Hello girls!

Haven't posted on blogger in a while but wanted to jump on to let you know my new design is live at the new blog location www.apreacherswife.com. Please update your readers with this address as I will be deleting this blog in the next couple of weeks. I hope you will follow over to the new site!

xoxoxo,

Lisa

It's official. I have a new home at www.apreacherswife.com! I'll be redirecting soon so if you still have any interest whatsoever in hanging out with me then update your readers, girls!

So I've been working on my blog design for hours upon hours upon hours. I used my test blog to work out a lot of kinks but when I tried to upload it here, my posts went haywire. SO, temporarily, I'm moving to www.thepreacherswife1.blogspot.com. If I can't work out the template issues here, chances are I'll be moving to a dot com. Y'all please be patient with me and come tell me what you think so far!

Lisa

In my little blog hiatus I've been playing around with designing a new website - all by myself!

Just in case you are impressed at my skillz? This isn't the one I'm working on. Mine is much less colorful as in currently my header consists of 'The Preacher's Wife' in a non-descript script. I'm having layering issues in Paint.net. I could read the instructions but that would be way too easy.

I found this template on Gosublogger.com and thought it would be fun to look at for a few days until I can get my ducks in a row and return to full-blown writing. I'm almost ready.

Almost.

Hope you are enjoying your summer!

Lisa

I typically don't announce a blogging break simply because the ones I generally take are not planned. However, this time it is planned and I just thought I would let you know so you could schedule your reading accordingly. {Oh, I kid.}

I do have a couple of giveaways I'll be announcing so watch your readers for those but in the meantime, I intend on not pressuring myself to add blog-writing to a very long list of to-do's. What I do intend on doing is savoring these last few days of 2008 with my family and praying about some things I would like to take place around here for the next year.

I'll pop in periodically over the next week or so, but for now, I wish you a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

p.s. Am I the only blog on the planet who doesn't have a Boomama Christmas Home Tour posted today? Seriously. 600+!! You go, Sophie!

UPDATE: The toile-y background is now gone. I found this other background that's a bit more subdued...Better??




So, what do y'all think?

I was browsing around pre-made templates yesterday and the butterfly in this header called my name. There's still some tweaking I need to do here - like have some buttons made so I can get my navigation back, etc. but overall I wanted something completely different than I've ever had. Not to mention my other design is very summery and I'm just not feeling summery anymore.

What's the best is that Michelle at Shabby Creations only charges 10 AMERICAN DOLLARS for her pre-mades. I had some money laying around in a paypal account that just covered it so basically, to me, the makeover was free. I love me some free.

So my main question is this. What do you think about the toile-y background? I'm toying with the idea of making it all creamy like the text background so it won't be so busy. Then I'll add some pizazz with my buttons/headers. Truthfully, does it make your eyes hurt as-is?

Okay, I'm off...I'm waiting for your honest feedback!

Blessings!

Lisa

p.s. I've only removed my Bible Promise box temporarily. Apparently they are having problems causing my blog to completely lock up last night. THE Most Important Word will be returning shortly

I just love fun little gadgets and I've just discovered a new one from Blogger. See that little box of people in my right sidebar? Those are my imaginary friends who read this blog!

I can't tell you how happy it makes me to look over there and see your faces. It also makes it easier to pop in and make visits to those of you who honor me by dropping by my place from time to time. If you want, I would be thrilled for you to add your face to mix by simply clicking on 'Follow this Blog'. Please? I want to know who is out there! :)

In other news, I am leaving in the morning to teach a Bible retreat in the Smoky Mountains. I would SO appreciate your prayers! This is the Sarah: Woman out of Control material I told you a bit about. As usual, I'm nervous but I suppose in a good way. I told my friend Patty that if a day comes when I cease being scared when I presume to teach God's Word then that will also be the day I quit.

So there.

In other news, I'm so hopping mad about price-gouging at the gas pumps I could just die. As soon as it was announced that Ike had shifted towards Houston and several oil refineries would cease production, gas jumped to 5 STINKIN' STUPID DOLLARS A GALLON at some of the independent stations in our county. The stations whose prices remained in the $3 range each had no less than 40-50 cars lined out of the parking lot. It was like the 1970's all over again.

At first I was determined I wouldn't buy into the mayhem but then remembered I have to drive to Gatlinburg tomorrow. I would have been double hopping mad if I had to pay $5/gallon at all the other stations tomorrow. SO, totally against my will, I sat in one of those ignorant gas lines and filled up. Gas had better be $5 tomorrow or I think my head will go ahead and pop off my shoulders.

Have you figured out by now I can be a bit of a ranter?

Oh, well. This is where I get to apply the lessons I'm about to teach this weekend. I can't control nor manipulate my day-to-day existence and expect any kind of lasting fulfillment. Only in letting go can I receive the fact I am supremely blessed in the here and now. Thank God, there is also a hereafter that promises more than I could ever ask or imagine and in it there will be no hungry babies, hurricanes, or overpriced pumps.


Praise the One who has it all under Control!

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Good night and good luck.

I'm trying like crazy to post about Mule Day, but I can not get any of my right click functions to work. Can't copy and paste links. Can't right click and save some photos I need. Anyone else having issues or am I the only blog-impaired girl tonight? (My right clicker is working everywhere except Blogger)

I'll try again tomorrow. I know you can't wait to hear about snot-blowing mules, bb gun shooting boys, my confrontation with an Asian arms dealer, funnel cakes, and taser guns.

Happy Labor Day!

....for a couple of announcements.


Announcement Number One:

I felt compelled to let you girls know that if you are planning on going to the Siesta Fiesta, YOU'D BETTER GET YOUR TAIL TO THE SIESTA FIESTA BLOG, pronto. I am on information overload from all the details flying over there. (Not to mention you'll want to see a great picture of Kim in her entirely appropriate PJ's). Feel free to shout out here if you will be in San Antonio....Only 3 weeks! I'm fluctuating between little squeals and bouts of nerves thinking about All The Traveling.


Okay, Number Two:

Do you Twitter? I have to admit, since I've been incredibly busy with the book writing my blog writing has suffered. BUT - Twitter is a little micro-blog application where you can type a couple of sentences about what's going on.. Like I need another reason to play on the computer but I personally think it's a blast. If you'd like to follow my updates, go here.

If you DO Twitter and are having problems viewing your replies (due to technical problems on Twitter's end), I've just discovered you can see replies with no problem through Twhirl. I'm not even going to explain it, just go to the website if you are wondering what in the world I'm talking about.


Okay, that's all! My mind rests easier after information purges.

You're welcome.

I know many of you check in with your daily blogs on readers such as Bloglines, etc. Well I have a new reader to tell you about that will be of great interest to you on the Married to the Ministry Blogroll as well as anyone else who wants to be sure to follow Christian content.

I have created a group on a new site called Church Weblogs. I've not updated it lately, but the idea is that you will be able to view all of the M2M blogs in one reader instead of going through the blogroll every time. I really can't explain it well without your taking a look at it, so head over and let me know what you think! Once you arrive at the homepage, look to the right hand column for our listing. We are currently #2 in the most active webrings. You girls can crank out some posts!

Once you've selected our group you will be able to see the listed blogs. If you are a ministry wife and yours is not shown yet, choose "Add Weblog" and I will be able to approve your addition.


And if you haven't noticed, I'm Twittering! I thought it was kind of dumb at first but it's actually some fun stuff. Don't we all need one more reason to waste time on the computer? If you do, follow me at lisathepw.

VBS Week 2008 has been fruitful in more ways than one. It appears there has been a slurry of new bloggers out of my little hamlet! And guess what? They are all 17 and under! My three young buddies have decided to join the "MySpace For Old People" and jump into Blogger Land. Here they are, in no particular order:


Amber - Rocks in Your Shoes: Amber is the awesomely tanned teenage daughter of Deb at Miss Corinthians. Luke has tried to convince her to wait for one of my boys to marry but so far she isn't going for it. It's so unfortunate that betrothed marriages are no longer the rage. She will make someone a great wife seeing as how she has some mad kitchen skillz.

Jake - A Day in the Life: I was at the hospital with our forever bff's, Kim and Maury, the day Jake was born so to see my boy bloggin' thrills me more than you can imagine. It kills me to say he will be 15 soon. Beware of Gray Dodge trucks when that happens.


Hayden - Life Is Good: Hayden is the kind of guy every mom wants her son to be like. He and Jake's brother, Elijah, have worked themselves to death all week in VBS helping lead music. I am so proud of these 7th (almost 8th!) Graders who are bold in their faith and aren't afraid to act crazy for Jesus. The younger kids look to them more than they know. If Hayden and Elijah say wearing hula skirts and dancing in front of 150 people is cool - then it's cool.

UPDATE: Houston, we have another blogger. His name is Justin and is best buds with Hayden. The kid has a smokin' pitching arm - as does his little bro who happens to be my Son Two's pal. Go see him at Welcome to the Jungle!


I know blogging time is at a premium, but if you'd leave these kiddos a note to tell them how much they rock I sure would appreciate it - and so will they. :))

Peace out!

24 - Hannah - Sr. Pastor/International Missions

The 2911 Promise - Cheryl - Sr. Pastor

A Book Look - Susan - Sr. Pastor (Australia) {New}

Abound In Hope - Jeannette - Sr. Pastor

Accidental Pastor's Wife - Julie - Sr. Pastor

Adventures with Kati Ann - Bobi Ann - Mnisters to Middle and Pre-Teen Students

A Little More Crazy Than Cool - Amber - Student Ministry

All the Days of My Life - Holly - Youth/Singles

All Grown Up? - Angi - Sr. Pastor

Amber Glory - Amber - Church Planter/Sr. Pastor

A Mrs & A Mom - Tonya - Youth/Children's Pastor

An Instrument 4 His Glory - Beth - Sr. Pastor

Another Day In Paradise - Christie - Lead Pastor

A Quiet Existence - Jennifer - Sr. Pastor

A Spacious Place - Kelly - Outreach Pastor

At a Hen's Pace - Jeanne - Anglican Priest/Church Planter

Baby Bangs - Amanda - Evangelism

The Back Forty - Mary Beth - Dir. of Church Planting

Barbara's Bakin' and Bits - Barbara - Sr. Pastor {New}

Beautiful Descent - Amy - Teaching Pastor

Be Still - Amber - Senior Pastor

Be Thou Exalted - Jen - Missionaries (Australian Outback)

Better is Little - Amanda - Assistant Pastor {New}

Between the Lines - Barb - Sr. Pastor

Beyond Microbursts - DaNella - Sr. Pastor

The Blakey Blog - Christa - High School Pastor

Blessed In Vegas - Linda - Sr. Pastor

Big God Small Blog - Christy - Associate Pastor

The Bird's Nest - Naomi - New Testament Professor (Scotland, UK)

Brandi and Boys - Brandi - Sr. Pastor

Bread of Angels - Keri - Sr. Pastor

The Brosious Project - Manda - Music Pastor

Busy Moms Can Cook - Andrea - Southeaster FWB Bible Dept. Chair

C & C Baby Factor - Sarah - College Campus/Associate Pastor

California's Well-Watered Garden - Sharon - Inner City Pastor

Call Me Mara - Amber - Associate Pastor

Cat's Chats - Catherine - Sr. Pastor {New}

Chad and The Girls - Erin - PreSchool Ministry

Changed by His Love - Karen - Pastor of Administration

Chats with an Old Lady - Gina - College Campus Ministry

Chocolate and Coffee - Debbie - Sr. Pastor

Cindy Beall dot Com - Cindy - LifeChurch tv Regional Campus Pastor

Clappy Shoes - Desiree - Sr. Pastor

Coffee With Mara - Mara - Worship/Creative Arts Pastor

Come to the Table - Chris - Sr. Pastor

Confessions of a Chosen One - Bethany - Music Minister {New}

The Contemplations of Courtney - Courtney - Youth Ministry {New}

Creative Homemaker - Mary - Seminary Student/Army Chaplain

Dana Schmoyer dot com - Dana - Youth Pastor

Dancing Practice with God - Kim - Sr. Pastor

Dawning Light - Michelle - Sr. Pastor

Delightful Details - Natalie - Sr. Pastor

Destiny Driven- Tara - Sr. Pastor

Dirt Won't Hurt - Stephanie - Worship Leader/Tech Director {New}

Disney Queen - Cyndi - Youth Pastor

Dixon Daily - Kelly - Sr. Pastor

The Domestic Fringe - Tricia - Sr. Pastor

The Dominee Huisvrouw - Sherilyn - Sr. Pastor

Encouragement from the Heart - Lorie - Worship Leaders

Exceedingly Abundantly Blessed - Lindsey - Youth Ministry

Faith and Hope and Love - Lauren - Student Ministries/Seminary Student {New}

Feminine Ways Farmgirls - Gaylynn - Music Minister {New}

Flibbertigibberish - Angie - Student Ministry

Four-Part Harmony - Harmony - Sr. Pastor (Canada)

Frog's Lilypad - Lori - Church Planters (Montana)

From My Heart to Yours - Diana - Preaching Pastor

Front Row Seating - Amber - Church Planter {New}

Fruitful Vine - Jennifer - Associate Pastor

Fruit in Season - Christine - Music Ministry

Georgia Jan - Jan - Exec. Pastor/Worship Minister

Girl with a 'Fro - Faraja - Worship/Creative Ministries Pastor (Melbourne, Australia)

Going Through the Gates - Kristine - Youth/Worship Pastor

Growin' With It -Linda - Children's Pastor {New}

The Heart of a Pastor's Wife - Esthermay - Sr. Pastor

Heart of the Mother - Rhonda - Family Ministries Pastor

Heart Reflections - Shane - Sr. Pastor

Here at Our House - Tami - Sr. Pastor

Heritage of Home - Church Planters

Higher is Our Heart's Desire - Melisa - Pastor of Children's Ministries

Hillcrest Cottage - Bev - Sr. Pastor {New}

The Hinton Home - Rachel - Youth Ministry

His Word is Life to Me - Tammie - Sr. Pastor

A Hoosier Family - Sharon - Sr. Pastor

Hope Has Returned - Tonni - Sr. Pastor

House of Many Blessings - Lisa - Sr. Pastor

How Do We Get There From Here? - Monica - Sr. Pastor

HSJ Christian Writer - Heidi - Sr. Pastor

Humphries Nation - Mariah - Associate/Youth

I Can Fly - Beth - Sr. Pastor

I'm Free - Amy - Sr. Pastor

I'm Glad You Asked - Stacy - Music Minister

I'm Not Who I Was - Becky - Pastoral Intern

Inside the Life of a Pastor's Family - Cora - Sr. Pastor

In the Midst of It - Sarah - Worship Pastor

(ir)Reverend Mar - Mar - Youth Pastor (Philippines)

I Wonder What She's Thinking - Tatum - Lead Pastor

Jam Adventures - Jenilee - Children's Pastor

Jill Savage dot Com - Jill - Sr. Pastor

Joy's Corner of the World - Joy - Evangelist

Joy of My Heart - Amy - Worship Pastor

Just a Fish in a Bowl - Angie - Lead Pastor

Just Me - Kathryn - Sr. Pastor

Katy Mom - Lori - Lead Pastor

Kecia's Journey - Kecia - College Campus Ministry

Keepers of the Home - Jennifer - Evangelism

Keep On Believing - Bev - Sr. Pastor

Kelly's Krazy Kids - Kelly - Youth Pastor

Kids and Beyond - Brenda - Sr. Pastor

The King's Historian - Bella - Sr. Pastor

Lady in Waiting ..Area - Kara - Youth Ministry

The Late Night Baker - Wendy - Youth Pastor

Lead Me On - Tammy - Sr. Pastor

Learning for a Lifetime - Susan - Ministry Coach and Consultant

Life According to the Christians - Ashley - Youth Pastor

Life at the Parsonage - Sherry - Sr. Pastor

Life in the Parsonage - Sarah - Sr. Pastor

Life at The Whitmore's - Rachel - Youth Pastor {New}

Life is Nothing Without Him - Crystal - Associate Pastor/Youth

Little Sanctuary - Kim - Sr. Pastor/Church Planter

Live Life Simply - Leah - Campus Pastor

Lizzy Dear's Life - Elizabeth - Sr. Pastor

Lizzy's Busies - Elisabeth - Sr. Pastor

Lock Shock - Connie - Sr. Pastor

A Long Way from the Theta House - Melanie - Inner City Ministry

Love, Laughter, and Lyrics - Jennifer - Worship Pastor

Lucky to Be Me - Rose - Assistant Pastor

The Lylah Blog - Lylah - Sr. Pastor

Make Music in Your Heart to the Lord - Sara - Lead Pastor

Marian's Musings - Marian - Sr. Pastor {New}

Married to the Preacher - Natalie - Sr. Pastor

Masking and Unveiling - Kelly - Sr. Pastor/Church Planter

Melissa Mon Amie - Melissa - Sr. Pastor {New}

Merrie Days - Merrie - Sr. Pastor

Mich - Michele - Associate Pastor/Student Minister {New}

Michele's Morsels - Michele - Sr. Pastor

Mindy Said - Mindy - Internet Campus Pastor

The Mommy Diaries - Esther - Associate Pastor

Mommy, M.D. - Brandi - Lead Pastor/Church Planter

Moms, Ministry, and More - Heidi - Missionaries

Mom's the Word - Nan - Sr. Pastor {New}

Mrs. McMillionaire - Beth - Sr. Minister

My Blessed Life - Lora - Student Ministry

My Brazilian Life - Michele - Missionaries

My Dear Family - Donna - Sr.Pastor

My Life According to Me - Ashley - Youth Pastor/Worship Leader

My Life As a Newlywed - Anne - Youth Ministry

My Life in Black and White - Bethany - Youth/Music Ministry

My Life With Little Women - Addie - Worship Pastor

My Own Little Corner - Stacy - Sr. Pastor {New}

My Treasure Hunt - Shelley - Youth Minister

Naturally Estes - Brittany - Student (Southwestern Seminary)

No Greater Joy - Dee Dee - Sr. Pastor

Nolanites News - Sileena - Sr. Pastor

Nut Harvest - Bet - Associate Pastor

O'Kane Corral - Laura - Missionaries (Campus Crusade for Christ)

On the Potter's Wheel - Andrea - Youth Pastor

Oozing Everyday - Cazandra - Music Minister/Seminary Student

Our Big Brown Blog - Sheila - Youth/Teaching Pastor

Our Front Porch - Rachael - Worship/Creative Arts Pastor

Panda Mom - Jana - Children's Minister

A Parson's Wife - Andrea - Sr. Pastor {New}

Peace for the Journey - Elaine - Sr. Pastor

Perex Palmetto Place - Caroline - Associate Pastor/Education {New}

Perspective from the Parsonage - Jennifer - Sr. Pastor

Photography by Kelli M - Kelli - Youth Pastor

A Pink Carnation in Bloom - Susie - Worship/Media Pastor

Ponderings of a Pastor's Wife - Kelli - Sr. Pastor

Ponderings of the Heart - Mindy - Sr. Pastor

The Poulette Family - Janell - Training Youth Workers in L. America {New}

Preacher's #1 Gal - Becca - Sr. Pastor

Preacher's Wife - Nikki - Sr. Pastor

The Preacher's Wife - Lisa - Sr. Pastor

The Princess Diaries - Jennisa - Sr. Pastor

Punkin' Press - Stephanie - Youth Minister

Purdy Press - Robin - Youth Pastor

Purposeful Pursuit - Jamie - Sr. Pastor

Queenies Little Kingdom - Wanda - Sr. Pastor

Questions from a Wife and Mother - Nicole - Youth Pastor

A Quiet Heart - Veronica - Assistant Pastor {New}

Reaching Higher - Amanda - Pastor

Reflections and Ramblings of a Not-So-Superwoman - Lori - Sr. Pastor

Riding Free with Deb - Deb - Founders of Redemption Riders/Evangelism

Robinznest - Robin - Sr. Pastor

Sally's Words - Sally - Sr. Pastor

The Secret Life of a Pastor's Wife - Lori - Sr. Pastor

Sherilyn - Seminary Students (Canada)

Show Me State of Mind - Tracey - Music Ministry

Simply My Thoughts - Jill - Student Pastor

Sisters Abby & Julie - Julie - Sr. Pastor

The Slaughter Family - Bridgette - Youth Minister/Associate Pastor

Smith Family of Six - Rachel - Sr. Pastor

Splashing Grace - Courtney - Sr. Pastor

Spruce Amba Family - Crystal - Missionaries to Alaska

Spirit Led Woman - Robin - Senior Pastor

Standing Firm in Quicksand - Mrs. H - Youth Ministry

The Stark Family - Pilar - Missionaries to Spain

Starting a New Life - Alison - Sr. Pastor

Stepping Heavenward - Kristin - Worship Pastor

Still His Girl - Cindy - Family Minister

Steps in Our Journey - Tammy - Evangelist/Casting Crowns Band Pastor

Tales from the TCKK Family - Cathy - Sr. Pastor

Tara's View of the World - Tara - Sr. Pastor (Canada)

Tennessee Buckeyes - Debi - Children's Pastor

Texas Aggies in Florida - Heather - Children's Pastor

Thanks for the Lemonade - Stephanie - Assoc. Pastor Discipleship

That Reminds Me - Crystal - Lead Pastor

That's What She Said - Danielle - Children's Pastor

Thirsty? - Donna - Sr. Pastor

This is Not a Rough Draft - Alison - Youth Ministry

Thoughts from Dimple Queen - Angela - Youth Pastor

Thus Far the Lord Has Helped Us - Cecelia - Sr. Pastor

Transplanting Me - Monica - Compassion International Asia

Treasures in Jars of Clay - Dorinda - Sr. Pastor

The Trenches of Motherhood - Mandy - Assoc. Pastor

Truly Captivating - Susanne - Lead Pastor/Church Planters

Tripping Around the Sun - Cassandra - Sr. Pastor

Two Tea Blossoms - Leslie - Sr. Pastor

Walnut Grove Wannabe - Suzie - Para-Church Ministry to Children

We are Forever His - Rebecca - Pastor

Welcome to My World - Lori - Student Pastor

Welcome to Pattyville - Patty - Sr. Pastor {New}

Whittaker Woman - Heather - Service Programming Director (Worship Pastor)

Wildflower Thinking - Janet - Army Chaplain

With My Hands Full - Dana - Church Planter/Sr. Pastor

A Woman of the Cloth Tells All - Theresa - Minister of Education/Students

Women Taking a Stand - Laurie - Associate Pastor/Christian Education Trainers

Words Cafe - Sally - Lead Pastor/Church Planter

The Vintage Homemaker - Melissa - District Pastor

Young Mom in the Big World - Sara - Missions Pastor

Your Daily Smile - Michelle - Sr. Pastor {New}

**Please note: I do not necessarily endorse views expressed on any blog listed here.**

Hey Girls!

Wanted to take a second to point out a new thing in my sidebar. Under 'Email Me' you'll see a link that says, "Click here to Chat". This is a chat forum I've added to my site.

I welcome you girls to hand around and talk awhile. I also plan on being able to schedule chats on topics for ministry wives, Bible Studies, etc. I'm certain there are lots of other uses but for now I just wanted to get it up and running to see what you think.

It's simple to use! Simply click the link, type in your name and hit Log In. You'll automatically enter the chat room. So hey, try it out! Tell me what you think and we'll look at some cool ways to use this thing. :)

I was thinking over the weekend about how long it had been since I began this blog. It then dawned on me that I started it in February of last year which meant, hello? Happy Blogiversary to me!

I'm actually a bit late acknowledging this wondrous occasion - something that should not surprise you one bit. But, in honor of the day I decided to republish my introductory post into blog world. As I re-read it the only thought that comes to my head is, "Whaaa?" I am embarassed to even put this back out there because it's just plain retarded but in being true to the origin of this blog, here you have it.

I wanted to share a little bit of Blogology with you today because it was literally months into my blogging experience before someone clued me to this little factoid.

Do you realize if you do not have an email address attached to your blog that girls on whose blogs you comment can not respond to you via email?

For example, I try very hard to return visits but on most days I am trying so desperately to keep the underwear clean and the bathrooms from corroding that I don't allow myself the computer time I need to get around as much as I'd like. However, what I can do is reply to your comments. It breaks my little heart to see a 'no-reply comment blogger' because I really, really want to talk to you!

Now some of you have elected to do this on purpose and that is totally understandable. No issues there. But, for the ones of you who were like me and were simply unaware, I'm just letting you know that you may be unwittingly cutting yourself off from communication.

If privacy is a concern, the simplest thing to do is create an email account at Gmail, Hotmail or the like and have that be your blog email address so no personal information is disclosed.

Oh well...this may not be anything in the world y'all care about but thought I'd mention it just in case....

((Is it just me or does it seem I've done nothing but whine today??..:)))

Have an awesome night! Mine couldn't be better seeing as how basketball ended Saturday!

(Am I the only mom who ever secretly wished for kids to lose in a tournament so we could just stay home?;)

Okay, now I'm really going to leave. Right now. No more rambling.

Cya.

Luv ya.

(Bye.)

I've just learned that three great girls whom I love have started blogs! It absolutely makes my heart sing when my friends join in my obsession. Will you be ever so precious and stop by to welcome them to BlogLand?

Amanda at I'll Try! is a member at our church and is absolutely one of the most precious teenagers you will ever meet. She has a heart for God at 18 that would rival any of us who are, let's say, older than 18. I only have one thing against her. She started a blog and didn't tell me. For all of you other church girls out there - please refer to the church covenant which states, "Lisa must be made aware of any and all blog activity within the body. Because she loves them. And she'll have her feelings hurt if I don't." I forgive you, Manda. :)

~and~

Natalie at Married to the Preacher is one of our deacon's daughter-in-laws. Did you catch that one? She and her husband Michael have just taken a new pastorate in North Carolina and have a new baby that is 6 months old. We've only gotten to spend minimal time together when she and Michael come to visit family, but I'm looking so forward to connecting with her online. I love my ministry girls and especially ones related to our own church body.


~and~

Carrie at A New Heart is one of my good girlfriends here in town. We have bonded over many a ballgame. She has a relationship with her sisters that would challenge anything on a sitcom. These girls are all stinkin' hilarious and there is nothing more fun than spending a summer on the sidelines with them. She also didn't tell me she had a blog but I have my ways of finding these things out, people. You can run but you can not hide. :)

If Amanda, Natalie, and Carrie are anything like me when I started my blog, they have no idea yet what community and friendship await them on the otherside of that computer screen. Please run by and introduce yourselves. They'll be blown away!

Thanks, girls!

The most obvious reason my blog is called The Preacher's Wife is the fact my husband, Luke, is a preacher. We've been in ministry 15 years now and currently serve in a small town in Alabama where you are known by association moreso than name - especially if you are relative newcomers like Luke and me. When we eat in the local restaurant or I run into the grocery store I am rarely called by Lisa but rather I'm greeted with, "Hello, Mrs. Preacher's Wife".

And I pretty much love it.

Lysa TerKeurst
Living Proof Ministries
Vicki Courtney

Ya'll, my computer is seriously tired. I never noticed we had much issue with page load speed until I started blogging and now it seems like it takes forever stinking ever to get from one page to another. If you think I am snobbing you on commenting on your blogs, I am SO not trying to...It just takes 3 hours to get to everyone in my sidebar much less you new girls I am loving to read. Feedblitz is looking better and better but I miss commenting with that...Luke and I are also competing for computer time on a much larger scale as we both are frantic to get our sermons/Bible studies typed, complete school work, and work in a friendly game of Luxor when the addiction mood hits.

So, I've decided to start saving my money towards a lap top...This may take a while seeing as I have no job or anything so technically, I do not have any money to save. I should say that Luke will start saving money for me a laptop though he may not totally be aware of this yet...I do have a birthday and Christmas coming up so maybe I can find some justification in there somewhere.

What I need to know from you is, do any of you have laptops you are in love with? That are lighting fast and don't weigh 50 lbs? That are easy to plug in to a printer? Will I need a separate printer or is it just as easy to hook in with the one I have for my desktop? If so, please tell me about them. I don't know anything about all the Gigabytes and Mhz stuff or cd write speeds...I just need someone to tell me what I need to get that works for you....Once I figure this out I'm going to get an idea on price so I can start collecting Luke's change and writing my grocery checks for $20 over...You know the drill...

This sister in need thanks you in advance for all the yummy technical advice I just know you are going to send my way! :)