Praise and Wife Life

The trouble with blogging is where to start..  I never have anything catchy to say when I start... So I just start typing. I like to think this is part of my charm. I have been working on this blog all week. The section that came the most easily to me was about my walk. The Lord is stirring in me for sure. I think this is why it came so easy to me. The hardest obviously was talking about our TTC journey, I am sure this could have been a whole blog on its own, but I just don’t have the motivation to make a whole blog about it. Frankly, some days I am tired of talking and thinking about it, I just want it to happen.  So in the words of Peter Pan “ Here we gooooo!”

My Walk: The last few days it has been on my heart about praising the Lord in all circumstances and situations. How we find it so easy to say “Praise Jesus” when things go our way or His blessings are in our good graces. But are we quick to praise him when we have struggles and hardships. I have been thinking/praying more and more on this as we are struggling with trying to conceive. The failure of trying to get pregnant definitely pushes me to praise God when I don’t feel so – praisey. Yeah I know thats not a word...but it felt right at the time. But then I praise him for Noah, my husband, and ALL the blessings he provides on a daily basis. For that I am truly and eternally grateful for. So why do I feel lack luster to praise him when it comes to TTC? I know I am being selfish and not putting it in the Lord’s hands. Everyday, I pray that he gives me the strength to give it (TTC) to Him, and he will work miracles. I KNOW the Lord works miracles.  I have witnessed many in my life. The main one being saved by Christ and to have an awesome relationship with Him. It truly has made everything he touches in my life praiseworthy. So that takes me to praising God in the good, the bad and the ugly. The Lord takes the good, the bad, and the ugly. As I grow in Christ, I know that even when my praise in a storm of life is weak, God makes me strong.

Dear Father God, I praise you in times of good and bad, lightness and darkness, blessings and disappointments. I know you will never fail me, but bring me to a place of joy and peace. Amen!
“My heart is steadfast, O God; I will sing, I will sing praises, even with my soul... “ Psalm 108:1

My Wife Life: I am so pleased and honored to be apart of a wonderful group of women who get to promote and launch a book of one of my favorite authors, Sara Horn. The newest book coming out is My So Called Life as a Submissive Wife.  

She has written many books that just hit the nail on the head when it comes to living as a Christian wife. With that, I am so pleased to be apart of this team. I can’t wait to learn and grow  more during this experience. Her Book will be released August 1, 2013. YAY ! if you want  to know more you can read her blogs at: Sara Horn's Blog  and My So Called Life as a Provers 31 Wife

TTC: Well There is so much to write on this, I will have to do a separate post on this, with acronyms and explanations. Basically we will need IVF with ICSI. That’s really all I will say on the Subject. This bible verse although is helping me pray on giving me peace.  “Don't be worried! Have faith in God and have faith in me." — John 14:1 (CEV)

The Family: We are all well and good. Noah and I are settling into a routine that works for us while James is away at LDAC. James is settling into his long hours and endless meetings at LDAC. We are in prayers for a promotion to E9 For James.  He would love to be a Command Sergeant Major. It is his dream. I pray it is to come to pass this time around. He is a great candidate.  Noah and I have VBS in August, and we have lots of movies to see, and trying to figure out sports and activities for the fall. Lots going on in the day to day hum drum.
Other News: Really nothing. I have a recipe to post and no real product reviews just yet. I am in the process of changing my skincare products. And with me, this is no light task. I research, read reviews, and do lots of pros/cons when I make a drastic move like this. I pride myself on great skin, but when we moved some of my products are very hard to find. So time for a change.  
Daily Tidbits:

·         The weather as warmed up to the 80’s. As long as it stays there I am ok.

·         I can’t wait to see Monster’s University. I think I am more excited than Noah

·         I love BBC America shows. Watching Upstair, Downstairs currently through Netflix.

·         I love the smell of coconut in the summer time

·         I miss my friend Tabatha. It stinks to not have any friends here to talk to.

·         Its hard for me to make friends. Believe it or not I am really shy

 

    Love and Blessings

Carlise

Welcome Back to me!

Well I have finally came back to blogging. I have a feeling I will be back for good. So moving on.

“Jesus says that it only takes a mustard seed amount of faith [confidence] in the Word of God, to do the impossible.” Matthew 17:9

My walk: I hate that feeling of being stale in my walk. That I need to freshen it up. I need to renew my vows to the Lord. I am being honest in this as I feel thirsty for his word and I feel parched and need to be refreshed.  Even my prayers have become dull (at least to me). And I know this is happening because we are focusing so much on trying to have a baby, that I feel like if I don’t pray for it 24/7, We will never receive it. But I  know the Lord hears me, I just know I need to know I am being heard! WOW! Its amazing how you pour it all out and this is what is coming out. Now I know what my prayers will be focused on. Also my quiet time needs to be refreshed, I think that has so much to do with my walk.  Any recommendations would be helpful.

The Family: We are all great. James is currently at LDAC for work until August 2^nd. All I have to say is at least he is not deployed. I do miss him dearly. So does Noah. Speaking of Noah, my sweet boy…. He is full of fire and vinegar for sure. Nothing keeps him down. He was diagnosed with Pityriasis Rosea. Well, we thought we got rid of this pesky rash. Then it came back with a vengeance. So we have a referral into the dermatologist to see how it can be treated and rid. But oeverall he is good. I do want to touch on his needing learning disorder testing, but we are not sure of the logistics yet. When I know, I am sure I will need to process it here.

TTC: I wish I could say all is peachy. When I just feel so hopeless and down in the dumps about it. We have made the decision to try IVF, but so much go along with it, we may not even get to. Not really wanting to process it here just yet, but I know my prayers and talks with the Lord are helping me.

Products I love: Ok so I have to talk about my newest Mascara obsession. I LOVE LOVE LOVE They're Real by Benefit

This mascara is awesome! I have very thin and not very thick eye lashes. This mascara gives my lashes the look of falsies, without the hard work of putting them on. I love falsies but the way, but I only use them on special occasions and family pictures. I  have been using this mascara since February. I truly will not buy another brand for a while, it gives me what I have always been looking for. If i really want to pump up the volume, I use a primer underneath. Mine of choice is a Lancome product, Cils Booster XL. It works wonders... it definately will be in my must buy. I got a sample of it from Sephora, and who knew it would go in my makeup routine. Anywho thats it for a product review this time.

Foodie: I have a ton of recipes to post… Hmm I will have to work on writing them down and taking pictures of them very soon. The first one will probably chili. But I am waiting for my secret powder to come in. hahaha My mom has to send it from NM. But When I do get it, I will post it.

Well I guess I will end here! It feels good to write and share….

With Love and Grace

Carlise

DAILY TIDBITS:

·         I’m taking Crinone progesterone supplements, man the side effects are killing me!

·         I really wish Downton Abbey had all 3 seasons on Netflix, I want to watch them over again

·         I am loving anything that smells like lavender these days

·         Dinner tonight is egg drop soup. Not much of a meal it sounds like, but we love it.

·         I want a new Vera Bradley purse…. Hmm maybe at the end of the month if I am good. Lol

With my promise to start blogging.... 

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