Prayer

I receive a daily devotional emailed to me and have really been enjoying the scripture, prayer, and specific thoughts they have been addressing.  It is called 'Encouragement for Women' and you can pick from several categories to receive your email on.

This prayer was at the end of one of the devotionals recently.  I don't always like praying someone else's thoughts, but there are days or cetain times when I feel like I don't even know how to pray!  I've printed these prayers out and have them on my desk at work... for times just as this when I need to cry out to God.  Sometimes it is just breathing and pondering the words, other times I am in full-fledge catastrophe mode and need the words to remind me that God is in control.

'Dear Lord,
I confress that my life is pulled in too many directions.  When I am anxious about doing things, I have trouble hearing Your Word.  Help me to treasure the one thing that I need and trust You to put the rest in order.
In Jesus' Name,
Amen

Kitchen Cabinets

Progress!  From this

To This

We went shopping the other night for cabinets so we could get an estimate together on how much the kitchen renovation will cost.  I love seeing this after picture - it just makes everything real and exciting for me!  As of right now, the cabinets we have picked out are a dark brown.  We are still trying to confirm the countertop choice, but it will most likely be dark as well with brown and tan specks throughout.  I just love the island and the work space it will provide.  I will also have a pantry around the corner from the stove.  I'm drooling over the cabinet space :)