It's that time of year again. It's been almost a year since I last wrote. I really need to do a better job of blogging. Here are our Christmas pictures. Cards to follow in the mail (if we can ever get them printed!)
Tuesday, December 10, 2013
Monday, November 19, 2012
Promotion
Thanksgiving is Thursday and Christmas will be here before you know it. But before all that fun begins, I got a temporary promotion at work. YAY!!! My supervisor went on detail to D.C., so he put me in charge. I am super excited about this opportunity and his faith in me to be able to do the job.
Now on to the holidays. My dad is with us for Thanksgiving. I know that Eli is enjoying his time with his Pop-pop. I remember all the holidays spent with my grandparents. I loved every minute of it. Not so much the day long car ride it took to get there and back, but spending time with them. This is the first year of being grandparentless. I cherished each one of my grandparents and will reflect on all the fond memories I have of them and the time spent with them.
Time to break out the tree and decorations. Christmas is coming way to fast this year. We don't have our family portrait yet! YIKES!! We are a picture-taking family so this feels so weird that we haven't had pictures taken since July. Strange, but true. We will be spending the week before Christmas with family in Georgia. Hope to see as many family members as possible.
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Love,
The Hinsons
Now on to the holidays. My dad is with us for Thanksgiving. I know that Eli is enjoying his time with his Pop-pop. I remember all the holidays spent with my grandparents. I loved every minute of it. Not so much the day long car ride it took to get there and back, but spending time with them. This is the first year of being grandparentless. I cherished each one of my grandparents and will reflect on all the fond memories I have of them and the time spent with them.
Time to break out the tree and decorations. Christmas is coming way to fast this year. We don't have our family portrait yet! YIKES!! We are a picture-taking family so this feels so weird that we haven't had pictures taken since July. Strange, but true. We will be spending the week before Christmas with family in Georgia. Hope to see as many family members as possible.
We hope everyone has a safe and wonderful Thanksgiving!!
Love,
The Hinsons
Wednesday, November 7, 2012
New Day, Same Old Stuff
So I know it's been awhile, but I wanted to get all the words in head written down. So here it goes!!!
The 2012 Presidential Election: There are many things I would like to say. The most important thing is that I have put all my trust and faith in the Heavenly Father above. He has a plan for this country and each individual in it. I cannot see this plan and right now I do not understand this plan, but never-the-less, I have faith in Him and Him alone. This country was founded on the principles of faith. It's in everything that our fore fathers created. Today's society has made it clear that they do not want God in their homes, schools, business, government, and marriage. They have forced God out of their lives. God listens. My belief is that he has finally said okay. This brings me great sadness. Sadness to see so many people compromise values and morals just so they can be lazy and a burden to society. They do not view themselves in this way, but they are. There are the poor and helpless that need help. But it is our responsibility, not the governments to care for them. You cannot shun God when things are good and cry out when things are bad that it's his fault. You have to praise God when it's good and you have to praise and trust Him when things aren't so good. Life is full of ups and downs, good and bad, and peace and war. It's your reaction to them to make you the person you are.
My other thought seeks answers from friends that have chosen to vote for a Godless man. Friends that I know hold God close to their hearts and consist of morals and values. I just want to know why you would vote for someone that supports the murder of children and defiles the sanctity of marriage. You see, these two issues are the most important to me in any election of any government official. While sin is sin and one is not greater than the other, the support of murder and homosexuality are two of the most important values I do not want in the person I vote for or to run my country.
With respect to abortion, children are the greatest gift from God no matter what! No matter how they came to be. Someone that uses abortion as a form of birth control has nothing but a black abyss inside them. They are empty. There are a million married couples out there today that are trying to conceive a child. I personally have a friend that has been trying to over 10 years. 10 years!! I love her to death. She would give anything to be a mother to a child. If you find yourself with an unplanned pregnancy, then do right by that child and let someone who will love and support that child parent them. Killing them is not the answer. I feel sorry for anyone that will have to stand before God and defend their decision to kill innocent, defenseless children.
With respect to homosexuality, marriage is clearly define between a man and a woman. God created Adam and from Adam's rib, He created Eve. They were God's first love. Being created in His image and then tasked with populating the Earth. We have come a long way since then. There are over 6 billion people on our planet. Does this mean we can now (or ever have) turned away from this idea? No. Do I hate or discriminate against those have chosen this lifestyle? No. As a child of God, I love all His children. My friends that have have chosen this lifestyle know how I feel about it, but they also know that I still care about them, love them, and pray for them just I did prior to their decision. Again, sin is sin and not one is greater than the other.
So with all this being said, again, I put my trust and faith in the Heavenly Father above. I will not compromise my values, morals, or integrity. I will not be ashamed them. I will not hide them. Those that truly know me, know my heart. If you agree with statements, great! If you do not, I am open to having a rational, adult conversation into finding out why and how you support the things you do. I will be honest in saying that I will most like not agree with you, but at least I will know what is in your heart.
The 2012 Presidential Election: There are many things I would like to say. The most important thing is that I have put all my trust and faith in the Heavenly Father above. He has a plan for this country and each individual in it. I cannot see this plan and right now I do not understand this plan, but never-the-less, I have faith in Him and Him alone. This country was founded on the principles of faith. It's in everything that our fore fathers created. Today's society has made it clear that they do not want God in their homes, schools, business, government, and marriage. They have forced God out of their lives. God listens. My belief is that he has finally said okay. This brings me great sadness. Sadness to see so many people compromise values and morals just so they can be lazy and a burden to society. They do not view themselves in this way, but they are. There are the poor and helpless that need help. But it is our responsibility, not the governments to care for them. You cannot shun God when things are good and cry out when things are bad that it's his fault. You have to praise God when it's good and you have to praise and trust Him when things aren't so good. Life is full of ups and downs, good and bad, and peace and war. It's your reaction to them to make you the person you are.
My other thought seeks answers from friends that have chosen to vote for a Godless man. Friends that I know hold God close to their hearts and consist of morals and values. I just want to know why you would vote for someone that supports the murder of children and defiles the sanctity of marriage. You see, these two issues are the most important to me in any election of any government official. While sin is sin and one is not greater than the other, the support of murder and homosexuality are two of the most important values I do not want in the person I vote for or to run my country.
With respect to abortion, children are the greatest gift from God no matter what! No matter how they came to be. Someone that uses abortion as a form of birth control has nothing but a black abyss inside them. They are empty. There are a million married couples out there today that are trying to conceive a child. I personally have a friend that has been trying to over 10 years. 10 years!! I love her to death. She would give anything to be a mother to a child. If you find yourself with an unplanned pregnancy, then do right by that child and let someone who will love and support that child parent them. Killing them is not the answer. I feel sorry for anyone that will have to stand before God and defend their decision to kill innocent, defenseless children.
With respect to homosexuality, marriage is clearly define between a man and a woman. God created Adam and from Adam's rib, He created Eve. They were God's first love. Being created in His image and then tasked with populating the Earth. We have come a long way since then. There are over 6 billion people on our planet. Does this mean we can now (or ever have) turned away from this idea? No. Do I hate or discriminate against those have chosen this lifestyle? No. As a child of God, I love all His children. My friends that have have chosen this lifestyle know how I feel about it, but they also know that I still care about them, love them, and pray for them just I did prior to their decision. Again, sin is sin and not one is greater than the other.
So with all this being said, again, I put my trust and faith in the Heavenly Father above. I will not compromise my values, morals, or integrity. I will not be ashamed them. I will not hide them. Those that truly know me, know my heart. If you agree with statements, great! If you do not, I am open to having a rational, adult conversation into finding out why and how you support the things you do. I will be honest in saying that I will most like not agree with you, but at least I will know what is in your heart.
Monday, August 29, 2011
New Beginnings
Hello Blog Family,
It is now approaching September. Oh to be a kid again. The feeling of starting a new school year. The new clothes, new supplies, and the hope of new friends. The "hope" comes from going to small school where you knew everyone. The joy that new people brought was grand. I guess that is why I like moving all the time. Haven't done that in almost 3 years. That is my personal record :) September does bring a new beginning this year. With the loss of my step dad back in March, my mom has decided (more like talked into by me) to move up here to be closer to us. She has been selling and packing in preparation. We start our long journey on Friday. A few days in Georgia and then out to Texas to round her up. I am excited and joyful for her to be closer to us, but I dread the drive. Thankfully my loving brother-in-law, Jeff, is willing to drive the rental truck pulling my mom's jeep behind it. Pray that God provide a safe path free of accidents and break downs. Eli will be so grateful to have a grandma close. I did not grow up close to my grandparents. Only saw them during vacation time that usually lasted only about one week a year. This little trip will also give Eli the opportunity to meet both of his great-grandmothers. I know both are looking forward to it. As is Jared and I. Thank you, Lord, for the family that you given to me. I love them all.
It is now approaching September. Oh to be a kid again. The feeling of starting a new school year. The new clothes, new supplies, and the hope of new friends. The "hope" comes from going to small school where you knew everyone. The joy that new people brought was grand. I guess that is why I like moving all the time. Haven't done that in almost 3 years. That is my personal record :) September does bring a new beginning this year. With the loss of my step dad back in March, my mom has decided (more like talked into by me) to move up here to be closer to us. She has been selling and packing in preparation. We start our long journey on Friday. A few days in Georgia and then out to Texas to round her up. I am excited and joyful for her to be closer to us, but I dread the drive. Thankfully my loving brother-in-law, Jeff, is willing to drive the rental truck pulling my mom's jeep behind it. Pray that God provide a safe path free of accidents and break downs. Eli will be so grateful to have a grandma close. I did not grow up close to my grandparents. Only saw them during vacation time that usually lasted only about one week a year. This little trip will also give Eli the opportunity to meet both of his great-grandmothers. I know both are looking forward to it. As is Jared and I. Thank you, Lord, for the family that you given to me. I love them all.
Wednesday, May 11, 2011
May
Oops! It's been almost 4 months since we wrote something. Guess time flies before you realize it. Eli will be 10 months old on Monday. It is so hard to believe that he has been out of the womb the same amount time he was in the womb. Amazing. He is getting so big. He has his two front bottom teeth coming in and he is crawling! Well, he looks more like a military person crawling under barb wire, but he is getting the hang of it. Before you know it he will be walking. We believe he has developed allergies. He really had no chance in not getting them. I have suffered since the day I was born and he mostly likely will too. My first mother's day was nice. Jared and Eli gave me a card and a Willowtree figurine. I then worked on mowing the grass and eating store bought pizza. Jared has been sick, so he really wasn't up for dinning out and celebrating. Eli and I were sick the week before, so it was nice just to relax at home. Spring is in full bloom, although I swear winter isn't over. We had a freezing night last week. This week the highs will be in the 60's. I am not complaining though. We moved here to get away from the heat and love every minute of it. We finally got our roof fixed, so now we just have to repair the ceilings. Home ownerships is not glamorous by any means. Our azeals are starting to bloom and will be so pretty in pink! TTFN
Saturday, January 15, 2011
New Year
2011 has come in and is off to flying colors. Eli will be six months tomorrow. I cannot believe how quickly the time has past. He is getting big and so beautiful. He is just the love of our lives. A wonderful blessing from our Father up above. Happy New Year everyone!!
Thursday, December 23, 2010
Merry Christmas
My Christmas holiday begins at 11:01am!! I look forward to spending the next few days with my wonderful, loving husband and my adorable little bundle of joy and Woody too! We want to wish everyone a Merry Christmas! May your day be filled with family, food, and celebration of the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ!
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