Things I Think About While Waiting on My Nails to Grow
Y’all are seriously cracking me up on all your confessions about the dentist. I laughed out loud at Vernie’s comment about actually biting hers! Vernie is one of my girlfriends who goes to our church. She is one of the sweetest people and most awesome moms (of 3, almost 4 girls!) you will meet in your life. This is the confidence I have in her, if she bit him you had better believe he doggone well deserved it. I don’t know what it says about me to be so oddly comforted by the fact I’m not the only one who has sacrificed her teeth for the greater good of her children’s. And did y’all see Sue’s praise about free visits? Please join me in not being bitter.
As much as I would love to share some profound theological truth with you girls I’ve given myself permission to be silly for a couple of days because my brain has been fried the better part of March. I just got back from St. Simons Island, GA where I got to hang out with the South Georgia United Methodist Ministry Spouses. I loved them so but I won’t share too much about it yet because I have some beautiful pictures of the retreat center I want to load for a proper recap. Here’s one teaser – I learned some interesting Hebrew and Greek during an initiation for newcomers. It was deep.
In the meantime I’m waiting on my nails to grow. I’ve had acrylics since before the first of the year and was ready to be done with them for a while. It doesn’t matter how often I take them off I still suffer from the delusion that I can somehow save my natural nails that have grown out underneath. Whatever. I have boy nails again and decided to embrace them by painting them Plum Black. If anyone has any connections to the polish industry, I’d love a job naming colors. As if you would tell me about it instead of taking it yourself.
Looking toward the end of the week, y’all be certain to come back on Friday when we introduce the first guest blogger to the site. Rachel will have more on that but to celebrate the occasion, there will be a new music giveaway from one of my favorite artists of all time. I hope you’ll play along!
Okay, silly time is over. I have work today before youth class tonight. Also doing some studying for a cool Mom’s conference in April. Teaching ‘Mom of War..Children of Peace” based on David’s preparation for Solomon’s future ministry and building of the temple (1 Chronicles 22). Got a spare prayer? I’ll take it. Please and thank you.
Are you in a silly time or one of desperately hard work? I love to hear what you are up to. Either way, praying you sense and exude the joy of the Lord in the midst of it.
p.s. I’m looking for a really pretty blush/nude shade of polish for my boy nails for when I’m not feeling so gothic. Do any of you have a favorite?
I just love reading your posts! The dentist one was great—I can so totally relate. Let’s just say its been awhile.
We are in a desperately hard work time in our ministry as we just launched a new church, Lifeblood Baptist. We are coming off of a year doing two ministries (hubby as Associate Pastor at one church and as Pastor of a new church plant). Our ministry has officially ended at one church, and now we can 100% focus on our new church (well, God’s new church). We are exhausted, but at the same time so very excited. We are going to take a couple of months to relax and refresh. Fortunately (i think) most of the people who have joined us at Lifeblood are looking for healing and a time of restoration also. Please be praying for us aas we venture into our new area of ministry!
Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife Reply:
March 30th, 2011 at 5:11 pm
I know being finished at the other church us bittersweet but there is a lot to be said about the freedom of focusing on one thing! Praying for your family Cindi.
You know what I have been up to but school is coming to an end! May 1 is the big day!!! So busy studying but also making time for baseball and softball. Can’t wait to see you again!
Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 10:16 pm
I Can not WAIT until you are done with school…I’m so proud of you my friend! :)
Right now I’m in a hard time of mothering, parenting, being a wife… um just being me! It has little to do with my boys (4&2) or my hubby… pretty much just me! This is a definite growing (pains) stage in my life. Sifting maybe? I’m learning A LOT. Discipline is hard and training can be tough but He is worth it and worthy of it! We’re in the process of looking for a house and my hubby is going to Bible College. Southeastern in Birmingham.
Oh and I recommend Nail Tek II to help your nails grow. Put a coat on every day (once a day for 7 days, then remove and start over) until they get good and strong then you can paint as usual. File from edge to center, do not saw your nails. Massage cuticle oil, like Solar Oil, every night before bed. Buff gently with a natural nail buffer once a week. I was a manicurist pre-kids!
Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 10:17 pm
Crystal..thanks for the nail tips! ;) I need help sister.
Essie nail polish is great! I have boy nails too because I just can’t stop doing things. I just bought a pretty blush color. The name isn’t all that spiritual but it looks good. It’s called Sugar Daddy. I know you probably think I’m awful but a girl’s gotta do what she has to. Since I’m a cancer survivor I use this nail polish because it doesn’t have toluene and formaldahyde in it. I try to avoid checmicals. You can find it at Target and Walmart for $7.75 – 7.79.
Blessings!
Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 10:18 pm
Sugar Daddy will be in my cart next Target run..:))
Hello there! I totally felt the need to stumble upon this site after reading your book :) It was very inspirational. I’m only 24 err 25? I lost count after 21. But I’ve enjoyed reading your blogs as much as reading your book! -creepin- haha, I kid!
But with the question you ask, It’s a hard time. My husband is working on his credentials while I’m a full time student. I’ve been stressing over my call. I’ve had plenty of confirmations and it’s been a roller coaster having the enemy always on my tail. But looking past all of this, I’m very much thankful to what God has been doing with our friends. Our lives are in a season of preparation I guess you could say.
Oh yes! I’m not much of a girl to get my nails did(as I like to say ^_^) But I do enjoy the spring colors! I do have a fav color called Blue Streak..it’s kind of glittery. and I’m naturally drawn to shiny objects. Haha.
I’m definitely in a harder time than in a silly time. I homeschool my 4 girls, and since they like to be off of school when their friends are, we aren’t taking Spring Break for 3 more weeks. (The schools here tie Spring Break to Easter.)
We are also in the final weeks of ballet for 3 of them. And we are so ready for a break from the 4-day-a-week dance schedule.
And I can add the difficulties of planting a church to all that! I had no idea how difficult church planting would be. Nor did I realize how much it would drain my normally optimistic husband.
We are also dealing with a difficult church member who my husband hired to help him in his business. We told her to get another job in January. She still hasn’t found one!
Cindi Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 1:54 pm
Hey! Yeah, I knew church planting would be hard, but I didnt’ realize it would be S.O. H.A.R.D! Hang in there…you are not alone :)
Just love this post. I love to get a mani/pedi. My new favorite thing is “gel nails.” They use a special polish and then dry them under the UV light. You get 4 coats of this stuff and your nails are pretty strong and it lasts a lot longer than a regular manicure. I also love the plum black. My toes are currently that color!! I am the only girl in my house (hubby and 2 sons) and they all hate it when I come home with nails that color. I love to read your blog! I am a pastor’s wife also and a homeschooling mom. You are such a hoot! Enjoy your weekend.
Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 10:21 pm
I’ll be asking about gel nails..:)
I’m on the other end of the brain fry – I am getting ready to speak to a few fellow Arkansas pastor’s wives about those green pastures and quiet waters of Psalm 23 even in the midst of our PW craziness. And, guess what? God’s been making me practice first. Yep – piece of cake. Hah! Then next week I have to determine where to go next with our teen girls at church who are a pretty big challenge to teach. So, I’m sure the brain fried goofiness will hit me in about three weeks.
I tend to be a lurker on here, but I do love your posts. They let me know that there really are other people out there like me. I might be crazy, but I’m not alone! :-)
Oh, and I love OPI’s Nomad. Might be a little darker than you’re looking for, but it’s one of my faves!
Lisa @ The Preacher's Wife Reply:
March 31st, 2011 at 10:22 pm
Hang in there Ann! It’s great to hear from you. :)
Hi Lisa!
I have been a lurker here for a long time, and thought I’d finally add a comment. :)
This is a hard time.
I could fill a book…. several good friends with cancer (one in stage 4,) my 16 year old daughter’s chronic illness, my husband’s chronic pain that started over a year ago…. the list goes on. Plus, my hubby is in charge of the new building project at our church as well as his other responsibilities there… he took 3 days vacation after Easter 2010 and has not had any days off since- not one. I’m including Saturdays in that. Oh- actually he took off one Saturday in March- when I absolutely HAD to be out all day. (He had not told me he would be home.) This is not our senior pastor’s fault at all… just my husband’s commitment to the work. I’m fine with the work, actually- but I can see how the work load and the chronic pain are wearing him down… we need to get away!
Anyway… I am really not the complaining type, really. It feels weird to write this all down in one place. And, of course, the Lord is holding us, whispering to us- ‘I’m here.’ He keeps me safe.
I’m new to the whole Pastor’s Wife thing… my husband joined the church staff in 2009. I hadn’t realized in how many ways I would feel alone. But, none of it compares to the amazing blessing of seeing my husband serve the Lord with the gifts I always knew the Lord had given him. And I am learning all the time what it looks like, feels like and means to support him in that.
Oh yeah, I forgot to mention that the other day I was informed about someone who completely slandered my name and flat out lied about me. (I was shown a letter.) I have not repeated this to anyone but my husband… there is nothing I can do about it, Jesus is my only defense. Again- kinda lonely.
Wow.. I feel really weird sharing all this… I’m so much the ‘always happy’ type and really have a very optimistic disposition and I do truly trust God to take care of all these things… and we even have large bouts of silliness – me and my 3 teen girls- every single day! (They are sooo fun!) But, I would have to say… it is a hard time.
Sorry so long… thanks to all of you who post on this blog and remind me I’m not alone. :) I LOVE to be reminded of how the Lord is using His children all over the place and He has work He wants to do and is doing in the hearts of men, women and children!
thanks again!
Susie
Definitely a time of work. Work and whine. That last part is all my fault, I’m pretty sure. But the work part seems to be God’s idea. I feel tired, disconnected and somewhat abandoned. All mostly caused by the abundance of the whine. (Ask God, He is the one who has has to listen to me) Went to a Priscilla Shirer Simulcast this weekend. I think God told her what to say just because I would be there! And…. the whining must continue no longer… But sometimes a pastor’s wife just needs a good friend….and a good cup of coffee. :) Thanks for asking!
P.S. I don’t like boy nails either, and about 4 of my nice nails broke off this week, so I’m with you sister… painting the short ones to try and make them look nicer….