Today we got to go out and enjoy this beautiful weather. We had a fun time out enjoying the history of the town for some "homeschooling" and just being together. It was fantastic for taking picutres and ALL of the kids cooperated. (WOW!!!!) Here is the slideshow of our day. Enjoy!
(PS... If you want to see a picture close up then just click on it. )
Friday, March 21, 2008
Tuesday, March 18, 2008
Here we sit
Yesterday I started my new job. Back in retail. I didn't think I would ever have to say that again. As sad as it makes me to have to leave my children, I am equally grateful that God is providing for us in this way.
When we were in Texas one of my goals while hubby was in seminary was to promote to a store managers position. I wanted this because I knew it would be job security for us if we ever needed me to go back into the work force. And here we sit. I am so thankful that I have the experience in this field and was able to just step back into it in our time of need.
Yesterday was a very hard day for me. While at work, I am fine. I am 100% there. But to come home and see all that I missed on this ONE day, my heart broke.
This past year has been a hard road for us. (Ha! this past 3 years has been a hard road for us, but we will just focus on 1 year) With my health, church, house stuff. It seems like the struggles haven't stopped. This past year my health has asked hubby to carry more than his share of the load. As we sit here in our newest set of circumstances I pray that we can take a breath. I hope that we can use this time to see clearly what God would have us do next.
With each struggle passing we have gained new perspective. Seeing things in a new light with new grace. I pray that through this new time of hardship that God will allow us to grow and see in yet another way. I pray that by being away from my children it will make me appreciate each moment I have with them even more.
I choose joy... I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical... the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God. ~Max Lucado
When we were in Texas one of my goals while hubby was in seminary was to promote to a store managers position. I wanted this because I knew it would be job security for us if we ever needed me to go back into the work force. And here we sit. I am so thankful that I have the experience in this field and was able to just step back into it in our time of need.
Yesterday was a very hard day for me. While at work, I am fine. I am 100% there. But to come home and see all that I missed on this ONE day, my heart broke.
This past year has been a hard road for us. (Ha! this past 3 years has been a hard road for us, but we will just focus on 1 year) With my health, church, house stuff. It seems like the struggles haven't stopped. This past year my health has asked hubby to carry more than his share of the load. As we sit here in our newest set of circumstances I pray that we can take a breath. I hope that we can use this time to see clearly what God would have us do next.
With each struggle passing we have gained new perspective. Seeing things in a new light with new grace. I pray that through this new time of hardship that God will allow us to grow and see in yet another way. I pray that by being away from my children it will make me appreciate each moment I have with them even more.
I choose joy... I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance. I will refuse the temptation to be cynical... the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings, created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God. ~Max Lucado
Friday, March 14, 2008
Attempting
Attempting to settle in. Wow! That is a big chore. Boxes everywhere, kids everywhere, cats everywhere, emotions everywhere. But we are moving forward. I start my new job on Monday. I am nervous that my "mommy emotions" will get the best of me. It is very hard to step out of a job that I LOVE and into a job that I need.
Every time I get emotional and start to be sad, God taps me on the shoulder and whispers "Be thankful".
So today we are attempting to settle in to our lives. I am attempting to relish every moment with my children. I am attempting to show my best friend how much I love him. I am attempting to live a life that points to Christ. But each time I fall short.
These are the lyrics to a song that have become my prayer through these tough times:
Give us faith to be strong
Father, we are so weak
Our bodies are fragile and weary
As we stagger and stumble to walk where you lead
Give us faith to be strong
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
This life is not long, but it's hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us peace when we're torn
Mend us up when we break
This flesh can be wounded and shaking
When there's much too much trouble for one heart to take
Give us peace when we're torn
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
This life is not long, but it's hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us hearts to find hope
Father, we cannot see
How the sorrow we feel can bring freedom
And as hard as we try, Lord, it's hard to believe
So, give us hearts to find hope
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
This life is not long, but it's hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us peace when we're torn
Give us faith, faith to be strong
Every time I get emotional and start to be sad, God taps me on the shoulder and whispers "Be thankful".
So today we are attempting to settle in to our lives. I am attempting to relish every moment with my children. I am attempting to show my best friend how much I love him. I am attempting to live a life that points to Christ. But each time I fall short.
These are the lyrics to a song that have become my prayer through these tough times:
Give us faith to be strong
Father, we are so weak
Our bodies are fragile and weary
As we stagger and stumble to walk where you lead
Give us faith to be strong
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
This life is not long, but it's hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us peace when we're torn
Mend us up when we break
This flesh can be wounded and shaking
When there's much too much trouble for one heart to take
Give us peace when we're torn
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
This life is not long, but it's hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us hearts to find hope
Father, we cannot see
How the sorrow we feel can bring freedom
And as hard as we try, Lord, it's hard to believe
So, give us hearts to find hope
Give us faith to be strong
Give us strength to be faithful
This life is not long, but it's hard
Give us grace to go on
Make us willing and able
Lord, give us faith to be strong
Give us peace when we're torn
Give us faith, faith to be strong
Saturday, March 8, 2008
My Heroes
Who is my hero?
If I had to name my heroes....my list would be short. I guess it is because I am not easily impressed. A hero is someone that is admired, looked up to, one with courage. I have said before that my hubby is my hero... and that will always be true. But today I must name a couple more who make my list:
Chris and Becky are adopting from Ethiopia. They already have 2 beautiful children and now God is leading them to open their lives to 2 more. The amount of courage and faith that this family has shown as they step out in obedience, is amazing. They have trusted God for each step and patiently waited to see the miracles that He will give next. Here is a small video of another miracle that God has provided for them.
Please pray for this family as they approach the final stages of their adoption. Pray for their new little girls and the new lives that they will transition into.
Thank you Chris and Becky for inspiring us to do more!
“ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
If I had to name my heroes....my list would be short. I guess it is because I am not easily impressed. A hero is someone that is admired, looked up to, one with courage. I have said before that my hubby is my hero... and that will always be true. But today I must name a couple more who make my list:
Chris and Becky are adopting from Ethiopia. They already have 2 beautiful children and now God is leading them to open their lives to 2 more. The amount of courage and faith that this family has shown as they step out in obedience, is amazing. They have trusted God for each step and patiently waited to see the miracles that He will give next. Here is a small video of another miracle that God has provided for them.
Please pray for this family as they approach the final stages of their adoption. Pray for their new little girls and the new lives that they will transition into.
Thank you Chris and Becky for inspiring us to do more!
“ Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of compassion and the God of all comfort, who comforts us in all our troubles, so that we can comfort those in any trouble with the comfort we ourselves have received from God.”
2 Corinthians 1:3-4
Thursday, March 6, 2008
Spartacus
WOW! 3 post in 2 days. Are you impressed yet??
I had to share this. Our little Bear now runs around saying that he is Spartacus (from the kids show LazyTown) He jumps and spins and runs like he is this big super hero. It is too cute. If I can get him to do it for a video, I will post it. But for now you can get an idea of what I live with by watching this video. Spartacus is the guy in blue.
I had to share this. Our little Bear now runs around saying that he is Spartacus (from the kids show LazyTown) He jumps and spins and runs like he is this big super hero. It is too cute. If I can get him to do it for a video, I will post it. But for now you can get an idea of what I live with by watching this video. Spartacus is the guy in blue.
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