Pancakes, eggs and sausage gravy

This morning I got up early to cook breakfast for the family. I love to cook but cooking before 7am is just not fun no matter how much you really like to do it, but the look on my husband and kids faces made it all worth it. My little Sarah thanked me for being the greatest mom ever. We sometimes forget that the little things are the ones that mean the most.

Independence Day

As I start to prepare for the 4th of July in Texas, I am reminded of the ones who have gone on before us who have made this day possible. I am not talking about the US military men and women. I am talking about those who were fighting on this day hundreds of years ago. I am talking about George Washington and Thomas Jefferson. The hardest thing I have to decide is what we will eat for the day or whether the kids can go outside between 2 and 5pm. What if I had to forsake all and make the hard decision to break from all that was home once. When we think of Independence Day, I am reminded of my Daddy, granddaddy, husband and brother who have all served. I am reminded that we are a free nation, but what is freedom if you are still held bondage by your sin. I pray that today and everyday I am reminded of those who have died and gone to hell for not repenting and following Christ. I pray that as we all approach this 4th of July that we not only remember the independence that was formed for the United States of America on July 4, 1776 but also remember our Lord who hung on a cross so many years ago so that we could be free from sin and live forever with Him. Thank you Jesus! Thank you Founding Fathers! And thank you American Soldier!

Memorial Day

Memorial Day has come and almost gone. We were able to grill and have some soldiers from Christopher's floor that he works with over for lunch and dinner. We had a good time getting to know each other and I got my baby fill for a while. But as the day comes to an end, I am reminded of why the day is here. Recently on Randolph AFB, an airmen was lost. I was unable to attend the service but I prayed for the family that day. I sometimes wonder if I will lose Christopher this way or not, but I am confident in God's grace and sovereignty. If it is his time to go then God will call him home whether he is here with me and the kids or he is thousands of miles away in Afghanistan. As I start to prepare for our first deployment, I am reminded of the ones that have gone before and have paid the ultimate sacrifice and I pray that they had a saving knowledge of Christ. I pray that today all soldiers would feel the presence of the Lord and will come to know Him more. I thank each and every one of you who have lost loved ones to war. I thank each and every family member who is experiencing seperation from their loved ones. Thank you for the missed birthdays and holidays. Thank you for the tears and the tough times that you have endured for the rights that we take for granted. Thank you and deepest gratitude from one Army wife and to YOU!

Saturday night again!

So it is Saturday night again in the Isbell household. We have been going nonstop for a week now. We were in Alabama for Deborah's (little sister) graduation from the University of South Alabama last Saturday. We are so proud of her, she is the first one out of us kids to graduate from college. Then we drove home to Texas on Sunday. We found out on Monday that my husband's car was scrap so we have been looking for cars and running with just one car for the entire past week. We thought that we had a car and then the car dealership tried to pull some funny stuff, wanting more money, and we pulled out of the deal. So we are back to the drawing board. Christopher and I have been trying to chill out today but it is so hard when you know you have so much to do. Anyway, I am being positive today. I ordered the Martha Stewart score board and some vinyl for the cricut. I am really excited for it to get here so I can play with it. Next weekend, I am hoping to make some personalized items.
Anyway, the week has been full of funny comments from the kids, especially Rachael. After the two hour graduation, Rachael said her favorite part was the end because it was sooo boring. Then she told my sister not to ever do that again because she didn't like having to sit there so long. Then just today, the kids went out to play, Sarah and John went without shoes but Rachael had to have shoes. I told her she could wear her flip flops or sandals. She then came out with dress shoes, I told her no and she went back in. She then came out with cowboy boots and I told her no. She went back in and I went to check on John and Sarah. She came to the back door, put her hand on her hip and the other one on her forehead and told me,"Mommy, I have nothing to wear." Man, what do I have in store if my four year old is already telling me that. I will have to get a job just to keep the girls in shoes. Crazy!!
Oh well I need to go for now. Hope that everyone has a great evening and day tomorrow. And I pray that God will help you find your way to a service of your choice and you will be blessed through the message that your pastor or chaplain brings.
Love much
Elizabeth

Saturday night fun..

So after I got the kids to bed and cleaned up the house some, I sat down with my Bible looking for some encouragement. (Sometimes kids can really make you go crazy!) I turned to 1 Peter, which really isn't a place that I normally go to, but then it happened in chapter 2.

"9But you are a chosen generation, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, His own special people, that you may proclaim the praises of Him who called you out of darkness into His marvelous light;10 who once were not a people but are now the people of God, who had not obtained mercy but now have obtained mercy."

WOW!!! Here I am worried about toys not being picked up and clothes not being washed and then God says stop that. You are a chosen generation. I have called you out of darkness into My marvelous light. You were once lost but are now found.
So what do I really have to worry about? Nothing. I have been blessed just to be called a child of the King. I pray that all will one day experience the peace that passes all understanding.
Goodnight All! Happy Early Mother's Day! Make sure that you let your mom know how much she is loved and appreciated.

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