In the Beginning

My AddyBug

First things first.I have a wonderful husband and we have been married for a little less than 6 years. He also has a magnanimous beard, something I have grown to love, no pun intended. We also have a stupendous daughter. We may butt heads on occasion but she is so special and can always make me laugh. She is such a ham. I have also stood firm on my only one child please and thank you. I was convinced I could not handle any more and that God definitely was aware of that and like He says would not give me more than I can handle. See my pattern..I, I, I, I, I... It seems I was going though life with what I thought not what God had planned for our family.

I had been steadily praying and really wanting to hear from God about what he wanted me to do in my life. I wanted to know His will for my family. I just knew that I was meant for big things, I couldn't explain it, but I just knew God's plans were big.

A funny thing happened on a road trip with my very pregnant sister. We had made the trip up to Kentucky for a friend's wedding. Fabulous weekend was had and then time for the 9-10 hour trek home. I was trying to sing (quietly) while I let her rest. We were pretty much in the home stretch, just a couple hours away, going through my favorite little Southern towns with funny names. Any who, I was just minding my own business driving down the road and BAM and i do mean BAM.

the beard and the tractor I would like

I heard  some words. I thought to myself, did I really just hear that. I looked over at my sleeping sis and not wanting to tell her what I heard fearing she may want to take me to a mental ward right then. I just thought some more, prayed some more and it kept coming to me. You will be a cotton farmer. Yes folks.. I heard that. I thought well.. THAT WOULD BE AWESOME! Yes the thought of that made me so excited. I could see the vision and it was amazing. There was another detail that I saw. It was another child on the farm that I did not have yet. Hmmm.. Well i immediately said God if that is what I am supposed to do then I want another child. I was and still am amazed at renewed faith and hope. I was finally saying God if it is your will then I am ready to do whatever you will have me do! I really meant it this time and still do.

Here comes Monday. So what a great weekend I had. Oh it felt great great. Hearing from God is the,  most amazing thing I have ever experienced. I knew I had to tell people about what happened. How? How was I going to tell people that I was sane and telling them that I wanted to be a farmer. Oh boy. I could feel the devil come around and kick me down and try to keep me from telling this wonderful event. Well i told my coworker, who is a great friend, and she replied with "If cotton is what you want, cotton is what you will have!" What an encouragement. Then I was able to tell my family and so on. The funny thing is as crazy as it sounds to own and operate a cotton farm they all thought I had lost it because I said I was going to have another child. Was it just me or were they missing the big picture? :)

This is me!

This is where we begin our new chapter. I have been through numerous ups and downs just like the next person. I finally let God take over and amazing things are happening. I know God has big plans for us and I am praying for our family to have faith in this huge process. My mom told me a great verse that I have begun to take with me everywhere. Psalm 138:8. The Lord will perfect that which concerns me. Well Hello! God has already worked out all the details. Amazing! I know I have to keep praying to find out which steps to take so we can be ready for His huge blessings. We have to keep focused on what God has already promised and not get discouraged in daily events. I am the first to admit, I have a hard time in that area. Prayer. I have to tell you friends is amazing. Spend time with God, just talk to Him. It's fantastic when you spend that time with Him. You won't experience a better feeling than talking to you heavenly Dad!