Still alive and kickin!

i will apologize in advance because i am blogging on my phone and it is not allowing me to use any capital letters and my punctuation may be a bit off. i wanted to wish you all a merry christmas and a happy and prosperous new year. Life has been going well and i have truly been blessed. my financial prosperity has not changed but i have been blessed with all i need and i am grateful. yes i am definitely still covering. sadly my favorite crocheted and lined snood has unraveled and i have to purchase another one. i am not a kerchief girl so i dont wear those but i am looking forward to trying more headwraps. no one addresses the issue of headcovering at my church but i have seen what looked to be a skirts only sister with a covering on. smile. i almost broke my neck to be sure. lol. how have you sisters been. how is the headcovering journey going. sorry again for the silly punctuation. i will try to post on my computer next time or just download the blogger app. be blessed.

Tests and Trials

Hello sister in Christ and sisterfriends! There have been a series of trials in my life this year. Drama with teaching school, my husband's car accident that left him with an achey back and a totaled car, and parenting issues. God has comforted me through them all. One of the things that I had to remind myself of how satan had to ask God's permission to even try Job! It has helped me to shut down my pity party and celebrate the fact that my family and I pose a threat to the enemy! I know I am not alone in feeling the heat of trials right now. Sisters in Christ, let us remember whom we serve and glorify Him! Love you all!

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Summer cometh!

Not much to report here except for the crazy heat, freak storms and tornados, and the Southern humidity!! I pray for all of those people whose lives were lost, or who lost their possessions in any of the natural disasters. :-) School is wrapping up in a few days and I am definitely excited! I must say that this has been one of the most trying years that I have had in my short 8 years of teaching.

There are about 20-30 teachers leaving my school due to budget cuts and turnover. Next year will be interesting, to say the least. I will truly be relying on God to help me have the energy and focus needed to be successful. I hope that life is well for all of you, and I am praying for you all!

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Resurrection Sunday: The Reason for My Faith

As born-again Christians know, this is the day that we all celebrate the resurrection of Jesus the Christ (Messiah). It is the culmination of many days of fasting for those who celebrate Lent, and celebrating Palm Sunday and Good Friday. This day is so pivotal because it represents the divine nature of God, in the form of Jesus, and his power to resurrect himself and us.

On a very personal note, I feel so priviledged to know that my salvation doesn't depend on my own "good" works, but rather God's undeserved favor and mercy towards me. To be quite honest, it is a constant battle to fight with my earthly desires to do what God wants me to do, but I know that He is helping me...he carries me. I am NOWHERE near perfect, but am being changed little bit by little bit so that I am becoming more like Him. I know you are reading my words on your screen but I hope that you hear and feel my heart when reading them.

I love Resurrection Sunday for all it represents, and for the promise that I will one day be resurrected by Him to live with Him forever! I can't wait! Happy Resurrection Sunday, ladies!!

Your sister in Christ

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When I am weak He is made strong

This week was my Spring "Break". I went from seeing almost 100 kids a day in 90 minute classes to keeping my two daughters at home. And who said stay-at-home moms have it easy??? I was in desparate need of a vacation from school and thought that it would happen this week. Ha! I spent an enjoyable, yet VERY tiring week catching up on housework that had fallen by the wayside and caring for my 2 needy little folks.

My oldest daughter is usually more independent but has become more physically and emotionally needy since becoming a pre-teen, and my youngest is afraid to be in a room by herself and attached herself to my hip all week.

Bible study time came and she followed me! LOL! I tried to sneak away today to turn and see her toting her little Bible under her arm following right behind me. ROTFL as I write this!!

I am soooooooo tired though! I feel as if I have gotten NO rest this week. I felt the tears coming today as I thought about all that I can't manage well. Family, spiritual life, profession, etc. I foul up so much! The enemy fed into my mind that I can't do anything right, but the Spirit of God says that He is made strong in my weakness! ;-) (When is Monday going to get here??!! LOL!)

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The look

SdI have stated previously that there are not a lot of Christian covered sisters in my area. However, there are a few hijabis (Muslim women who wear the hijab) that I will occasionally see when I am out and about. I was wearing the covering that is pictured is the previous post when my family and I went to eat at IHOP.

I was checking my email on my phone while waiting for a table. A couple came in and I happen to look up and meet the smiling eyes of a hijabi. What transpired next was...the look. :-) It was a look and smile of mutual respect and admiration. I was happy she was there. It made me wish that my hubby would be okay with me covering full-time. I wanted to share this sweet experience with you ladies. Keep pressing on!

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Today's covering

This is my favorite scarf! The colors are so soft and feminine.

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