My family and I will be taking a much needed break this weekend. I wanted leave you with a few thought on this Valentines Day weekend.

1. Tell those you love that you love them.

2. Go out of your way to make the day special for them.

3. Hug them tight.

4. Tell them one reason you love them so much.

5. Enjoy every minute with them....don't take them for granted...life can change in an instance.

6. Thank God that they are a part of your life.

HAPPY VALENTINES DAY! I hope you have a wonderful weekend!

So far so good!

Well, today is Thursday and I have to say we are daily working on our Bible study! I have been getting up with by Dear Hubby at 5:30a.m. each morning..... I am totally NOT a morning person. Just the mere fact that my eyes can open at that time of the morning is a miracle in itself!
Is it working out great because I can get what I need to get done before the kiddos wake up. I love to spend a little time on the computer before they get up and do a load of laundry and dishes. It sure does make a happier momma when I do!
Thanks to all that are keeping up with our journey..... leave a comment... I would love to hear from you!

Terrific Tuesday

I always feel great on Tuesday! Mondays are so busy for me. The kids and I go to Bible study on Monday night and we feel so good when we come home!!!

I started thinking about how my weeks have been going lately. On Monday, I feel blah. By Monday evening I am refreshed again. From Tuesday until Thursday I am doing my Bible study daily like I should. By Friday I am focused on the weekend and any quiet time with God is gone! Shame on me.

This week I have decided to try to make a conscious effort to stay on track with my quiet time. The Bible study that we are doing is designed to have 6 days of study in the Bible. Why can't I do this! I am determined to do it.... obedience brings blessing!

I will let you know if I stay on track....... any suggestions?

New Book Discussion by Jill Savage

Years ago I stumbled across an inspirational lady name Jill Savage and her ministry called Hearts at Home. At the time my kiddos where babies and her ministry completely spoke to my heart. I have followed her ever since and find here to be funny and insightful. Hearts at Home focuses on Motherhood and the value of Family.
This morning I had an email from her about a new book discussion opportunity based on her new book "Real Moms, Real Jesus".
For more information about the book discussion, go to http://www.jillsavage.org/. The Hearts at Home website is www.hearts-at-home.org. It looks like it would be a great opportunity. You can also sign up for her blog/emails..... some of her stories will lighten your load and make you laugh!
Go check it out!

My third Memory Verse for 2009

I wanted to share my next Memory verse with you.

You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all you heart.
Jeremiah 29:13

I love this verse! It is so amazing to me how God brings these memory verses back up in my mind daily. I have used the first two for this year so many times. God brings them back to mind a lot when I lay down for the night. I think about these verses over and over in my mind as I try to fall asleep. It is so comforting to quote scripture and really know it from memory! I encourage you to take the challenge!

My first two memory verses for 2009:

I will say of the Lord, He is my refuge and my fortress, my God: on Him will I lean and rely, and in Him will I trust!
Psalm 91:2


Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for your Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9

Here I Go!

Welcome to my personal accountability blog! I have found that I am a professional procrastinator.... have been all my life. One of my biggest fears is that I am passing that "curse" on to my two kids. I have started so many things in my life and have eventually gotten around to finishing them.
I started this blog thing toward the end of 2008 and found Beth Moore's blog at livingproofministries.blogspot.com. She has challenge women to learn 24 scripture by memory in the year 2009. That is 2 memory verses a month. If you would like more information.... please visit her blog. Like she says, it is never to late to join in.
This blog is my way of being accountable to that challenge as well as other spiritual areas of my life. I have found over the last few months that I need a change and I plan on using this to make that happen. I plan on using this blog to grow closer to Christ by being held accountable for reading the Bible daily, doing my daily Bible study and by reading other blogs to get encouragement!
I love to be creative and have enjoyed working on my other blog..... for those who might be reading this that know me..... you may be surprised at what you read. I keep things hidden a lot. I feel more at ease typing my feelings rather than trying to talk about them. I have never been good with words.
I decided to have two different blogs.... that way I can keep things straight in my little ole brain! So hang on as I take this journey of STEPS CLOSER TO HIM!

Want to join me..... let me know! We can encourage each other AND hold each other accountable!