Beautiful Blessings: January 2011

Monday, January 24, 2011

Restoration

I have had a hard weekend. On Saturday Night, my mom called and said my Uncle was very sick and the ambulance was on the way. He was not responding to anyone and had just before been talking to my aunt. One of the last things he said to her was that he was going to see his brothers. The ambulance rushed him to the hospital and decided he needed more help than the hospital could provide so they sent him on to a bigger hospital in Louisville. Once he got to Louisville there was nothing that he could do. They put him on life support until my cousin could get there to say goodbye. After saying her goodbyes they took my Uncle off of life support and a few hours later he left his earth to spend his eternal life with our heavenly father.

Although I am sad that I will never see my Uncle living again, I know that he is living with Jesus. He loved God so much and had such a passion for the Lord. Everyone that you talk to says he much he will be missed and what a Godly man he was. He greeted everyone at church with a smile and when he said "Good morning" or "Glad to see you" he meant every word of it. He was a deacon at our church and will be missed by so many. Every Sunday at testimony time he would stand up first and say" I just want to stand up and say that I love the Lord and all the blessings he has given me and my family." It was that simple. And when you think about it, it really is that simple.

Uncle Jim was more than an uncle to me. He showed me how to love the Lord. He showed me how to love others. He was a great man and no one else can take his place. He was not only my uncle, but also my God Father. He always strived for me to know God. And I know that he wanted that for everyone he knew. And I do know God and love him so much. My uncle showed me how to do that. He will be missed but how awesome is it to think that right now, this very moment, he is hanging out with God. How cool is that? If I am a betting person, I am sure that God has appointed him the head greeter at the gates and when I get there it's nice to know he will be there for me!

Josh Hamilton: I am Second

I am a few days behind, please excused my absence, but an Unlce that I am very close to passed away this weekend. As sad as I am, I know that he is in heaven rejoicing with our heavenly father!

Praise the Lord for Salvation!

Thursday, January 20, 2011

Brian Welch: I am Second

Brian Welch: I am Second

I have decided to further my commitment into learning my purpose. I have signed up and have now began the 22 day challenge. Step one: Watch this video and understand his story, the challenge, share it. I am sharing it with you. Have a blessed day!

Tuesday, January 18, 2011

I Am Second-Randy Moore

Week 21 Update and I am Second

I'm 21 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 21 weeks and 2 days

Size of baby: Addison is the size of a banana and now weighs a pound!

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 12lbs.

Maternity Clothes: A good mix of both maternity and my regular clothes!

Gender:It's a girl! Addison Grace Wibbeler

Movement: I felt Addison move on Wednesday of last week

Sleep: I'm sleeping pretty good! I am very tired most nights, so sleep is easy for me!

What I miss: Sleeping on my stomach and rough housing with Calleigh!

Cravings: Salty foods, BBQ chips, pickles

Symptoms: Lots of movement when I am still and showing for sure!

Best Moment this week: Feeling her move for the first time!

Recently I was talking to my mom and she told me about a website she heard about on the news. Randy Moore is a local new anchor here where we live. Most people here know his story. If you don't here is you chance. He has given his heart over to the Lord and now is associated with a group called "I am Second" Here is the description on what it is....in a nutshell:

Inspiring the Revolution of Second.

I am Second is a movement meant to inspire people of all kinds to live for God and
for others. Actors. Athletes. Musicians. Business leaders. Drug addicts. Your
next-door neighbor. People like you. The authentic stories on iamsecond.com provide
insight into dealing with typical struggles of everyday living. These are
stories that give hope to the lonely and the hurting, help from destructive
lifestyles, and inspiration to the unfulfilled. You’ll discover people who’ve tried to go it alone and
have failed. Find the hope, peace, and fulfillment they found. Be
Second.

You are here for a reason. We all have needs and could use some help. Talk to us. Call,
chat, or email. 24 hours a day.

Go a step further, talk with the people in your life. Spread the revolution of
Second. Share the videos with friends. Start an I am Second Group in your
neighborhood, workplace, or school. Click on Get Involved to find help getting
your group started.

Or you can join an I am Second Group already meeting. Check out Find an I am Second
Group. Volunteer at concerts. Serve through I am Second community service
events. Organize your own I am Second events. Sign up for an I am Second
Expedition to help people in other countries. Check out Get Involved for
opportunities. Connect with us on Facebook. Follow us on Twitter.

I am Second is designed to help people discover their purpose in life. Have you discovered yours?

Therefore, I have decided to keep not only myself but also you inspired I am going to post a video story at least once a week. The first one will be of Randy Moore. This is a challenge to all of you......have you found your purpose in life? Or do you need to look deeper? I am not saying I am perfect and I have a lot of searching and connecting to do, so please know that I am on this journey with you. Praying for answers. Seeking the complete truth. The video will be loaded above.

Friday, January 7, 2011

Daybook for Today........

Daybook....

FOR TODAY....January 7, 2011

Outside my window....It is snowing outside, it's beautiful, but I wish that I was home snuggling with Calleigh and watching TV

I am wearing......jeans, a long sleeved shirt and a sweater and boots!

I am creating........some post for my blog. With Christmas break, I am a couple of weeks behind!

I am going........to lunch shortly, what should I eat?

I am reading......nothing right now, but hoping to start the new Nicholas Sparks book soon!

I am hoping.......that I make it home ok today, the roads were a little slick on the way here and it has just kept on snowing!

I am hearing........Ace of Base from the other of office, takes me back to my childhood!

Around the house.......my house is picked up at home.....needs a little cleaning, but it is in pretty good shape!

One of my favorite things........knowing that my family is healthy and happy! Calleigh is a sweet, growing girl, I have a wonderful husband who sacrifices so much for us and puts us ahead of him, and now we have a sweet baby girl, Addison Grace on the way and I can not wait to meet her in May!

A few plans for the weekend......We are planning to make a run to Rural King, Wal-Mart, and the Hospital for some pregnancy blood work!

A picture to share........We had a wonderful and blessed Christmas, the last as just a family of three, but we are looking forward to what the new year has in store for us! We have a lot of prayers right now, but we know that things are going to happen for us in God's timing!

It's a..........

GIRL!!!!!

Miss Addison Grace Wibbeler will be born on May 24!

We are very excited to know that

she is doing great and is do healthy!

What a blessing!

I'm 19 weeks!

Pregnancy Highlights:

How Far Along: 19 Weeks and 5 days

Size of baby: Addison is the size of a small cantaloupe

Total Weight Gain/Loss: Gained 8lbs.