So ladies....

What does it mean to be chaste? Any takers?????


Other news.... Matt and I are driving up to Boise tomorrow and staying the night at a hotel close to the airport due to bad weather all last week and all this week! Snow snow snow! I love snow but not when I have a plane to catch and a christmas vacation planned at home with our families. :)
So please pray that we make it out Tues on our flight up to WA.!! And that everything goes good and smoothly!! We are excited to see you all!

Mojo gets to stay at his girlfriends house for a week!!! O my!! :) hehe

What do you think?

Titus 2 :2-5

"The aged women likewise, that they be in behaviour as becometh holiness, not false accusers, not given to much wine, teachers of good things; That they may teach the young women to be sober, to love their husbands, to love their children, To be discreet, chaste, keepers at home, good, obedient to their husbands, that the word of God be not blasphemed. "

What do you think Sober means and how do you put that into practice in your own life?

Pain Management Clinic - University of Utah

This was a very interesting trip! The roads were very icy and it was snowing the whole time we were traveling.
We stayed the night Monday night at the Hill AFB in Salt Lake City. It was a nice night there.. beautiful base to! Its right next to the mountains.. :)
Once we found where we were suppose to go for my apt. It was smooth sailing from there. The first appointment I had was with a Councilor lady. It was really nice being about to talk to people who want to hear all your thoughts and worries etc. And they want to hear about your pains. That is one problem that I have been having a hard time with. When people ask you how you are doing.. do I say just fine or do I tell the truth? Does anyone really want to hear me complain or talk about my issues that have been going on for so long? After a while of living like that then your brain starts second guessing its self and you with become hypo or hyper sensitive to that pain. And second guess yourself on when you should take your meds or should you go to the E.R. ?
So there was a few times when I had happy/thankful tears coming out during that day. Both Matt and I realized that is where we are suppose to go for treatment. Or at least get started there. All the docs were very nice and asked lots of questions.
My second appointment was with a Physical Therapist and a Intern Doc. Threw that appointment I learned that my right leg is longer than my left. And that is why I have chronic low back pain all my life... makes sense right !:)
Then I met with the primary doc. who over sees what the Intern does and also in charge of my meds and treatments that I will be receiving. Both Matt and I left feeling very thankful for this clinic and those docs. They answered lots of questions that both of us had. And now we are encouraged and have a better insight on how all this works and how it will play out. The goal of the clinic is to decrease pain and to find out what is the underlying factor that is producing the pain. I was able to describe my pain by using Pain A is the most sever one , Pain B is this and it she 2nd severest one, Pain C feels like phantom pain, and Pain D is referring and shooting pain.
So I really think it helped them out a lot.... instead of just saying I hurt .. help!
After the first of the year, all 4 docs will meet and come up with a schedule and med regiment/exercise, mental breathing( other ways to deal with pain) plan for me. They will also try different meds, nerve blockers etc to try and rule out what is causing pain and then send me to that specific doc. to have things looked at more indepth. .. again to find out if that is what is causing the pain.
Thank you for all your prayers and we will continue to keep you updated!!

Ours it white!

Our Christmas Tree! :)

We got it on sale from Walmart. :) hehe Just a little something for decoration. I know we will not be here for Christmas but its been very nice having it up. And Jadi thinks it is her personal toy. So all the balls were evenly spread all over the tree but now they are only on the upper half due to a naughty kitty in the night! LOL

I still prefer a real one for sure but there is a lack of those in southern Idaho! :)

More company coming :)

Matt's brother Ben is coming to visit us this Friday! He will be here for the weekend and we will drop him off on Monday at the airport and then drive to Salt Lake city for my "pain management docs" on Tues. the 16th. Prayers are very welcome! :)
We are very excited to come up to WA. for Christmas! Matt and I will be flying up on the 23rd and staying until the 30th. This is my favorite time of the year!!!! :) woohoo! Who is done with their Christmas shopping?

Happy Thanksgiving to all!

Matt's parents ( Mary and Walt) came down today from Wenatchee to spend Thanksgiving with us! Michelle (Matt's sister) is flying up from Denver to hang with us for a few days as well! :) We feel so special when family and friends come to visit! :) Yeah! Thanks Mary, Walt and Michelle!
We hope everyone has an awesome Thanksgiving! Eat lots of Turkey!!!!! And take a nice nap after eating! hehe That will be me! :) TEHE

Don't Be Entangled

"Put on the whole Armor of God, that you may be able successfully to stand up against the strategies and the deceits of the devil."

Ephesians 6:11

We are called to be soldiers in the army of God. Paul told Timothy that no solider gets entangled with civilian affairs, but his "aim is to satisfy and please the one who enlisted them" ( 2 Tim.2:4). Likewise, as we serve the Lord, we should focus on his work, not our own concerns.

If we want to be a witness of God's power, we must first do what he says to do, and show others the fruit that comes from serving him. We do this by keeping our minds constantly on Jesus Christ. We must still stand the business of everyday life, but we are not to let the affairs of the world to pull us down.

By Joyce Myer

(Starting your day right - Devotions)

I have a DATE!

Dec. 16th is the day that I finally got a appointment with the University of Utah! FINALLY! After 6 months of waiting to see what is wrong with me!! Praise God! I will have 3 appointments all in one day. They will consist of seeing a Counselor, Physical Therapist, and a Anesthesiology doc. It will be very interesting to see what they say! :)

Prayers please :)

God has opened up a door for me to lead a group of ladies who really want to figure out this whole "Help Meet" thing. :) We are reading "Created to Be His Help Meet" By Debi Pearl. This book has blessed me and my marriage so much that I want to share it with everyone!! Anyways we are on chapter 11 and 12 now. It has already been helping the ladies in my group a lot. By opening their eyes to new ways of handling situations and giving them all the knowledge about what the bible says why we were created and what our role is in our husbands life. And of course there is and is going to be resistance for this way of thinking. It is totally opposite from what the world teaches us woman to act/protect our self's/ not needing any ones help (especially from a man). So please pray that God will really open our hearts and that his truth will transform our thoughts and beliefs that have been ingrained in us from day one. I recommend this book to all wife's and those who want to get married. It will open your eyes to new ways and also make you grow in your faith with God! :)

Finally!

All the paperwork between the Dr. office and the U. of Utah has been all caught up and NOW they can make me a appointment! Praise God!! :) Please pray that we can get a appointment on the 22nd of Nov. or the 6th of Dec. Those are the only times that we are able to make the trip to Utah. Thanks!!

TOP 10 PREDICTIONS NO MATTER WHO WINS THE ELECTION

1. The Bible will still have all the answers.

2. Prayer will still work.

3. The Holy Spirit will still move.

4. God will still inhabit the praises of His people.

5. There will still be God-anointed preaching.

6. There will still be singing of praise to God.

7. God will still pour out blessings upon His people.

8. There will still be room at the Cross.

9. Jesus will still love you.

10. Jesus will still save the lost when they come to Him.

And God approves this message!

ISN'T IT GREAT TO KNOW WHO IS REALLY IN CHARGE!

AMEN!

Study for Nov. 3rd :)

I really like this one... it helps keep things in perspective for me and to keep my self in line with God. :)

Encourage, Don't Criticize

There for encourage(admonish, exhort) one another and edify( strengthen and build up) one another1 Thessalonians 5:11

We can improve our relationships with others by leaps and bounds if we become encourages instead of critics. It is the greater person who does the right thing; Christs righteousness dwells in you to help you do what is right. You are great in God's eyes when you choose to do right and bless others.

No matter how rough your day is today, speak words uplift and encourage those around you. Encourage others if you notice them doing a good job - not just those who work with you. But people where ever you go, such as store clerks, auto mechanics, and waiters. Say something like "I appreciate the extra effort you are making to do your job well." You can change your life and some one else's by choosing to speak positive words.

Being sent to....

The University of Utah - Chronic Pelvic Pain center.

This is our next step to find out what is going on in my body. This is a good thing but its a 4 1/2 hour drive to Salt Lake City from Mountain Home one way. So needless to say it will either make for a very long day or a 2 day trip each time we go down. So that means we both have to take a day off of work. :S So please pray things work out and go smoothly. At the moment I am waiting on my doc. and the insurance company to get all their paper work straightened out. This place is very specific and kinda picky about how things and what is filled out before I can even make a appointment. Uuhhhhgggg! But I am hanging in there and the pain hasn't been to bad lately. So no percocet for me. YEAH! :)

Happy pretty tree! :) LOL

I took this pic outside our house.

Who dressed up?

WE DID! :) Even Mojo, he was a headless horseman and Jadi was a ladybug!:)

Matt was a white trash hillbilly.. LOL

I was a cretion goddess ..

O YEAH!

My handsome white trash, mullet MAN sporting the candy bowl!

You better watch it!!

Decorations :)

Our Halloween Decorations this year!

Jadi loves to try and take everything down in the middle of the night! Arrrgggg!

More ladies night pics

AHHH BROWNIES ALWAYS MAKE EVEYONE SMILE! :)

Ladies night :)

Here are my ladies :) Every 2 weeks we get together and have a ladies night. We each bring some food or else make the food at the house where it is being held. Usually watch a movie or sit around a fire place outside and enjoy each others company and love laughing at each other. :) Most of these ladies are in my new prayer group as well!

Eve and Tonya

I highlighted Tonya and Eve's hair one time.

Olivia

Maii and Alando ( Nici's baby)

Nici and I

A day at the hot-springs!

Kim ( my pastors wife) called me and wanted to know if I would come with her for a day outting to see some church friends and swim at the hot springs. I was like ummm YES! :) Here are some pics. This place is only a hour away from our place. You are able to rent little rooms for more privacy... they have smaller pools but you are able to make it the right temp for you. I thought it was pretty cool!

And of course there are 3 Alligators living at this hot springs (caged of course). But still... Idaho? LoL

SO EXCITED!!

Olivia and I are headed up to McCall for a Ladies Retreat put on by my church. Its in a cabin right on or close to the lake. Ahhhhhhh sounds so nice! I have to finish packing but I am taking my camera so I will put up pics when I get home on Sunday. Matt will have the house all to himself along with Jadi and Mojo of course! :)

Doc. appointment today

So the new plan is for me to get a contrast C.T. scan today and then see what that looks like. Then if all is normal then they are sending me to Utah to a Chronic Pelvic Pain Center. Not sure about where this place is but that will be our next step.
I feel like I am on a merry-go-round... but at least I don't have to pay for it. :) Thank goodness and PRAISE GOD!:)

whats new u say...?

I have been able to change my schedule at work to 1-5pm instead of 7-1pm. This allows me to be able to go to the gym in the morning and get everything done that needs attention around the house. Love it!!!

Next Monday I am leading my bible study group in a new book called "Created to be his help meet" By Debi Pearl. Please pray for everyone in the group that they would really dig into this book and seek God's direction in each of their lives and marriages.

This weekend one of my friends is throwing a Harvest dance Sat. evening. I am excited to go and have fun with my friends from bible study. Sitting around a fire pit and drinking hot apple cider, eating southern festival food etc. :) Yummm

Happy Fall!!!!

surgery update

The surgery went well but they didn't find anything wrong with my colon. So that's good but now we are at back at square one... but at least the colon is marked off the list of being the problem. :) Thanks for the prayers!!

Do you think I should stop working at subway and become a photographer for a living??

I did a photo shoot for my friend last week. Her hubby just deployed to Iraq 2 weeks ago. These photos are for him and his wife, from me. :) Here are the results..

This one is my favorite!!!! :)

Surgery #2

Hey all~
Please pray that the docs find what is causing my lower abd. pain and that everything goes smoothly! I am headed to Twin Falls in about half an hour and its a 1 1/2 hour drive. My procedure is at 10:30am. :S THANK YOU!!

Air Show!!

some fun pics I found of melia and keira

Some McCall pics

SMORES de la BBQ!

The Hot Springs swimming pools were very cool.

2nd Annaversary dinner picture!

More hot springs swimming pics

Matt thinking and loving the view!

My turn to pose :)

We love it up here!!!

Fly Darc FLY!

Matt enjoying himself in the hot spring pool. :)