New Plan

So that bedroom set that was going to take 6-12weeks . . . will be here on Thursday. Our bedroom is the only room in the house left with that old brown paneling. We thought about eventually putting up new drywall, but knowing us--it's not going to happen. So, this morning I called Josh (he's at school in Chicago today) and asked if we could just go ahead and paint it. He said yes (which I'm pretty sure he will be regretting soon!) Wish me luck! (Also, if anyone has free time you can help! :) )

The Long Awaited Dream

We recently ordered our new bed room set. Here is the link: http://www.kincaidfurniture.com/item_detail.cfm?pid=2997

(It will actually be darker than the picture looks. The stain is called "Espresso.")

I'm really excited. I have always wanted a nice bedroom set. We decided to use our wedding money and some savings to invest in a solid wood set that would last for a long time. Now the wait begins 6 to 12 weeks until it is delivered. Yay!

Signature

I made my own blog signature today. It ONLY took about 2 hours. Well worth my time and effort? Not sure. Hopefully it will appear below. . .

my prayer for 2009

I praise God for the new year that is ahead of us, as well as, for the year we are leaving behind. Such blessings-- those remembered and those anticipated. I praise God for the work He has done in me, yet I see the work still needed. So I ask the Lord, as this year begins, for a renewal and revival in me. A pursuing desire to know, love, and glorify Him more. A fervent, consistent prayer life. Specific opportunities for sharing His gospel and the courage and confidence in Him to share. A love for others that supercedes my love for me. A love of intimacy and a relationship of trust--with the Lord and those around me. Active love and sacrifice as a wife, mother, daughter, sister, friend, etc. More time devoted to my relationship with the Lord, as well as, more discipline in general. A less self-dependant life. An obedient, gracious heart. That I would be a brighter reflection of Him, who is the author and perfector of my faith. And finally, that the Lord would use me as He wills, not I.

Looking forward to a blessed 2009.