God's Got This

Ignorance is bliss. Then you hear the truth and it freaks you out. I am honestly, truly a bit nervous about our future as Americans. I don’t pretend to know what all is going on with our government but it is quite apparent that something needs to give. What happened to being united as one? What happened to democracy and our rights as free people? Why do we, the human race, always seem to screw up a good thing? I don’t have a gun. I don’t know how to shoot a gun. It’s probably a good thing I’m not around guns because I would probably shoot myself in the foot. But, I like knowing other people have them. Good people. There are other ways to solve the issue. I’m just saying.

And another thing, why do we pay people for their lifetime who hold office for 4 years? I just learned about that this year. Sorry – but that’s not cool. And our country is in debt but yet some still wonder why? And our military, who put their life on the line for us…I doubt they are paid as well (although the benefits are nice)  – but let’s be honest.  

I want to be like the girl in “stranger than fiction” who gets audited by the IRS for only paying half her taxes. I don’t want to get audited but I think it’s funny that she only pays the taxes she agrees with.

And another thing… I don’t really want to be over taken by another country because of the amount of debt we are in. I don’t want someone to harm the President because they are fanatical and angry. I just want the President to start making better decisions. He has tons of advisors. Can’t they ADVISE him in the right direction? What happened to common sense or looking out for the future of our country? Not of fan of the back and forth stance on major issues.

HOWEVER, don’t get all bent out of shape, I support our President and government because that is what the Bible says to do:

"Every person must be subject to the governing authorities, for no authority exists except by God's permission. The existing authorities have been established by God" Romans 13:1

So don’t doubt God and who He has placed there (whether you voted for the President or not).

“Obey your leaders and submit to their authority. They keep watch over you as men who must give an account. Obey them so that their work will be a joy, not a burden, for that would be of no advantage to you.” Hebrews 13:17

Well that’s a bit more difficult. But if God put him in charge then, there you go. Enough said.

“First of all, then, I urge that supplications, prayers, intercessions, and thanksgivings be made for all people, for kings and all who are in high positions, that we may lead a peaceful and quiet life, godly and dignified in every way. This is good, and it is pleasing in the sight of God our Savior, who desires all people to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. For there is one God, and there is one mediator between God and men, the man Christ Jesus…” 1 Timothy 2:1-15

All I have to say to that is, “AMEN”!

Plus several more you can google.

Moving on…. I hope we can learn from these verses, commandments and instructions. Even when we have every doubt – the one reason that supersedes all others is to trust in God and lean not on our own understanding but in all our ways acknowledge Him. He knows what he is doing. From the major, world related stuff down to every step we take.

God is in control.

It's seriously 2013....where does the time go?

And yet another life update and birthday shout out to my one and only.

Nothing super major has happened just yet… YET but let’s just say that 2013 will be an eventful year, to say the least.

G and I live out of our suitcases. However, instead of going back and forth from CC to SA, now it is H and SA. A bit further but still not bad. I actually haven’t even had to drive here yet – lucky me! This last time I flew. I am actually still here and it’s been a pretty dang good weekend. G’s birthday is today!!!!! Unfortunately he has to work at the boat show but I did my best to make it as memorable as possible.

Let’s back up one second – G is not living in H, he is living south of H and working at a new boat dealership and service shop. We definitely heard God speak when this opportunity came up. It was rushed and December was a whirlwind kind of month with him moving, changing jobs, going to other states for training, the holidays, and of course trying to spend as much time together as possible. We were able to celebrate our first Christmas and New Years Eve together. We also got to meet more of the important people in our lives and we made sure everyone knew the other was going to be around for a very, very long time. It was a really nice three weeks – then three days back to work and now I am back here in H-town (really K town).

So, since G had to work this weekend I wanted to do something special. I had found a great deal on the downtown Four Seasons Hotel (which included an awesome breakfast). The original plan was for us to stay downtown since he would have to work downtown for the boat show. Then I got the bright idea to throw a surprise party for him. I was going to have everyone meet us at the hotel in the lobby after taking him to dinner. Well, then I thought he wouldn’t want to go out because he would have just gotten done working a really long day (10am-8pm), so I changed everything around (probably 4 times). I had found a great restaurant within walking distance and asked everyone to meet us there for dinner.

G had no idea! It was so great!!! When we walked into the hotel I had set up a nice little birthday display – birthday banner, balloons, cookie cake, present, and all.  On the way to dinner, he knew about the hotel and dinner by this point, we had forgotten the cookie cake I had surprised him with in our room.

I so badly wanted to go back to get it, but he insisted we keep walking because we were “late” for our reservation (and I’m sure he was starving). Little did he know, there were about 12 people waiting for us! Whenever we walked into the restaurant, the group was standing and clapping and saying “Happy Birthday!” It was perfect. Even the table next to them started in on the whooping and hollering. I’m pretty sure he was feeling the effects of ‘shock & awe’!

The food and company were awesome. They even wished him a happy birthday at the top of all our menus! 

After dinner we went upstairs to the dueling piano bar. We didn’t stay too long but it was definitely a birthday to remember!

No major plans for the future at this time. G is going to focus on getting settled at his new job and I am focusing on taking whatever opportunities I can with mine.  

So, I got to see some pretty awesome friends over the break – K came down and PD came from DC! I was so happy to see both of them and really glad we got to spend some QT together. They also got to meet G – which was super important to me.

K had an interview in FW – change is good! PD went back to DC to work for Joaquin Castro – pretty stinkin’ cool!

A and V are moving to SA too! A got a job as a teacher at one of the middle schools in town and will stay with me for a few weeks while they find a place. So many exciting changes for my friends!

AND the best news of all in my book is ….. SISTER IS PREGNANT AGAIN! She is due in June and I absolutely cannot wait to find out if they will have a mini Z or a boy!

Happy 2013!!!!