When reality hits, it hurts...

Well, the reality of this move is really starting to sink in. I know, I know...one would think with all the boxes, that would help...not really. Today as I sat with some of my crazy friends, I began to think that in just a few months, I will not be near enough to just 'hang out' like we always do. I won't have a friend to call if I can't make it to the school on time to pick up my girls. I won't have anyone to sit and chat with while I wait for the kids to get out of school. I won't have my Thursday lunches and prayer time. It just kinda hit me like a brick wall today. I know I will make new friends, but none like the ones I have now...and it's just not something I'm really looking forward to. I really am trying to cherish the last of my time with my friends, but the more time I spend with them, the more I realize how little time I have left.


Ok, I'm done crying now...ok well maybe not, but I'm done writing about it anyway.


The LORD will be king over the whole earth. On that day there will be one LORD, and his name the only name. Zec 14:9

A timely Word...

So about 2 1/2 years ago, I began to feel a burden for the youth of this nation. At that time I became a youth sponsor at our church. I was a sponsor for about a year and I began to feel the Lord call me away from that ministry. We became small group leaders and began pouring into the lives of other couples around our same age. I was blessed to be in both ministries...but I never lost that burden for the youth. In recent days, that burden has become so heavy, that I know the Lord is calling me back into it...but not here. I went last night to hear a great man of God preach at a another church and the Word he brought renewed and ignited the fire in me that I have for the youth. I now know some of the work I am going to do while up in WF. So thanks Chad for being faithful and bringing the Word last night!


The LORD will fulfill his purpose for me; your love, O LORD, endures forever— do not abandon the works of your hands. Ps 138:8

Is it over yet?

So this packing thing just sucks. I'd just like to be there and settled already. Packed up my Angel's room today...well most of it. I packed up everything except the clothes and toys...and it all fit into one box. I think about a week before, I'll pull out a couple of weeks worth of clothes and put the rest in boxes. My Big Girl on the other hand was harder to pack up. She's an artist and gifted, so her room is a MESS! (even though we just cleaned it a couple of weeks ago) We had to get through all the trash again to get to the essentials. Poor girl is going to have to live without her art supplies for the next couple of months. I left her with one sketch pad and a travel set of pencils and crayons.  We got one box packed in her room, but there are many more boxes to go...I think I'm done packing for the day though...I just don't want to think about it any more. :(


The Lord is not slow in keeping his promise, as some understand slowness. He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance. 2 Pet 3:9

A day in the life of....

So Friday was a great day. I know I say that a lot, but really, what do I have but abounding blessings? Anyway, the day started with me heading over to a dear friend's house to sell some of my, um, well junk. :) Not really junk I guess, but just stuff that has been gently used and is no longer needed in our house. Even though it was icky sticky out and I was sweating within 5 minutes, I had a great time. I got to hang out with one of my best friends who I haven't seen much these last few weeks, and probably won't see for most of the month of July. *tear* I got rid of some of the before mentioned 'not junk' and made some money to boot! Laughs were a-plenty and it was never a dull moment. (it usually isn't with 2 of us 'crazies together)


After the garage sale, we came home, jumped in our swimsuits, grabbed one of the neighbor kids and headed out to the State Park pool! We met a couple of my crazy friends (and their kids) and swam for a few hours. After that, we grabbed some yummy Shaved Ice from my favorite shack, ran home, invited the neighbor kid over for the night and went about having a SUPER night! It still amazes me how you can add a child and never see any of them! Just doesn't make sense, but I'm not complaining! :) We watched some movies, baked (and ate) some chocolate chip cookies and just had F...U...N, fun! Well, that is just an update from mi vida loca! Hope you enjoy!

Do not seek revenge or bear a grudge against one of your people, but love your neighbor as yourself. I am the LORD. Lev. 19:18

Menu Planning

I've always had really good intentions to plan (and stick to that plan) meals. Usually it just doesn't work out. I don't know if I just get lazy and don't want to cook, or if I don't plan enough ahead. Well, I decided that I was going to plan and stick to a plan for the past week. One reason is I have a ton of stuff in the freezer that I need to get rid of before we move and well, the budget for the summer is another. I have done pretty well. There was only one night that I just didn't feel like cooking and got pizza for the family. 


Anyway...one of my favorite choices for this week's menu was French Bread Pizza. I didn't follow a recipe, just checked a few to see how long to bake them. Easy recipe and a super hit with the family!


1-2 loaves of French Bread
1/2-1 c. pizza sauce (I used jarred, but you can make your own)
1/2-1 8-oz bag of shredded mozzarella cheese
pepperoni or any other toppings you like :)


Cut the loaf or loaves in half lengthwise. Spread sauce on each half of the unbaked bread. Sprinkle with cheese and toppings. Bake at 350* for 10 minutes. Enjoy!


These were so yummy! The bread was really crispy.


*This could also be done in the toaster oven if you have one and don't want to heat the house up. :)

But the Lord is faithful, and he will strengthen and protect you from the evil one. 2 Thess. 3:3

Laughter abounds

Even though we didn't have plans, yesterday was a full and busy day! The girls and I stayed in for the morning and read books, looked at puzzle books and watched some movies...yes that counts toward my busy-ness. :) In the afternoon, we headed out to the store to grab some stuff to make a meal for a family in our church. We grabbed the items we needed (and a few more) and just browsed around the store for a while. It's amazing how the simple things are the ones you will remember...and have the most fun doing too! Anyhow, we came home and I started the meal for our friends. Once it was finished, we loaded it and ourselves into the car. The girls tagged along to see this family's boys, but sadly they were not there. Anyhow, we stayed for a few minutes and chatted then we were off back home so I could prepare dinner for my own family. As we were walking out the door, my Angel was the first to exit...well sort of. The main door and storm door are on opposite sides of the door jamb and she opened the main door, but apparently didn't see the storm door. (in her defense, it is glass) So, she banged right into it with her head! She turned to look at me and almost fell over laughing!! Needless to say we were ALL laughing for the next 5-10 minutes! Wow, it was the funniest thing I've seen in a LONG time!!! This is something that we will all be talking about for a while. I'm laughing right now as I write it!!!

I will bless those who bless you, and whoever curses you I will curse; and all peoples on earth will be blessed through you. Gen. 12:3

Summer Sickness Sucks...

So, Tuesday night I went to bed with a slightly sore throat and a headache. When I woke up Wed morning, I felt awful! I couldn't even talk or swallow without excruciating pain. Well, that meant that we stayed in that day. The girls and I cleaned their rooms and their bathroom. Around noon it began to dawn on me that I went a little overboard...I felt completely drained. I called my doctor and made an appointment. Went to the doc and he diagnosed me with a sinus infection and the beginnings of strep throat. That's kinda a big deal, considering I've never had strep before. As we were walking out the door from the doc, my Big Girl tells me that her throat is hurting too...ugh. Someone can look at her with strep and she's got it, so she and I stayed home from church. But all is well and we are now feeling better...PTL!!


But he was pierced for our transgressions, he was crushed for our iniquities; the punishment that brought us peace was upon him, and by his wounds we are healed. Is 53:5

Mysterious Disappearings

So Sunday, I pulled my car out of the garage to get ready to go to church. I took my keys with me when I got out in order to lock the house. Well, about 5-10 minutes later, we were ready to walk out the door. Well, somehow, some way my keys were gone. I mean gone. I looked everywhere. I re-traced my steps...the whole 9. Thank God I have a spare car key. We went to church, then to the State Park with friends. Well, we got home about 6 and still no keys. (we took the hubby's car) I was searching the house, and my car, for the keys...still nothing. While I was looking in one part of the house, my lovely husband found my keys....on the dresser. On the dresser?? I don't even recall going anywhere near the dresser. Oh well, we found the keys!

We got a couple of audio books from the library to listen to on the way to WF the other day. The sound quality in the car was too poor to listen to them. Well, I loaded one of them onto my iTunes to listen to on my iPod. (we don't have any CD players in the house that work) I listened to the book while deep cleaning my kitchen. I got through most of the book before I fell asleep that night, but couldn't keep my eyes open any longer. I continued the rest of the book after coming home from the State Park Sunday. Well, the other one is the second in the series so, naturally, I was eager to listen to it. My hubby took it from the suitcase and put it on the shelf in the living room. I know, because I saw it there the day before. Well, I go to said shelf to retrieve the discs and they are gone. I once again go on a mad search around the house for the discs, but alas, I still cannot find them. Grrr...I'm praying I do, and soon, because I really don't want to have to pay for them.

I received a text Monday morning from a good friend saying that she has misplaced and cannot find something important. Well, lemme tell ya, I'm pretty convinced that this is just the enemy's latest attempt at keeping us distracted...and thus ineffective for the Kingdom. Well, Mr. devil....I'm here to tell you that it's not going to work. Jesus is bigger than a few lost things! We shall prevail!!! (and find all the lost things too!)

UPDATE: After I wrote this, I was determined to find that audio book...my hunny found it...under our bed? How it got there I have no clue...but we found it!!!

I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world. John 16:33

More stuff to pack :)

So Saturday I went with a great friend to our city's annual public library book sale. They sell books that were donated to the library and some that were taken from circulation. Most of the books weren't that great, but if you have enough patience to go through LOTS of books, you can find some great deals. Being an avid reader, I was in paradise! I took my Big Girl with me too, who is also an avid reader. She had a hard time finding books, but she's also 10. We all know how thorough they are. :) I managed to find a few she was interested in. Anyway, we walked away from there with 8 or 9 books and we spent under $15!! I could have gotten WAY more, but decided with the upcoming move to take it easy. I already have one huge box of just books...Lord help whoever gets to load that one. :)

For just as through the disobedience of the one man the many were made sinners, so also through the obedience of the one man the many will be made righteous.Rom 5:19

Good times :)

So, yesterday was Father's Day. I pray all you Dad's out there had a great day! After church we went out to the Abilene State Park and swam and spent time with some really great friends. I just love the summer! I love swimming and hanging out with family and friends. It's the best! These times with great friends, making great memories are some that I will not soon forget and I will cherish. I love you all!


He who dwells in the shelter of the Most High will rest in the shadow of the Almighty Ps 91:1

What to do, what to do?

Ok, so I'm kinda between a rock and a hard place. This amazing apartment complex that we found allows pets, but also requires a deposit...a $600 deposit. Oy...I had already decided that I cannot bring myself to subject a 'farm dog' to apartment living. Okay, fine. So we were going to be a 1 pet family. Now, I'm not so sure about that. I love my cat, but $600? I don't think I've paid that much for her since I've had her...including vet bills and food and other miscellaneous stuff. Ok, so that's the rock. Here's the hard place. I love this cat...and she loves us....and the kids love her. She is part of our family. I mean she gets in the shower with my hubby...lol! What cat likes water enough to get in the shower....every day? Needless to say it's gonna be a really hard decision.


Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid or terrified because of them, for the LORD your God goes with you; he will never leave you nor forsake you. Deut 31:6

Jesus ROCKS!

So yesterday I mentioned that we are moving....here's some more on that.

Let's start at the beginning...just over 11 years ago, we moved to Abilene. I'm gonna be completely honest with you and say that I HATED it here for the first 3 years. Then, I found my faith and a great church and it started getting better. So fast forward 3 years and we strayed away from the church and God, but Abilene had so grown on us that we were ok with sticking around. Fast forward another 2 years, and God called us to our current church home, New Hope. The moment I walked in the doors, I knew I was home. Looking back, I can see why God called us to NHC. Our marriage nearly fell apart and the body of New Hope was there to help us put the pieces back together. Now, we are blessed to be 'leaders' (I really don't consider myself such, but apparently He does!) helping other families find their way in this maze of life. And obviously, we LOVE Abilene and the family that we have made here...

Fast forward to about a month ago. My hubby comes home and informs me that we have orders to Wichita Falls...not a big move, but still a move from the city we love. In our search to hear the Lord's will in this, we have been praying about, well, everything! What to do with the house, when to go, what area of town to live in...etc. The Lord has been FAITHFUL to answer all of our questions. Literally, within 2 days of finding out about our orders, the Lord provided a renter for our house as an answer to the 'what to do with the house' question. This was confirmed about 5-6 times, so I decided, ok God, what's the next step? Ok, so we decided to get settled before school starts so it's not crazy town in the Thompson house...well no more than usual anyway. :) So that answered the when question. Where, was the next one to be answered. This is the super crazy part! We began to search for apartments/townhomes over the internet shortly after having our first question answered. After reading many reviews of the schools in the area, we decided on a certain part of town. During our search for homes, I continued to land on the same complex. I contacted several and this particular complex was very prompt and thorough with their response. They had EXACTLY what we were looking for. Here's the crazy part....the unit that we felt was right, NEVER comes available. There are only a handful of them and once people move in, they don't want to move out! Well, it just so happens that one of the units is going to be vacated in August. The current tenant is military also and has orders to Germany. And to make things even better, we only had to put a small fee down instead of a deposit! So, needless to say, we did so and now have a beautiful place to live...which just happens to be right in front of one of the pools and the fitness center...and no one can snatch it out from underneath us! PTL!!!

Ok, now the most important thing about this move...a church home. Rewind back to this past Sunday. I really began to feel a burden for the city of Wichita Falls...and I mean really. It almost brought me to my knees it was so intense. Well, while we were in town today, we stopped at the 2 churches our current pastor recommended. I was the only one to go into the first church...the hubby didn't really feel compelled to. (That was my first clue) I was greeted in the office by one of the staff pastors and he gathered some information for me and showed me around the church building. Can I just say that the facility is GORGEOUS!! But, throughout the entire tour, I really didn't feel a huge connection with the church. (that was my second) We stopped at the second church and we went in as a family. I was in awe by the size of this church!!! We were greeted by the Children's Pastor (very warmly I might add) and we proceeded to tell her who we were and what we were looking for. I mentioned our current pastor and she just about came out of her chair! She knows him and has worked with him. She greeted our children and seems genuinely excited to get to know them. She took us on a tour of the facility and WOW is it huge. All the while she was talking to us like she had known us our whole lives. She told us all about the different ministries in the church and was even transparent about which ones needed extra attention and love. The whole time we walked around with her, I completely felt 'at home' if you will. Both Stacy and I left with an excitement that I just can't explain! So, we will attend both churches once we get up there and listen for God to tell us which one He wants us to plug in to. I'm really getting excited about the work He has for us! :) But at the same time, I am sad to have to leave here... :(


For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. Jer 29:11-12

Well...been a while, but I'm going to try to get better at this

Ok, so my feeble attempts at blogging have been, well, feeble! I always have good intentions, but have a difficult time carving out the time to sit down and do it. Well, I'm gonna try again. We'll see how it goes.

There is lots going on in my life right now. For one, it's summer! That means a little bit of sleeping in, a lot of lounging around the pool, a lot of reading and lots of time with friends. This summer is different though. We will be moving before school starts this fall, so time with friends will be extra special. Second, I have a ton of little projects to do around the house. Nothing major, just some paint here and some spackle there. Not to mention all of the packing we'll be doing. I have already gone through 3 rooms in the house getting rid of stuff and trash. It's amazing what is unimportant when you consider moving it or not...LOL!

Well, I guess that will be all for today. Maybe I'll schedule another post now, while I'm in the mood to write. :)

"Husbands, love your wives, just as Christ loved the church and gave himself up for her to make her holy, cleansing her by the washing with water through the word" Eph 5:25-26