still getting to know me

In my last post I talked about things that I love. People that I love. I didn't finish with that. I will start today's ramblings with a few other things that I love.

1- My friends. Marc and I have been abundantly blessed with the most amazing people in this world. Yes, I'm talking about you...and you...and you. Thank you for being a part of our lives. I don't know what we would do without you, all of you! Please keep us in your prayers, as sometimes we really have no idea what we are doing in this life God has given us. But because of you and your friendship, our lives will be so much more filled with love and laughter. We love you so much and we constantly thank God for you all!!

2- Football. Yes, I love football. For 17 years there is no football that I love more, than Cowboy's football. Since most of you would probably prefer to not read ramblings about this particular subject, I will leave it at that. I love football. 

3- Movies. I need to mention that I have a love of movies that goes all the way back to childhood. You might hate the movies I love, and love the movies I hate....but don't worry, because I like you either way. My particular genre of interest. Action. A friend once told someone that "if a 13 year boy likes it, Sutton will too". Yes, I am head over heels for most comic book movies. And as any comic book movie lover will know, May 4 can't get here soon enough!

And that can't compare to how seriously I can't wait until July 20...

These two movies have been in the works for awhile, so the fact that they are both opening up in the same year within a couple months of each other is quite exciting.

I was encouraged to start this blog because of two things, movies and dogs. I hope that it goes beyond that though. Even if this blog is nothing more than my own need to get my thoughts out there, well that is good enough for me and maybe even good enough for you.

I also know that I can jump thoughts a lot. I don't proclaim to be a gifted writer (not even close!) but I will hopefully always finish one thought before I start into the next. If you have ever seen the movie "Up", then you can refer to me as Doug. The dog who, in the middle of a thought yells "SQUIRREL" and then continues on with whatever he intended to say. I hope that doesn't drive you too crazy.

Now that I have covered some of my "loves" (there are more to come) I was thinking I would briefly jump into something I was hoping to share through this blog. What God is doing in my life spiritually. The truth is, many times I don't feel like anything is going on. Like I have no idea what I am doing (I hope that doesn't get old). Every day presents a new challenge on how to deal with my struggles. I am not the kind of person who looks back at the end of the day and says, "well, you didn't do too bad today Sutton". Because, I always do bad. Yes, I know God loves me anyway. And His grace pours out over me abundantly (sometimes I feel like I am hogging it from everyone else!). But, I would love for once to just go with the Spirit as opposed to fighting Him tooth and nail. Wouldn't it just be easier to soften and speak kinder to my husband? How much more pleasant would it be if I didn't lose my temper with the kids? It is more difficult for me to let the Spirit do His work in my heart then it is to be a big jerk. Through posting on here, I actually hope to get real with people. Some would say that the Internet isn't a place to get open, real, and honest. That relationships aren't formed here (not real ones anyways). Whether I feel that is always true or not, I feel comfortable to share honestly about my struggles. I hope that if any one has a verse or anything to share with me that you would also be open to do so! Even though I won't be writing about the same things everyday (SQUIRREL!), I still plan on coming back to the same things at different times. Until next time....