Titus 2 Tuesday ~ Kim

“She is clothed with strength and dignity;

she can laugh at the days to come.

She speaks with wisdom,

and faithful instruction is on her tongue.

She watches over the affairs of her household

and does not eat the bread of idleness.

Her children arise and call her blessed;

her husband also, and he praises her:

‘Many women do noble things,

but you surpass them all.’

Charm is deceptive, and beauty is fleeting;

but a woman who fears the LORD is to be praised.”

Proverbs 31: 25 - 30

Welcome to another edition of Titus 2 Tuesday, where we honor women in our lives who’ve taught us Godly principles and truths.

This past weekend, I went on a Walk to Emmaus. W.O.W. It’s definitely an experience everyone deserves to be a part of. While there, I met many amazing women. My table-mates were all Godly women in one way or another, and I love them all for it. One of my table-mates was Kim.

Kim immediately touched my heart. Sometime during the day on Friday (If you have ever been on a Walk before, you know why I just say “sometime” . . . . no concept of time there. It’s God’s time. And it’s perfect! ), I remember we were discussing something at our table, and I was struck with Kim.

Strength.

Dignity.

She watches over her household.

Her children call her blessed.

She fears the Lord.

I could just tell. She was set apart from this world. I can’t really explain it other than that I could see Jesus’ face in Kim. And I was in awe. I remember thinking, “now that’s the kind of wife and mother I want to be.”

And the more I got to know Kim over the weekend, the more true that statement was. Kim is definitely a woman after God’s own heart, and I’m forever changed by knowing her and getting to spend such an incredible weekend with her.

Who has touched your heart and life? Link up and tell us about her!

Titus 2 Tuesday ~ Christina

Welcome to another (yes, late, too) edition of Titus 2 Tuesday, where we honor women in our lives who have taught us Biblical principals and truths.  Join us!  You'll be amazed at what other women teach you throughout your life!  I promise!

Do you read Christina's blog, Pooh's Corner?  What a ministry she has.  Christina's blog is a glimpse into the world of her family, specifically life with Emily, Christina's youngest daughter.  In Christina's words, her blog is about "our daughter Emily [who] was diagnosed with a rare chromosome disorder called Chromosome 17q21.31 Microdeletion Syndrome and this blog is our journey beyond the diagnosis. "

Christina is a talented photographer, too, so you're always sure to get a precious picture of Emily, Ashley (another daughter), nature, or just about anything! 

Today, Christina wrote a great post that resonated with me.  In fact, I have printed it out and intend to post it over my desk at work. The post is centered around Psalm 118:24:

This is the day that the Lord has made, let us be glad and rejoice in it.

Psalm 118:24

Christina challenges her readers to do some simple but major things, "just for today".  Things such as being agreeable, just for today.  Speaking with words seasoned with grade, just for today. 

It was really a great post.  One that made me think, and has left me thinking throughout the day.  Go on and check it out for yourself.  You'll be glad you did!

Who has touched you lately?  Link up and share with us, won't you?

sNoW!!!

Here in Middle Georgia, we don't see much snow.  So, whenever weather seems favorable for snow, folks tend to flip out, rushing to the grocery store, schools close and everyone plans to stay home and wait it out. 

The thing is, the threat of winter weather rarely rings true.

But it did on Friday!  And this nay-sayer was busy working in my office (that has no windows) when I heard coworkers down the hall talking about the snow. 

"It's snowing!  It's snowing!"

I still didn't believe them.  I thought maybe there was snow mixed with the rain, but I seriously didn't think it would stick.

And then, we got an email from HR:  our offices were closing at 3pm in an effort to allow all employees to get home safely before the winter weather.

What?!?!?  Seriously?

Seriously. . .  By 6:30, our street looked like this....

Our home looked like this. . . 

Tim and I decided we'd see what our dogs thought of the snow.  We both pictured them loving it, frolicking through the snow. . . .No. Such. Luck.  They couldn't stand walking through the snow!  Belle would walk only when she absolutely had to and had this pitiful look on her face the entire time we were outside!

We thought the snow was beautiful and enjoyed it while it was here. . . 

The dogs were much happier inside where it was dry and warm.  Here's where I found Buddy while I had the bedsheets in the washing machine. . . 

On our new comforter!?!?!

Needless to say his nap was cut short there! 

What a great weekend full of snow and fun!

The Nursery ~ The Start

I wish now that I'd taken pictures of the nursery before it was a nursery.  It was a guest bedroom.  An office.  And it was decorated with black and white pictures and Georgia pictures.  The walls were khaki.  It was one of my favorite rooms, really!

But now, oh, now, it's no-doubt-about-it my most favorite room of the house!  So, check out Molly's nursery, Phase 1.....

Pink Walls!

The window and the chair ~ this is where we both envision ourselves rocking Molly! 

The bedding!

And so, there you have it.  The first phase of the nursery! 

Tim's watching me post this, and he just said, "What happens if we have a boy?"  uuuuh, we'll have some serious nursery updating to do!!  Ha ha!!!

Titus 2 Tuesday: Daveda, and a Pay It Forward

Welcome to another edition of Titus 2 Tuesdays, where we honor women who've taught us Biblical principles and truths.

So many of you in the blogosphere have touched my heart with your wisdom and knowledge.  Daveda is no exception.  Each post on Daveda's blog is full of wisdom, scripture, and truth.  Even now, as she is in physical pain, Daveda "sets [her] focus on Jesus!"

Love it! 

A few months ago, Daveda did a Pay It Forward giveaway on her blog.  And I won!  My goodie box was full of amazing gifts.  Check it out!  Oooh, that candle smelled so yummy! 

And now ~ better late than never, right?!? ~ I'm paying it forward to one of you!  So, simply leave a comment on this post for your chance to be entered into the drawing.  The only catch?  You agree to Pay it Forward by giving a goodie box to one of your readers. . .  and so on.

Stop by Daveda's blog if you have time!  Show her our love and encouragement during this difficult time in her life.

Who has been a Titus 2 Woman in your life recently?  Link up and tell us about her!

Feeling their presence. . .

Saturday we went to Lowe’s to look at paint colors for the nursery. In a matter of minutes, we both agreed that Princess Pink was the. Color. It’s the perfect shade of soft pink! Stay tuned for pictures of the pink room, thanks to Tim and my brother-in-law Brian!

While there, we decided to check out their carpet. Y’all, Tim is in MAJOR nesting mode. God love him, he’s got a list a mile long of things he wants to do to the house before the baby gets here! I love it! Because it’s exciting, because it means we’re getting things accomplished, because it’s just so fun!

So, we’re looking at carpet, and I’m completely overwhelmed and don’t have a clue what we’re looking at. Tim asks for help, and this nice man comes to our rescue.

He was immediately drawn to my being pregnant. He noticed it, commenting and striking up a conversation about babies and pregnancies in a heartbeat. He was a self-proclaimed Yankee. He told me all about how “in his day, you didn’t know if you were having a boy or a girl. It was just a baby. Everything was yellow and green, gender neutral. You didn’t know what you were having till ole’ doc said, It’s a ___!”

Meanwhile, Tim interrupts every few minutes to ask a question about carpet.

And then the carpet man and I are back in the saddle with our pregnancy conversation! The whole time I kept thinking how funny it was to me that this random man was so interested in our having a baby. Totally nothing like a typical man. Especially a stranger who’s helping us figure out the ins and outs of carpet.

He starts telling us about moving to Georgia from New York. How different things are down here. And he calls himself by his name, and it all hits me like a ton of bricks.

Steve.

His name was Steve.

My Daddy’s name.

We left ole’ Steve and before I could tell Tim what connection I felt with Steve the Carpet man, we noticed a sporty little red Escort with a personalized license plate, “Pe Pop”.

Again, I felt the presence of two of my favorite men in the entire world. My Granddaddy was affectionately known as Pepop (short for Pepoppie) and he drove a sport little red Escort for a few years before he died in August of ’08.

And so it was, on a random, chilly Saturday at Lowe’s that I was reminded of just how much my Daddy and Pepoppie would love to be around for this pregnancy and Molly’s arrival.

And I thank God for that reminder!

This Much I Know Is True

An unintentional break from blogging happens without realizing it.  I've missed you guys! Just because I haven't blogged in a forever doesn't mean I've not kept up with y'all, though! 

Once you've gone this long without blogging, it's hard to even know where to pick back up again.  Thus, this random post of thoughts!

It's getting difficult to lean over already!  I feel like I'm so big so fast, a'nd while I'm absolutely loving being pregnant, I do feel mighty big already!

Breakfast for dinner is always a big hit!  Tonight was no exception!  I must admit I made the best batch of cheese grits to date!  YUM!

I cannot wait to get my hands on Beth Moore's new book, So Long Insecurity.  I downloaded the first chapter, and I've read it.  The book promises to be incredible!

I'm participating in a Bible Study on Daniel, and while it's like nothing I've ever done before, it's also something I definitely feel I'm supposed to be a part of.

I'm participating in an Emmaus Walk in a couple of weeks, and I'm really looking forward to it!  I know I have a couple of readers who've been on a walk before, so maybe you'll understand when I say I'm a little anxious about it all.  I think just the unknown is kind of intimidating.  But I still am really looking forward to it; it promises to be an amazing time!

Impending parenthood opens the door to so. very. many. decisions!  What type of furniture will we go with?  Which travel system is best?  What color will we paint the walls?  One thing's for certain, though:  shopping for a little girl is so. very. much. FUN!  My sweet sister has already loaned us about a dozen precious dresses that are newborn to 3 month sizes.  All of them are just beautiful!  And my best friend sells Castles & Crowns Children's Clothing, so being the good best bud, I hosted a trunk show last weekend.  CUTE CUTE CUTE!!!! 

Speaking of that trunk show, Molly has 3 great things for summer 2011 when she's one!  Check out this precious bubble Molly's Lovie (my momma) got for her.  It's a cupcake on one side and a seahorse on the other!  Yep, two outfits for one!

And I picked out these two things for Molly.  The bathing suit was the very first thing I fell in love with when I saw the catalog.  Isn't it just P.R.E.C.I.O.U.S!!

Okay, so I promise I'll be more consistent with blogging.  Promise.  I've got a Titus 2 Tuesday post coming next week, and a Pay It Forward that you may win! 

Happy Weekend, y'all!