Far More Than Diamonds

Week Off

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:37:00 +0000

I have one more week off to recover from recent surgery. My goal this week is to spend more time in prayer and in the word. At least I can make it worth while. My Daughter leaves in a few for the whole weekend. This will be her first full weekend away in almost a year. I have not been seperated from her very much, so, I will spend time with God, he will help me get through it. He is so good.

New Beginnings

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 14:50:00 +0000

Hello! I now have a new computer. I am going to try to blog a little more. Pray that I am able to accomplish that.

Moving!!

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Sat, 25 Jun 2011 18:49:00 +0000

I have moved! My daughter and I are now in an apartment. It was hard at first, facing what lies ahead with just my daughter and I. God always knows where you are and what you need. He sent alot of people to help me and assist me in the moving process and the ajustments I am having to make. My daughter is doing better for the most part. I still have moments of sadness that tries to overcome me. But, I will not let it have a foothold. My God is a big God and is my provider! He knows about every hair on my head and he cares for me greater than the birds. How much more will he do for you and I. WOW!! I just wanted to let everyone know how great is my God!

Awards

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Mon, 21 Mar 2011 02:25:00 +0000

Christian Woman

God has many blessings in store for those who believe. I was given this award by Roxy. Thank you Roxy for this award. I have no clue what I did to get this award but it is greatly appreciated. God is so good.

Under Cover

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Wed, 16 Mar 2011 00:26:00 +0000

I had the opportunity to read a book for class. This book is called Under Cover!
I am in the 4th year of Bible College. I am going for my Bachelor's Degree in Theology. I have found myself several times reading books for class and then being challenged in them. This particular book is on submission and authority. I have alwaysa thought of myself as being submissive, not completely understanding what it truly means. when I was done reading the book I had to ask God for forgiveness along with some leaders. I would recommend this as a must read. I want to read again over the summer as to get in everything I can. I want to be in complete submission to God and those he places over me.

Fun Day

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Sun, 13 Mar 2011 01:26:00 +0000

I had a very good day! My daughter and I went to a place called Backyard Adventures. It's one of those places that has all the blow up slides with Christian music playing! That is one of my favorite parts of this play place. My daughter spent 4 hours running around and playing. She had fun. While I spent some time in the sound proof room reading my new school book. Nice day.

Family

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Sun, 06 Mar 2011 13:37:00 +0000

I received a phone yesterday that was very surprising! I have a brother I have never met. My father had a son before he met my mom, and he was in the military. The navy to be exact. Traveling around on a boat for 6 months at a time. His mom decided she did not want that life anymore and remarried, then asking my father to limit his contact so as to not cause any problems for my brother. So my father did just that. I can remember him talking about him and how he wanted to find him. Well, my father passed away not ever finding him. I found him on facebook. I got to talk to him yesterday. I now feel like that missing link has been connected. I have hopes to meet him this year!

It has been awhile

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 04:31:00 +0000

It seems I always have good intentions to be continuous in my writing. Only to find the the times of work and family drag me away. I have even found I enjoy writing when I get a chance. Almost like allowing the flow of my thoughts to become words. Words are very powerful you know. God's very words spoke this earth into existence, and the words we speak will either bring health or sickness. I am choosing health. I had a very hard thing to do this evening. My husband came back home with so called intentions of being kind and has now shown his true colors. I will be looking for a place for my daughter and I to relocate. I can not stay where Life is not the key words spoken in a home. I do ask God to one day to help Don to find himself in the Word of God. My hope is he will eventually serve God with all his heart and mind. For now I have the hope of a new adventure!

It is the Reason for The Season!

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Mon, 20 Dec 2010 03:40:00 +0000

         We had an awesome service tonight at church. A gentleman came and spoke over our church this past year. He prophesied that we would have a testimony to tell this year as a body. So we set tonight as our Christmas Celebration and testimony night. I had the awesome opportunity to listen to some really good testimonies. God has been really good to us this year. I was able to tell my testimony of this year. On a good note I have had the ability to minister to my brother and help him to come to know God as his provider. I have also had the most wonderful time when I led my 19 year old in the sinners prayer. That was so great. You know last year I had someone prophesy over me that my prayers "the ones I prayed beside my bed would be answered" At that time I was not sure which ones would come first. This is one of them.
      You see my son was going hard fast in the opposite direction! He had associated himself with the wrong croud and had begun to experiment in things he should not have. Well two days before he left for the Army. He gave his life to Jesus. Whoo Hoo!!!
      Now that means my other son is coming in and the rest of my family. God is so good.

Imagine

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Tue, 14 Dec 2010 01:59:00 +0000

Imagine your child coming to you and saying I want to move. For the past 2- 3 years I have been talking about God moving us to maybe Texas or Tennessee or somewhere besides central Florida. No one would agree with me. My children would always say I am not moving.
     Well now both of my boys have left home. It is now just me and my daughter. Last night she says. Mom I want to move to Texas and I want you to find me a father, one that will be there when I need him. It took all I could do to not break down and just boohoo cry over her.
     What does it take for a man to realize when his own selfishness separates himself from his children.
    I do pray one day that God has that perfect someone for both me and my daughter. However, I still dream of moving one day.
    For now, I have held her off with the thought to move after I get my bachelors in Theology which will be next December. Thanks for reading my rambles

Thoughts of Moving

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Wed, 08 Dec 2010 11:02:00 +0000

When you have gone through what I have been through and are facing this day in time, you can not help but think about moving. Some more about my life! Since I am now single I think/ no dream of moving anywhere God wants me to be. I have thoughts of taking off to the beach and starting over. Maybe to Tennessee, or South Carolina but mostley I think of going to Texas, Fort Worth to be of fact. I know a ministry there I would love to be a part of. I often listen to them online they are Kcm short for Kenneth Copeland ministries. Anywho. Starting over can seem to be a bit scary but mosty adventurous. I am praying God will direct my path and I know he will. I do not have a release at this moment to go anywhere but I still have my dreams. Until next time. Keep dreaming, and Love the Lord with all your Heart.

Open Arms

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 03:46:00 +0000

    You know I have this family that I opened my house to. The reason I did this was totally God. I knew when I heard of their need that it was me to give them a place to live for a little while. They lost there place to live in due to her husband loosing her job.
     I knew it might be a challenge but I also without a doubt knew I was the one to reach out to them. This particular family has been a God send to me. When my husband left me. The picked right up helping me to organize several garage sales, trying to raise money to get a ride, her husband also has mowed my yard and fixed various things in my house when it was needed. Never acting as if they would have ever done any different.
     Then yesterday as if I could have restrained myself. I did something that I normally would never do. I allowed their 15yr old to get me so frustrated that I lost it. You know that movie Princess Diary where she is telling her grandma that sometimes you just loose it. Well then her grandma tells her you can not afford to loose it. That is what I did. I lost it. Even though I could say it was not done without reason, I know that I should have won it not loose it.
     Lord, I thank you for your mercy and for the friendship he gives and shows me everyday. I do know that He is a forgiving God. I am so grateful that I am given more than one chance to accomplish things. I Love God so much and can not imagine my life without him. I some times wonder how someone can just walk away. Then I see that sometimes even when we try so hard how easy it is to slip up and make a mistake. I believe the way we conquer these things is to be quick to repent and to continue to go on.

Thank you for reading my rambles

Confession

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Thu, 25 Nov 2010 23:14:00 +0000

     Hey everyone I have not written in a long time. You know I have had some struggles lately. I am doing my best to not let it get me down. But sometimes it is difficult. My husband left me a few months ago. I was in complete shock. Never saw it coming. He said, he was going to Alabama to start a business for me and my daughter to join him later then he continued to use my financially of course, until I finally was aware something was wrong when I confronted him he told me he wanted a divorce.
       I was not prepared for this. I have tried to hold it in and not talk about it. Considering I am person who enjoys talking. That has been difficult. I did not feel I could write at that time.
      In the midst of what he did because of some pore financial decision of his I lost my car. I had go to a buy here pay here place to get a car and it appears I picked the wrong one. I do not want to make any more mistakes in my life. I am praying for God to show me what to do next.
     It is very frustrating to know that He left after 23 years and I had to see him recently. I went to my son's graduation from boot camp. He acts as though there is nothing wrong with what he did.
    I was very excited to see my son. I miss both of my boys. I pray that none of this affects my 10year old daughter. So I will try to be more open. I think it will be good for me.

The Lost Sea

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Fri, 06 Aug 2010 09:48:00 +0000

On our vacation, we visited The Lost Sea. This is an underground Lake. When I went we had no clue it was going to be exercise. The rocks that have for thousands of years are really neat looking. There was alot of history in this one area. There was no need for airconditioning because it was cool down there. Our God so great that he created all of this and did so we could enjoy it. I have sat back and thought not only did he created for me, he lets me enjoy it at my own will. I am so greatfull for all he has done for me and am looking forward for what I will discover through Him. What a mighty God we serve.

Vacation

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 11:56:00 +0000

Sarah and I left yesterday via plane to come to Tennesee. I have never vacationed here before. We arrived without any complication. This was Sarah first time flying. She was a little nervous at first. When we were going in the air she was so excited and no longer scared. When we landed she says lets do that again mom. I said not today. This was the first time I had ever flown Allegiants. We had a wonderful flight and sarah was able to get a certificate with her own wings for her first time flying. The whole crew actually signed it. It will most definelty make it to our scrapbook.
My friend and her daughter were there to pick us up in Knoxville,Tn. She took us for a drive through the mountains we got to see a waterfall and a creek with swimming wholes, breathtaking. Their will be pictures to come. We will be going to an underwater lake in caverns today. Will post again soon.

Vacation

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 11:28:00 +0000

Tomorrow morning Sarah and I are flying out to Knoxville, Tn. You know we have never been to the mountains before, so we are very excited. I will post some pictures and have lots to tell. You should have seen Sarah helping me to pack, we had fun. I still have last minute things to pack tonight. We leave really early in morning. So I will definitely take pictures. We have plans on seeing DollyWood and some caverns. I am so excited. God is so good. I love Him so much. He will never leave me nor forsake me. He has awesome plans for my life. Chow for now!

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 19:00:00 +0000

I am just checking this new way of texting my blog.

The Movies

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Tue, 06 Jul 2010 11:00:00 +0000

My husband, daughter and I went to the movies today. We went to see Toy Story 3. As I was watching the movie I actually found myself crying for woody. The end did not end the way I thought it would and I had to work very hard on the way out to not boo hoo cry. I was thinking to myself, Teresa you are silly crying at this movie. Then it dawned on me. Both of my boys are leaving in the next few months to go into the service and then it is just Don, Sarah and me. They will not be available to see when ever I want or talk to when ever I want. So then the crying really started. Just to think a animated children's movie could make me so emotional. I looked and they are growing up and are going on with their lives. I recently had the impression of wanting them to leave the nest. Now I see the empty nest and I am feeling it.

Green Tea and July 4th

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Mon, 05 Jul 2010 11:17:00 +0000

I have to say yesterday was the 4th of July! For those of you that do not know it was also my birthday. My husband grilled out for us. I was a little disappointed by the weather in Florida. It rained all day. Anyway back to my story. I had eaten dinner/lunch, depends on what you call it, and I made some green tea. Nothing unusual. I had read about it being good for you and I found some at publix decaffeinated. I have been trying my best to change things in my diet to be healthier, like giving up diet soda's. So, anyway back to the tea. I found it to be very good. Taste like water to me. I drank two glasses. About two hours later my throat started to feel funny and my chin went numb and tingly. So I took some benadryl. I went on line to research it and did you know it is possible to be allergic to green tea. I was shocked. I have had some really interesting symptoms going on in my body since last October when I had an allergic reaction to an antibiotic. Since then I recently had another reaction to an antibiotic. So I have been trying to do what I can to help myself become healthier. So I will not have to have an antibiotic. Who Knew. Green Tea! As I have researched it says that you can be allergic to white tea also, and certain fruits. I will most definitely have to pay attention to this as I continue my journey to better health.
I pray you guys had a wonderful holiday. My family and I are going to the movies and to eat today! Hope to find some good sales! HeeHee. No tea though I will just drink water.

Praying for Our Country!

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 03:30:00 +0000

Since I know that without prayer we can not be effective in this world today. I know everyone has seen or heard on the news,work or with friends about the oil spill in the the Gulf Coast. Last night our Spanish Pastor was filling in for our Pastor and he brought to our attention A prayer request from the International House of Prayer Tallahassee. It was a urge alert for prayer for our country and Gulf Coast. The governors of Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas, and Lt Governor of Florida issued proclamations this week calling their citizens to pray for a solution that stops the oil leak and for recovery of the coastline and the fish and wildlife industries. Here is a list of the areas of prayer focus (from Florida Family Policy Council www.FLFamily.org): Give comfort to the families of those killed in the initial oil rig blast. Grant success to the efforts to stem the flow of escaping oil. Intervene to mitigate further damage and strengthen the hands of clean up crews. Sustain those whose livelihood is directly impacted by this tragedy. Preserve the health of citizens along the coastal regions. Comfort the minds of all citizens, reminding us that He is a strong refuge in times of trouble. Guide the counsels of our civil leaders and provide them with wisdom and Divinely inspired solutions to the many complex problems associated with this disaster. Pray that God will prevent future recurrences and prevent Hurricanes in the affected areas.

Even though I know that man's mistakes and totally ignoring our God is the reason we have this disaster going right now. I also know that when Man will turn from their wicked ways and pray, God will heal their land. I also know he can give all wisdom needed to change, stop, and recovery to us as a people if we will humble ourselves before him. I was reading in Habakkuk 3:19 Amp and it says: The Lord god is my Strength, my personal bravery, and my invincible army: He makes my feet like hinds' feet and will make me to walk [not to stand still in terror, but to walk] and make [spiritual] progress upon my high places [of trouble, suffering, or responsibility]!
The Hind is a female red deer who lives in the mountains the rear feet of the Hind step exactly into the same spot as the front feet do. Making this the most sure footed of all mountain animals.
God can make the USA steps we take during this time like the feet of the Hind. Sure footed and the front will stay in step the the rear causing great strength to rise in his people. We need to stand for our land and humble ourselves and pray for our nation!

Summer Heat!

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 02:54:00 +0000

I had a wonderful time tonight with a very good friend of mine. We waited until after dinner and went shopping! I truly did not have any idea what I was going to buy and did not expect to buy anything for me. During our shopping, I noticed how hot it was. I was in the dressing room thinking I do not want to try anything else on because it was so hot. I do live in the sunshine state of Florida. But, for the month of June it is a little warmer than we usually have. I enjoy the summer sun and fun of the beach and pool and the clothes. I however do not enjoy sweating. That is not something I try to do at all. I am so thankfull for airconditioning. God sure new what he was doing when He decided for me to be born during this age of time.

Refreshing!

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Thu, 24 Jun 2010 01:34:00 +0000

I have to say I really enjoyed myself today! Last year before Christmas, A lady walked into work. I happened to be at the desk. She asked if anyone was interested in a special they were running at a Day Spa called True MD. It was a fair price and included laser hair removal, facial, microderm abrasion and skin analysis. So I took her up on the offer. A few months went by and I said ooh! I have to schedule this before I run out of time " you see we only had 6 months to use it". I went for skin analysis and laser hair removal first. It was cool. Then another 2 months went by I scheduled my facial and microderm abrasion. Well I got sick the week I was suppose to go in and could not go. They were so gracious to allow me extra time to finish my treatment. Today was the day. I went and I debated on whether to have a make over or facial but decided to have the facial. I am so Glad I did. My face felt so good afterwards. The aesthetician that help me was so nice and had a very warm personality. Everything she used was organic and without any chemicals. I felt so refreshed, my pours were smaller and my face had a nice shine to it. I will most definitely do that again. So, If the opportunity arises for you to go and have a facial, I suggest you do. It was very much worth it.

Mom's Bible !

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Fri, 04 Jun 2010 13:01:00 +0000

Ok! I have to apologize. I received a book in the mail and have been so busy and unable to blog about it. I had an awesome opportunity to read a book called. Mom's Bible from Thomas Nelson. The notes are by Bobbie Wolgemuth and it is the New Century Version. When this package came I thought wow a new bible! It has taken some time to review this one. I really enjoy the the extras! In the front of the book they have an introduction so you can know better how to read the extras! "Extras Extras Extras read all about it", do you remember watching old movies and the guys selling the news papers would standing on the streets yelling this. Oops! Focus! I have to stay focused. This bible is a good one for women to read. It has information on the writers at the beginning of every book. "Our God is" This feature points out things we need to know our God. There are several really good features in this bible. I would say I recommend It. This bible will minister to women of all ages. And a big Thank you to Thomas Nelson for giving me this opportunity to share with my friends.

Random

noreply@blogger.com (Teresa) — Sat, 29 May 2010 00:39:00 +0000

Tomorrow I have a few ladies coming over to scrapbook. I have not done that in a while. I really enjoy it when I get started. I am so glad we have a break from school for 2 months. One of my goals for the summer is to blog more. I need a voice recorder so when I am on my way to work and the good thoughts come I can catch them on tape, so I can later put them on paper. Mind note, get a voice recorder. Hmmm!!!

Jeremiah 17: 7-8

noreply@blogger.com (Jessie) — Sun, 23 May 2010 12:06:00 +0000

[Most] blessed is the man who believes in, trusts in, and relies on the Lord, and whose hope and confidence the Lord is.

For he shall be like a tree planted by the waters that spreads out its roots by the river; and it shall not see and fear when heat comes; but its leaf shall be green. It shall not be anxious nor shall it cease yielding fruit.

The Amplified Bible