Why....

There are so many times I ask that question.....WHY??? Why am I going through this? Why is my friend going through this? How come I dont get my way? Blah, blah, blah. As I am writing this blog I have SO much on my mind. My heart is breaking for a dear college friend whose newborn baby girl met Jesus on Wednesday, for my own personal trials that I just cant seem to kick in the butt, and for big decisions that need to be made (that arent going to be fun). Yet my heart rejoices over the life that is growing inside my sister Becca, friends who are in the final stages of the adoption process, and my sweet baby boy who makes getting up each morning worth it.
So I ask myself....why do I question God? Is it because I dont trust him or because I dont fully grasp that he is bigger than all of this? I know he has my best interest in mind...but when the cards arent adding up....it is just easier to give up.
Jeremiah 29: 11 says "For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord..." He knows...and that is enough for me. Over the past several months as I have seen my husband (and even myself) take hit after hit...I know that He knows. I dont have to ask the question why, because I dont deserve an answer. I must trust in my Lord and Savior that he will work it all out...even as crazy as it might seem or get. He is bigger than me, He is bigger than my trial and He is bigger than my circumstance!

A Picture Says A Thousand Words...

A girl in our college ministry is a very gifted photographer and she took several snapshots of our family. These are a few of our favorites!

Back at it...

This was my first week back at school. I am exhausted. I enjoyed my 2 week break a little too much. Late nights and late mornings made 5:30am on Monday quite awful! But needless to say...I made it! I am glad to be back into the routine. I am not as homesick and I just do better with a routine.
My mom and step dad are coming to visit at the first of Feb. We are so excited to show them around town and to take them to San Francisco (a city which I have decided is one of my favorites)!!!
My "resolutions" that I talked about in my last post are coming along quite nicely. I am loving my new work out schedule and one of the teachers that I teach with has been joining me. It is great to have a work out partner! I also started reading "Crazy Love" by Francis Chan (Richard's first book choice for me). I have only just started it....so in my next blog I will post my thoughts!
I am continuing to learn new things everyday....good and bad. God is opening my eyes to so much and growing me in ways I never thought possible. I hope to one day be able to share more about this...but for now I will BE STILL and KNOW that HE IS GOD! I rest in that promise everyday! Although I don't always know what the future holds, God does and for that I am thankful!

Until next time..

Ringing in the New Year!

Wow...I cannot believe that it is 2010. Where did 2009 go? So many changes in our life over the past year and I know that this year is going to bring even more.

As I think about the New Year I think about resolutions....each year I sit down and make a list of things I want to do....or should do and typically I accomplish one...maybe two if it is a good year. Unfortunately this year is no different. But as I sit here prepared to make my list I am going at it with a different attitude. I am making a list of things I know I CAN and WILL accomplish!!

So here goes....

1. Adopt a little girl from THOGL
2. Train and complete the Camp Pendleton 10K mud run (I already registered...June 6)
3. Engross myself in God's word....read 6 books that my hubby has recommended I read
4. Stay consist with this blog
5. Finish Kyler's scrap book (I know that sounds ridiculous but I am not a good at it and have been working on it for almost 3 years)

So there is my list.
We will see how it goes....and I will keep you updated on the progress of each item!

-Tiffany