While I didn't vote for the guy who won nor do I agree with a lot of what he plans to do, my heart is saddened by those around me who have had nothing but negative things to say.  I don't agree with what our new President has planned or with what he has done in the past.  I don't know if we can truly stand on what President Obama promises but I do know, without a doubt, that I can stand on what God's word says.  His word tells us that we are to honor those that are in authority even when we don't "like" them or we didn't vote for them.  God also tells us that no matter who is chosen as leader of our great nation, God is leader over all.  He is in control of everything.  He watches over and protects His people.  We just need to trust Him and seek His will.  Even when the world around us seems hopeless and all seems lost, God can still move.  2 Chronicles 7:14 says, "Then if my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, I will hear from heaven and will forgive their sins and restore their land."  As His people, if we continue to pray and pursue Him, God can move in our country.  Even when our leaders do things that don't seem right, that doesn't mean that God can't change their hearts and use them for His glory.  As believers, we are supposed to pray for others, especially our leaders.  1 Timothy 2:1-4 says, "I urge you, first of all, to pray for all people.  Ask God to help them: intercede on their behalf, and give thanks for them.  Pray this way for kings and all who are in authority so that we can live peaceful and quiet lives marked by godliness and dignity.  This is good and pleases God our savior, who wants everyone to be saved and to understand the truth".  I don't know for sure whether President Obama is a God-Fearing man, but I do know that the last thing he needs is more people against him.  What he does need is more of God's people rising up in prayer for him and his family.  Praying that he would allow God to guide his path as he leads our entire country.  So rather than complain about an outcome that I have no control over, I am going to do the one thing that I can do.  I am going to continue to pray and trust that God knows what He is doing.  He is in control and He is the one I trust in.

Psalms 91:2 "This I declare about the Lord: He alone is my refuge, my place of safety; he is my God and I trust Him."

Over the last month God has really shown me how much he watches over us.  He has blessed us so much in that last month and as each day passes I can see how each step of His plan has been so perfectly put together.  I am so amazed by His love.  

In the last month we have moved out of our townhouse and in with Brandon's parents.  We are planning on moving to South Carolina in March and so now we are kind of in a waiting phase.  The slow pace is very nice right now.  It has been such a blessing to really be able to spend time with our families and each other.  My older sister Stefanie and niece Randi are in town from Saudi Arabia and I have just been enjoying every moment with them.  I can't wait for the next chapter God has for our family but at the same time I am just enjoying the place we are in now.  

Jude is getting so big.  On Thursday my little guy is going to be 6 months old!  I am still in awe that he is actually here.  This month we have gone to the aquarium twice and a pumpkin patch for the first time as well as the Zoo.  Jude also got to celebrate his first halloween.  Our family dressed as monkeys and we attended the Family Fun Night.  It was so much fun.  I feel so honored that God has entrusted me with such an amazing little boy.  He such a blessing and I can't imagine what my life would be like without him.