MY PHONE!

If you know me you know that I have an unfortunate attachement to my blackberry. I say unfortunate because I rely on it so much! So last night when I got home from church and relized I could not find it anywhere I began to panic. I searched everywhere (so I thought) The only conculison was that I had left it church. Then I really start to panic because I knew it was on silent. So after tearing the house and the Jeep apart I reluctantly went to bed thinking "O its got to be at church, I will check in the morning"
This morning I get up and get me and Jackson ready and head to church.  I searched everywhere there as well. I checked the room and trashcans that I was in last night. Checked with the church office and the shcool office. Spoke to the youth pastor and he helped me look. I checked the parking lot thinking I dropped there. It was no where.
When Jackson and I arrived home this morning I was very distraught over not being able to find my phone. I got on Facebook and my emal and let everyone know that my beloved blackberry was gone!
So I am sitting at the computer telling God he has got to let me know where my phone is.
Thak you Jesus he did! I looked up from the laptop the moment I hit the send button on my email and saw my phone sitting right next to me. Not know at all how it got there.
All I can say is Thank you Jesus for revieling the location of my phone. I dont feel lost anymore.

Its a SON shinning day

The sun is shinning bright today in Southern Arizona. But even brighter is Son of God, Jesus. I am thinking about the many ways that Jesus shines his light on us. Along with the many ways that I can shine a light that glorify Him.
What are some ways that you are going to let your light shine today?

Walking?

So I have got to be honest with you all, I have been feeling so discouraged lately. Discouraged with Jackson's progress. He is 19mths old and is just having a difficult time learning to walk. He has a wonderful Physical Therapist that is not worried at all. She tells me all the time that things are just fine for a little guy that entered life the way he did. Even still I feel discouraged.
When I see 10 month old kids walking, I want to be happy and rejoice with there parents, but then I look at Jackson and still nothing. I guess it could be the green monster coming out.
I know Jackson isn't bothered by it all. I know it will happen eventually, but I want my little man to be able to do certain things as well. Walking is such a huge mild stone.
I was just reading in my Bible about "The Faith of the Centurion". Jesus said about him "I tell you the truth, I have not found anyone in Israel with such great faith..." So what goes on to happen, Jesus basically says you have so much faith in me, that you (the Centurion)  go back to your servant who is paralyzed and he will be healed just as you have believed. The Centurion wanted Jesus to go to his servant and heal him, but Jesus knew that the faith of the Centurion was enough.
What can I learn... I need to have that faith. Faith  to know that Jackson will be complete no mater the circumstance. Faith in Jesus is healing.

Seasons Come and Go.

Whenever I think about seasons yes I think about Summer, Fall, Winter and Spring. But I also seem to think about the seasons of our life. Especially as I become more of an adult. When we are young and in elementary school we have that one "best friend" that we go to, that we cling to, and cry on and rejoice with. That one friend for everything. As I am developing the life and heart that God desires for me I realize that their are friends/people that God puts in our lives for something very specific. We may feel we still have that one best friend, but they are human and cant necessarily be there for all that we need. Thank goodness we have Jesus for that. We are also given people in our lives to help us through "seasons"
That one friend who is there anytime you need a shoulder to cry on and that is there stronghold. The friend to put you in your place when its needed, to simply to tell you to get over it.
That friend you've know for years that you can always count on for encouragement know matter what time of day or how many miles there are between you.
We need to make ourselves available to allow God to put those people in your lives. It may only be for a time, for a season, but you will always remember them and treasure them.
ECCLESIASTES 3:1 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under heaven

To Know Him and Make Him Known

Today has been a much better day that they past few. Just for review; I am still having lots of problems with my neighbor across the street, my computer died, there has been some gossip about a ministry that I am part of, and I still don't have enough cheerleaders to compete this year.
As my little family was on the way home from some great Saturday morning earrands we hear the lead singer from Mercy Me on the radio talking about being called into the ministry. He was talking about people being led to ministry but he hears a lot "I am not good in front of people and I am not musical" his repsonse is "where in the bible does it say that you have to do that to minister.'  He finished his talk by saying to be a minister your goal should be " To know Him and to Make Him known". Its that simple.
So with the discouraging week I had I started thinking about how petty some of it really is and what can I do to know God better through it and to make God known through it. I am going to make cookies :)
Cookies are great way to get a leg into someones life. So if you have a good cookie reciepe that I can make to share with the Motorcycle guy, the person gossiping and my cheerleaders let me know.

New Things

Yesterday was a tough day for me.  My emotions were just all over the place! I kept blaiming it on Eve. If only she....
By the time Justin had gotten home and I was done. He walked through the door and I gave Jackson duty to him and I sat in the shower for a good 30 minutes, Crying. You know we just need a good cry ever once and while.
 I let go of a lot of things that I believe were holding me back from growing and becoming the women that God needs me to be right now. In a very short time after that God threw in my face the ways that He is going to help me be that women. My eyes are getting wet right now as I am thinking about it.
The evening finished at church with wonderful friends worshiping God all together for one purpose.  What a way to end a day that I thought wasn't all that good.

Spring Cleaning

Justin and I have been getting rid of  a lot stuff the past week that we have carried around with us across the world for the past 5 years. As we are going through things there are things that SMELL HORRIBLE, have dead bugs, a digital camera from the 1800's, a pair of BCG's, old Journals, letters from ex's, love letters to and from each other, pictures of long lost friends, stuffed animals, and lots of nik nacks.
As we sorted we had a pile of sale,keep and trash. It amazed us how much stuff we had been caring around that was just trash. Ultimatly it could have caused us to have to pay extra money for the extra wieght we had when we moved back from England.
Out of 7 big storage bins, we narrowed that down to just 2 storage bins!  WOW! And during all of this I am trying to figure out how can I turn this into a lesson. So, this is what I have come up with...
All the trash we had been carry around with us the past 5 years reminded me of my sin. The things in my life that I carry around with me on a a daily basis that weigh me down. And ultimalty makes it difficult to get to God. Getting rid of all that trash last night made us feel like a million bucks! Fresh and new. Just like when we FINALLY choose to get rid of the sin in our life that keeps us from drawing closer to God.
The 2 storage bins of things we chose to keep are mainly memories. Pictures, scrapbooks and journals. They are the sweet reminders of how we got to were we are now.
Then finally all of the things that we are choosing to sell/give away. They once served a purpose for us. But we no longer need them. But hopefully can be of great use to someone else. Just as in my life as a Christian, I grown and learn and hopefully pass along good things to new Christians. So that my life experiences can be of use to others.
I have a dear friend that I spent Easter with that has been a Christian for a longer than I have. She has been married longer and her child is older than Jackson. She passes along her experience as Christian to me so that I might learn and RE-USE what she already has gone through.

I really dont need hair.

Since Jackson has come home from the hospital this last time, I have found that my hair has begun falling out again. ( I lost a lot when we finally got home from the NICU).  Jackson is changing everyday. He is trying to figure out this world he lives in. And I am still trying to figure out the world now that he is in it. Each day is something new. Today, it was simply me giving in to him sucking his thumb and carrying around his "special".  I see kids doing that I have always thought "not my kid". Well, after some guidance from an experienced mom, I said ok. Today for the second day in a row, I have hit my head on the glass that comes up on the back end of the Jeep. Jacksons' stroller has not been working properly the past few days either.  As Jackson is growing and discovering, he is getting frustrated with not being able to do all that he really wants to do. Like, standing on his own. He needs a lot of assitance with that still. Doing better with stabalizing himself while using the coffe table or couch.

With each new day I am discovering more and more that I am the one who needs to change to meet Jackson's needs. He is still to young to understand how to change. Just like us as new Christians. It takes maturity and time for us to learn how to change to meet the disires of God.

March 27,2010

Good Morning all! After months of campaigning, to we will walk in honor of all the babies born to early. Today is our March of Dimes/March for Babies walk. I am so excited about getting to share Jackson's story with the Sierra Vista March of Dimes walkers. Our shirts this year are great! They were donated by a dear friend. Justin will be heading up to Vetran's Memorial Park in just a bit with his buddy JW to help set up for the walk.
After the walk we will have to rush home. Housing is putting carpet in today. The doctors felt it would be a good idea to help protect his head in case he is to fall. It is getting close to when he should start learning to walk.
This evening we will be having a lot of people over from church for fellowship. We are going to get the fire pit going and roast marshmellows!

Justin, Kacy and Jackson Keplinger: March for Babies

Justin, Kacy and Jackson Keplinger: March for Babies

March for Babies

Tomorrow is the big day! We will be participating for the first time as a family in the March of Dimes/March for babies walk. I am so thankful for those who have helped us reach our goal: The Bennet Family,Dunn Family, Keplinger's, Julie Holt and her crew,Keara,Cousin Katy, Aunt Donna and Aunt Linda,Mr.Craig. Mr. and Mrs. Loomis, The Richardson Family,and I am sure I have missed several who have helped us reach our goal this year. Thank you all!

new update

Hello All,
Jackson is napping so I thought I would take an advantage of that and do a quick update on this blog. So in a nutshell here we go...
Justin has recently been to Colorordo on TDY and had the opportunity to visit some good friends and eat some interesting food. When he got back we went to North Corolina for a four day weekend to see family and friends. THat was the best weekend I had had in a very long time. He is now taking a 3 day class on how to conduct PT for pregnant women and new moms. FUN TIMES! He is also fervently learning the guitar.
ME: I have had a wonderful time raising Jackson the past few months! I learn so much everyday because of him. I am a new consultant for Pamper Chef. My first party is March 6th. Come join the fun! I have become involved with March of Dimes/ March for Babies wich has introduced to me to some new and amazing people! I have been busy baby sittting for a good friend 3 days a week. I have been crocheting and attempting to learn to knit. My plan today is to learn how to crochet hats for the premie babies.
Jackson is growing growing growing. He is up to 15 lbs 11ounces. He is so mobile! Moves and goes everywhere! Its hard to keep up with him! He has been asked to be the local Mission baby for Marhc For Babies. Very exciting opportunity! We are preparing for Jackson to have another head surgery on March 10th at Phoenix Children's hosptil.
As a family we are trying to get more involved at our church. They are getting ready to start a new contemporay service and we feel that God is calling us to help with that in some way. And also as a family we are doing our best to advocate for March For Babies. Our walk is March 27th we have exceeded our goal for this year and plan to keep trying to raise money for "Jackson's Joggers. www.marchforbabies.org/theksp