Fresh Start.

It's been a minute since I've posted anything. I can't decide if it's because I have been too busy or a lack of anything interesting to say....or both. I have been praying a lot lately and God has really been working in my life! I can tell you that I feel like I've been presented a fresh slate and God is saying, "start over". Start over with what, you ask?? Everything! I can tell you that I have been way more positive in the past month or so. I make it a point to find the good in everything. I know what some of you are thinking....that's not possible. Well, it really is. I can have a really, really bad day at work and go home and vent to Justin and Angela but at the end of the day, I'm thanking God that I even have a job. See...positive!
Another thing that I have just recently been thinking about is how lightly the word "judgement" is used in society. You can look at a person with a frown and you are all of a sudden judging that person for something they did or something they are. All I can say is, take your "j" word and put it in your pocket to save for when someone is really judging you or someone you love. So many people waste their time on focusing on one tiny thing that someone mentioned in passing and make a huge deal out of it when they didn't even MEAN anything by it! Use your precious time to focus on more important things like salvaging the relationships that you have with the people you love and more importantly...God.
One of the most important things I've learned recently...today, actually....is that submitting to your husband (as the Bible commands) will do more good than bad. So many women focus on "women's rights" and feel like they should be held on a pedestal because they were looked down upon years ago. Well, get off your high horse because submission isn't a bad thing. Something as small as asking how his day was and listening with your full attention is submission. Also, the husband is the leader in the home, therefore, his word should be taken into very serious consideration on every decision. This is an issue of mine that I know I need to work on. My point is, submission does not equal abuse, it equals obedience.

Just sharing some turning wheels in my mind at the moment!
Thanks for reading,
Meg

Fail.

Sooo I just had this big long post typed up and then I hit "Publish Post" and my internet decided it didn't want to work. Fail. Summary of said post: 1. Things I've learned about blogger after a month of not being on: A. It's time to change my Winter theme to a Spring theme B. I need to post picture on my blog so that I fit in :) C. Angela's living space will always be cuter than mine until we make enough money to pay her to make ours cuter than her's. 2. We got a new lab puppy. Name: Tink 3. Moving to Rogers into house with big backyard for said puppy. 4. I will try to update more often. Sorry for the bluntness/lack of length, I'm tired and need sleep. :) Love you all! Thanks for reading, Meg

My week

Yes, this post is titled my week even though it is only Tuesday. So far...it hasn't been great. Yesterday, woke up at 6 to be at work at 6:40. Dropped stuff all day. Had a bad hair day. Today, woke up at 7:30. Left to go to work at 8:45. Had no umbrella. Got soaking wet. Made it to work at 8:50. Dropped stuff all morning. Had another bad hair day. Went home for lunch to check the mail expecting a check. Check wasn't there. Almost killed a puppy for almost pooping on the floor. Was late back to work because puppy took 10 minutes to find a spot to poop outside. Dropped stuff all afternoon. Went to school. Is it bad that all I have thought about today is all the stinky stuff that has happened in the past couple days? OF COURSE!! So, God is humbling me...Thank you, God :) After the past couple of days, it really makes me realize all of the good things throughout these two days. 1. I have a job--Oh my goodness! What a blessing. A lot of people don't get to say that right now. 2. I have 2 adorable puppies who (even though they like to test my patience) they help brighten my day. 3. I have a loving husband who is faithful and patient. 4. I have the sence of smell. 5. I have the ability to bend over and pick things up off the floor. 6. I have the capability to drive because a) I am not paralized and b) I have a car. 7. I have food to eat. 8. I am getting an education. 9. I am able to see (my hair, even on a bad day).

Isn't it funny how all of the "bad" things that I went through have made it so foggy that I could hardly see the good stuff. God is always testing me and humbling me and I can't thank Him enough for putting things into perspective for me.

"5May God, who gives this patience and encouragement, help you live in complete harmony with each other as it's fitting for followers of Jesus Christ. 6Then all of you can join together with one voice, giving praise and glory to God, the Father of our Lord, Jesus Christ." Romans 15:5-6

I'm Back!

I haven't posted since December 19?? What's the point in having a blog if I'm not going to post?? Well, here I am!

So, I started my new job last month and I'm LOVING it! Ever since high school, I thought it would be fun to work at a bank, now I have a job at one, woo hoo! When I was a kid, I always had some cool occupation in mind and here I am going to school for accounting. I would have never thought this is where I'd be, I couldn't even pronounce accounting when I was a kid haha. I am taking a few classes this semester and so far, I'm doing surprisingly well. I'm gonna brag on Angela for a minute (don't let it go to your head :)) haha just kidding, she deserves the credit. She has been at UAMS for almost a year now and I love to hear her stories about classes and how well she is doing. She has been the key motivator for me to finish school (I haven't told her this yet, so if you're reading, Ang....SURPRISE!) She is always busy doing homework or studying for a test and it always pays off. So here I am on my day off and I just did about an hour worth of homework and gonna read about three chapters for another class later today. It has worked for her and so far it is working for me. I love being in school when I am doing well, so, thank you, Angela!
On top of work and school, I am juggling my relationship with God, my husband, and the rest of my family and friends, keeping my apartment clean/liveable, attempting to buy a home, keeping my dog alive, ya know, the everyday stuff. My life really isn't that complex, but somehow, it's hard for me to give the time of day to God that he deserves. I've really been focusing on this for a few weeks now and I find myself talking to God more and reading his word more, which is awesome! I am so much more happy with myself and my life when I am more focused on Jesus! (Duh, right?) Well, don't make fun of me, we all have our struggles haha.

Anyways, this is just a short update on me. Comments are welcome and encouraged! :)

Thanks for reading,
Meg