Week in Review

Ok last Wednesday we hit the road with 10 of us and we were off to Kids Camp- we arrived to mass chaos in which I was like whoa- of course this was all normal for kids camp so I had to take a step back in my mind and just let it go for now and go with the flow- I like order but that was not happening and I got in the groove of it- I had 18 girls in the room I was a counselor - there was 2 of us that were in there as counselors- many many of of kids were very young or first time campers-
let me just say I had to breathe the first day a lot- and let me just say I love my son so much and thankful for him so much drama with that many girls-oh they were fun but at time whew!
Ok so the Evangelist doing the services were awesome- loved some of the object lessons and now have a few ideas for our children's church
One of the things that impressed me the most was the gelling of the entire counselor staff- we all come from all over Florida and some of us not knowing one another but we gelled why we had one purpose making "memories" as Pastor Billy would say. I was not there for my self but for the kids- although God did touch my heart.
I had one little girl in my room that I was like oh my word she is going to drive me to insanity- well God said guess what she is the one you are here for- are you kidding me- well- more on her later
I think I got a total of 6 hours of sleep the entire time we were there-
We had talkers in our room- sleep walkers and one child ( the one I was there for) who had night terrors each night- talk about being woke up - poor love- she was asleep -the entire time and we just kept praying for her each night- i was on the top bunk so jumping down 1-2 x a night for her did a toll on my body- its ok though- i will survive
We had a great time in our water time - and jousting time I beat the tar out of one of the counselors all in the name of fun - "smile"
as for the altar times- we had amazing time- the kids really went after God and spent time with Him-

I prayed for the little girl that I was sent for ( i truly believe) the last night- got down on her level- she has ADHD and a troubled home life- she was often off in her own little world and would not listen- yep those are my kind of kids - to make a difference- so anyway as I prayed God spoke to me and told me to look at her-so I looked at her and told her what God laid on my heart- that she was amazing and God had a plan for her and she can do anything she put her mind to- and that even though she is a wild child (big smile) God loves her and He has something special for you- of course as I was telling her I was crying but through my tears I could see her eyes light up and she had a big grin on her face. that face is forever embedded in my mind.
I had one girl told me she wishes I was her mom because she has not seen her mom when she was 2. heart pull
Our girls that went had a great time and they were big helps to other girls- I am very proud of them!
Will I go back- already planning for next year!

well...

this past week was really good- I have been reading an amazing book -and its all inpsiring - more to that book on a later date- I have been reading more and loving this time during lunch at work-
there are several books i have on my nook that I want to read before school starts-
I love love teaching Sunday School the kids are amazing and I am so excited what God is doing in our church-
I love what our theme is in Childrens Church and lately Marcus and I have been talking about things before church and what do you know it is the same thing as what our messages have been - God is good

A week alone

well this past week Marcus was at dad's and he did quite well- He has been there once before but only for a couple of days- I go pick him up today- so what did I do this week

A whole lot of nothing- oh I kept on laundry and went to the store and slept- yep rested - got a little organized (have to finish theat today) but the house is neat and tidy- the laundry is caught up- and I was able to get some rest -

It was nice and needed but it is time for him to come home- our next adventure will be Kids Camp- cant wait- we are going to have an awesome time- praying for God to touch the kids like never before. For their lives to be forever changed

I also spent quite a bit of time a lone and chatting with God- reading books that have provided encouragement and will keep reading books-

thought a lot about the future and what it could hold - the possibilities are endless

Single Parenting is not for sissies

Yes I know parenting in general is difficult- and I also know this is the path which I chose- come on I am a little bit crazy adopting a child as a single parent and you know I only have 1 child - so my hat tips for single parents with more then 1 child-

so why the post on single parenting- just what I have been feeling lately- some people get what I go through others do not so let me enlighten you on a typical week for us. I know why am I telling you this not for sympathy or empathy - actually this is just helping me vent out what has been going on with me- so if you are a married couple and are parenting keep working together on it- and tag team-work together -utilize one another as a strength
this post maybe because we are just going through the growing pains of becoming a tween- really I think I like the aggression better- no not really but man this disrespect and talking back has got to go-
He will get that it is not cool- consistency with consequences and just not tolerating it is what we are working on- I sure hope it clicks soon-
there are days where I wish there was a dad in the picture so I could just say here please take him and have a nice chat with him- but that is not the case so I keep working through-
ask for advice when I need it and incorporate other wisdom when I need too.

is it hard being a single parent yes yes it is- I get tired and worn out- how is that possible
our days begin during the week by having breakfast and being on the road by 6 am- drop him off and then get to work by 7 am- work all day then pick him up by 4pm and depending on the day we either- have errands to run- track practice- cleaning the house- or church- then home for dinner- hang out go over things and deal with misbehavior in the midst of it all- then we may have orthodontist appt or therapy session- again I know this is life and working through it- just days that get to you that is all- and trust me the days now are so much more enjoyable then days previous- I love that young man and so proud to be his momma- however this momma better get a some more respect-

so sorry been away- eesh

wow did not realize I have not written in a while- we have been realy busy the monht of June and so glad it will slow down in July- its been all good stuff but whew I was tired- still am trying to catch up with rest but probably will neve get it done-
so track season is finished we are still practicing sorta- we start soccer in August - and I will begin working out again this coming week and eating better- grocery lists and dinner menus will occur again-
kids camp will be at the end of this month and I will be going yeah! well hopefully if I get approved -
alright will post more in more days to come