This weekend my step sister Karah had a going away party before she left to join the forces. Phil and I are very proud of her and the choices that she is making, we know it cannot be easy. I had the opportunity to spend time with my biological father and his family. I admit that I was apprehensive about going, as I told them later, because it has been quite a while since I have seen or communicated with them. They were very welcoming and very happy to see Philip and I, it did not turn out how I had expected it to (and that was a very good thing). I am appreciative of their open and accepting nature since I had such reservations about the party.
We wound up staying well into the night catching up and learning about one another, it was a blessed evening. Phil and I prayed before we went that the Lord would give me strength in confronting some of my fears and He was there holding my hand the whole time.
Thank you Keith, Jana, Karah, Sue, & Wendell for making it a wonderful evening. Phil & I look forward to having all of you be a part of our life, no matter how long it took to get to this point.
Monday, August 24, 2009
Thursday, August 20, 2009
Back To School Time!
Oh how I remember getting ready to go back to school & thinking, "Ugh! I just want to be a grown up so I don't have to go to school!" My how that come back to bite you in the rear end :)
I am praying for all of you going back to school as teachers, both veterans and first year teachers. I hope that you get a good group of kids that bless you and make the year fun!
On another note;
I cannot believe how quickly time flies. I have been a Project Manager for nearly 7 months although some days it feels as if I have been here for years. It has its ups and downs as with any job but this week has been uncommonly difficult for me. When it rains it pours, right? I find myself getting frustrated and taking it home with me. I am so greatful that the Lord gave Philip so much patience. I truly believe there is no one else on the planet that could put up with me when I get this way :) I am so thankful that there is always light at the end of the tunnel and that God has given me such a wonderful hand to hold until I get there.
This week is almost over though and on Friday Phil and I will be going to the first ever Cowboys game at the new stadium! That's something to look forward to (and rest.... I need it!)
Be blessed my friends, recognize it and embrace it. God never put anything in front of us that we cannot handle and I am living proof of this fact. I love you all.
I am praying for all of you going back to school as teachers, both veterans and first year teachers. I hope that you get a good group of kids that bless you and make the year fun!
On another note;
I cannot believe how quickly time flies. I have been a Project Manager for nearly 7 months although some days it feels as if I have been here for years. It has its ups and downs as with any job but this week has been uncommonly difficult for me. When it rains it pours, right? I find myself getting frustrated and taking it home with me. I am so greatful that the Lord gave Philip so much patience. I truly believe there is no one else on the planet that could put up with me when I get this way :) I am so thankful that there is always light at the end of the tunnel and that God has given me such a wonderful hand to hold until I get there.
This week is almost over though and on Friday Phil and I will be going to the first ever Cowboys game at the new stadium! That's something to look forward to (and rest.... I need it!)
Be blessed my friends, recognize it and embrace it. God never put anything in front of us that we cannot handle and I am living proof of this fact. I love you all.
Friday, August 14, 2009
Our Poor Little Girl :(
Poor little Jenny is getting spayed today and needless to say her momma is a nervous wreck!! David (my brother-in-law) dropped her and Jonesy off this morning (Jonesy is getting a haircut) and I paced around my office while I was on the phone with him helping to fill out some paperwork. I haven't ever had a girl dog before so this is new to Phil and I... you always fear the unknown.
I am just saying a prayer anytime it really starts getting to me and I start to let my mind wonder to horrible things, God's gonna be with her the whole time even though I cannot be.
I only have to go about 10 hours before I get to see her and know that she is just fine. The doctor said she is going to have to wear one of those cones around her head for a few days so she doesn't chew out her stiches and that we have to keep it clean and dry. Easy enough right? Haha, it is going to be interesting to see our Jenny calm!
Writing all this out makes me feel better :) Thanks for letting me vent!
Love you all. I will post pictures of her 'cone head' soon <3
Monday, August 10, 2009
Let the Countdowns Begin!!
It seems impossible that Philip and I are only 1 month & 24 days away from our FIRST WEDDING ANNIVERSARY! I can't help but giggle when I think about my "... days 'till I am Mrs. Collins" countdown (which started with 620 days!). I remember how excited I was then and can honestly say that I am just as excited to be approaching our first full year of marriage :) What a blessing marriage is!
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I have also started counting down to our trip to the British Virgin Islands in October (1month & 29 days!) which keeps me going on rough Mondays like this one ;) We can't wait to wake up and hit the beach instead of the office.
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We are also looking so forward to adding another poor shmuk to the Collins family... hahaha! Sarah and Matt are getting married on the 22nd of November and we are so thrilled for them. It is going to be such a fun time, plus I am stoked to be IN the wedding :) I love having sisters!
Needless to say we have quite a few things to look forward to... so the countdown continues!
Thursday, August 6, 2009
A Couple of Prayer Requests
A dear friend of mine, Whitney Anderson, who I had the pleasure of workng with while I was in Plano @ DSW is going through something that I could never imagine; her husband was diagnosed with brain cancer around March of this year. I have copied a short version of her story below so that you can have a better idea of the struggles of this sweet family...
*(Copied from Whitney's blog- www.TheAndersonsCrazyLife.blogspot.com)
Brian and I have been married for almost five years now. We have 2 children, Audrey our active and hilarious three year old and Caden our adorable and sweet three month old. About a month after our son was born we found out that Brian had a brain tumor about the size of a baseball. We were told that it was a slow growing tumor and that if it was cancerous it was a low grade cancer. They removed the tumor on March 13 and three weeks later our world was rocked again when we found out that Brian had stage 4 Glioblastoma multiforme (an extremely aggressive brain cancer). We have the best doctors and the best treatment plan and are sure we will beat this!! We are so busy living our "new normal" (as our Bishop put it) life and excited to share it with ya'll.
... Whitney has been so strong and faithful to the Lord throughout these past months since the diagnosis. I am proud to call her my friend and pray for her strenght as a mother and a wife as well as the only caregiver for their family.
I ask that you join me in supporting them through the power of prayer. Our God is so mighty and gracious, I know that He has his hands on this family.
I love you Whitney and we are thinking of you guys and praying for you. Your such a treasure and I am lucky to know you :)
-Courtney
*(Copied from Whitney's blog- www.TheAndersonsCrazyLife.blogspot.com)
Brian and I have been married for almost five years now. We have 2 children, Audrey our active and hilarious three year old and Caden our adorable and sweet three month old. About a month after our son was born we found out that Brian had a brain tumor about the size of a baseball. We were told that it was a slow growing tumor and that if it was cancerous it was a low grade cancer. They removed the tumor on March 13 and three weeks later our world was rocked again when we found out that Brian had stage 4 Glioblastoma multiforme (an extremely aggressive brain cancer). We have the best doctors and the best treatment plan and are sure we will beat this!! We are so busy living our "new normal" (as our Bishop put it) life and excited to share it with ya'll.
... Whitney has been so strong and faithful to the Lord throughout these past months since the diagnosis. I am proud to call her my friend and pray for her strenght as a mother and a wife as well as the only caregiver for their family.
I ask that you join me in supporting them through the power of prayer. Our God is so mighty and gracious, I know that He has his hands on this family.
I love you Whitney and we are thinking of you guys and praying for you. Your such a treasure and I am lucky to know you :)
-Courtney
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