Another Week, More Snow

This week started out recovering from last week's snow and snow days from school and work.  We had school/work on Mon & Tue.  Emma and KT had practices on Monday night as normal.  Tuesday just before evening rush hour it started snowing (the weatherman said no accumulation/no big deal), but it kept coming and coming!  It took me 90 minutes to get home!  It was nuts driving home...some people around here definitely are not used to any kind of white stuff in the air or on the ground!  We only had about an inch, but we all had a 2hr delay for work/school on Wednesday. Wednesday evening we had a winter storm warning, so the girls 1st youth group meeting at church was postponed till this coming week.  They were kind of bummed.  Our church just hired a youth pastor not long ago, and this was the kick off to the student program.

Starting early Thursday morning and going into Thursday early afternoon, the area got 6-9 inches of snow (we had about 6 or so at our house)!  Needless to say we were out of school and work both Thur & Fri.  The teachers were a bit more prepared this time though and sent home homework for the couple days they were out!

Emma & KT both had practice today, and Emma has a babysitting gig tonight.  Angie & I had a date and went out to dinner alone, no kids! Then we were really crazy and stopped in to Goodwill.  :)

Week in Review

Snow, cancellations, and tournament time.

- We received about 3-4 inches of snow early last week, plus some sleet/freezing rain on top.  Couple that with single digit temperatures and the kids ended up being out of school all week long! I was out of work for 2 days as well

- Katelyn's gymnastics and Emma's volleyball practices were also cancelled all week. Katelyn did end up having a 4 hour practice on Saturday

- Katelyn spent 2 nights at a friends house...had a good time and was able to go sledding

- Emma had a friend spend the night here and then met several of her volleyball friends at the movies on Friday

- Emma had a volleyball tournament in Williamsburg yesterday.  They started really slow but improved to play their best game of the day for their last match.  They were clicking together and making great plays...a good way to end the day.  Hopefully they can take the momentum into practice this week and be ready for the next tournament

Prayer Time - Part 2

Continuing my thoughts from yesterday, another area where I need to focus is understanding my timeline is not God's timeline.

What may be years for me & you is an instance for Him. We may never see what we ask for...remember He's not obligated to give us everything we ask. What we may think we want may not be what we need. Have you had moments that you look back on and think how glad you are that something didn't work out the way you wanted at that moment? Much like kids, the consequences of our actions aren't always apparent to us.

Be still in the presence of the Lord, and wait patiently for Him to act.  (Psalm 37:7)

Prayer Time - part 1

I've wrote some of my thoughts on this in the past , but I think it's time I write it again (so I can read it again!).

I'm in trouble. I cry to God, desperate for an answer  (Psalm 120:1)

Do we treat God as that vending machine in the sky?( http://takenfam5.blogspot.com/2013/08/god-doesnt-want-me-happy.html ) Do we ask with the immediate thoughts of when do I get blank, when is blank fixed, when do I/her/him get better, when fill in the blank?  Do we confuse His unconditional love with unconditional blessings?  We shouldn't go to prayer and have the idea that God is obligated to give us what we ask.  It's hard for me...I think it's the control issue.  I want to fix it and I want to fix it now.  God doesn't work for me or even on my time.  I need to learn instead to surrender myself, my heart, and anything I'm holding on to to Him.

Thoughts?

Week in Review

Another week in the KenneyKrewe...thank goodness for 3-day weekends!

- Katelyn had a gymnastics meet on Saturday in VA Beach; overall she was pleased with her results

- Emma had a volleyball tournament on Saturday in Richmond; the team placed 1st in their initial pool to make it to the semi's but lost there.  

- We went to Winter Jam in Norfolk last night.  A great time with some great bands!

- Winter storm rolls in tonight....could get up to 8 inches with some freezing rain/sleet on top.  If we get the worst of what's predicted the town will go crazy.

- Our washing machine died last weekend...we've been looking at used/new since.  Almost bought a new one yesterday, but now are getting a used one later today from some friends who are selling theirs. Good thing...laundry is stacking up!

- Our explorer had the check engine soon light come on...hope it's nothing serious. She's been a good vehicle over the years, but definitely showing signs of age!

For An Instant

"Could a greater miracle take place than for us to look through each other's eyes for an instant?" - Henry David Thoreau

Powerful sentence...that ends with "for an instant".  What if we (I) lived our (my) lives for the instant? What if we (I) took the small window of opportunity and used it to express our (my) love, our (my) caring -uplifting words, our (my) listening ears, and our (my) shoulders to lean on?

I feel lately that I've missed opportunities to do this. It's been eating at me, so it's obviously something I need to work on.  I'm sorry to those around me that I love dearly for the instants that I've missed.

Do you take advantage of your "instants"?

Winter Jam!

 We have our tickets to see Winter Jam next weekend!  We're excited; we had a blast last year!  Skillet will be on the tour this year...Emma & I are psyched! For our Illinois friends & family - you can go see it in Peoria on Mar 29th.

Ready, Set, Go!

Ok, a few design changes to the blog to energize my blog spirit!  Let's see if I can get posts flowing a bit more regular!

Today is a day off for everyone...the kids are off from school due to Parent/Teacher conferences. Angie & I are both home today as well.  Nothing really planned except some relaxation and catching up on some things at home.

Volleyball tournaments have been ongoing the past several weeks.  The team continues to get a little better each time as they become more familiar with each other on the court. A one-day tournament in Richmond is up next.

Gymnastics meets have also been ongoing the past several weeks.  Katelyn has improved on a couple events and hopefully will continue to improve as the season moves along.  Next up is a meet in VA Beach.

Football registration has started for Nicholas.  Nothing really for him yet, but more for me as the PA officer for the league.

Angie & I started a new community group, with me facilitating once again at our house.  The group will be studying the book Crazy Love by Francis Chan. Looking forward to it!

No snow for us...we had one day where we had about an inch or so, but it was gone by the end of the day.  I'm sure Illinois wouldn't mind sending some our way...right?!

That's it for now...