"If we claim to be without sin, we deceive ourselves and the truth is not in us. If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness."
1 John 1:8-9

Last Wednesday at church, Herschel brought up the point that sometimes it seems like it would be easier if we weren't Christians. I have thought this many times, even to the point that I have felt like giving it all up. Sitting where I am now (which is a lot better place than I was a few years ago), I realize that if I am seeking God and have a day-to-day relationship with Him, it isn't hard. My desires become God's desires (or His become mine). It is when I am living for myself that it becomes hard to live an obedient life for Christ. Sometimes, it can seem challenging to live a Christian life, but it really is harder to live without God. He is always there to pick me up off my worthless butt whenever I think I can't get up and go on! I can't count on anyone else in this world to do that.

So, I was really emotional last week. I don't know what was wrong with me. Hopefully I'm over it. Last Sunday I was feeling like everything in life was great and then.....Monday came and....ugh. Maybe it's just work. There is just so much negativity there and I HATE that. I know things aren't perfect at Airtex and a lot of people have worked there a long time and are just sick of their job. I understand that. But, oh my gosh. It just drags me down sometimes. And then, I play into it and start acting the same way. And I REALLY HATE that. Aside from that, I've just been worrying about my life. It's getting close to my birthday....I know that's part of it. I'm almost 27, I'm not married, I don't have kids (not sure if that's a bad thing, but I might want the opportunity to find out!). I'm just worrying about things that I shouldn't worry about. I know God will take care of me as He always has. And, it wasn't too long ago that I had peace that He was taking care of me and that everything will work out. Satan's working on my thoughts, I know. I need to fix that.

Saturday was Skyler's birthday. Happy Birthday Skyler!!! Bonnie threw a surprise party for him, although he had it figured out before he got home. It was fun though. I miss seeing those two since I don't live so close to them anymore.



























Sunday was the Superbowl. I stayed home and watched it. But mostly I couldn't wait for it to be over so I could watch Grey's Anatomy. =) Abby also got a bath that night. Here she is after the terrible experience.













And here's Cybil, happy that she didn't have to get a bath.