I was sifting through some of my old notes on Facebook, trying to find a subject matter to write about when an old post rang out loud and clear. (I will attach this note at the bottom of this post so that you know what I am talking about) As many, if not all of you, have heard by now the health care bill was passed Sunday evening. I am very displeased by this, yet somehow God found a way to speak to me through the current political turmoil that we are facing. I posted a note on Facebook the night after President Obama was elected and it caught my eye, bringing to my attention the very points I laid out in the note almost a year and a half ago.
Interestingly enough, I felt a big God sized slap on the back of my head when I read this and I was reminded of what I stand for as a Christian, as well as an American. I stated in the note that I did not have to like the policies of our current president, and I still stand by that fact. I remember very vividly writing the note and stating the fact that a change was about to occure in our country, and be it good or bad God would have control over the events about to unfold. Boy have I lost sight of that simple fact! God is in control and I must be reminded of this.
That being said God may be in control, but there are things I can do as a voter to prevent this bill from going forward. Many of you that know me, know that I am an extremely conservative voter whom believes that everyone should do thier part to get the right person in office. I also do not believe in slapping a label of Republican, Democrat, Libritarian, or Independant on any one voter. I hate being sterotyped to the very core of my being, and from a very early age I began to make that clear. Unfortunatly because I am a conservative voter, I have been labeled as an idiot whom has no understanding of the political system. In some respects this is true; I can not say with complete confidence that I know exactly how the political system works. That being said, I do know how to research an issue and if there is something that I do not understand I know how to ask questions to aid me in becoming more knowledgeable of politics or any other subject matter that I so desire to learn more about.
In my note I also said that I would offer my congratulations to Obama and his camp of officials helping to get him elected, even though I disagreed with everything he stood for. I still stand by this believe. I do not agree with anything Obama stands for as a lawmaker, but unfortunately I have to support him until in two more years I can vote again for the next person I believe to be the best choice. I believe that as a country we need to stand as one to support and build up the leaders of this country. Again I state, I don't have to like him, but I do have to respect him.
I also believe in uniting as a country to mobilize and get the word out about issues that we are concerned over. I belive that is what our country was built on, and is very fundemental in activating the changes we so desire as Americans. It only takes one person to start a change. Look at great examples like Rosa Parks, Martin Luther King Jr, and George Washington. All three people stood up for what they believed in and as a result a change was brought to America. Admittedly with George Washington it was "America" yet, but you get the point I am making. To quote myself "Change is coming, and its going to come fast." Be that change!
Blog titled Presidential Elections Written November 6, 2008
Well, as you have all heard by now (unless you live under a rock) Obama has been elected our president and history has been made. Since the election is over, I have seen mixed reactions by those around me, ranging from anger, to discouragement, to fear for our country.
With that being said, I have some thoughts I would like to share with you and some questions that I would like to pose to you. I have witnessed some disturbing things among the people of America concerning this election, but I have also seen some encouraging things too. My eyes have been opened to the inner workings of our country and I have learned much more than I did the first time I voted.
Now that I've got that said, I would like to say that indeed I did NOT vote for Obama. I felt the need to vote for the person whom I felt had the most experience, could do the job well, and whom would stand for what I believed in as a Christian. In my opinion I felt as though McCain fit all of this criteria the best, so naturally that is whom I voted for. I have received mixed reactions ranging from "What were you thinking?" to "Way to go!" I suddenly came to the realization that because this is America, people ARE going to have differences in opinion and their opinion is not always going to line up with mine. I have come to the conclusion that it is not the difference in opinions that bother me, so much as the attitude you carry when discussing those opinions. What is your attitude when you discuss your opinion on the election (or any opinion for that matter)? Is it that of respect for the other person despite the fact that you disagree with what they say? Or do you find yourself becoming angry over their opinion? Or do you simply find yourself becoming angry because they do not agree with what you believe in?
Secondly, I have also noticed with this election that there has been much labeling from each party. Why do we have to have labels for what we believe in? Yes I lean more towards the Republican party, but because I do so, I am suddenly labeled "Republican." I would like to make one thing very clear right now, just because you have Republican or Democrat on your voter registration card, it does not mean that you are one or the other. I am very conservative in my politics, but if I feel that a "Democrat" will do the best job as the leader of my community, state, or country, you can bet that I will vote for them! We should be voting for whom we feel will do the best in office, not on what party we identify the most with. I resent it when someone slaps a label on a person based on their beliefs! I am proud to admit that most of the time I am a "Republican" but why do we have to have a label for it? Why can't I just say I'm and American!?
Thirdly, I am greatly disturbed by the way the losers in this case have responded. Yes, there has been some gloating from the winning supporters, but in general, I have noticed more bad attitudes from the losers than the winners. Please people, we are already living in times of turmoil, do we need to add fighting about who's the better person? Just because I do not agree with what Obama stands for, does not mean that I can not stand behind him and support him as the leader of my country. I will admit that at first I was angry and did not want to listen to anything that anyone had to say about Obama's win (and for that I am VERY sorry!), but I have come to the realization that what has been done is done, and there is nothing that I can do to change that. I don't agree with him on a lot of things (but that I can save for a conversation in person), but just because I don't agree with him doesn't mean that I shouldn't support him as my leader. If any good is to come of this election, we need to stand together as ONE country and support those who have the power to make the decisions directly affecting us. I am just asking you to think about your attitude and ask yourself if you are allowing the hatred to breed in this country that we have been trying to avoid for so long.
I also would like to offer my congratulations to the Obama camp on a well run campaign and victory. I don't have to like what your candidate stands for, but because he will be my leader beginning January 20, 2009, I have to stand behind him. I will continue to pray for him and that he will make the right choices to keep this country running well. I can't change his opinion, but I sure can pray that it will be changed somehow.
As for the rest of us, let's admit defeat, stand up and unite together to be the catalyst for change that needs to happen in this country. Change is coming, and it is going to come fast. I can't say if it will be a bumpy or smooth road, but what I can say is that God will be in control of it all. Let us have our eyes opened to the importance of prayer when it comes to our lives, whether it be the little things, or the big things. We need to be the change this country so desperately needs, and as Christians we need to bring Christ back into our government and our communities. Think about the choices you make and how they affect the people around you, be it positive or negative.
Tuesday, March 23, 2010
Wednesday, March 10, 2010
Married Life
Hey all!!
I know, I have been rather lax as of late on my blogging, but I'm back. I assure you that I will TRY to be a little more faithful about updating you on our lives. With that being said I have a few thoughts to share with you!
Next week will mark eight months of being married, and I have learned a lot about my spouse in this time! Most of it is good learning, but of course when you live with a person there are little things that annoy you about the other! For example, David has this annoying habit of letting his clothing drop where ever he sees fit! It drives me nuts!! Before getting married I would do pretty much the same thing, however I contained my mess to the bathroom and my bedroom. David however leaves his clothing laying everywhere from the laundry room floor (on a lucky day!) to the kitchen floor. Yes you read that correctly, the KITCHEN FLOOR!!!!! This of course drives me completely berserk, but I just grit me teeth and deal with it, because no matter how many times I ask him, he still does it. I just have had to learn to take it as one of the quirks about David that drives me crazy, but oddly enough I don't think I would change!
That being said, David does try really hard and I have to give him credit for this! He is all to often willing to take out the trash when I ask him. Its the one chore that when I lived on my own I HATED doing and still to this day loath with a passion! Thankfully David does it now and I don't have to deal with the smelly task! He also helps keep the laundry going and walks the dogs in the evening. Though it doesn't sound like a lot, I take pride in doing the house work and actually enjoy the task of caring for our home. (Surprise Mom and Dad! Bet you never thought you would hear me say that!!!!)
David and I have also had a rough few months of marriage as well. Not to say that it was rough for us in a negative way, just that we have had to learn how to manage money a little differently than we did when we were single. Now instead of making a purchase because we "need" something, we are consulting each other every time we spend even so much as a penny. Its a good practice and helps us from spending money on things that aren't necessarily important.
Our bond has grown stronger as well. I cherish every moment I get to spend time with David and I enjoy the simple pleasures of married life, like sitting together on the couch to watch a movie. :-) We laugh often together and his silly sense of humor helps when we are both stressed and need a few minutes to unwind. We of course also love spending time with our dogs and do so on a nightly basis. For now they are our children and we enjoy every minute with them! :-) As silly as it sounds we love them and view them as a part of our family, doing everything we can to provide for them. :-)
All in all I have to say that married life is definitely for me! I have chosen a partner whom I can rely on for support, friendship and unconditional love. David is truly a blessing and I would not choose anyone but him to keep for the rest of my life! :-)
I know, I have been rather lax as of late on my blogging, but I'm back. I assure you that I will TRY to be a little more faithful about updating you on our lives. With that being said I have a few thoughts to share with you!
Next week will mark eight months of being married, and I have learned a lot about my spouse in this time! Most of it is good learning, but of course when you live with a person there are little things that annoy you about the other! For example, David has this annoying habit of letting his clothing drop where ever he sees fit! It drives me nuts!! Before getting married I would do pretty much the same thing, however I contained my mess to the bathroom and my bedroom. David however leaves his clothing laying everywhere from the laundry room floor (on a lucky day!) to the kitchen floor. Yes you read that correctly, the KITCHEN FLOOR!!!!! This of course drives me completely berserk, but I just grit me teeth and deal with it, because no matter how many times I ask him, he still does it. I just have had to learn to take it as one of the quirks about David that drives me crazy, but oddly enough I don't think I would change!
That being said, David does try really hard and I have to give him credit for this! He is all to often willing to take out the trash when I ask him. Its the one chore that when I lived on my own I HATED doing and still to this day loath with a passion! Thankfully David does it now and I don't have to deal with the smelly task! He also helps keep the laundry going and walks the dogs in the evening. Though it doesn't sound like a lot, I take pride in doing the house work and actually enjoy the task of caring for our home. (Surprise Mom and Dad! Bet you never thought you would hear me say that!!!!)
David and I have also had a rough few months of marriage as well. Not to say that it was rough for us in a negative way, just that we have had to learn how to manage money a little differently than we did when we were single. Now instead of making a purchase because we "need" something, we are consulting each other every time we spend even so much as a penny. Its a good practice and helps us from spending money on things that aren't necessarily important.
Our bond has grown stronger as well. I cherish every moment I get to spend time with David and I enjoy the simple pleasures of married life, like sitting together on the couch to watch a movie. :-) We laugh often together and his silly sense of humor helps when we are both stressed and need a few minutes to unwind. We of course also love spending time with our dogs and do so on a nightly basis. For now they are our children and we enjoy every minute with them! :-) As silly as it sounds we love them and view them as a part of our family, doing everything we can to provide for them. :-)
All in all I have to say that married life is definitely for me! I have chosen a partner whom I can rely on for support, friendship and unconditional love. David is truly a blessing and I would not choose anyone but him to keep for the rest of my life! :-)
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Late Night Ponderings
Friends and Family,
Life has been somewhat difficult in the following month since moving to our apartment. To no avail I have been attempting to control attacks of anxiety and depression that have plagued me almost daily until about two weeks ago. I have struggled to complete the most mundane of tasks; washing dishes was a nightmare, laundry: forget about it, and sleep seemed to elude me. Nothing I tried helped, often times I would find myself crawling into bed at 4 or 5 in the morning only to rise a few hours later for the work day or to spend a small amount of time with my husband before he headed to work for the day. Night time has been both my friend and my enemy.
Two weeks ago today I had one of the worst panic attacks I have ever suffered, leaving my husband to cope with a spouse that could not be consoled no matter what he did. I felt it coming all day long and prayed with everything in me that it would be done and gone before David returned home for the day after working. I wanted so desperately for him to be away so that he would not witness the uncontrolled crying that occurs. Thankfully however he was home and his presence was, even in the most tumultuous of moments, helpful. He embraced me when I needed a hug, brought me water and even attempted to help slow my breathing with a paper bag. I can only thank God for the support he offered me when I wanted it the least.
The next morning I was scheduled to see a doctor for some stomach issues I have been struggling with (mostly due to the anxiety) and I asked about what he could possibly do to help me with the depression and anxiety. That was simply a bust and the doctor would not listen to me as I listed off my medical history. He refused to treat my PCOS in a manner that would be helpful and instead chose to test me for diabetes; knowing full well that I was not a diabetic I agreed anyway hoping he would see my slightly elevated blood glucose level and help me to treat my PCOS in an appropriate manner. Oh well, all I can say is that Doctor Kim was a quack and wouldn't listen. All he did was preach about my weight!
I called my parents and spoke with them about what had been happening over the last several days and the fragile emotional state I had been in. Thank GOD that my mom and dad offered to help me by getting the right treatment so that I could see a doctor and begin treating my anxiety and depression (that I should also mention is directly related to my PCOS) in an appropriate manner. I can honestly say now that thanks to the medication the doctor perscribed (thankfully on the discount med list!) has been doing wonders and I am finally starting to feel like myself again.
One thing I am learning through this experience is that sometimes you have to swallow your pride and ask for help. Thats what family and friends are for. I know its embarrassing, but its certainly a humbling thing for me as well. That being said I am also learning to finally come to terms with the fact that I suffer from a disease that I will have to manage all of my life. Its not fair, and its not fun, but God only gives us what we can handle and I truly believe that he has placed the right people in my life to help me cope with the uncertainty this disease holds. Maybe one day they will find a cure for PCOS and depression and we'll all be in a better state, but until then, I have to do my part to stay well and to manage the disease the best that I can. I need to educate myself as much as possible on the disease and how I can manage it in a way that will have as little as possible impact on my spouse and eventually our children.
I love you all and I thank you from the depths of my heart for your love and support over the last seven months. Your thoughts and prayers are heard and felt! We ask that you continue to pray for us as we grow and face challenges. Pray that God will continue to strengthen our marriage and that David and I do our best to do his will. We pray that we can love like Christ loved his church.
Sending you all hugs and kisses!
Sarah, David, Lucy and Odin
Life has been somewhat difficult in the following month since moving to our apartment. To no avail I have been attempting to control attacks of anxiety and depression that have plagued me almost daily until about two weeks ago. I have struggled to complete the most mundane of tasks; washing dishes was a nightmare, laundry: forget about it, and sleep seemed to elude me. Nothing I tried helped, often times I would find myself crawling into bed at 4 or 5 in the morning only to rise a few hours later for the work day or to spend a small amount of time with my husband before he headed to work for the day. Night time has been both my friend and my enemy.
Two weeks ago today I had one of the worst panic attacks I have ever suffered, leaving my husband to cope with a spouse that could not be consoled no matter what he did. I felt it coming all day long and prayed with everything in me that it would be done and gone before David returned home for the day after working. I wanted so desperately for him to be away so that he would not witness the uncontrolled crying that occurs. Thankfully however he was home and his presence was, even in the most tumultuous of moments, helpful. He embraced me when I needed a hug, brought me water and even attempted to help slow my breathing with a paper bag. I can only thank God for the support he offered me when I wanted it the least.
The next morning I was scheduled to see a doctor for some stomach issues I have been struggling with (mostly due to the anxiety) and I asked about what he could possibly do to help me with the depression and anxiety. That was simply a bust and the doctor would not listen to me as I listed off my medical history. He refused to treat my PCOS in a manner that would be helpful and instead chose to test me for diabetes; knowing full well that I was not a diabetic I agreed anyway hoping he would see my slightly elevated blood glucose level and help me to treat my PCOS in an appropriate manner. Oh well, all I can say is that Doctor Kim was a quack and wouldn't listen. All he did was preach about my weight!
I called my parents and spoke with them about what had been happening over the last several days and the fragile emotional state I had been in. Thank GOD that my mom and dad offered to help me by getting the right treatment so that I could see a doctor and begin treating my anxiety and depression (that I should also mention is directly related to my PCOS) in an appropriate manner. I can honestly say now that thanks to the medication the doctor perscribed (thankfully on the discount med list!) has been doing wonders and I am finally starting to feel like myself again.
One thing I am learning through this experience is that sometimes you have to swallow your pride and ask for help. Thats what family and friends are for. I know its embarrassing, but its certainly a humbling thing for me as well. That being said I am also learning to finally come to terms with the fact that I suffer from a disease that I will have to manage all of my life. Its not fair, and its not fun, but God only gives us what we can handle and I truly believe that he has placed the right people in my life to help me cope with the uncertainty this disease holds. Maybe one day they will find a cure for PCOS and depression and we'll all be in a better state, but until then, I have to do my part to stay well and to manage the disease the best that I can. I need to educate myself as much as possible on the disease and how I can manage it in a way that will have as little as possible impact on my spouse and eventually our children.
I love you all and I thank you from the depths of my heart for your love and support over the last seven months. Your thoughts and prayers are heard and felt! We ask that you continue to pray for us as we grow and face challenges. Pray that God will continue to strengthen our marriage and that David and I do our best to do his will. We pray that we can love like Christ loved his church.
Sending you all hugs and kisses!
Sarah, David, Lucy and Odin
Sunday, January 24, 2010
God's Many Blessings
Hello Friends and Family!
Its been a while! I have a lot to update you on!! :-)
David and I have both been busy working and spending time together when we can! Of course lately our schedules have been what seems like the opposite of each other and there has not been a lot of time together. The good news is we have been able to have someone here with the dogs at almost all times. Its nice to know they are getting the extra attention.
Life has been largely uneventful over the last few weeks until Thursday evening. All I can say is wow!! God has been so good to us and I truly can't complain! :-) We decided to head out to Johnson that evening to check David's mailbox on campus. We were expecting a piece of mail to arrive there and upon our checking the mail box we found a nearly $800 check from the school to David! We were thrilled to know we were going to have some extra money!! We immediately left the school and headed home.
Of course our blessings only got bigger from there! :-) While driving home just a little bit North of the school a tree fell right in front of us! I saw it falling out of the corner of my eye and David did not have enough time to react with the car. We just bumped right over it! If we had been driving any faster it would have smashed into the back of our car! If we would have been driving any slower we would have most likely hit it! We have no explanation as to how we made it over the tree. Simply put we believe the Lord intervened on our behalf! We checked the car and nothing was wrong with it! Just a slight scratch on the front bumper! We both were laughing and couldn't help but say to each other "Did that just happen?!"
The blessings don't stop there! Since returning home from Christmas I have been sick off and on for the entire month of January. During the whole time I have had a nasty cough that would not go away! It was annoying at best and painful. My ribs and whole body were achy and I felt terrible! I finally had enough on Friday when the cough hit its peak. My ears were hurting and my nose was stuffed up. I called David and I went to the doctor to find out I had a double ear infection, sinus infection and Bronchitis! (Thank God we had the extra money since we don't have health insurance!) Sure explained why I had been feeling so crummy!!
Of course I also received good news from my grandmother yesterday! Her cancer is dormant for the time being and we are praying that it stays that way! Thank you all for your many prayers and concerns!! :-) They have been answered! We don't know how long the cancer will stay quiet and we can only pray that it is for a long time, but we know God has been faithful in caring for my grandmother so far and pray he continues to do so!
Like I said, its been a God filled week! :-) David also has received more hours at work, something we have been asking you guys to pray for! Please pray this continues, as it has been ever so helpful to have the extra income! :-) Please also pray for the people of Haiti! This is such a tragic event and my heart aches for the people of this small country! They covet our prayers and our help!
Its been a while! I have a lot to update you on!! :-)
David and I have both been busy working and spending time together when we can! Of course lately our schedules have been what seems like the opposite of each other and there has not been a lot of time together. The good news is we have been able to have someone here with the dogs at almost all times. Its nice to know they are getting the extra attention.
Life has been largely uneventful over the last few weeks until Thursday evening. All I can say is wow!! God has been so good to us and I truly can't complain! :-) We decided to head out to Johnson that evening to check David's mailbox on campus. We were expecting a piece of mail to arrive there and upon our checking the mail box we found a nearly $800 check from the school to David! We were thrilled to know we were going to have some extra money!! We immediately left the school and headed home.
Of course our blessings only got bigger from there! :-) While driving home just a little bit North of the school a tree fell right in front of us! I saw it falling out of the corner of my eye and David did not have enough time to react with the car. We just bumped right over it! If we had been driving any faster it would have smashed into the back of our car! If we would have been driving any slower we would have most likely hit it! We have no explanation as to how we made it over the tree. Simply put we believe the Lord intervened on our behalf! We checked the car and nothing was wrong with it! Just a slight scratch on the front bumper! We both were laughing and couldn't help but say to each other "Did that just happen?!"
The blessings don't stop there! Since returning home from Christmas I have been sick off and on for the entire month of January. During the whole time I have had a nasty cough that would not go away! It was annoying at best and painful. My ribs and whole body were achy and I felt terrible! I finally had enough on Friday when the cough hit its peak. My ears were hurting and my nose was stuffed up. I called David and I went to the doctor to find out I had a double ear infection, sinus infection and Bronchitis! (Thank God we had the extra money since we don't have health insurance!) Sure explained why I had been feeling so crummy!!
Of course I also received good news from my grandmother yesterday! Her cancer is dormant for the time being and we are praying that it stays that way! Thank you all for your many prayers and concerns!! :-) They have been answered! We don't know how long the cancer will stay quiet and we can only pray that it is for a long time, but we know God has been faithful in caring for my grandmother so far and pray he continues to do so!
Like I said, its been a God filled week! :-) David also has received more hours at work, something we have been asking you guys to pray for! Please pray this continues, as it has been ever so helpful to have the extra income! :-) Please also pray for the people of Haiti! This is such a tragic event and my heart aches for the people of this small country! They covet our prayers and our help!
Monday, January 4, 2010
Happy New Year!!!
Well friends, 2009 has officially ended. I know, I know, I'm a bit late on the post concerning the start of 2010, but life keeps you busy!! I spent the last night of 2009 ringing in the new year with a few close friends (and by few, I mean like 14!!) at my brother-in-law's apartment off of Papermill in Knoxville. It was an enjoyable evening of chatting, watching the ball drop and fellowship. :-)
Of course as with the ending of each year and the beginning of another year in my life, I spent some time reflecting on 2009. This year has been FULL of ups and downs! Everything from moving, to marriage, to illness, and new friendships has been covered through the year! 2009 was a generally positive year, however it did have its low points, as with every year. Some years are rather nondescript as others are more "action" packed!
I must admit that though 2009 was full of life changing events, I much prefer the years where nothing huge happens! Don't get me wrong, getting married was certainly the highlight of my year, but I much prefer the quiet life. Perhaps its maturity, or I really am turning into my parents, but I find the peace and quiet much more enjoyable that I once did!
Of course as with the ending of each year and the beginning of another year in my life, I spent some time reflecting on 2009. This year has been FULL of ups and downs! Everything from moving, to marriage, to illness, and new friendships has been covered through the year! 2009 was a generally positive year, however it did have its low points, as with every year. Some years are rather nondescript as others are more "action" packed!
I must admit that though 2009 was full of life changing events, I much prefer the years where nothing huge happens! Don't get me wrong, getting married was certainly the highlight of my year, but I much prefer the quiet life. Perhaps its maturity, or I really am turning into my parents, but I find the peace and quiet much more enjoyable that I once did!
Thursday, December 31, 2009
Its been a while!
Dear friends and family,
First let me apologize for waiting as long as I have to update you on the inner workings of the Heselton household! It has been a chaotic and insane couple of weeks. (No exaggerations there!) Between family visiting, unpacking, and travels of our own, we have had narry a moment to breath. My immune system has been complaining rather loudly at the lack of rest it has recieved and as a result I have developed cold after cold after cold this year! YUCK! Not a pleasent way to end the year!
After my last post we had a short visit from Frank and Brenda. It was a lovely visit, but much too short! They drove down on Saturday and stayed for just over 24 hours! During this trip they brought both boys their birthday presents (Matt's birthday was the 20th and David's is January 6th) and Christmas for all three of us. David and I could hardly stand the Christmas presents under the tree taunting us!!
We also had the funny misfortune of dealing with a Super Glue incident on the day his mother and father were to arrive. I decided that this would be the opprotune time to fix the shower hooks that had the decorative metal buttons fall off. As I was hanging up the first shower hook, the button shifted and the end result was a super glued eye!! Though I know my in-laws would not have cared if the decorative buttons were on our shower hooks, to me it seemed to be a big deal! Oh if only I had known the incedent would occure! The glue burned like nothing I have ever felt!! We successfully were able to remove the glue from my eye by placing my head under warm running watter and letting it run over the eye for an hour. Lesson learned though! Make sure super glue is 100% dry before you raise it above your head!! :-D
We also headed up north to visit my family for the holiday as of last week. My grandmother did not have a clue we were coming and it felt great to surprise her on Christmas evening! The look on her face was well worth the travel time!!! :-) Thanks to my mom and dad we had a place to stay for free (My Grandma Wlodarski's) and we enjoyed our time visiting with them! David and I also spent some time with my little cousins and we had an enjoyable time watching the little girls beat the snot out of Jacob in Wii bowling! :-P Oh fun times!!
My only regret for this Christmas season was not actually making it up to my family in Virgina. I know David greatly misses home and his mom and dad! We do plan on making a trip up there later this winter, but it still is not the same as making it home for Christmas! :-( We have also agreed that in years to come we are going to spend time with our family on a rotating schedule until we have children. Once kids come along, we are not 100% sure how we will handle that challenge. The great news is that my parents and his parents live close together, so potentially we could have Christmas on the same day with BOTH families!! :-D God sure did know what he was doing when he moved mom and dad close to Frank and Brenda!! :-D Certainly makes balanceing our two families a lot easier! :-D
As with every post I would like to ask for a few prayer requests! It is the end of the year and I am asking that you all think about the year and what you have to be thankful for! 2009 was a very productive year for many of us, but lets see what 2010 will bring us!! :-D I also ask that you continue to pray for my grandmother. She had a PET scan this week and we have not heard the news on that test yet. I also ask that you keep my littlest cousin Crista in your prayers. She is have some trouble with her leg and is getting ready to be taken through a ton of tests to find out what is wrong. She had an x-ray done on the 21st and she has a dark spot on her bone. Please pray that this is nothing serious and that the shadow is nothing to be concerned about! 2009 has been a rough year health wise for my family, and we are asking that 2010 will be a lot easier and not as difficult!
Sending you all lots of love!!
Sarah and David
First let me apologize for waiting as long as I have to update you on the inner workings of the Heselton household! It has been a chaotic and insane couple of weeks. (No exaggerations there!) Between family visiting, unpacking, and travels of our own, we have had narry a moment to breath. My immune system has been complaining rather loudly at the lack of rest it has recieved and as a result I have developed cold after cold after cold this year! YUCK! Not a pleasent way to end the year!
After my last post we had a short visit from Frank and Brenda. It was a lovely visit, but much too short! They drove down on Saturday and stayed for just over 24 hours! During this trip they brought both boys their birthday presents (Matt's birthday was the 20th and David's is January 6th) and Christmas for all three of us. David and I could hardly stand the Christmas presents under the tree taunting us!!
We also had the funny misfortune of dealing with a Super Glue incident on the day his mother and father were to arrive. I decided that this would be the opprotune time to fix the shower hooks that had the decorative metal buttons fall off. As I was hanging up the first shower hook, the button shifted and the end result was a super glued eye!! Though I know my in-laws would not have cared if the decorative buttons were on our shower hooks, to me it seemed to be a big deal! Oh if only I had known the incedent would occure! The glue burned like nothing I have ever felt!! We successfully were able to remove the glue from my eye by placing my head under warm running watter and letting it run over the eye for an hour. Lesson learned though! Make sure super glue is 100% dry before you raise it above your head!! :-D
We also headed up north to visit my family for the holiday as of last week. My grandmother did not have a clue we were coming and it felt great to surprise her on Christmas evening! The look on her face was well worth the travel time!!! :-) Thanks to my mom and dad we had a place to stay for free (My Grandma Wlodarski's) and we enjoyed our time visiting with them! David and I also spent some time with my little cousins and we had an enjoyable time watching the little girls beat the snot out of Jacob in Wii bowling! :-P Oh fun times!!
My only regret for this Christmas season was not actually making it up to my family in Virgina. I know David greatly misses home and his mom and dad! We do plan on making a trip up there later this winter, but it still is not the same as making it home for Christmas! :-( We have also agreed that in years to come we are going to spend time with our family on a rotating schedule until we have children. Once kids come along, we are not 100% sure how we will handle that challenge. The great news is that my parents and his parents live close together, so potentially we could have Christmas on the same day with BOTH families!! :-D God sure did know what he was doing when he moved mom and dad close to Frank and Brenda!! :-D Certainly makes balanceing our two families a lot easier! :-D
As with every post I would like to ask for a few prayer requests! It is the end of the year and I am asking that you all think about the year and what you have to be thankful for! 2009 was a very productive year for many of us, but lets see what 2010 will bring us!! :-D I also ask that you continue to pray for my grandmother. She had a PET scan this week and we have not heard the news on that test yet. I also ask that you keep my littlest cousin Crista in your prayers. She is have some trouble with her leg and is getting ready to be taken through a ton of tests to find out what is wrong. She had an x-ray done on the 21st and she has a dark spot on her bone. Please pray that this is nothing serious and that the shadow is nothing to be concerned about! 2009 has been a rough year health wise for my family, and we are asking that 2010 will be a lot easier and not as difficult!
Sending you all lots of love!!
Sarah and David
Tuesday, December 8, 2009
The Chaos that ensues....
Hey guys (and gals)!!!!
Well as you all know by now, David and I have moved!! A HUGE blessing this Christmas season, but a pain in my hind quarters at points! David and I began a housing search at the beginning of October that we kept quiet from most people. We felt the need to move from the place we were living into something better suited for our needs. We notified a few people that we were going to be moving and that we were very uncertain about the time frame due to finances and the typical lack of housing in Knoxville. After all, this is a college town, and the likely hood of finding someplace to move into quickly and CHEAPLY was very small. Needless to say God proved faithful and proved to us that if we trust him to handle things, our life is simply made richer. We chose to stay in West Knoxville due mostly in part to this is where we live out our day to day lives. I work right across the street and David works about a ten minute drive away. Our church is about five minutes away, and every activity imaginable is located within a fifteen minute drive from our apartment! What couldn't be more perfect about these living arrangements?!
We packed rather quickly and with the help of some friends we had most of our belongings moved within a matter of hours!! How cool is that?! Of course life has been rather chaotic since the move, but we are slowly settling in and enjoying our new home! (Pictures will follow once we are all unpacked!)
Of course life has been hectic in other ways for us too. David is almost done with school for the semester and that makes for a busy time for both of us! I, of course, work in retail and can not even BEGIN to tell you how hectic that is!! There are days I come home from work and shut off simply because that is all I can do. I am ever so grateful that my spouse understands this and does not pressure me to talk about it to death. Of course he is always there to listen when I need to vent, and for that I am grateful too! We a blessing my husband truly is!!
As with every closing of each post, we are asking for prayer! My dad had gallbladder surgery yesterday and we ask for quick healing! Dad has had a rough month physically so we are also praying that we can get these few bumps in the road out now so that next year will be smooth for him!! :-) We also ask for prayer with grandma! She returns to the doctor at the end of the month for a follow up visit concerning her surgery. Please pray that everything goes smoothly with that!! And finaly we ask for prayer concerning David's last few weeks at JBC as a full time student! This is a bittersweet time in his life and also a very hectic one! Pray for a smooth transistion into what God brings for us next!! :-)
Well as you all know by now, David and I have moved!! A HUGE blessing this Christmas season, but a pain in my hind quarters at points! David and I began a housing search at the beginning of October that we kept quiet from most people. We felt the need to move from the place we were living into something better suited for our needs. We notified a few people that we were going to be moving and that we were very uncertain about the time frame due to finances and the typical lack of housing in Knoxville. After all, this is a college town, and the likely hood of finding someplace to move into quickly and CHEAPLY was very small. Needless to say God proved faithful and proved to us that if we trust him to handle things, our life is simply made richer. We chose to stay in West Knoxville due mostly in part to this is where we live out our day to day lives. I work right across the street and David works about a ten minute drive away. Our church is about five minutes away, and every activity imaginable is located within a fifteen minute drive from our apartment! What couldn't be more perfect about these living arrangements?!
We packed rather quickly and with the help of some friends we had most of our belongings moved within a matter of hours!! How cool is that?! Of course life has been rather chaotic since the move, but we are slowly settling in and enjoying our new home! (Pictures will follow once we are all unpacked!)
Of course life has been hectic in other ways for us too. David is almost done with school for the semester and that makes for a busy time for both of us! I, of course, work in retail and can not even BEGIN to tell you how hectic that is!! There are days I come home from work and shut off simply because that is all I can do. I am ever so grateful that my spouse understands this and does not pressure me to talk about it to death. Of course he is always there to listen when I need to vent, and for that I am grateful too! We a blessing my husband truly is!!
As with every closing of each post, we are asking for prayer! My dad had gallbladder surgery yesterday and we ask for quick healing! Dad has had a rough month physically so we are also praying that we can get these few bumps in the road out now so that next year will be smooth for him!! :-) We also ask for prayer with grandma! She returns to the doctor at the end of the month for a follow up visit concerning her surgery. Please pray that everything goes smoothly with that!! And finaly we ask for prayer concerning David's last few weeks at JBC as a full time student! This is a bittersweet time in his life and also a very hectic one! Pray for a smooth transistion into what God brings for us next!! :-)
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