The NorMel House

Create in me a clean pure heart and renew a right spirit within me. Let my life be dedicated to You and put words of grace and love on my lips. Let my life be a light in the darkness that is our sinful world.  I go to church not because I'm a good person, but because I know I'm not. It's there I meet with other sinners who know their need for God's redeeming Grace. It's only through this Grace that I know I'm a Child of God. Church is not a place for pride or self-righteousness. It's the place for humility; for acknowledging sin and asking for the forgiveness we're so amazingly blessed with in Jesus Christ. Lord I pray, Grant Your Spirit this day Forgive me my sin,  time and again Through the blood of Your Son May Thy Will for my life be done. The Mel in the NorMel House 

Despite the fact that we are done with trying for children and I'd swear I'm ok with that somehow I still get a lump in my throat with most pregnancy announcements. I've cried the entire drive home from meeting/visiting my nephews and nieces for the first time at the hospital and I still find most baptisms incredibly hard to sit through without crying. I think the grief never completely goes away. Like the ocean it can come in waves that knock you down or it can glide in softly with the sunrise. I wish I had words to give you comfort, but the words are not my own The NorMel House to yours; I lift my eyes unto the hills, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, Maker of heaven and earth!

It's rather strange. I should be super excited about this, it means I'm more than halfway to my original goal. I started January 7 this year so its going at a decent pace I think, but oddly I'm feeling meh about it. I haven't been this low on the scale since before my first pregnancy (over 6 years ago!). #Sillyme, this should be awesome! #oddlyindifferent #thenormelhouseisanythingbutnormal #TheNorMelHouse #ketodiet #diet #weightloss #25lbs #prepregnanciesweight

One of my favorite passages. "For I know the plans I have for you..." No matter the situation, no matter the sorrow, troubles or distress I can be confident in my Heavenly Father's love and know He is in control. What an amazing comfort! #ChildofGod #HisgoodWill #inGodsHands Mel of The NorMel House

I'm tired Not just "I could use an extra hour" kind of tired, but exhausted. Yes, I'm an insomniac so I am used to being tired, but this is different. In the middle of a Fibroflare. Weather is killing the joints, body isn't adjusting to the diet, brain is on overtime with work and the chest infection (that's supposed to be cleared from antibiotics) is still making me cough whenever I try lay down. Bone deep tired. Social media definitely doesn't help. I keep seeing all these lovely posts of people going to warmer climates on vacations and the green eyed monster is sighing inside. It's also that time of year when SAD kicks in and makes it harder to stay happy. I know I'm not alone in that, many people suffer from SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder). Thankfully the sun is at least shining today. We've had some pretty crazy weather here in Ontario lately and the kids have had SO MANY snow days! I wonder if they made a record this year lol.  I don...