Whining to Jesus

So this morning when I left the house, I was listening to AirOne... Earlier this week I had prayed for God to crucify my flesh from earthly things, and WOW I was immediately bombarded with these crazy things. UGH, double UGH! Something I really wanted to happen didn't; something I had worked crazy hard for; just didn't pan out the way I wanted it to... And there it is that empty feeling; and I hate it.

So this time I sort of get it; I know that satan knows how I feel about accomplishing things and that I am works oriented. And that my mind loses sight of order and place sometimes and I lose my head and think that I can do things in and of my own self... And when I have literally POURED MYSELF out and I get the RESULTS that I have WORKED for but what I want to happen doesn't happen I'm left feeling pretty empty and worthless.

But this morning; while I had tears welling up in my eyes, just whining my heart out to Jesus, He just simply reminded me of something: Jill, if I want you to have something, you will and if I don't want you to have something you won't. So just TRUST ME! I'm such a fool sometimes, I know to TRUST GOD... Truly I know that. And my heart DESIRES big things; mountains to move actually... And I always wonder how I will get from where I am to literally seeing mountains move, but I guess this is the process, pray and put my faith in the ONLY ONE who has NEVER FAILED ME...

I wish things would be easier, I wish that I knew exactly what God's calling is on my life... In my heart I can feel myself just singing,"If you lead me God, I will follow, if you lead my Lord I will go, come and heal me God, I will follow...."

Jack & Jill's Resale; Fabulous Things!

Just got in a precious summer style LSU dress w/bloomers in size 6mo... cute plaid one pc outfits for a boy size 18mo, adorable RL Polo & Gymboree one piece rompers in size 6/12mo; and lots of other stuff too...Also got in an awesome Little Tikes Red/Yellow Grocery Cart, a Step 2 Ride on Motorcycle and sweet, little bassinet style rocker for an 18 inch doll, and lots of other great things!

Oh, and I have a gaggle of Medium and Large Maternity clothes that I'll be putting out today and Monday!

Hope you get a chance to swing by and take a peek! Thanks so much for our wonderful customers; been trying to keep up, but you guys keep us BUSY!!!

NEW GOODIES I wanted to share!

Just in ~ lots of Great things!
Powerwheels Barbie Pink Jeep with charger and working battery $30 (retail is $75)
5 Pack and Plays in the store right now
Little People Sets
Vtech toys and games
Leap Frog activity tables
Barbie Piano
Nice Cherry Wood Changing Table
2 Pink and 1 Purple Bumbo
Lots of baby boy 3/6mo Gap just came in
Girls 3T dresses
PediPeds (like brand new small sz)
Rainforest High Chair
Natures Touch Cradle Swing
Small Rocking Horses and lots and lots more :)

Now my apologies for my regular customers. Those of you who come by every week, I know you know I have been slacking on my store responsibilities. My sincerest apologies as I still have not mastered the art of being in 2 places at once and with the mission trip to Nicaragua, finals, still teaching in Vinton and 4 kids, I wasn't able to be up at the store as much after hours pricing things and getting things together. Back in full work mode now... hope to see you soon .... Peace and Blessings...

How Jack & Jill's Exchange Works

Lots of peeps are wanting to bring in items & clothes... So I just wanted to go over how it works and give you a heads up as to how I decide how much credit I give etc.... All I ask is you don't waste my time, if you read through all this and follow our criteria then hopefully your time won't be wasted either.

#1. Items must be CLEAN, and free of STAINS, RIPS, TEARS or excessive wear... if you DRYER burn your clothes, then I can not use them. If I start going through your items and the first 4 or 5 items have stains, then I put them back in the bag... & move on to someone elses. I literally work 10 to 12 hours everyday, so I don't have time looking thru 30+ items to find 2 or 3 good ones & I would NOT EXPECT anyone to do that for me, it's selfish.

#2. In-season Namebrand items take precedence... I don't particularly like to store out of season items but I will. I don't give as much credit for out of season items.

#3. I am pretty up to date on tags & what years items were sold in the store... a five yr old gymboree or gap item is not valued the same as last seasons... I hope that makes sense...

#4. Things that are as long as they are wide, look awkward. So if the item has shrunk considerably, I can't use it.

#5. NO MISSING buttons or snaps. NO cigarette smoke. People do not like their newborn babies or children smelling like smoke... Tide febreeze does a good job of taking that smell out, if you do happen to smoke, it may help.

When I decide on a price, I consider retail price, the amt of wear on an item (Fading, wash/wear, quality &resale value).... I try to be generous especially if your items are hangar ready and i do not have to wash them (if I seen animal hair, or pick up an odd smell I wash them!), but we do have to make some sort of profit... my building, elec, water, and workers run me nearly $2K a month...+ I do buy items NOT clothes, so after the $2800 I spend a mo., anything left over is profit. Currently I tithe about $350 of it to church, pay KLOVE radio station $30 a mo, go on mission trips, put together Christmas & Thanksgiving baskets etc. So your investment in our store almost always goes back to the community... I am blessed to do what I love & glorify God so that makes it worth it!

On clothes I ONLY give credit, on big items, these days it is mostly credit, sometimes I can give cash/credit for big items if they are in superb condition and quick sellers. It sort of depends on demand of the item. Thanks so much, peace...

focus please!

hmnn I've noticed something recently... the closer I get to going on my Nicaragua trip, the more the devil tries to distract me. I suddenly got his sinus infection and felt like poop Thursday and Friday. I've gotten irked at Aaron for no good reason and suddenly had this crazy thought to go gambling (but did not! PRAISE GOD!). Friday night I lost the key to my store, then today, I've gotten 3 phone calls from a friend I used to play BlackJack with whom I hadn't talked to in over a year(I decided the best course of action was to pray instead of answer).

It's like this mini-attack... but I think it's possibly easier to weather the storm when I understand and can see things in the realm of the big picture... I don't want to be unfruitful in my Christian walk. I don't want to be distracted chasing after those things in life that fill a temporary emptiness. I want to be like those people who chased after Jesus just to get a glimpse of him, just to touch his cloak, just to be in his presence. I want to be more like Him, and less like me.

Thank you Father God for caring for your people. Thank you for revealing truth to us, even when the world will tell us lies. Thank you for patiently teaching us, and faithfully loving us. Thank you for your daily breath, your daily graces, your new mercies. And Father when we are under attack, your word tells us that you always offer a way out. Let us see it. Let us chose it. Send your holy spirit to guide us. Thank you for doing a NEW THING in our lives. Open us up, empty us out, then fill us up with your holy spirit. Amen

Praying for those who have felt under attack this week, and sure would appreciate it, if you all would offer up a few prayers for our Mission Team, my family and me.

more cute, cute things....

Cute mudpie onesie "a" intialed onesie :) and also some cute girls 5, 6, 7 sets and outfits. We have an adorable white pique halter top with cut-outs and matching pink caprise with the cut-outs as well.... Retail is $50; our price is $12, also a new with tags Gymboree pink flamingo patchwork dress size 6 and alot more...

I know many of you love....

The super cute mudpie stuff and pink & blue stuff we've been getting in.... I also have some really cute newborn and preemie soft cotton dresses (carters, FG, RL Polo) and a precious petit ami smocked polka dot dress in 0/3mo... We have the precious mudpie bloomers that are on my facebook with the letter "E" on them and the matching pink and green binky holder with an "e" embroidered on it... really really precious! Ohhhh and a cute solid watermelon pink onesie with a lime green & white polka dot embroidered #1... it's like $5... great for a first birthday or first birthday pics... would be really cute with a tutu!