We're Moving

Well, I'm packin' it up & movin' it out. This blog will still be here so that old posts can be read, but I will be blogging all future posts at my new home on Wordpress. Give me a nice "Blog-warming" by visiting me at the new place:

http://www.kimberlybynum.wordpress.com/

See ya' soon!

As the end of summer approaches and another school year is soon to begin, I always think back to the "good ole days" when my babies were in fact babies. It's just amazing how fast they grow, how fast things change...in one blink, your babies are half grown and you are left to wonder where the time has gone. I have to say, I have thoroughly enjoyed the summer with my kiddos. The change to a Saturday/Sunday night schedule at work has afforded me lots of time with them, and a few fun travels. I love the blessing of good times, good memories, and looking toward the future. When I look in their eyes I see such hope and potential, and I speak many prayers for their future...education, careers, spouses, choices...there's so much to think about. I try not to worry, because we are asked in Matthew 6:27, "Who of you by worrying can add a single hour to his life?" These two smiling faces are such a complete and utter blessing...I thank and praise God for them every day! To all of you kiddos, parents, & teachers out there...Happy School Starting! You are in my prayers! Jonah & Mallory- I'm wishing you a fabulous school year!

Rainy Day Necessities: Matching Raincoat, Rain Boots, & Umbrella

My heart is heavy tonight because I know of many fellow Christians- my own friends & family, those here in my community, & those who are a world away- who are in the midst of suffering. Christians who truly understand their Christianity know that a relationship with God does not mean exemption from suffering, it means you have the Father, the Son, & the Holy Spirit on your side to hold you when you hurt & to help you through- maybe even fully heal- your pain, anguish, & suffering.


Followers of Jesus are not strangers to the rain, but when we do trust in the Lord, we have the rainy day necessities: matching raincoat, rain boots, & umbrella.

"My comfort in my suffering is this:
Your promise preserves my life."
Psalm 119:50

Hello from Alabama!

Here we are in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Yes, the oil is here, so thank goodness for the pool. Now that Hurricane Alex has settled in we are "enjoying" some rain too...ha ha ha. Neither the oil nor the hurricane have stopped us from having fun and eating VERY WELL. But, please pray for the situation down here. It is deserted. We have had NO wait at the restaurants, which for a party of 14, that's crazy!

CANNONBALL!!!!

Everything Rare & Precious

Tonight we had a little family get together. It started with a request by my very good childhood friend, Gini, who grew up here, but now lives in New Jersey. She's here visiting, as she does yearly, and asked me if we could get my family together so she could see them all. So, we did just that. At my house we had 7 adults, 9 kids, lots of food, & LOTS of laughs. I took a few pictures, but this is one that I LOVE. I hardly ever get to be around everyone at once, but more rare than that, is a group photo. On the far left is my baby brother, Nathan. Next is my dad, Roger, then me, & on the far right is my younger brother, Jared...as if you could not tell we are all siblings (& got most of our mother's DNA, on looks anyway). We had a blast talking & remembering & catching up with Gini. But you know, it really made my mind flood with those memories of way back when, when we were all just kids, & didn't know where life would take us, & really weren't concerned about it, because we were kids. Who knew that one day we'd all be busy with our own families & lives, & not really get to spend much time together? We have all taken different roads in life, and there have been twists & turns for all of us, but I would say we are all successful in our own ways. I just wanted to share my rare sighting with you & remind you to hug your family, spend time with 'em, & let 'em know you love 'em...because those moments that are so rare are also so precious, & I thank God above for everything rare & precious.

Vienna Sausages & Sardines on the beach OR Surf & Turf with an Ocean View?

I am reading a book called "The Noticer" by Andy Andrews. It's all about perspective. An old man spends time teaching a young, homeless man about perspective, and, based on hearing Andy Andrews speak at Women of Faith, this new perspective will change the young man's life. So, I've been thinking a little about perspective, & trying to change mine a little bit. We may not always be in charge of what happens to us, but we are in charge of how we respond. If we have the right perspective, eating vienna sausages, sardines, & saltine crackers while sitting on the sand can just as well be enjoying surf & turf with an ocean view.

So, Here I Am Again!

So, here I am again. I've been contemplating deleting this blog. But I just can't. I tried to start one on another blogging provider, but it was more complicated. So, here I am again. You know, I changed my work schedule last September, and I have all this "free" time, so to speak, and I should have NO trouble keeping this blog updated, right? HA! I really want to try to be better with it, I know all you blog-readers out there are dying to know what's up with us Bynum's, right? HA again! I do know of ONE faithful blog-addict who will read it if I post (thanks, Tarrabeth). So, my vow is to get interesting, to post at least weekly, to make it worth your while to come all the way to ekjm.blogspot.com. Who knows, there might be a little nugget of wisdom in a post here someday. Until then, I say this, to blog-finity & beyond! IDK WTHeck I'm talking about, but oh well...TTYL!

O M Gosh!

I cannot believe I have not posted since October of last year! Since my blog is blocked on the internet at work, I can't post on it there, and since I'm almost entirely "mobile" on facebook, I just don't get on here much anyway. Tonight I decided to check on it, post, add some pix, change up the look, etc, & I just can't...I like the tropical theme...it fits...we are about to take another cruise...for spring break...soooooo, I'll leave it for awhile. Hey, don't give up on me, PLEASE!

By the way, isn't my squirrel cute?

Until I post again....hugs!