Again . . .

Again, more than a month has passed since I've written - ugh!!!
Gosh, school is out in 5 days - my babies are growing so fast (tear). Steve & Steph are moving into their Brand New house this weekend (it's gorgeous). I'm trying to be jealous FOR them and not OF them. I am really having to practice 2 Cor. 10:5 - I give it to You, Lord. You are so faithful. You have so blessed me. Forgive me. Thank you Jesus, thank you.
Life has been rather harried with the 'state of the economy'. Bradbury Co. has had to let 40 people go . . . not easy things. Ryan & I have been down on our knees . . . again, God--You are faithful. God, we walk not by sight, by faith. Increase our faith.
Ellen, Erin & Emily are just awesome - I love them sooooo much. I have been having such fun with my mom as well - she is one beautiful person and I am so lucky to have her in my life. She is one person (besides Ryan) who truly encourages me and tells me I do a good job. I have never understood why people withhold blessing like that? I don't know, maybe I over do it. But, I have learned (albeit painfully) that some people like that power so I choose not to allow it over/on me. I have stopped trying to 'please' people and gain approval. My esteem is not based on others' affirmation, rather on my God's view and approval of me. AGain, thank you Sweet Jesus!

Almost midnight, the clock's about to strike and off come the glass slippers.
love,
m.
p.s. i did the OKC 1/2 marathon again this year. ry is so supportive. God, thank you for allowing me the ability and opportunity to run. Let it be for your glory!