You never promised me that this would be easy
I never knew that anything could be this hard
I wanna trust that You know what You're doin'
But right now, I'm just fallin' apart
It's hard to see it when I'm livin' in the moment
But Your love's still written on my heart
I get lost when I feel the wind blowin'
I gotta cling to who You are
'Cause You are good
Even when You're not understood
No matter how many skies fall down
I'm covered under the peace I've found
You're my shelter when there's nowhere else to go
No matter how many times I break
You promise always to keep me safe
You're my rescue when I'm spinning outta control
You are faithful, faithful
You are faithful, faithful
I'm leaving doubt and sorrow in the distance
I'm gonna trust, and cast my fears aside
My life's a work that I know You'll finish
I know I'm gonna be alright
It's You I'll chase
Even when I can't see Your face
No matter how many skies fall down
I'm covered under the peace I've found
You're my shelter when there's nowhere else to go
No matter how many times I break
You promise always to keep me safe
You're my rescue when I'm spinning out of control
You are faithful, faithful
You are faithful, faithful
You are faithful, faithful
You are
And oh, oh, oh, oh
My God is always faithful
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(My God, my God)
And oh, oh, oh, oh
My God is always faithful
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
(My God, my God)
No matter how many skies fall down
I'm covered under the peace I've found
You're my shelter when there's nowhere else to go
No matter how many times I break
You promise always to keep me safe
You're my rescue when I'm spinning outta control
Lord, you are faithful, faithful
You are faithful, faithful
You are faithful, faithful
You are
Oh, You are faithful, faithful
You are faithful, faithful
You are faithful, faithful
You are
This song came on tonight as I was rocking Hudson to sleep. I was sitting there, thinking back on the last four years and my journey as a stay at home mom. I was worrying about tomorrow and the days to come. My stay at home mom status came to an end tonight when the board approved my position. And it is very bittersweet.
I have been preparing for this day for many months. When Tim and I started talking about seriously getting out of the Navy and moving back to my hometown, I knew I would go back to work. Tim has sacrificed so much in the last four years for me to be able to stay at home. He has supported me 110%. I knew it would be my time to sacrifice going back to work with him taking a cut in pay to come to Athens to work.
Whoever coined the phrase "the days are long but the years are short" couldn't have been closer to the truth. Days at home with kids aren't always easy. Some days seemed like they would never end. Some days bedtime couldn't get there soon enough. Some days, I may have cried more than I smiled. But then.....most days were better than anything you could ever imagine. Most days, I enjoyed every single thing about being at home. I loved being able to volunteer at Darbie's school. I loved being able to take her to school and pick her up. I loved being at home with Brylee and being able to shuttle her around to activities of her choice. I loved being home with Hudson every single day from the time he was born and watching him change daily into the little boy he is now. I loved being ministered to and ministering to other moms through MOPS. I loved my coffee dates with dear girlfriends. I loved being able to be home when the love of my life walked through the doors after a long day at work. I loved the Bible studies. I have LOVED this season of my life and I will forever cherish it.
Before I became a mom, teaching was my passion. Then I became a mom and being a mom took front seat. I pray that God directs me in this new season of my life and I learn to manage working and being a mom and wife. (and being good at it all)
While the tears have already started flowing, I am so excited about this next chapter in my life! I know the transition is going to be difficult as I will miss my kids oh so much. I pray that they transition well during this new season and we all make it out on the other end happy.
I never regretted walking away from my passion of teaching to be a stay at home mom. I have loved it! So when tomorrow I walk out the door while all of my babies are fast asleep, I will tuck these million memories inside my heart and be thankful. Thankful for the opportunity I have had and for what's to come.
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Wednesday, May 14, 2014
Happy 5th Birthday Brylee Kayden
Dear Princess Brylee,
Mommy and Daddy can't believe you are FIVE today! Where has the past five years gone? It really does seem like yesterday we were in the hospital completely smitten over you!
YES, that was five years ago!
You are growing into such a sweet, caring, affectionate, funny, silly, smart, adventerous, thoughtful, beautiful girl. You have a heart the size of this country. You love others. You would do without so someone else could have something. You are very motherly. You are very sensitive. Your heart gets broken easily. You would never harm anyone. You love being with family and you love your brother and sister so very much! You are so beautiful, inside and out!
You have your five year old check up on Friday but you are currently standing at 46-47 inches tall (I think) and weighing about 40-45 lbs.
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This year in review:
You ran your first 5K and did a good job.....You actually ran a good mile of it =) You LOVED the color and sparkle =)
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You went on your first cruise and I do believe you are hooked, just like your mommy and daddy =)
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It snowed a lot in VA in January and you LOVED it! Here was your first time snow sledding and you were a pro at it!
We moved home to Alabama in April and although you love being around family, you miss your friends from VA terribly. You have had the hardest time adjusting. It has been hard on mommy too =( I know once we really get settled here you'll make new friends, but your friends in VA were your first friends you remember. You had such good girlfriends there. I loved watching you grow and make friends there. That's one of the hardest parts of being a military family, you say goodbye a lot to close and dear friends. I know you'll see them again and maybe you'll be life long friends with some of them!
You danced this year but since we moved, you didn't get to dance in your recital. I am so sorry baby girl. I know you worked so hard and was so disappointed that you didnt get to dance in your recital in VA. You can't wait to start dance again in AL. You played t-ball for the first time. We'll see if you stick with it. Some days you like it and others you don't. But I love watching you play, even if it is in the dirt half of the game =)
You had an early birthday party in VA before we left so you could celebrate with all of your friends. You had a Royal Tea Party and it was magical. You pretty much planned it all yourself!
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I still can't believe you are five today. You love Jesus and I pray that you always do. I pray that you always follow His plan for you life. God has big plans for you Brylee Kayden Hill and I can't wait to see what all He does through YOU! I love watching you grow every day. I love being your mommy! I am so honored and happy that He chose me for you! I hope FIVE is all of what you dream it to be! Happy Birthday Sweet Princess! We love you to the moon and back!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Mommy and Daddy can't believe you are FIVE today! Where has the past five years gone? It really does seem like yesterday we were in the hospital completely smitten over you!
You are growing into such a sweet, caring, affectionate, funny, silly, smart, adventerous, thoughtful, beautiful girl. You have a heart the size of this country. You love others. You would do without so someone else could have something. You are very motherly. You are very sensitive. Your heart gets broken easily. You would never harm anyone. You love being with family and you love your brother and sister so very much! You are so beautiful, inside and out!
You have your five year old check up on Friday but you are currently standing at 46-47 inches tall (I think) and weighing about 40-45 lbs.
You ran your first 5K and did a good job.....You actually ran a good mile of it =) You LOVED the color and sparkle =)
You went on your first cruise and I do believe you are hooked, just like your mommy and daddy =)
It snowed a lot in VA in January and you LOVED it! Here was your first time snow sledding and you were a pro at it!
We moved home to Alabama in April and although you love being around family, you miss your friends from VA terribly. You have had the hardest time adjusting. It has been hard on mommy too =( I know once we really get settled here you'll make new friends, but your friends in VA were your first friends you remember. You had such good girlfriends there. I loved watching you grow and make friends there. That's one of the hardest parts of being a military family, you say goodbye a lot to close and dear friends. I know you'll see them again and maybe you'll be life long friends with some of them!
You danced this year but since we moved, you didn't get to dance in your recital. I am so sorry baby girl. I know you worked so hard and was so disappointed that you didnt get to dance in your recital in VA. You can't wait to start dance again in AL. You played t-ball for the first time. We'll see if you stick with it. Some days you like it and others you don't. But I love watching you play, even if it is in the dirt half of the game =)
You had an early birthday party in VA before we left so you could celebrate with all of your friends. You had a Royal Tea Party and it was magical. You pretty much planned it all yourself!
Love,
Mommy and Daddy
Friday, April 4, 2014
Update on the Hill's
Hello everyone!
I wanted to give an update on our crazy life! We are now officially in Alabama! We are all getting adjusted...some of us better than others. We pulled in late Sunday night and it is now Friday. I feel like I am just now getting a chance to come up for breath. We are completely unpacked and I am sure my parents are thinking "what in the world did we get ourselves into?!" LOL We are living with my parents until we buy or build. Tim is here until April the 11th, and then he will fly back to VA until July. I am also flying back to VA with him on that day because last Friday, while our house hold goods were getting loaded into the moving van, I almost totalled my car. It is getting fixed and I am flying back in with Tim and driving back to AL a few days later. Did I say our lives have been crazy???
Tim has a second interview and a tour of the plant with a company here on Monday. Were praying all goes well and just maybe he'll be offered a job! That would be a nice birthday present for him =) I am thinking of finding a part time job in the evenings until school starts here. I'm not sure if or how that will work out, just some thoughts. I have LOVED this season in our life where I have been able to be home with our children. It has been the BIGGEST blessing of my life. I have loved every single minute of it. With that being said, we believe this season maybe over and I am going back to work full time in the Fall. I am going to miss my little man sooo much =(
Darbie started her new school on Tuesday and is actually loving it. She is adjusting very well! She is excited about the amount of "nice" girls and that many are openly "Christian" as she says =) She is, of course, loving being here with family and with Nana and Papa.
Brylee is having the hardest time of all adjusting to living here. She loves being around family but asks on a daily basis about her old house and her friends in VA. It makes my heart ache. She talks about them often and wonders what they are doing =( Hopefully, things will start to get easier. She has her first softball game in the morning. Last night her team had a scrimmage and she was quite a character. She hit the ball and ran to 3rd instead of 1st =) We laughed so hard we cried but she got right back other that next time around and did ok! It will definitely be a learning experience for her!
Hudson is doing just fine. He is sleeping in the room with us so that is an adjusment to all of us. He is in his own bed but he is such a light sleeper that even with the radio on he still hears us shifting in the bed =( He is LOVING having Nana and Papa and asks about a million times a day where they are. (they are working=)
Please be in prayer about us and our transition here in Alabama. Please pray that we are able to purchase the home that we LOVE and that we make whatever house we buy our home. Please pray for us while we are separated from Tim for 3 months. Please pray for the kids that they continue to get settled in ok, that Darbie continues to make friends, that Brylee's little heart hurts less and less each day for her friends she misses, and for Hudson to be sweet =)
We miss you guys and love you soo much! We can't wait until we see you again!
The Hill Family
I wanted to give an update on our crazy life! We are now officially in Alabama! We are all getting adjusted...some of us better than others. We pulled in late Sunday night and it is now Friday. I feel like I am just now getting a chance to come up for breath. We are completely unpacked and I am sure my parents are thinking "what in the world did we get ourselves into?!" LOL We are living with my parents until we buy or build. Tim is here until April the 11th, and then he will fly back to VA until July. I am also flying back to VA with him on that day because last Friday, while our house hold goods were getting loaded into the moving van, I almost totalled my car. It is getting fixed and I am flying back in with Tim and driving back to AL a few days later. Did I say our lives have been crazy???
Tim has a second interview and a tour of the plant with a company here on Monday. Were praying all goes well and just maybe he'll be offered a job! That would be a nice birthday present for him =) I am thinking of finding a part time job in the evenings until school starts here. I'm not sure if or how that will work out, just some thoughts. I have LOVED this season in our life where I have been able to be home with our children. It has been the BIGGEST blessing of my life. I have loved every single minute of it. With that being said, we believe this season maybe over and I am going back to work full time in the Fall. I am going to miss my little man sooo much =(
Darbie started her new school on Tuesday and is actually loving it. She is adjusting very well! She is excited about the amount of "nice" girls and that many are openly "Christian" as she says =) She is, of course, loving being here with family and with Nana and Papa.
Brylee is having the hardest time of all adjusting to living here. She loves being around family but asks on a daily basis about her old house and her friends in VA. It makes my heart ache. She talks about them often and wonders what they are doing =( Hopefully, things will start to get easier. She has her first softball game in the morning. Last night her team had a scrimmage and she was quite a character. She hit the ball and ran to 3rd instead of 1st =) We laughed so hard we cried but she got right back other that next time around and did ok! It will definitely be a learning experience for her!
Hudson is doing just fine. He is sleeping in the room with us so that is an adjusment to all of us. He is in his own bed but he is such a light sleeper that even with the radio on he still hears us shifting in the bed =( He is LOVING having Nana and Papa and asks about a million times a day where they are. (they are working=)
Please be in prayer about us and our transition here in Alabama. Please pray that we are able to purchase the home that we LOVE and that we make whatever house we buy our home. Please pray for us while we are separated from Tim for 3 months. Please pray for the kids that they continue to get settled in ok, that Darbie continues to make friends, that Brylee's little heart hurts less and less each day for her friends she misses, and for Hudson to be sweet =)
We miss you guys and love you soo much! We can't wait until we see you again!
The Hill Family
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