I'm Still Here

Hi all! WoW. Life has a funny way of happening, doesn't it? I think it has been about 4 years since my last post. I've been wanting to write, I've needed to at times. I guess just being at a loss of words, or of how to express some of my journey the last few years. House is built, we love it here in the woods. It's quiet, beautiful (during all seasons) and it's the best place for me to be the introvert that I am. I didn't realize this until after I moved here actually how well God had planned. I feel at home, secluded here. Now don't get me wrong, I do love my dear family and friends, but I find it easier to breathe in this quiet, slow pace life. For updates, those that know me, know last summer I had major surgery--- a total hysterectomy. For some I suppose this would be devastating, but for me it was so freeing! After years of PCOS, fertility issues, having Cassandra almost 3 months early....then having issues later on with fibroid's and Adenomyosis (which is “uterine endometriosis”), I was more than happy to get rid of my uterus and cervix! God has really been with me the whole time, really. I find myself where I should have been in a fury of panic, I have been at peace with major decisions and set backs. That is ONLY FROM my LORD. Maybe I'm naturally a calmer personality...which I find is the case. I just know no matter what I'm destined for something greater someday, I take comfort in that. God is good all times, and all times God is good. “Hold everything in your hands lightly, otherwise it hurts when God pries your fingers open.” Corrie Ten Boom In His Grip, Jessie ♥

So after 7 months it has finally been done! What a relief! What are you wondering, what were we waiting for for THAT long?? the septic system to be put into the ground! now we will be able to have a working potty in a few weeks! no more potty chair. we've come a long way with that potty chair. last year spring through winter we used it out in the woods, then since September we were able to use it in the basement since we had walls! We've come a long way, this building process at times seemed hopeless. Never ending, we were so close yet so far away. Now dealing with the whole do i really want to move!? ( a little too late now) Prayers have been answered, and i've gained patience so it is all for nothing. We will be in our new home, brand spankin' new home in a few short months.

WOW!

So it's been forever since I have posted anything. Not that many of you fall off your seats with anticipation for my amazing posts.

Well as most of you know we're getting down to the wire for the house project. All sheet rock is finally done. The kitchen cabinets are being delivered today and the taper is hopefully going to start tonight.

Through this all...I've had to lean on the Lord so many times. He has stretched me in so many directions. One big one is giving it over to Him daily. I can't control everything in my life, not even building our "dream house".

I knew throughout this whole project it was going to be in HIS timing, not ours, HIS plan, not ours. Yes most of our ideas are there, and yes lots have changed.

So as I continue along this journey I'm thankful every day for a husband that can do everything, everything the Lord blessed him with. For Cassie to see a start to finish on something HUGE...that perseverance works. What a big lesson for a 5 year old.

In his Love,
Jess

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Well it's been a while!  Just wanted to say that summer is almost over, coming along on Labor Day weekend.  How did this happen? I've noticed my time has been focuesd on the house building, and now this week started home-schooling our daughter.  I've been getting better with this change thing, God has slowly been working in my heart for these changes.  I'm getting excited to move and to start fresh somewhere else. 

Fall is around the corner, my favorite season!  I look forward to the crisp air, the smell of leaves, and all the fall festivities.

I'm Tired

So I just want to ramble on how tired I am right now....not that you all really care. 

Well good news is my sissy started a blog for me...about her recipes which is a killer idea!!  I can't wait for her to add all the good healthy well mostly healthy food she'll add.


Well I'm tired soooo yeah I'm going to bed....