Please contact me at journeyofjewels@yahoo.com (or call me if you know me personally).
Friday, February 19, 2010
My Necklaces Are on SALE!!!!
Please take a look at my Journey of Jewels blog and see all the necklaces still available. I am marking ALL available necklaces down to $12.00. It doesn't matter if the prices says $25 or $30 below. ALL are NOW $12.00!!! I'm trying to clean out my inventory and my house to make room for baby!! Please think about these as a nice gift for that special person or yourself.
Please contact me at journeyofjewels@yahoo.com (or call me if you know me personally).
Please contact me at journeyofjewels@yahoo.com (or call me if you know me personally).
Monday, February 8, 2010
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Where am I?
I know I have not blogged in a while. I had every intention of actually doing a Feel Good Wednesday post yesterday but things have been so busy here at work. Not only is tax season here but add to it that I'm pregnant and trying to get things organized and Kathryn trained on my job. I woke up yesterday morning at 4 a.m. and could not sleep. I had so many things rolling around in my head. Then at 6 a.m. I started thinking about work. That was not good. Often when things like that happen I get up and pray and feel better. So that's just what I did. And my day went SO much better than I thought it would. So it just goes to show, when worry hits, just pray. I was determined to have a good day not matter what.
So how am I feeling? GREAT! This pregnancy has been such a blessing. No morning sickness...except for occasional nausea earlier in the 1st trimester. I am just a couple of days away from hitting my half way mark. 20 weeks!!! Yikes!!! After I rolled on passed the first trimester it seems like this pregnancy is just flying by. I don't like that. I want time to slow down a bit. I know the baby is not even here yet, but I don't know if Wes and I will have any more children. It hasn't been discussed. And I don't want to discuss it just yet. I just want to enjoy this. So I really want to take things easy and really soak in this pregnancy.
Our baby boy has been moving so much more this week. I love it! It is the most amazing feeling. I haven't caught on yet if the bumps I'm feeling inside are him just moving around or if he's kicking me. But either way, I'm really enjoying him. I LOVE to sing. So every day on the way to work and back home I crank up my Itunes and sing to my baby. I hope he gets his Dad's voice. Hardly anyone knows this but Wes can sing SO good. But he hides that well. :) How many of you mommies out there talked to your baby when you were pregnant? I catch myself saying little things to him. For instance when I'm hungry I'll say "I know, I'm about to feed you too." I crack up at myself. Or earlier when I felt some bumps from him I said "I feel ya, I'm ready to go home too."
Well, I hope I haven't bored you. I just wanted to write something to you that look forward to what I have to say. Oh, and for those that are waiting and waiting for a bump picture.......keep your eyes open soon. You never know what picture you may find on here.
I really hope that I will be able to get back to my Feel Good Wednesday posts....or maybe something new that has to do with my faith and love for music. We'll see.
So how am I feeling? GREAT! This pregnancy has been such a blessing. No morning sickness...except for occasional nausea earlier in the 1st trimester. I am just a couple of days away from hitting my half way mark. 20 weeks!!! Yikes!!! After I rolled on passed the first trimester it seems like this pregnancy is just flying by. I don't like that. I want time to slow down a bit. I know the baby is not even here yet, but I don't know if Wes and I will have any more children. It hasn't been discussed. And I don't want to discuss it just yet. I just want to enjoy this. So I really want to take things easy and really soak in this pregnancy.
Our baby boy has been moving so much more this week. I love it! It is the most amazing feeling. I haven't caught on yet if the bumps I'm feeling inside are him just moving around or if he's kicking me. But either way, I'm really enjoying him. I LOVE to sing. So every day on the way to work and back home I crank up my Itunes and sing to my baby. I hope he gets his Dad's voice. Hardly anyone knows this but Wes can sing SO good. But he hides that well. :) How many of you mommies out there talked to your baby when you were pregnant? I catch myself saying little things to him. For instance when I'm hungry I'll say "I know, I'm about to feed you too." I crack up at myself. Or earlier when I felt some bumps from him I said "I feel ya, I'm ready to go home too."
Well, I hope I haven't bored you. I just wanted to write something to you that look forward to what I have to say. Oh, and for those that are waiting and waiting for a bump picture.......keep your eyes open soon. You never know what picture you may find on here.
I really hope that I will be able to get back to my Feel Good Wednesday posts....or maybe something new that has to do with my faith and love for music. We'll see.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Tuesday, January 19, 2010
First flutterings and answered prayer
I honestly don't want this blog to turn into all about "baby". But you know, if it does, that's fine....because after all THIS is what my journey has been about. My journey has been about having faith, trusting God, and holding onto my hope that I would have a child of my own.
But just to prove that God listens to our prayers. He cares about the smallest things and the biggest things we pray up to Him. About a week ago, on a Sunday night, I was in bed watching television with Wes. It's something we do to settle down and get our bodies rested and ready for sleep. I was laying on my back and felt this funny bubble sensation in my lower stomach. It did it for a few seconds. I knew then that it was my baby. And NO it was not gas bubbles. I KNOW it was my baby. Well, this last Sunday, the 17th, marked the anniversary of the passing of my previous baby. I woke up that morning and didn't think anything of it and then it hit me. I was getting ready for church and realized what that day represented. I prayed and asked God to help me to not have negative thoughts. I prayed that He knew the plans LONG before I was even born. He has the best plans for me, and never wants to hurt me....even tho my heart had been broken before, I trust and know that He did the best thing for me and that baby. I prayed that God would allow me to feel my baby in my womb that day. So I went on with my day....went to church, took care of lunch, started on laundry....and all of a sudden I'm laying on my back on the couch and I feel it! BIG time. It felt like the baby was turning flips in my stomach. It was the most awesome thing. It went on for a good while. I had to thank God for listening to my prayers and helping me to know, once again, He cares.
P.S. This happened while the Dallas Cowboys were playing and they were losing big time....so I'm thinking the baby is either a Cowboy's fan already and was getting angry with them for losing OR he/she is NOT a Cowboy's fan and was excited they were doing so terrible. HA!
P.S.S. We are scheduled for our big reveal sonogram THIS Thursday, January 21st at 1:00. We will find out if God has chosen a boy or girl for us. Whichever it is, I know that God has chosen this one specifically for me and Wes.....I feel so blessed!
But just to prove that God listens to our prayers. He cares about the smallest things and the biggest things we pray up to Him. About a week ago, on a Sunday night, I was in bed watching television with Wes. It's something we do to settle down and get our bodies rested and ready for sleep. I was laying on my back and felt this funny bubble sensation in my lower stomach. It did it for a few seconds. I knew then that it was my baby. And NO it was not gas bubbles. I KNOW it was my baby. Well, this last Sunday, the 17th, marked the anniversary of the passing of my previous baby. I woke up that morning and didn't think anything of it and then it hit me. I was getting ready for church and realized what that day represented. I prayed and asked God to help me to not have negative thoughts. I prayed that He knew the plans LONG before I was even born. He has the best plans for me, and never wants to hurt me....even tho my heart had been broken before, I trust and know that He did the best thing for me and that baby. I prayed that God would allow me to feel my baby in my womb that day. So I went on with my day....went to church, took care of lunch, started on laundry....and all of a sudden I'm laying on my back on the couch and I feel it! BIG time. It felt like the baby was turning flips in my stomach. It was the most awesome thing. It went on for a good while. I had to thank God for listening to my prayers and helping me to know, once again, He cares.
P.S. This happened while the Dallas Cowboys were playing and they were losing big time....so I'm thinking the baby is either a Cowboy's fan already and was getting angry with them for losing OR he/she is NOT a Cowboy's fan and was excited they were doing so terrible. HA!
P.S.S. We are scheduled for our big reveal sonogram THIS Thursday, January 21st at 1:00. We will find out if God has chosen a boy or girl for us. Whichever it is, I know that God has chosen this one specifically for me and Wes.....I feel so blessed!
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Compassion like Christ
Are you tired of seeing Haiti plastered all over the news? Well, if your answer is yes....then I pray for you. I pray for your soul. Where is your compassion?
It's only January 14th and COMPASSION has already been a strong word I keep thinking about this year. Compassion, my friend, is exactly what we need more of in this world. And the people of Haiti is just ONE way that I think God is trying to wake us up. Jesus IS the true example of compassion. Just as my pastor spoke this last Sunday, Jesus had compassion just by walking in a crowd and stopping to place a hand on someone and healing! It brings me to tears. He has had SO much compassion for you and I. If only EACH ONE of us would strive to have the compassion of Christ. I'm guilty myself. There is a stirring in the air this year. A stirring for compassion, a stirring for miracles for our eyes to see, a stirring of simply....Jesus. Psalms 145:8 "The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works."
I have to admit the last few days I have not sat and watched the horror of Haiti.....I only have listened while getting ready for work. I have only read numerous blogs of the outpouring of Christians wanting to do SOMETHING. I have only read articles online. We are so far away in miles, yet, we CAN make a difference. As Christians, we should want to reach out and have compassion for the lost, the hurting, the broken & bruised. As Christians, we should want to lift up in prayer those that may have NEVER had the opportunity to have the story of Christ shared with them.
I want to be more like Christ. I want to have HIS kind of compassion. Not just today, not just for Haiti, but I want to strive to become more compassionate each day for the rest of my life.
Compassion defined: sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
I'll use the scripture Kelly from Kelly's Korner chose to use....it is perfect
"If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:17-18
Therefore, I can not just sit here any longer and act like my money won't help. I may not have much but I can give. I can pray. I can show compassion. There is so much information out there to help you decide on where to donate, if you choose. Below is a list of websites I have found to be helpful.
Compassion International
American Red Cross
Numerous ways to donate (via msnbc.com)
(also lists information on scams)
It's only January 14th and COMPASSION has already been a strong word I keep thinking about this year. Compassion, my friend, is exactly what we need more of in this world. And the people of Haiti is just ONE way that I think God is trying to wake us up. Jesus IS the true example of compassion. Just as my pastor spoke this last Sunday, Jesus had compassion just by walking in a crowd and stopping to place a hand on someone and healing! It brings me to tears. He has had SO much compassion for you and I. If only EACH ONE of us would strive to have the compassion of Christ. I'm guilty myself. There is a stirring in the air this year. A stirring for compassion, a stirring for miracles for our eyes to see, a stirring of simply....Jesus. Psalms 145:8 "The Lord is gracious and full of compassion, slow to anger and great in mercy. The Lord is good to all, and His tender mercies are over all His works."
I have to admit the last few days I have not sat and watched the horror of Haiti.....I only have listened while getting ready for work. I have only read numerous blogs of the outpouring of Christians wanting to do SOMETHING. I have only read articles online. We are so far away in miles, yet, we CAN make a difference. As Christians, we should want to reach out and have compassion for the lost, the hurting, the broken & bruised. As Christians, we should want to lift up in prayer those that may have NEVER had the opportunity to have the story of Christ shared with them.
I want to be more like Christ. I want to have HIS kind of compassion. Not just today, not just for Haiti, but I want to strive to become more compassionate each day for the rest of my life.
Compassion defined: sympathetic consciousness of others' distress together with a desire to alleviate it
I'll use the scripture Kelly from Kelly's Korner chose to use....it is perfect
"If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? Dear children, let us not love with words or tongue but with actions and in truth." 1 John 3:17-18
Therefore, I can not just sit here any longer and act like my money won't help. I may not have much but I can give. I can pray. I can show compassion. There is so much information out there to help you decide on where to donate, if you choose. Below is a list of websites I have found to be helpful.
Compassion International
American Red Cross
Numerous ways to donate (via msnbc.com)
(also lists information on scams)
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
At Last....Kitchen Complete
It seems like things I have been waiting for are finally being put in place. This time I'm talking about my kitchen. If you remember, I posted about my kitchen here. Well, I can FINALLY say....it is finished! Hallelujah! Two years ago I got rid of the blue commercial-grade tile, the flowers and vines that were painted on my cabinets, the white tile with a blue center for my countertop, and the mismatched dishwasher. The ONE thing I didn't get done was the backsplash. Kathryn's (my co-worker) fiance works in construction. I saw the bathroom he had done for their house and knew he was the one I wanted to hire for my kitchen. Ryan did an awesome job! I am so proud of my kitchen. Now I guess I should start cooking in it more.....that would make Wes happy anyways. I hope you enjoy the transformation.
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