disturbed....

I witnessed the most disturbing thing tonight at the parking lot at Walgreens on the corner of Sale and Ryan. When I pulled up I could see the lady next to me going off on someone in her car. Her door was open so I could hear the words flying from her mouth too.


I am not into judging people, but the language was so foul that I couldn't help but look. I saw 3 children in her car... 2 in carseats and one in the front seat. A daughter maybe 8 or 9 or 10 was in the front seat and the driver was yelling at her and I'm going to type what she said in modified form, because it literally shocked the hell out of me. "I am not f**king playing with you anymore, I am tired of your sh*t and your smart mouth. You do what I tell you to do." yadah yaddah


I looked at the little girl in the front seat as I passed in front of the car. I think I was hoping she would have cried out for help. She didn't look shocked, she looked sad and maybe a bit embarrassed. I wish I would have went and asked her if she was ok. However I really wasn't prepared to have my hiney whipped in the Walgreens parking lot. But you know, I'm rather ashamed that I didn't do anything.

So I am sitting here feeling disturbed about the whole thing. I really had no idea how to handle the situation and I was afraid anything I did would have caused the children more trouble. Can you dictate to people what appropriate conversation and discipline with their children is? And what in the sam heck is wrong with people that they would talk to their children this way? And you know what the adult didn't even care that I was there. She didn't even try to speak softly.


Father God, I know I work for you. I should have no fear of people or entities in this world. I know what your word commands, I know how we are to treat one another and more importantly how words can crush little spirits. Build up in me that I would intercede on your childrens behalf in a spirit of love. I pray for those children at this very moment, that you would offer them a feeling of peace and love and joy. Build a hedge of protection around those little children and I pray that you will reveal to their mother or care-giver the truth of your word, that children are a gift of God. Change her heart, and protect those children emotionally, physically and spiritually. In your holy name I pray.

New Arrivals this Weekend :)

I'll be putting out some great new things Saturday a.m....

A gorgeous Brown/Aqua Infant carrier ( I also have a brown,aqua plaid Graco stroller that may coordinate nicely with it for the complete set!)

A bright pink pack and play (basic)

Eddie Bauer, top of the line, 2 tier pack and play with the bassinet and changing table... It also has a musical attachment and a night light and a mobile too.

A Pink Cadillac Ride on Car that makes noises/sounds... It's around $10; can't remember exact price at the time....

Uggghhh and quite a few other items, that escapes my brain at 10:45 at night. LOL!

revelation

Have you ever had a REVELATION? A really big, punch you in the stomach, knock the air out of your lungs, your heart is pounding in your head sort of revelation... ahhhh it happened to me recently. I had been praying for discernment but maybe I hadn't been listening.God had protected me in ways I couldn't even see until just this moment when the TRUTH washed over me. I was soooooo MAD, sometimes I'm a fool. Mostly I have good intentions, with a few exceptions where it is just purely my flesh and sinful nature, wanting what I want. But in the times, when I am trying to do what is good, what is right, what is christian, there have been times I've felt like a fool. But I guess if you're going to be a fool for someone, it might as well be Christ right?

Thank you Father God, for loving me just as I am. Even when I am blind to the TRUTH of your word. Even when I am chasing after some fantasy of mine where I feel loved, protected, safe and at Peace with myself within your kingdom. The truth is people can't make me feel that way. Financial security can not make me feel that way. A nice house and fancy car or designer clothes can't make me feel that way... Only you can give me that peace... only you and your word can offer true protection and safety. Only Christ Jesus can offer pure untainted love. Thank you for that revelation. Thank you for bearing with me on this journey. I think you smile when I finally "get something." I wonder how many lessons you got for me, because it sure feels like I don't know much... Peace

New Things :)

I just got in some super cute Pillowcase Dresses, and tutu's ... The dresses are $14 each or 2 for $24, and the tutus (which are precious and in MSU, LSU, holiday colors) are $14 each or 2 for $24 too....

Ohhh and the super popular fisher price space saver high chair booster... It's similar to this one: http://www.amazon.com/Fisher-Price-Space-Saver-Chair-Scatterbug/dp/B002OOWAK8 and it is $30.00

For those that asked :)

People are always asking why I don't have a website for the store... Hmnnn, good question. Maybe it's because my html skills are a bit outdated these days... But ya know, I bet I can make this little weblog here work for me :) Anyways, here's my first attempt at having a page you can visit to see what's NEW at the store. Ahhh this is what INsoMniA looks like on an otherwise ordinary Monday :)

Findings
(* for items with an asterick you get a free $15 clothing credit with purchase)

*Rainforest 2 Tier Pack and Play with mobile, superb shape $70
*Rainforest hard to find bassinet with the mobile, super shape $65
*Rainforest animated bouncy seat $26
I also have the diaper stacker for like $6, and some novelty toys and the musical activity thing that attaches to the crib....

I also have 3 supercute precious planets items right now too :)
*The Cradle swing with mobile $70
*An Awesome Freestanding Jumperoo $48
* The Giraffe Bouncy Chair $18.50

We've started putting out Spring Dresses and outfits too... This year we have lots of cute plaid and patchwork shortsets for boys. I've really tried to create sets for $6 to $8 which I consider a good value, depending on brand and quality.

Ohhhh I have quite a sweet selection of baby boy boutique and smocked items right now. They're right when you walk in on the rack straight in front of you. I also have a gorgeou brand new with tags Strasburg dress and matching bib plus a pair of matching shoes (though these no longer have their tag, they are in superb shape) anyways, I think its $26 or so for the set (the dress alone retailed for $52.99).

Drop-Offs
Big items can be dropped off daily. Make sure they are clean please. I can always use the stage 2 carseats, and another toddler bed would be nice right now.

Clothing ~ clean and stain free. Clean and stain free please. Right now I am taking this in sporadically depending on what you have and what my customers are needing/requesting. Preemie stuff I always need. I'm about rounding out winter, could use a few jean/top sets or yoga sets. End of January I will start taking in Spring/Summer/Easter.

Peace and Blessings, drop me an email on FB if you have a question. I rarely talk money figures without actually seeing an item, and right now, I don't have lots of spare $$$ thanks to the dual rent in december, my nicaraguan mission trip and tuition (oh how I love thee ~ NOT!)... But God is good and always takes care of all my needs :)

just a little pick me up... this is my absolute favorite song

Sometimes I just don't know what to say. Yeah Shocker I know. I know I talk alot, I'm working on it...But when I talk to God, sometimes His goodness overwhelms me and anything I can think to mutter seems, trivial. But this song, says so much... God is awesome, and I think some ppl don't acknowledge him, bc they can't even begin to comprehend someone who loves us this much! Hope these lyrics bless u....


I know i need you
I need to love you
I love to see you, but its been so long
i long to feel you
i feel this need for you'
and i need to hear you
is that so wrong?

now you pulled me near you
when we're close i fear you
still im afraid to tell you
all that i've done
are you done forgiving?
or can you look pass my pretending?
Lord i'm so tired of defending
what i've become
what have i become?

i hear you say "my love is over,
its underneath, its inside, its in between
the times you doubt me, when you can't feel
the times that you've questioned 'is this for real?'
the times you've broken, the times that you mend
the times you hate me and the times that you bend
well my love is over, its underneath
its inside, its in between,

these times you're healing
and when your heart breaks
the times that you feel like you've fallen from grace
the times you're hurting
the times that you heal
the times you go hungry and *are tempted* to steal
in times of confusion and chaos and pain
im there in your sorrow under the weight of your shame
im there through your heartache
im there in the storm
my love i will keep you by my power alone
i dont care where you've fallen, where you have been
i'll never forsake you
my love never ends, it never ends

give a little, help alot

One thing that God is always teaching me, is that I don't know very much! Lol! He puts these CrAzY ideas in my head, mostly I get them while I'm driving to work, of events and things I can do. But for some reason, I think I don't believe Him. Actually I don't trust ME!!! Probably because I know ME so well.

I get visions of my student doing plays, outreach events, conferences, community events, not just the basic little stuff either, their pretty detailed. I started my resale shop in the fall of 2004 but the idea came to me around 1999. I just kept letting fear and doubt get in the way. It's kinda hard to just jump off into the deep end, you know, but when it comes to owning your own business, I think you've got to do that. Just close your eyes and jump!

Anyways as I was saying God is always teaching me things... As I've gone through the "THEFT" ordeal this summer and over the years as I've struggled with gambling, God has really had ONE BIG message for me.... And it is this: "JILL, TRUST ME, HAVE FAITH IN ME, COME TO ME!!!" And why haven't I heard it? Because, I'm busy trying to make it happen ~ hmphhhh who knew there was an easier road. It was abundantly clear this summer, as money was just literally disappearing and I cried out to God for help, he just showed me... "Jill, I'll take care of you."

My pastor is always saying "You take care of God's Business and he'll take care of yours." What's God's business you may ask? I was praying about it, and this is where I was directed in my bible:

Isaiah 58

⁶ “Is not this the kind of fasting I have chosen:
to loose the chains of injustice
and untie the cords of the yoke,
to set the oppressed free
and break every yoke?
⁷ Is it not to share your food with the hungry
and to provide the poor wanderer with shelter—
when you see the naked, to clothe them,
and not to turn away from your own flesh and blood?
⁸ Then your light will break forth like the dawn,
and your healing will quickly appear;
then your righteousness^a]">[a] will go before you,
and the glory of the LORD will be your rear guard.
⁹ Then you will call, and the LORD will answer;
you will cry for help, and he will say: Here am I.

“If you do away with the yoke of oppression,
with the pointing finger and malicious talk,
¹⁰ and if you spend yourselves in behalf of the hungry
and satisfy the needs of the oppressed,
then your light will rise in the darkness,
and your night will become like the noonday.
¹¹ The LORD will guide you always;
he will satisfy your needs in a sun-scorched land
and will strengthen your frame.
You will be like a well-watered garden,
like a spring whose waters never fail.
¹² Your people will rebuild the ancient ruins
and will raise up the age-old foundations;
you will be called Repairer of Broken Walls,
Restorer of Streets with Dwellings.

These words were like water to my soul.... for so long, I was stuck on ME and MY PROBLEMS and MY HANGUPS.... The devil used the embarrassment from my gambling and other things that came to pass to keep me from working for the good of GOD'S KINGDOM... Don't let that happen to you! And don't be surprised either, bc the times I AM MOST ATTACKED is while I am trying to do good. HAHA, I was even arrested over it in a land far, far away! But God is faithful and he works his miracles in ppl just like u and me. Just keep pressing in, living for GOD, and in the moment of utter despair feeling overburdened and tired, cry out to God and HE WILL ANSWER YOU! He will be your REAR GUARD, haha, JESUS HAS YOUR BACK!

Isn't that pretty darn awesome??? So let's see... when we struggle, when we feel less than holy, worthless, useless, lost, broken, that is the time to see who is in your life, and how you can bless them... with words, simple gestures, giving them a moment alone by watching their kids, praying for them, an extra meal, a financial blessing, a kind smile, "May I pray with you?", a hug, washing their car, cutting their grass... just allow whatever burdens them, to become your burden, and miraculously you will feel your own burden lifted and YOU will SHINE for HIM with HIS GOODNESS as your GUIDE...

PEACE & BLESSINGS FRIENDS... you probably already knew how this worked, I didn't and so God had to take me by the hand and show me... LOL! He's probably like, "WHEW 36 years old and finally, she is getting it!"