Hope

"Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in God, for I will yet praise Him, my Savior and my God"(Psalm 42:5-6, NIV).

Last night as I was checking my email, I got an email from my mom. It was simple, all it was, was this scripture. And it seemed to be the calm at the end of a trying day. I need to remember that no matter what trials I come across, I will never walk alone. He is always with me. Sometimes it is so hard to keep faith, but I know that there is a plan laid out for me and all I need to do is make good decisions and one day I will be able to have the family I want so badly.

I know that everyone has different trials and I pray that the times you feel alone, know your not. He is always with us.

Memories...

I was switching memory cards on my phone and came across some pictures I had to share!

Over Christmas, my uncles convinced Gary he needed to eat fried pigs tail...yum?

Gary helping all the ladies make tamales...he claims his were better than ours! Pshhh

We got him back when he had to try Menudo (dont you love his expression?)

Ben at Halloween, I just love this picture! He was so happy cause he was at grandpas house, but he hated that costume! Oh well, he will be Yoda for many more Halloweens to come.

Its done!

The porch is finished! The white stuff on the cieling is the soffit stuff I was talking about, Ben decided he needed to enjoy the porch as well.

My new blinds!! I got these at Lowes for about $11 a box!! I have always wanted plantation blinds. Granted they are not custom, but for $11 a box I couldnt pass them up (I was able to get enough for the whole house!!). Thats the view from our bedroom to the front yard.

Gary on the Porch

So now that project is done! Were almost done with the closet in the bedroom!! I promise one day, I will have more to post other than house stuff!

Painting the bedroom

I should call this "The Elliott home improvement blog" since that's about all we do...but we enjoy making our house look good and when the time comes to sell hopefully we'll see the rewards.

We have been wanting to paint the bedroom since we moved in 2 1/2 years ago, but other projects took precedence. So this rainy weekend we finally got around to it! 3 of the walls are Popcorn Ball and the other is Riviera Sand

Excuse the mess, as of this morning, were still putting stuff back together.

Vote For my Bag!

I "designed" a resuable shopping bag for Smiths. If my bag wins I can get a $1000 gift card for groceries!! So pretty please vote...everyday :)

Thanks so much!!

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Thank You Thank You Thank You Thank You :0 )

Easter

For Easter we spent the day with Gary's Mom, Sister, & our Niece and Nephew. It was a small gathering, but we had a great time!

The video above truly touched my heart, there are so many issues that people are struggling with now a days, and this shows us that we arent alone in our struggles. Whatever they may be, I hope you dont feel alone, there is always someone with you.

"One of the great consolations of this Easter season is that because Jesus walked such a long, lonely path utterly alone, we do not have to do so"
-Jeffrey R. Holland

A Porch Story

Enjoy my attempt at a slide show!

The Porch is FINISHED! Well, almost...there is still some stuff that goes on the cieling part to cover the trusses, I think its called Soffit? Anyway, other than that the cement part of the porch will be tiled as soon as the weather gets better. And then it's done! Gary stained & sealed it yesterday and it looks fabulous! Its ready for furniture! Im ready for furniture, Iced Tea, and Summer!

Thanks Gary!!