What Shift? DAY SHIFT!!!

That's right, folks.  Just on the heels of my last post, I got some news that I will be going to day shift, My first day being January 1st!  :)  Hip, Hip, HOORAY!

I am so thrilled :)  Really.

Day shift is a hellofa lot of work, and of course working with all women = drama, but I am ready to take it on.

Can I list the POSITIVES?!

• sleeping at NIGHT (right?!)
• sleeping WITH my husband (when does that happen?  Only on day shift schedules!)
• Having my days off actually be a DAY off...and not sleeping through it only to be awake all night :)
• Being able to move further south without thinking of traffic
• Learning to have a regular sleep cycle 
• More time to see family, friends, go shopping, walk around
• An all around better outlook because I am SLEEPING
• Ahhhhh... day shift

So I refuse to listen to what the girls on nights hift say, "See you soon back here on nights shortly."  "It's horrible."  "You'll change your mind soon."

Instead I am going with what God has been speaking to me, my Mom has confirmed, Tim has confirmed, my other Momma Sally has confirmed, my frineds have confirmed:

THIS WILL BE A FREAKING BLESSING!!!!!

And more news on our soon-to-be family member .... Piper!

Made Me Glad

This month has felt SO full.

I know we all feel like that.  Some seasons can be bursting at the seams.  Even with all good events.

And I have some BIG dreams and HOPES that I would love to see God help bring about.  I've been in a rut.  Some good change, a routine, and more simplicity in my mind would be such a gift.

Until then, I fully know God's hand is in all of this.  My life, your life, the World.  He is weaving a story of need, of peace that passes all understanding and of deliverance.

So I send up prayers, and trust He's got my back through this time.  And when I am filled with anxiety, I pray for my unbelief, that He will help me believe that He is the LORD, my Deliverer.

When we were talking about Israel and The Exodus at church yesterday, I was reminded of how many times God had to say to Israel, "I am the LORD your God"  "I am the LORD;  Your Deliverer."  In the midst of their persecution, and wandering, He proved Himself faithful.  And He still will do that for us. He is in the midst of our suffering and reminding me to see the ways He has pulled through for me in miraculous ways, when  I saw no way out.

Here's the song that was running through my head ... "Made Me Glad" by Hillsong

I will bless the Lord forever 
I will trust Him at all times 
He has delivered me from all fear 
He has set my feet upon a rock 
I will not be moved 
And I'll say of the Lord 
[ Lyrics from: http://www.lyricsfreak.com/h/hillsong/made+me+glad_20542544.html ] 
You are my shield, my strength 
My portion, deliverer 
My shelter, strong tower 
My very present help in time of need 

Whom have I in heaven but You 
There's none I desire beside You 
You have made me glad 
And I'll say of the Lord 

You are my shield, my strength 
My portion, deliverer 
My shelter, strong tower 
My very present help in time of need