the Lyme Disease at all. I have had a sore throat since Friday but over the past 3 days it has gotten considerably worse. The entire right side of my throat and neck are swollen, I have an ear infection, and it has become very difficult to swallow. I went to the doctor yesterday and he decided to start me on more antibiotics, which seems like a waste. I told him that I was having trouble swallowing my pills that I'm already taking but he didn't listen so well. I haven't been eating much because it's hard to keep anything down and I can't even imagine how much it would hurt if it had to come back up.

On another note, we are having yet another ice storm over the next several days. I have been planning for a couple months now on going back to Searcy this weekend to watch a basketball game and see my brother, his wife, and some great friends. Unless I have a miraculous recovery and the roads get better it looks like I'm going to miss out.

Bryan and I are doing great. We are having fun and enjoying the excitement of new love. Our families and friends have been so supportive and encouraging.

Please pray that I can get over this illness quickly so that I can resume my medication for the Lyme Disease and pray for our safety over the next few days during this bad weather.

Don't Stop Believing!

After the past couple years when I felt like my life was falling apart, it has taken a dramatic turn lately. I have had an incredible couple weeks. I have seen many prayers answered and felt so blessed! My house has finally sold and we are closing on February 27th. I am feeling better than I have in years. Bryan and I are very happy and feel exceptionally lucky to have been set-up by our mutual best friend. I feel at complete peace turning down a job opportunity that I had always thought would be my dream-come-true to stay here and live out my dreams that I never thought were possible. I have wonderful family and friends that are always around and encouraging me to be a better person.

None of this would be possible without God and His awesome power that is at work in all our lives. Quite often in the past couple weeks I have told people that I don't feel like I deserve to be this happy and have this many blessings. I know that I don't deserve the life that God has chosen to give me. It has been painfully difficult at times and there were times where I couldn't see a way out. I have been a Christian for most of my life and no matter how hard it got, I never gave up because I knew that God would be there to see me through. We are told in Romans 8:28 "And we know that all things work together for good to those who love God, to those who are the called according to His purpose." God will never fail us as long as we always remember that He is in control. Deuteronomy 31:6 says "Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you."

Thank you to all of you who have stood by me, sat with me when I couldn't stand, listened to me complain, cried with me, rejoiced with me and prayed for me. My life has been changed by all of you and I am so humbled to know that I mattered enough in your live for you to love me. May God bless you all as richly as he has blessed me.

Going once, Going twice ..... Hopefully SOLD!!!

I got a call from my real estate agent today. She has an offer on my house and the couple wants to close within 2 weeks. We are in the process of counter-offering. Hopefully this will go through so that I can just move on and not have to worry about it anymore. Say a HUGE prayer for me today!

Matters of the Heart 2.0

Drum roll please .................. What you've all been waiting for!!!!

I found the cure for my heart. His name is Bryan. I am happy and at peace. My prayers have been answered. We are so blessed!

Praise God!