An amazing day!

Today has been a truly amazing day! Scott, the kids and I had a family day at the water park at Kings Island. It was great, although I had a bucket of water poured on my head a million times by Austin and burnt shoulders, I had a blast with my kids and my awesome husband!



On our way home from Kings Island we seen two cars collide into each other. It was horrible. As we started to past them I seen the lady turned around in the drivers seat checking on her newborn child. Scott immediately pulled over and I called 911. The lady in the car with the infant child pulled out of the road into Steak n Shake's parking lot to get a better look at her children. Scott and I pulled in front of the van that was hit. We got out of the car and walked up to the van to see if everyone was okay in that car. The women was really shaken up, she had four children all under the age of 7. Her youngest daughter (2) was thrown out of her car seat. The little girl was fine, I think it was because she was in a van. Thank GOD no one was hurt in either car. Scott went over to see if the lady with the baby was okay I was to scared to go, I would not been able to bear it if the baby was hurt so I stayed with the lady in the van. As I was standing there with the lady, her kids were all complaining of being hungry. She told me she was on her way to McDonald's to get the kids something to eat. McDonald's was maybe 50 feet from where she wrecked. I let the lady use my phone to call her sister to come get them (her van was being towed) After Scott got back and made sure every one in the second vehicle was OK we talked to the officer and made sure it was okay to leave. The little kids were still talking about being hungry as I was walking away. As soon as Scott and I got back in the car, I told him we needed to go to McDonald's to get the kids something to eat. Scott didn't blink an eye or argue with me. He drove straight to the drive through and we took it back to the kids. It was the best ten dollars I have ever spent. As I got out of the car, the kids eyes lit up to see us come back, the eyes got bigger when they seen me with the bags of food and drinks. The smiles one there face brought tears to my eyes. The mother was down talking to the tow truck people who had just arrived. I stopped by the kids and told them, I had to make sure it was okay with there mommy that I gave them their food. When there mom seen me with the food in my hands, she had tears in her eyes. I smiled and told her that I thought it would be awhile for things to calm down so we decided to bring them back something while they were waiting for the tow truck and their ride. She told me it was fine and thanked me a million times. The kids lit up again when I handed them the bags of food and their drinks. As I was passing out the food, I asked them if they liked going to Church and if they would like to come visit our Church with us sometime. The kids got so excited and starting telling me how much fun, Church was and that they loved Sunday school. About this time their Aunt pulled up to pick up the kids and the mother was walking back towards us. She came straight to us and asked how much she owed us for the food. I said you don't owe us a thing. The joy on those kids face to see that someone cared was more than enough for me. Scott asked the mother if her and the kids would like to come to Church with us sometime. She said yes and the kids would love that! Scott explained where Center Pointe was and how awesome the Church is. He told her that tomorrow would be a great day to go. She told us that she might just do that. She thanked us a million times more for taking the time to stop and then bringing back some food for the kids. As Scott and I were pulling away, we talked about how great it felt to do something nice for others. I don't know if that lady and her children will come to Center Pointe or another Church, but I do know that what happened today wasn't mine or Scott's doing, It was Jesus.



The day did not stop there! Driving home from the accident, Scott and I started talking about the baptism and decided we really need to make something special happen for Robin. I cant say what it is in case she reads this but Scott made the call and everything came together! I am so pumped up about the baptism's tomorrow and I am not even one of the 16 getting baptised... But this morning, Scott and I were talking about the baptism and Austin told us he was ready. So my little boy is getting baptised! How cool is that!!!! And then tomorrow night John is doing the first training on home groups!!! I cant wait!!!!



I see so clearly now. God wanted us to grow more in Christ and he brought us to Center Pointe. I am thankful every day that we are apart of such an amazing Church!

Parents Day

Today was parents day at Julie's school. It was so much fun. We had lunch and then played tons of activities. I ran the green egg and ham game. I must say I am so impressed with the energy the teachers have. I really enjoyed being able to spend the day with my daughter. She is the light of my life. I never thought that I could have children, then I got pregnant with Julie. She was a my miracle. Having my daughter changed my life all for the better. She helped make me a better person. Before I got pregnant, I was wild and was headed down the wrong path in life. I have no idea where I would be today if I would have never gotten pregnant. When I was pregnant, the doctor told me I miscarried. I begged and pleaded with God that I would change my life around turns out the Doctor was way off and I didn't miscarry. After I had Julie I got my life back on track, I went to college, started going back to Church and definitely changed my ways. I feel like the last five years have rushed by so fast. I really think its important to treasure all the time that we get with our children and to never take it for granted.

Randoms about me

This isn't something I normally do, but a friend of mine posted this on her myspace and I was tagged and I thought it would be fun to post on here. The challenge is to post 15 random things about yourself so here goes....







1. I love God first and foremost. I am a newer Christian, but love learning about the Lord.

2. My favorite place in the world to be is at Church with my entire family. We recently starting going to a new Church and I have never been happier than when I am at Center Pointe.

3. My passion in life is to be a mother. I was blessed with 2 children, but would LOVE to have at least one or two more. Scott and I have been trying for almost 2 years...

4. My dad is my biggest idol. He has always believed in me and loved me even when I didn't believe in myself

5. My favorite food is meatloaf and scalloped potatoes, but only when my dad makes it




6. I believe in forgiveness and second changes. We were all forgiven for far worse things.

7. I also believe that we should never give up on someone because we have all lost faith in ourselves at least once in our lives and there was always someone believing in us.


8. I have themes in my entire house.... Angels and Godly things in my living room and dinning room, apples in my kitchen, frogs in my bathroom (that's about to change) Dora in Julies room, Ohio State in Austin's room, and American Flag in my bedroom. Robins room is yet to be determined....




9. Two of my favorite people in the world are Dave and Robin Hinman.


10. I have a horrible time saying I'm sorry especially to my husband.


11. I don't handle stress well. The funny thing is my job is extremely stressful.

12. I went to school for Chemical Dependency and haven't done anything with my degree. I chose this field because I lost two very important to me one to drugs and one to alcohol.

13. I freak out at the site of blood, even if it's just a scratch.

14. I love to help others. I love the feeling of doing something good for someone else.

15. I have never been to Tennessee and have wanted to go for the longest time... I know its sad and that everybody has been there a million times and are sick of it, but not me I am still waiting on the first time.....

Pictures of my baby girl!

I love that girl so much!

Julie and her awesome teachers Mrs Tracey and Mrs Tina
Juie and Papa

Julie and her best friend Carlee


Julie and Nana

So proud!
Julie and Mrs Grace (this women is amazing, she would give Julie a ride home from school when I couldn't pick her up)

Julie with her principal- Mr. Chapman

Julieann's graduation

We just got back from my little girls Kindergarten graduation. I have to admit it teared me up. They played a video of the kids from the school year and it was beautiful. It amazes me how much she has learned this past year. Scott and I couldn't of picked better teachers then the ones at Village. Julie is almost a year younger than everyone in her class and she keeps right up there with them. I am so proud of her. Not only is she smart, she has a heart of gold. She wants everyone to feel loved and welcomed. She loves God with all she has and it blows me away. When I read the Bible to her, the stories amaze her and she asks tons of questions. I will be adding some pictures of Julie and her graduation shortly. The feelings of parenthood are wonderful! But that is another blog that I will write sometime.....

One door closes and another door opens

Service today was awesome as usual! I love listening to Ray preach and the band was awesome. Chris did an amazing job on the new song he sang today, "Let me Sing". Maybe he should be putting out an album or auditioning for American Idol.... now that's a thought : )



I don't think that I have ever been this happy and content as I am at this point in my life. God definitely brought us to Center Pointe for a reason. Ray and his family as well as the rest of the Church have been amazing. But I have really been missing Dave and Robin. Dave married Scott and I and he also baptized me. Scott and I really got attached to them during our marriage counseling. They really opened their hearts to us. I missing seeing them at Church. Leaving Dove was one of the hardest choices we had to make. We really miss the people there, but there is no doubt in either of us that CP is where God wants us. I cant wait for Dave and Robin to come visit CP with us. I am excited for them to meet everyone especially Pastor Ray and Melissa. Hope it will be soon!!!!

Here are some pics of the family from KI and the Zoo.


Robin Even thought it rained we had a great time at the zoo!
Jewels at the Zoo
Julie giving Baby Abby kisses



Family and Friends that came with us to Church last week

My mom and I

Scott and I

The gang at Kings Island Nichole and I

Jewels and Austin (she loves her brother) Beautiful Robin

My baby sister, Robin

Wow, I read my little sisters blog 15 times and am still amazed on what God is doing with her. She is such an amazing person and I can see HE is really using her. She came to stay with us 6 months ago and the change in her is unbelievable. When she first started staying with us, she was so withdrawn and cried every night. In the past six months she has not only became a happier person, she gave her heart to Jesus. She's always enjoyed Church, but never enjoyed the life outside of Church until recently. I am so proud of her. I cant even explain how I feel right now. She is just an awesome young lady and she has blessed my life to the fullest these past six months.

Just my thoughts

I am still in awe of the weekend that I just had. How amazing! However, last night after speaking with my sister I was quite bothered by some things that came out of her mouth.



-it was um very different

-apparel of the Church, don't wear jeans

-he made it sound as though abortion is forgivable and is okay

-women aren't allowed to wear pants

-they give donuts

-they use NIV



this was just some of them.....


Four people were saved yesterday! FOUR, and I am sure they were not worried about the things listed above. It looks to me like something must be going right! I was laying in bed talking to my husband about it last night and this is the point he made. It's not about what you look like or what you do in Church, its about bringing people to Jesus. As far as the the comment regarding abortion. Where in the Bible does it say that you wont be forgiven? I am huge believer that abortion is murder, however the message I believe he was trying to get across was no matter what your past is, whether it be adultery, abortion, stealing, drugs.....you are hear today asking to be forgiven, seeking your Lord and he is waiting with open arms. God doesn't pick and chose that is people like you and I. My sisters husband really bothered me as his father is a pastor, Dave will preach at other churches but him and Nichole spent too much time judging what we did wrong at Center Point then the BIG PICTURE!



Pastor Ray is an amazing person, he could preach to a tree and the tree would get it.... And the people at Center Point are so full of love and energy for our God its breath taking. They have really turned my world around. It doesn't bother me as much that they didn't like it, I am okay with that, it's the fact that they looked for anything and everything to hate about it. Church/God isn't about that, why are people allowing it to be more than just being with Jesus. This I will never understand.

I will end this with I am happy to be a part of Center Point's amazing experience!!!!!!!!!!

What an amazing weekend!

This weekend was awesome!!! It sure didn't start out that way. I didn't get home from work until almost 10 on Friday night and I worked until 11:30pm at the house. I was completely exhausted. Danny, Sarah, and Issac were here when I got home (they came down to meet up for dinner and just hang out) It stinks that I missed out on it and when I did get here, I was working and was not good company... I will be better next time, I promise. Saturday was great! Scott and I took the kids to KI, it ended up being a beautiful day. Robin brought her friend Kaitlin and my sister, Nichole and her husband Dave met us up there. Its always nice to hang with my sis! The kids had a great time and I enjoyed myself too although the only ride I rode was Scooby : ) Today was the AWESOME. Ray preached a very touching message and alot of my family came to Church with me today! The baptism was pushed off for a couple weeks due to all the rain we have gotten, but I was very excited that everyone that came with us got to meet Pastor Ray and the rest of Center Point! My friend, Missy also came today and she really liked it and will be coming back next weekend!!!! Oh and Scott and I went to look at a house to buy tonight!! It was beautiful! They are still building it, they said it should be done in about a month. I cant wait to see what it will look like afterwards! So many good things have been happening lately. God is good! I am so pumped up about next Sunday, we have our first Small Group teaching!!! I have more pictures I will post of the the past week soon.

The bad person

Ask my husband, I really hate being the "bad person".. Today was incredibly hard for me. A couple months ago, we had to let one of our best techs go. He did some work for one of our customers with out going through CNS. Today, we had a big important job and both my supervisors advised me to contact this tech. As soon as I contract him and answer his 112 questions about whats going on, I am informed that we can not use him. So somehow I had to figure out a way to explain this to him. Although, I have never met this tech face to face I have spent countless hours on the phone with and have built up the trust and I feel like I just crushed that.

On top of that, Cherif's aka Cheri's last day was today. It was incredibly sad to see him go. But I wish him all the best. He's a great guy and I have no doubt he will succeed. I posted a pic of him on here. He is the tall black guy in the middle.

On the upside of things... I get to see my lil boy today!!! Austin is at the house right now, so I need to finish up my work so I can go!!!

The Zoo and the upcoming weekend

Today was fun even though it rained it was so nice to hang out with my mom, my sister, Nichole and my baby girl at the ZOO! My feet are killing me from all the walking, but totally worth it : ) I can not wait until this weekend.... Austin hasn't been down for a couple weeks and I am missing him like crazy. So he will be this weekend. It is suppose to rain on Saturday, but I still want to go to KI besides it will be nice to have a family day with all my kids!!! Sunday is a really big day, Robin (the sister that lives with me) is getting baptized! I am so proud of her. She has really grown up the last few months and stepping up to the women God wants her to be. Her personality has changed so much. I just cant get over the change in her. I love that girl and sometimes I don't show her or tell her enough how much or how proud I am of her!

Here are some pics from our fun at KI, I will be posting the Zoo pictures soon.

Julie and Daddy being silly- this is Julie's favorite ride My cousin Katy, she works at KI
I just love this picture of daddy and daughter

loving on daddy

Monday's

Today was a hard day. We had to fire one of our customers (due to non payment for a LONG time) so in turn today we had to let one of our new girls go. It was sad to see her go and it scares me to death to think that one day that could be me. My only advantage is that I have been there the longest. The other down fall is that I have an extra week of oncall, although the after hours check is really nice to get I was really looking forward to three weeks in a row of not being oncall...

Happy Mother's day!!!

Happy Mother's Day to all the mom's out there! I had a pretty busy weekend. Yesterday Robin and I went to Sarah's baby shower. It was nice to get to hang out with the ladies at Church. After the baby shower 2 of my sisters, my mom and I went to lunch. where Scott and Julie met us at . Scott and I decided to take the girls to Kings Island. Julie had a lot of fun and even met a new friend! I will post those pictures tomorrow. It really made me think of what a mother is all about.

I am not close to my mom and a lot of hurtful things have happened. But shes my mom and the only one I am ever going to have and I love her. Although we had many rough spots, she has also been there for me through alot!




I couldn't find just one of my mom and I on the computer so here is one of all three of my sisters, my dad and my mom.

My family

The top left is our silly kids. Austin is 12 and Julie is 5.

Below is our Christmas family pictures at Scott's Aunt Bettys






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and below is the newest addition to our hour. My 16 year old sister Robin, she has been living with us for about 6 months!

It's Friday!!!

I am so exhausted today. I didn't realize how much until dinner. Scott and I finally got a night out alone. We went to Texas Roadhouse, the food was great, but I'm afraid I wasn't much fun... I am just so glad the weekend is here and I can relax.... Oh here is a picture of Julie's concert last night. Aren't the kids so CUTE : )

Julieann's Concert

We just got back from Julie's spring concert at her school. It was so adorable to see all those little kids singing up there. Julie and Robin go to a Christian school, a lot of things happened last year and it's kinda like the school is rebuilding itself. Well they have a new music teacher this year and no band due to lack of kids. I guess after the Christmas concert some kids decided they wanted to play instruments. She has only been teaching them since the end of January and I must say I was impressed in what they have learned already. At this rate I wonder where they will be next year..... It's really cool to see all that's happening this year at this school.

I am shocked at how fast the school year has gone by. Julieann has really gotten attached to her teachers this year and I worry that she will have trouble next year. I know I am just being one of those moms that just worry to much and she will probably be fine, but still.... We were really blessed with some great teachers.

Breathing it all in

Have you ever had those moments when you have to stop right where you are and just breath it all in. For the last month I have felt like I have been walking on air. Even though plenty of bad things have happened the past few weeks. I feel free! I am loving every moment of Center Point. I feel like I am growing the way I need to be. Pastor Ray and his family are amazing! They remind me so much of Dave and Robin from Dove. Speaking of I talked to Dave Sunday night and he even said he could hear the fire in me! Dave said he would like to come visit Center Point with us one Sunday! How great would that be!!! I am so excited to see what the future holds! Scott and I are wanting to lead a small group. Sunday night at friends and family night John presented it and I am pumped up! Like I said before a lot of bad, hurtful things have happened the last few weeks, but the GOOD always out does the bad! In the past month, Scott and I have found a new Church home, we have met some incredible people along the way, and we are growing in God's word, Scott and I are closer than ever, and my 16 year old sister wants to be baptized! Sometimes we all just need to look at the good stuff going on in our lives and not just the bad. I think in the end it will make us happier people.....