MY TWO ANGELS

The girls are growing so fast. Here are some of them goofing off.

Oh What do you See?

This is a picture of all the Tice/Rice girls at Bodega Bay. This will be posted in the newspaper.

What is my choice

I am having a difficult time. It is the hardest thing to have a positive attitude. I am worried and stressed about everything. I keep thinking that there is something very wrong with me, but then I realize that it is my choice. My choice to look at the struggles in life and grin or ball up my fist. I know that some circumstances take awhile to change but think how much different I would feel if I took control of me. Hmmm. I am not liking this new kind of learning, because it seems that the more I look the more I need to change in me. Jesus make me like you.

Time can Heal all Wounds

It has been one week and two days since our baby passed on to Jesus. It has been very difficult to establish in my mind the truth of all that God says. I still struggle with why this had to happen and have only found peace in the Word of God that says, "All things work together for the good of those who are called according to his purpose."
Things have been getting back to normal. I am back at work full time and that helps because I don't think in dept about the issues at hand. I am at peace the majority of the time and have been grieving in my own way.
One of the things that I thank God for during this time is that I have never felt as near to God as I do right now. I remember when I was losing the baby that the one thing I asked God for is that He would be near to me. I was able to stand in the knowledge of that even when I felt completely devastated.
Saturday the night of my miscarriage I went to church because I really wanted to feel Jesus and did not want to have to try hard to enter His presence. He was there when I walked into the sanctuary. I wanted to have a song played that I knew would minister to me and sure enough it was played. I was overcome with grief, frustration, betrayal, anger, pity, and many other feelings and as the music began to play I broke. I could not speak or sing. I felt the feelings overwhelm my spirit and I was like an unbroken dam. The song went, " Like oil upon your feet, like wine for you to drink, like water from my heart, I pour my love on you. With praise like perfume I lavish mine on you till every drop is gone I pour my love on you."
I told God that I couldn't give him love because there was so much hurt and rage. He let me know that I could bring a sacrifice to him. He let me know that true sacrifice comes through pain and death. So in the middle of worship He said that I had enough energy to give him everything I had and that he would take it. I stood up and gave my King everything that I thought was worthless and it felt like a bomb exploded in my body. A release came like I have never experienced. If you have never given a sacrifice of praise, let me tell you, there is nothing like it. I have not felt that close to god ever. I will keep you updated on how things are in my life and my family.

Here are the Rice's

This Christmas the Rice girls were in the school talent showcase. These pictures are to display their beautiful talent.

Through Tragedy will come Triumph!

It is January 16,2006. Ray and I lost our little baby at five weeks on Saturday January 13Th. As a mother already this crushed my spirit for a time. I know that it will take a long time to recover from this loss. It is devastating to lose someone and this loss is still close to home. I am having to push my desire to give up and quit to the background because I know that God's plans never fail and that He still will complete his destiny in our lives. I know that without Him I could not handle this loss. It is almost like I can see Saturday morning in slow motion over and over. I have wondered what happened and why, but am realizing that I must keep my eyes on my King and Creator. Not everything must have a reason, but I am remembering these things. "The Lord is Good and His mercies endure for ever..." and another scripture says, "Though he may slay me I will praise Him..."
I am so thankful for my loving family and caring people who God has placed in exactly the right place for this time. Thank you for all your prayers even up to the moment of loss. Words sometimes don't come easy for me but I thank God for all of you.
I will see my little baby again one day and at this moment he/she is dancing with Jesus and their little cousin Kyler. I hold onto what God has said to my family and to this church. Remember our God does not Lie. What He says he Will Do.

Just a new note.
Ray and I are expecting our third child this September. The girls are so excited and are wanting a baby brother.
We will keep you informed as things progress.

It is one Good Day!

Wow! It is an amazing day. Sometimes I wonder what makes a good day. It has always amazed me that my girls are so different. Alexis is sincere and takes on the problems of the world. Alexis is primarily happy but does not always act like it. She smiles but is very concerned with serious things. It is difficult for her to have a great day. On the other hand, my second born Hannah has the easiest job laughing and cracking herself up. It is not hard for her to have a great day. She doesn't worry about the big stuff. She seems to be genuinely happier.
One thing that I have been teaching my girls is that regardless of your personality you can choose how you react and how you respond. This has balanced both of my girls and has helped them to realize that they are not that different.They have much more fun when they remember that their day depends on them.

God's amazing grace

It is amazing all the things that God is doing in our family and in our lives. Today I got a word that really encouraged me. It lifted my spirit, which has been quite low with all the stress of daily life. Sometimes we just need the truth to penetrate the darkness and produce in us life. I have had such an attack of doubt in my life that only the word of God pushes and disolves it to nothing. Everything else fails but the word of God stands forever. In Psalms David pours out his soul to the Lord in torrents of emotion and depths like I have felt often. Psalm 21 says "the king shall have joy in your strength O Lord. And in your salvation how greatly will he rejoice. You have given him his heart's desire. And have not withheld the request of his lips. For you meet him with the blessings of goodness; you set a crown of pure gold upon his head. He asked life from you, and you gave it to him- lenghth of days forever and ever. His glory is great in your salvation; honor and majesty you have placed upon him. For you have made him most blessed forever, you have made him exceedingly glad with your presence. It is so wonderful to know that God's intention is for us to be eternally blessed. We often times forget his true faithfulness and I constantly find myself reminded of all the times I truely forget of how much he has done for me already. The little things we never notice. One example is... Yesterday, I misplaced somethings that I never remembered having. I knew that if I didn't find them everyone would pay. This was crucial and the intensity was so strong. I found myself overwhelmed, wanting God to move on my behalf but not thinking that He would. A co-worker and I prayed that God would move the misplaced items to where they needed to be so they could be found. I thought it would be nice but never believed what God really said. For you meet him with blessings of goodness... Later in the afternoon, I was shocked and suprised to know that the items showed up in a place that had already been searched multiple times. This was truely a miracle and I know that the word is true. Just a little food for thought. When you get discouraged and down. The King of Kings is petitioning on your behalf and ushering goodness into your life. Be Blessed.

It is a new day and a new time

Hey to all this is my second blog and I am happy to state that life is pretty much the same. I am working full-time as a secretary. It is a job that is packed with drama and excitement in a very wrong sense.
I am happy to say that my girls are growing more beautiful by the minute. Will keep you updated.

This is fun.

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Our First Bike Ride

My beautiful ballerina's

Two beauties posing for their audience. They performed on August 11, 2006 as little children for "Old Women in the Shoe". Alexis on the right is six and excited everyday about first grade. Hannah on the left is four and happy to be in kindergarten. Both keep me busy and happy enjoying their antics.

Family Information Update!

This is our first blog, but wanted to let everyone know what was happening.
Our family is soooo blessed. This last month has been completely amazing. I got a new job with a raise, isn't that awesome. Our family is getting ready to move into town. This is also a blessing because we went from a two bedroom-one bathroom apartment to a five bedroom-three bathroom house.