The first step in the journey

I have been contemplating this blog for a year, and now it has come to fruition. I love reading blogs, learning new things, and keeping up with old friends. Several friends have encouraged me to blog, even though I'm not sure I have anything worthwhile to share.

My plan is to let readers get a glimpse into the life of the Nobles household. Today is an introduction to the family.

I'm the mom to 4 children - ages 22, 19, 16, and 11. My husband is Randy, an 8th grade social studies teacher who can retire this year. I've made him promise to teach until the 11 year old is finished with middle school!

I am a native Floridian who came to Rome Georgia as a freshman at Berry College. That was in 1978. I met Randy, my hubby of almost 29 years, on the first day. We started dating the first quarter, and married before my senior year....the rest is history. I know God put him in my path early in my college career or I would not be the woman I am today.

Our first child, Aaron, was born after 7 years of marriage. I often say that Aaron's birth was the easiest part of his life! God is teaching me many things through this first born child. God loves me so much - despite my ignoring Him, despite my disobedience, and poor choices. I must learn to give love to all my children the same way that HE grants love & mercy to me...a sinner saved by grace.

Alyssa was born two years later. I quit graduate school when I became pregnant with her. Now we had a boy & a girl - the perfect family. But God had other plans! Carrie was born the year that Aaron went to kindergarten. A surprise pregnancy to us, but not to God. Three children - I was the youngest of three, all was well. Then came baby number 4, Kate. To say that I was upset is an understatement. Randy was turning 40, and another baby was on the way. How would we manage?

God has provided at every turn, simply amazing! As you read my blog I hope you'll learn how God is teaching me to be dependent on Him for everything.

A verse I claimed before I had children (2 miscarriages prior to Aaron), is one I still claim today as I realize God's sovereignty. "The Lord will accomplish what concerns me; Thy loving kindness, O Lord, is everlasting; Do not forsake the works of Thy hands." Psalm 138:8