It's Been a Few Days

So I've been a little busy with conference stuff and haven't had an opportunity to update. So, what has changed? Things are good. Forgiveness is a great thing, especially when its real and doesn't have selfish motives. Work is good. We are staying busy and I am feeling better about things every time I am able to get a tax return out. Tonight BJ is fishing with Tony, Tony Mac, and Tristin and I am home alone to do as I please. I am working on two posters I need to make for the conference and getting everything possible done this weekend for the conference. On the 3rd, I am paying Alissa, my best friend's daughter to help me get most of the things out of my cabinets in my kitchen. I think I can get about 80% of the stuff out of my cabinets at that point. The couple of days before the kitchen remodel, I will empty out the rest by myself. Have I told you how great it is going to be to have my kitchen done? It is going to be fabulous! It's almost July and I cannot believe it. Christmas is just around the corner and will be here before we know it. I almost e-mailed my mother-in-law a list of some of the things I would like for Christmas. She usually starts asking about August, so I guess I'm not that far ahead of the game. She would be so proud! That also means Jill will be moving away in about a month and a half. I don't think we've ever been in a different state or country for longer than 20 days, so it's going to be a life change for the both of us. I'm sure time will fly, just like it is doing now, but it's gonna be wierd with her being away for the next 4 years. I'm trying to just not think about it right now as I'm sure God will work everything out and she'll be back in no time.

A Sneak Peak

This morning we made all our decisions for our kitchen. I'm so glad it is over. So here's a sneak peak of some of the things we chose. We are getting white cabinets. The doors we picked have a really pretty raised trim. I don't know what brand the doors we chose were, so I couldn't find it online to post a picture. We have scheduled the cabinet install for July 16th and 17th. We are making progress.

Come On Rain

It keeps hinting of rain, but I have yet to see a single rain drop. I'm a little stressed, so I really need some rain. If you missed my post about the rain, you can see it here.

Perfect Love and Imperfect People

I Corinthians 13:4-7 The Message

"Love never gives up.

Love cares more for others than for self.

Love doesn't want what it doesn't have.

Love doesn't strut,

Doesn't have a swelled head,

Doesn't force itself on others,

Isn't always "me first,"

Doesn't fly off the handle,

Doesn't keep score of the sins of others,

Doesn't revel when others grovel,

Takes pleasure in the flowering of truth,

Puts up with anything,

Trusts God always,

Always looks for the best,

Never looks back,

But keeps going to the end. "

Why is it so hard to love people perfectly like God does? Because we are imperfect people. Even when we have the best intentions people read things into our motives. I'm so sick of being misunderstood. I'm sick of people assuming I think I'm better than them. I'm sick of hurting people on accident. We are all imperfect people and it happens. It's a shame that doing nothing can cause as much strife as actually intending to cause an argument or make someone mad.

Before

So, we've decided on our contractor and are moving forward with our new kitchen! We are meeting on Saturday with the contractor and making some decisions as far as cabinet doors and laminate. We anticipate getting everything done the first or second week of July. Wohoo!!! Ok, so here are some before pictures:

We did what we could with it, but we are so ready for it to disappear! Oh, happy day!! We are getting white cabinets and high grade laminate countertops. BJ's mom has agreed to come sit here with the contractors while they are installing the new kitchen so we don't have to take off work. Thanks, Maggie! We are very excited, in case you didn't already get that by all the exclamation points in this post!

New Stuff and a Movie

So tonight we went to Lowe's and bought some of the new stuff we need for our kitchen. We are getting new cabinets and countertops. Our second estimate should be here tomorrow morning and then we will make our decision. We bought our new sink, new garbage disposal, and some accessories . We also got our hardware for our cabinets that we got off of e-bay in the mail today. My new faucet is on the way. I ordered it off of e-bay as well. I'm so excited about my new kitchen. We have been wanting to do this since we bought the house over 2 years ago, so I am thrilled we are finally able to afford to do it! When we get closer to the remodel, I will try to remember and take some before pictures so I can post before and after pics once it is completed. Posts are so much more fun with pictures. I'm sure you all agree. Tonight we were sitting on the couch watching a movie at about 9 when Sam called BJ. I knew they wanted to do something with us. I was right and we ended up going to see the new Star Trek movie in Grand Prairie. I was sure I'd be asleep since I usually go to bed earlier on Fridays than the rest of the week. The movie was pretty good since it was able to keep me awake past my bedtime. In a few short months, Jill and Sam will be in another state, so I'm enjoying every opportunity to hang out.

Update

In case anyone is waiting intensely for this, the doctor's appointment went fine.