Remembering

Sorry it has been so long. These past few weeks have been a roller coaster!! We had a WONDERFUL Thanksgiving and got the shopping done! (Now I have to wrap!)
My parents left for a 10 day cruise the Friday after Thanksgiving. This brings on A LOT of responsibility for me as I become the caretaker to my Granny, the Molly dog, and the company!! Things went well until last Friday when my sister called and told me that the night before she and her family went to visit a friend. This couple were Foster Parents to several children. They had the kids from the time they were weeks old. That evening Baby Ty (8 weeks) passed away from SIDS. This happened while my sister and her family were visiting. It was tragic. Please keep Tracy and Chris in your prayers.
On Monday evening I was summoned to the Hospital to learn that my sales manager had passed away of a heart attach - he was on his way to a customer that afternoon. This has been so traumatic I cannot even begin.
Steve was not only my boss for 8 years he was my friend, teacher and mentor. He was deeply loved by my family. He witnessed my marriage, babies being born, my cancer, my illnesses, and my pain. he was always there to offer his help and his support. I will miss him dearly.

So as I write this i want to encourage you all to think of your loved ones and NEVER forget to say I Love You!

Keep me in your prayers.

Love Amy

Blessings

Today we had some wonderful news! My sister-in-law had her baby girl this morning! 8lbs 4oz, 19 1/2" long and BEAUTIFUL!! We went to Nac this past weekend to see my husbands family and Jamie was so ready to have that baby! Well they called this morning and Kimber Ashton was born! Mom and baby are good. We are so blessed!

And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him who have been called according to his purpose.” (Romans 8:28 NIV)

I needed this verse today! Sometimes I get wrapped up in the WHY'S and I don't look at all of the outcomes. I have been through so many trying things that most have not and in the darkest of times I would ask "WHY" Looking at it now so many GOOD things have come about. I can minister to many people who are going through tough times and show them that God does work for the good in us who LOVE Him. I love my God and yes my faith has wavered in some tough times, but He has BLESSED me more times over. I have grown so much in the last ten years! My family is stronger than it has ever been!
My prayer to all is to take a minute and Thank God for the GOOD in our lives!

Love;
Amy Q

Me

So we are in the middle of the renovation! It has been a trying situation moving stuff from place to place, finding junk we don't need, and living with mom and dad for a few days! I am happy about the progress though. I just keep telling myself "only a few more weeks!" It has challenged my quiet time. In MOPS we talked about creating your own space for that special time with God. Well I did that and it really works! I put my journal, a spare Bible, and by devotional book all right there and I was doing well with it - until the contractors came and my sacred space moved - from room to room under piles of stuff. This morning I went into the living room searching for that basket - wasn't there. Tried both bathrooms - wasn't there. Looked around our bedroom - no luck. I found it on the dining room table under the box of "stuff" that was under the computer keyboard that was next to the pile of pictures. It is sad. I feel bad about it. So I sat there and said a prayer. I know God hears my frustration and He really is working on comforting me during this time. I ask that you pray for my husband - he is not so patient and is having a hard time at work as well. It is putting a strain on us. Just pray for our little family to get through this transition.
Love Amy