Over Coffee.

If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you how excited I am to be with you today and how I am very in need of a good chat!

I would  ask how you were doing? And ask what your plans for the summer are? I would tell you I haven't been to the beach in over a year. And I'm feeling very beach deprived right now. I really miss it. The waves, the sand, board walk and those famous board walk fries Ocean city is famous for. Yes, I plan to go all out when I finally go there. "LG fry and the biggest Ice cream cone you have please!"

If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you that being a wife of a police officer is much harder than it looks. I miss my husband so much! When he's not working he's sleeping and when he's not sleeping he's working. It's tough! But I'm so glad that I have the love of Jesus to get me through. Him and I are best buddies. After all He was and is still my main Man. Way before my beloved Leon even came into the picture.

Church yesterday was such a powerful service. I have been asking seeking God harder than I even have and just desiring our intimacy to go to the next level. I want God to use me for His glory to do powerful things. To witness the sick being healed, the dead being raised, and the dry bones to be filled with living water. I want to hear the voice of God  more clear. As clear as you and I talking over a coffee date. I want to be that sensitive to Him, I want Him to be able to ask of me to do something and without a doubt to do it. I have been wanting to encounter the Love of God to a deeper level. And it happened yesterday.

I have never felt a love encounter so deep as the one I felt yesterday. It was as if electricity entered my body and just filled me. I was so shaky and even teary eyed as they were playing "There is Power in The Name of Jesus". Something came over me. It was the Love of Jesus. Just when I was just getting myself together. Our Pastor (Who was full of fire) told me  "The Lord knows what  you have been seeking and He wants you to know that you have it!" Yep, I lost it there! Mascara, eye liner it was gone. I busted out in tears and no body was there except for me and my sweet Jesus. Things are going to change in my life. And I can't wait to see. Jesus and I are on a new adventure!

 

 If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you how much I can't believe my baby girl is actually growing up! In one week my sweet Evelynne did two big things that seriously made my week! She not only slept two nights through the night! (Can I get a amen?!) And if that didn't excite me enough she started crawling!! Her first major step of independence! Apart of me just wants to hold her in my arms for forever. <3 But you know, then I would be missing out on everything. Every new thing this girl has been doing is my highlight of the week. 

If I were having coffee with you today. I would tell you that this season has probably been the hardest on my marriage. The cop life has been really messing with Leon. And we're struggling. But I know God has a plan and He told me to be at peace. And tonight I am at more peace than I have had in a while.We are supposed to be going on a long needed date this week so I'm so looking forward to a short get away with my man.

 

 This is what I would tell you my dear friend if we were having coffee together. What would you tell me beautiful? Be blessed XoXoXo

Over coffee. (Encouragement to a beautiful pregnant momma)

If I were having coffee with you today, I would give you this HUGE awkward hug that none Pregers and Pregers are known to give each other. I'd ask you "How are you doing and feeling"  I'd also ask you if you had any amazing sonogram pictures to show me.. I'd even treat you to some Decaf coffee with a pastry. :)

Evelynne's Sonogram picture.

If I were having coffee with you, I'd tell you how beautiful you looked even if you were wearing sweats. Because that new momma glow looks radiant on you!

I would tell you how excited I am about your pregnancy and how I've been praying for you. And that I can't wait to see what God has planned for this precious life that He's created inside you!

Me at 39 weeks

 I would ask how you were feeling knowing that your day is coming up real soon? Sooner than you even realize. The day you will be holding this little life that you have carried for nine months. It's so exciting!

I would ask you if you've had any crazy dreams yet? And than I would fill you in and tell you about my crazy dreams when I was pregnant. The crazy dream when my Grandmother was Pregnant, and the dream of when Panera Bread wouldn't give me my food because they said it wasn't mine.. When I knew it was!!.. (That dream even made me wake up mad!) It's so funny what pregnancy does to you!

 
 If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you not to worry about anything. Sometimes it's hard to not be afraid or to worry when you have a little life that you love and adore to protect. There's so many things the enemy tries to fill our heads with just so that we will live in fear. But I will remind you that perfect love casts out fear and that Jesus gave us that perfect love when He died on the cross for us! So that we will be made whole. I would tell you that God has major plans for this youngster of yours and don't the the enemy tell you otherwise.

I would tell you that your baby is created to live and declare the works of The Lord. And that your little blessing is beautifully and wonderfully made with nothing missing and nothing lacking.

I would tell you that Jesus is with you every pregnant and momma step of the way and that there is nothing to be feared. <3

If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you that Evelynne has been so active lately and that she was actually trying to get into things today! I really believe I have my work cut out for me. I wonder what God has planned for this little lady of curiosity and determination? I can't wait to see!
If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you that I love you! & that we momma's are meant to look out for each other. I would encourage you to call or text me whenever you needed a lift of Spirit!

I would tell you to brace yourself because once you hold your sweet child in your arms. Your life will never be the same! Xoxo

Over coffee.

Love to you on Monday sweet friend! It's rainy here and it's defiantly a great day for two good friends who are in love  with Jesus to go on a date and talk about our main Man!

The One who holds our tomorrow in His hands and gives us hope everyday as He writes our future.

If I were having coffee with you today, I would share with you a book that is on my list called "The Believers Authority" By Andrew Wommack. I am so filled with the Holy Spirit as I read this book as Andrew goes deeper on who we are in Christ and the Authority we have in Him. We actually have the Authority to do everything Jesus did on earth. And that's exactly what Jesus wants us to do here on earth. Everything He did. He wants us to be love with skin on. To love those who are hard to love, to heal those who can't be healed, to raise those who are dead, to cast out devils and to be the light of the world! I believe with all my heart that when we know our identity in Christ and carry it with us we can really do all things in Jesus. And that makes a little devil terrified haha! Praise Him!!
 

 If I were having coffee with you today, I would ask you how you were doing?
I would ask "What has God been doing in your life?"  & I would ask if He has revealed anything to you about Him lately? He's so mysterious isn't He? A relationship is never boring with Him because as long as you keep spending time with Him He will constantly show you things. Things about Him, things about the future, past and present and He will even show you things about "you". I love how Jesus knows me more than I know me. He knows my name, my every thought, every word I have said, every thing I have done in my past. He knows everything about me and yet, He still calls me loved. He still loves me with a Love that can't be taken away, can't be decreased and obviously can't be hidden. I hope everywhere I go people see the Love of Jesus in me.
 

 His love is just something I can't get over. It's higher than the mountains that I face everyday, it's stronger than death itself and the best part IT NEVER FAILS, IT NEVER GIVES UP & IT NEVER RUNS OUT.
His love is forever. It's a cup that never runs out of living water. He's so High and Mighty.

Oh, can I get an Amen!?! 

 

  If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you how sad it makes me that people get so caught up in religion they don't take the time to really get to know the real Jesus. They get to know their religion, they swear by their religion and follow their religion and they put limits on God. It makes me sad because they think they know Jesus but they don't, they think they know His love but they don't. They know their religion.That's why I believe so many depart, they go astray because their not getting filled, their not satisfied. I believe they fall because they didn't know Jesus and who He was in the first place. That's why I believe it's our job to show them who He is! Who He really is. Because once you know who He is you're NEVER gonna want to leave Him again!

If I were having coffee with you today, I would tell you that I pray that Evelynne will know the love of Jesus and I really believe she does. Her and I will be worshiping together in the morning and I'll look over and see her smiling and being so joyous. I believe she was feeling the love of Jesus and worshiping Him in her own baby way. I'm just so looking forward  to watching her grow into the the lovely lady God has created her to be. I really believe that this little lady has the heart of David. A love for worshiping her main Man.I can't believe she's gonna be 6 months on Saturday! (HALF A YEAR AAHHH!!)

 

 You know. I really want to tell you this morning that Jesus loves you! He really does. And that He's here with you. And if you're going through something He wants to help you and make a way for you. Because He love and cares for you more than you know! 

He wants to make you a victor.

He wants you to have victory over your weakness and troubles.

He wants the mountains in your life to move.

He wants you to have joy and love.

He wants you to know that you're beautiful.

He wants you to know He cares.

He wants you to know that you are LOVED..

This is what I would tell you if we were having coffee today dear friend. I only wish and desire we were really having coffee in person. I would ask you if I could pray over something in your life. I would ask you if I could lay hands on you and command whatever is going wrong in your life to be made right again. I would command every fear to be gone, every doubt to cease, And every stronghold to be released. I wish I could do this in person but since we can't if you have a prayer request email me here and I would be happy to stand with you on something as we take it to the feet of our Heavenly Beloved together.

This is what I would tell you Lovely if we were joined together enjoying a warm (Or cold) Latte in the comfort of a coffee shop loving on Jesus together. What would you tell me?

Over Coffee.

It's been getting so warm here! Like 80 degrees here people. And for the first time this year I had Iced coffee instead of warm.. I always get the Iced Carmel  latte with whip. It's so good! I think everyone in Panera bread has recognized me by now due to me going there for coffee. Yep, I got a gift card for my Birthday!

If I were having coffee with you today I would ask you how your Mother's day was? Did you do anything fun? 

I was blessed to actually have a Mother's day weekend. On Friday my husband took Evie so I could have a Mothers day out at Panera Bread and do some writing. I also was blessed to encourage an older woman by telling her Jesus loved her. She looked at me like I had four eyes and said "Thanks" But I believe deep down she was blessed by it and I know I blessed Jesus by obeying Him which makes it all worth it! Did you know Jesus loves you dear friend?? Because He does! More than you know. <3

I must have been smoking hot that day too! Because I've noticed quite a few guys checking this MARRIED mamma out haha! I even had to tell this one guy who looked in his mid 30's  I was married. I honestly don't know what it is about ladies in Sunhats. It just turns their heads! haha

On Saturday my loving husband made me these rocking pancakes!! I ate like three! (I bet you can guess it was a lazy day after that haha!) It was full of "Lost" series and eating junky yummy stuff!

I honestly can't tell you just how blessed I am to be a Mamma! Some people dream of being famous singers, or actors and maybe even comedians. But not this girl! Being a Mamma is my dream come true. When you're a mom you're really all those things and much more. I mean my baby girl thinks I'm the funniest person ever!! Okay maybe second to her Daddy. He's pretty funny! Especially when he does "Jim Carrey" Impressions. 

 

 

 

 

Evelynne's really getting into this whole eating solids thing. She loves food and shows so much excitement. She's now eating breakfast, lunch and dinner and nurses on the side for snacks. 

 

And did I mention she's wearing a size 3 diapers. Man they grow quick! 

If I were having coffee with you, I'd tell you that "Mommy hood" is so much better when you have a helpful Co-worker  that's a goof ball! And did I mention he's cute too!?! Because He is!!

This is what I would tell you if I was privileged to have your company. What would you tell me?

Over coffee

I saw the cutest little coffee shop down in Annapolis the other day while going thrift store shopping. I didn't get to go there unfortunately because I didn't have the time.. No excuse I know!  So  today on this rainy Monday will you join me for coffee there? I'm sure we'd laugh and share stories, sip our warm lattes, as we both share what was on our hearts and what God has been doing in our lives lately.  Wishing that the time we had would just stand still for a little while so we wouldn't even have to think about the seconds, minutes and hours. And just focus.

If I were having coffee with you on this quiet rainy Monday. I would tell you just how  extravagantly loved you are by God and that I hope you know that! Because you are. :)

If I were having coffee with you I would tell you that Leon is now a cop with a provisional license. Meaning he's pretty much a supervised cop. He had to work yesterday which was like the first time he had to work ever on a Sunday.. I guess it's gonna have to be something I get used too! The both of us really.  His schedule is really all over the place right now, which is hard for me as a wife because I'm a routine type. I guess as a cops wife there are many   things I'm gonna half to get used too. But I know with the help of my Jesus Leon and I can get through anything together. :)


 But instead of just sitting around on my Sunday evening I really wanted to make my yard look decent so I cut the grass and my Momma Riley planted flowers.. We did a great job and the grass is well, somewhat even. :)
 
If I were having coffee with you I would tell you how I just can't believe how big Evelynne is getting! I know I say this many times on here but it just blows me away sometimes that my baby girl is almost half a year old.
She's been really determined to be mobile. She'll be on the floor and try to crawl and than scream and cry with frustration because she can't do it yet. I just love how determined  she is!

If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you that I've been doing a new bible study this week and I love it already! It's called "She reads truth" I look forward to spending time with my main Man in the mornings. It's so very encouraging. I found out about this Bible study from the lovely Erin.. This girl inspires me daily! So check her out! (if you haven't yet that is)
 
I would tell you that as a new mom I still need to learn that leaving Evelynne alone for 15 minutes so she can learn to entertain herself while I do dishes in peace is okay. And that I'm not a bad mom for doing so. I still need to learn this.

I would tell you to not forget about the Link up coming up on Wednesday May 1st. On my Birthday. I will give out the questions and stuff the day before (Tomorrow) and the Link up will start on Wednesday. Yaay!

Speaking of Birthdays... I'm gonna be 22 on Wednesday! holy canoli! I still think of myself as a teenager sometimes.. Maybe I'll grow up one of these days ha!

I have been praying and thinking a lot lately. About my singing roots and how I'd really like to start singing again. I used to sing worship at church and at the fair 4 times. I really miss blessing the Lord with my voice.

 If I were enjoying a cup of coffee with you I would ask you how you are doing? What is God doing in your life? What is stirring your heart these days?  and How can I bless you? This is what I would tell you if I was having coffee with you today my dearest friend! What would you tell me?
 

Over coffee

If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you that we have experienced so many new things with Evelynne this past month. Like a reality hit me of just how much she's growing and continues to grow. I enjoy experiencing these new things my daughter is accomplishing. It's so rewarding!

 At four Months we gave our little Piglet some solids. Since then we have learned that we have a major sweet tooth on our hands. I made her some applesauce and she loved it!! But when the veggies came around she wasn't taking to friendly to it at first.. But just yesterday she started to actually like squash! And even opened her mouth to receive it! But the green beans are still on the "hate list" for this young lady.

Last week we started her on apple juice in a sippy cup.. She wasn't sure what to think of it at first. But now she actually loves her juice and her sippy cup! I've noticed this girl loves to do things by herself.

If I was having coffee with you, I would you that we put our precious girl in her own room this month. So she's been sleeping alone for about two weeks now. I honestly think she sleeps better now and so do Leon and I! It's great having a room to ourselves again. And I believe Evelynne likes it too! Leon's Colones were cramping her style!!

 

We have seriously been enjoying these 80 degree weather days! Evelynne and I have been on a walk almost every day this week! :) It's been wonderful!

If I were having coffee with you this morning, I would tell you that I was slightly getting "Baby Fever" this morning as I was thinking about Baby Riley #2.. It was for a VERY slight moment though! Leon and I both don't want to get pregnant again until Evie is at least 18 Months and We are better off financially.  :) Plus piglet is surely keeping me off my toes right now. And I really want this time and season to be focused fully on her.


If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you that Leon starts hitting the streets on Wednesday and gets his gun and badge Tuesday. I can't believe he's no longer in the academy.. His hours are going to be longer and totally different from here on... I honestly don't know what to expect. The only thing I do know at this point is that God is with us and for us! And that right there my friend, is most important! =)

 If I were having coffee with you, I would tell you how much I appreciate you, how much I love you and most importantly how much Jesus loves you!
This is what I would tell you if I we were having coffee together. What would you tell me?