Praise HIM in this Storm!

I still have such a heavy heart after the tornados that destroyed so many lives and homes on Wednesday. I could not help but pray to God this morning as I cleaned my house. Lord, praise you that you have provided me a home to clean. It's sad because my father was from Cullman and my mother is from Tuscaloosa, two of the hardest hit areas. There is family that live around both of those areas. Quite simply, Wednesday is a day I will never forget. 

Chris and I really wanted to be able to go on site to volunteer. However, I had no one to keep Dylan. Instead, we made a trip to Target and bought tornado relief supplies to drop off at the church. We got all kinds of stuff for a baby like diapers, wipes, food, and toiletries. I still feel helpless and wish I could do more. I am not going to even talk about how we didn't have power for a couple days and how I stayed in a hotel room that smelled like a bar. I don't want it to even sound like I'm complaining because, believe me, I know I'm blessed!! To God be the Glory!! 

That being said, I really have tried to keep my mind occupied so I don't dwell on the sadness.

Today, as I was cleaning, I was very uninspired with my living room. It's just so blah. I kinda wish I could just start over with a new color scheme, but that's not in the budget. (and as I said earlier, at least I have a home to decorate)

On a whim, I moved the furniture around, by myself, I might add.

It's not ideal, but it feels cozier than before and I like it. I'll probably keep it this way awhile.

I cleaned like a mad woman and pretty much wore myself out, so I decided to watch Black Swan around lunchtime.

Wow, it is not a movie that Dylan could even stay in the room for. I danced ballet for a number of years so there were elements to the movie I really liked, but there were some that were freaky! I have to say that Natalie Portman was AMAZING. I love her as an actress, (always have). If you would actually go to a ballet,watch it...if not, skip it. This is a total side note, but I will never forget when my best friend's mom got us like second row tickets to a real ballet. It was soo pretty! And the male dancers, had um...some tight, tight pants! haha That's all I can say!

I was soo excited when my little bird eggs hatched Tuesday. I had been waiting for them to hatch for awhile and I was the proud Godmother taking pics of my new little ones! ha I will be so sad when they are gone.

I know it's silly, but after the storm I went to check on them. I pretty much look every day if I can catch the mama away.

I also want to mention a quick little thing that Dylan does lately. He'll come right up to me, give me a hug and the sweetest little smile and say "mama, you're pretty". It melts my heart. He's such a loving  little boy. I'm proud of him for it. I try to soak it up as much as I can because I know one day, he'll be making fun of me instead! :)

So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10