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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