Struggles

I believe that God lets us go through hard times to make us stronger. He lets us go through it to see if we will try to handle it all on our own because we think we know it all, or if we will admit that we alone are not strong enough, but HE is! 

Growing up I witnessed this numerous times with my parents. When hard times would come my parents always let go of it and let God handle it. They chose to believe that God was in control and he knew what he was doing. Some of those times I was scared.... but Dad was right, if you trust in God things will work out how they should. We may not understand it now but we will someday. My dad also says the things God lets us go through now are preparing us for something greater. We must go through it to make us stronger in our faith.

Sean and I have struggles, but they aren't too big for God to handle!! My family has struggles, but they aren't too big for God to handle! The question is, will we trust God and stand on Faith that he has this all under control, or try to handle it ourselves?

I choose to stand on Faith and watch what God can do with my life!

My Little People

Everyday, when I get to work I have to find out who my twins are today... Example- yesterday I walked in the door and said "hi Phoebe and Lilly" and they looked at me and said nothing. Soooo, I said it again, and Lilly's response was "Ummm I'm not Lilly, I'm da Frog, and sister is da Princess." All day long I had to call them Princess and the Frog or they would just look at me lol.. So today I walk in and say "hi Princess and the Frog" and again I get blank stares. Phoebe then informs me that her name is Jessie and Lilly is the King. I love these sweet two year old girls imagination. Sometimes I just play along with them and I become someone else too... Now when I come to the house they say " Are you Allison?" because they aren't sure if I am playing their little game that day or not :) I love my job, and I love sneaking away from life for a few hours and being a character from a Disney movie. Life through their eyes is so entertaining. Going to miss these little ones when August comes around....

Life and all the Changes that come with it

I have been in Weatherford for over three years now. I have noticed that a lot has changed in my life and only a few things have stayed the same. 

My Friends List- Growing up, my dad always said "You will only have one or two true friends in your lifetime." Such a true statement. I have a couple of friends that I know I will be close to for years to come, and I have stepped away from other friends because we simply don't agree on some things. I do have a few friends that I have had since I was young, and even though I don't talk to them a lot, they know and I know we have each others back ;) but my dad was right, those friends that I spent most of my time with in high school aren't around anymore.

Family- I have also learned that most of my best friends are part of my family! My Husband, My Parents, Grandparents, Siblings, Nieces... Those are the people that are there for Sean and I. My few close friends, well they are awesome! I thank God for giving me Godly friends who are always looking for ways to help people, including Sean and I! 

Living 4 hours away from my family and old friends, I have thought a lot about why I have grown apart from people... My life has changed so much, and I just don't fit in with that "crowd" anymore.  In my opinion, that isn't a bad thing.... I love my life, and I know I am walking down the path God has laid out for me. I know that God has a purpose for my life, and being in Weatherford is part of that. I have grown to love this town, and it has taught me a lot. Now I am starting my new job and I am extremely excited about the co-workers God has sent me. My amazing husband is about to start his last year of Pharmacy School and I know he will be an awesome Pharmacist.

 Weatherford..... Well it is where we are supposed to be right now. My dad has also always said "life is a series of challenges and choices." Sean and I have struggled here, but as soon as we gave everything to God, everything has fallen into place and we give the Glory to Him. Life changes, People change, God doesn't!!!

"A man of many companions may come to ruin,
but there is a friend who sticks closer than a brother."
Proverbs 18:24

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"Do not associate with a man given to anger;
Or go with a hot-tempered man,
Or you will learn his ways
And find a snare for yourself."
Proverbs 22:24-25