How Generous is God

Hello!

I have been out of touch lately but A LOT has been going on! Our offer on our house was accepted and now we are in the process of getting everything finalized with the mortgage company! Words cannot express how truly blessed Justin and I feel! We cannot wait to get moved into our house and get settled and make it our home! So needless to say we will be packing and moving within the next few weeks. Our goal is to be moved in Veteran's Day weekend! YAY!

We've had some interesting family news going on as well! One of Justin's cousins and his wife are expecting! We are very excited for them! We know they will be amazing! Also, two of our closest friends are expecting as well! Babies are everywhere! We are very excited for our family and friends and all of the blessings coming their way! Not to mention I do love being called "Aunt Shay!"

Another note, Justin's Aunt and Uncle are foster parents in Justin's home town and they have a new foster child that is absolutely precious! The child is almost two years old and has been severely neglected. I could not imagine anyone treating a baby that way. My in-laws have grown attached to this little one and there has been talk of him becoming a part of the family on a foster to adoption basis! When I think about this I am truly blown away by the amount of grace and love that my in-laws have to want to open up their home to this child that is so desperate to be loved by someone. I see God's hands all over this situation! It is remarkable that he has blessed one family so much that they feel the need to obey him by opening their home to a child that has no one in this world.

This reminds me of a poem that I first learned in college "How Generous is God." One line of the poem states; "How He must love me that He has let us find each other
upon this crowded Earth." This is SO true! This child was put on this Earth to find this family, by extension my family. This child will truly know what it is like to loved, to be cherished, to be adored, even if only for a little while. I am truly mesmerized by the love and support my in-laws are giving this foster child. It is my prayer that this child’s life will be forever changed for the better.

Real Estate Reality

I know I have not been doing a great job of keep updated with my blog but a sweet friend text me this week and said you should blog more! I must say I was a little shocked because I didn't think people read my blog that much! Needless to say, I felt empowered!

I guess I should bring everyone up to speed! Justin and I made an offer on a house and we are absolutely ecstatic! The sellers accepted our offer and now it is a waiting game! We are hoping to close on the house by the end of the month and take possession the middle of NOVEMBER! Words cannot express how blessed I feel!

It dawned on me this morning that we could be settled in our house by Thanksgiving! We will get to celebrate our second holiday season as man and wife in OUR new HOME! This thought overwhelms me! After seeing about 12 different houses when I walked into this it truly felt like home to me! (Yes, my AGD reference!) Please pray that all works out for us!!

Justin and I went to First Wednesday last night at Church of the Highlands and our campus pastor gave a message about God's plan for each of us. How we all come with our own set of blueprints but we must obey God to receive his many blessings! While sitting there listening I leaned over to Justin and said I feel like he is speaking directly to me! We took communion last night and I had a sense of calm come over me. Many people know that I have the patience of dynamite! I surrendered it all to GOD!

I've had to deal with the stresses of a mortgage and all of the paperwork and because of Justin's schedule he is unable to really help. That being said I have worried myself like crazy! I worry that something is going to happen with our mortgage and we are not going to get the house like we hoped! After last night I woke up calm and relieved! If this house and this mortgage is in my 'blueprint' then it will all work out! To God be the GLORY! He is SO good!

 

Own or Rent?

Good Afternoon,

I have not been on top of blogging lately! We've had a lot going on! Of course Justin is studying every free chance he gets. However, I have been preoccupied with getting a house. We have been looking, I feel like forever! But really it has only been about two months. I think I have found one! Justin and I are going to look at it together on Saturday and I have been super anxious/nervous about it. I have prayed continuously for God to let me know if this is a right more for us or not.

Don’t get me wrong I am very fortunate to have our charming one bedroom apartment but with Justin spending so much time hitting the books he really needs some space to call his own. And I WOULD love the space too. I have a fear of the financial commitment. I think mentally we are ready for the responsibility of a house but are we financially ready? This scares me tremendously! It is my pray that God takes the ropes on this one and guides me where he wants Justin and I to be. I have to trust in his plan and know that he is greater than any fear I could ever imagine.

On a side note. I have been soaking up every moment I can with Justin. Lately he is gone before I am up and I am asleep before he comes home. I am having a hard time adjusting to this but I know it will all be worth it in the end. I just miss him. (Ok, I had to get sappy for a moment.) Until next time!

Choose Happiness

Good Morning!

I know I have not posted this week! Let me just start by saying that I am LOVING all this Fall weather! I have been really busy lately with work and trying to squeeze in somewhat of a social life.

Justin and I went to TROY this past weekend for the football game and we had a blast! It is always great to see everyone. I must say things definitely change once you are alumni. Troy is growing and constantly changing. It was great to go back to where it all began, where the LORD brought me to my wonderful husband.


So last night I had a hair appointment and I decided I wanted to spice it up a little bit. As you can tell from my pictures I have always been a blonde. Well.. Now I am a dark blonde/light brown and I LOVE IT! In my opinion it makes me look a little older and not like a young teeny bopper. Justin seems to like it too!

Speaking of change! I love FALL all of the leaves and colors changing reminds me of amazing our God is! This morning I was reminded that each day that I wake up is a new day to change something! I am challenging myself to change something small every day. Whether it be by something in my daily routine or something more personal. I am trying to change my life for the better! For example, I am starting today with my new hair and having a great attitude! To many this may seem superficial but I believe that happiness is a choice and I too blessed not to be HAPPY!! So I challenge you to change something to make yourself the happiest version of YOU! And remember "Happy people don't always have the best of everything; they MAKE the best of everything!"

Mid- 20's Crisis

Good Morning!!

Lately, I have been having what I like to call a "mid 20's crisis." I am 23, married, with a great job, a loving husband, and we are both healthy, so I should not be complaining right? RIGHT! However, I am at a point where I can not continue my college shenanigans anymore. But, I am not in that young married couples that have a house and are pregnant, nor are we trying category. So that brings me to my "mid 20's crisis," what am I supposed to be doing?

I know this way of thinking is a primarily a southern way of thinking. Being raised in the south you are taught once you graduate from high school, you go to college, find your husband, graduate, get married, and pop out kids like a pez dispenser. I am fortunate to have found my prince charming! And we have chosen to wait until Justin is finished with Medical School before we start trying to have a family. So I should be relaxing and enjoying this part of my life, I know. But part of me feels like I am not doing what I am supposed to do.  Is there anyone else that feels this way? This thought process is partly one of the reasons I decided to blog!

 Instead of trying to rush everything and do what is expected. I am trusting in God, and his plan. It is my prayer that his will be done daily. I have not always been strong in my faith but I have my husband to thank for that. He is the one who has brought me closer to God. We are striving to make God the center of our marriage because we believe that a love affair with Jesus makes for a lasting and STRONG marriage! Rather than sitting around thinking about what comes next in this phase of my life I am going to take it day by day and put all of my faith in the Lord. I will continue to strive to be a better christian and wife. Hopefully, this "mid-20's crisis" will become known as the time when I really began to know Christ and change my life for the better!

It's Fall Y'all!

Okay.. So the weather has turned a little cooler but we have not had the technical first day of Fall yet.  So we are in that inbetween season.. Fummer! FYI-- The first day of Fall is September 22, 2012!

SO my question is.. Can you bust out the scarves and boots? I say YES! What do you think? I decided to post some of my favorite ways to tie scarves :)

Thank you Pinterest for this! :)

 

 

Jesus replied, "I tell you the truth, if you have faith and do not doubt, not only can you do what was done to the fig tree, but also you can say to this mountain, 'Go, throw yourself into the sea,' and it will be done." -Matthew 21:21

September 11, 2001

I still remember this day vividly. I was in the 7th grade at Goodwyn Junior High School in Ms. Elliott's English class. At the time, I was at an age where I wasn't sure what would come of our nation. Would this attack affect me in little ole' Alabama? After watching the aftermath on television it hit me, anything that threatens the United States of America affects all of its citizens. I believe that living through this tragedy at such a young age created my love affair for American history.

"War has been waged against us by stealth and deceit and murder. This nation is peaceful, but fierce when stirred to anger. This conflict was begun on the timing and terms of others. It will end in a way, and at an hour, of our choosing."-(George W. Bush) September 11, 2001

 As many of you know today is September 11th. Today may all Americans take time out of their busy schedules to remember those who lost their lives eleven years ago. Also, take time to pray for all of our Nation's military men and women, all of those who serve our great country. September 11, 2001 a tragedy that will never be forgotten. May God Bless the United States of America.

Discussing this topic reminds me of something one of my college professors told us the very first days of his class. "History is the past plus meaning, the past never changes only its meaning." As election season approaches I encourge everyone to remember that. Our past cannot change only its meaning.

First Impression

Good Morning!

I must say that I am shocked to find myself blogging! However, after seeing my friend Laura's blog I decided that I would give it a shot!

For introduction purposes I guess I should tell you a little about myself! I am married to my amazing husband, Justin Deavers. We currently live in Birmingham, AL and absolutely love the city! I work as a Human Resources Assistant and I am think I have the best job on the planet! My hubby is a medical school student at UAB! :) Yes, he is one smart cookie! We are both graduates from TROY University, Go Trojans! Justin and I got married July 16, 2011 and still consider ourselves newlyweds.  A typical day in the Deavers household consist of Justin spending hours upon hours with his nose in a textbook and me complaining/whining to him about how bored/lonely that I am. Apparently, I should get a hobby!

Many peoeple wonder why blog? I am blogging because I think this is a great way to keep track of our lives especially for those loved ones that we do not get to see that often. Not to mention that when we do decide to have children it will be a great insight to what life was like before them!

 

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Ephesians 4:23 "To be made new in the attitude of your minds."

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