Saturday, October 15, 2011
First Cold :(
I was just bragging how my lil D is the healthiest baby ever.
Poor little fellow.
I love him.
Thursday, October 13, 2011
oh that girl...
I have a major problem.
She is my first born.
She was made to bake.
Her creations are to die for.
And now she is homechooling [which means she bakes more often].
I better dust off that treadmill.
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
Supporting Cast
This past week was a pure blessing.
It came on the heels of two full weeks of pure craziness. You know those weeks where you want to scream, "WHAT ELSE?" and then …. there is something else!?
The Lord was good to quiet my soul (not an easy task I might add) and remind me that He defends.
Amen Lord, I trust you.
A little beaten and battered I entered into a week I had been waiting for, for almost a year!
Our little church, in our little town, was hosting the national convention for the fellowship we are a part of.
Pastors and speakers were flying in from all over and we were getting the opportunity to host a family here in our little home. [something I had been praying for]
Justin and I love hosting. We always have. We like people here. We like new people here and familiar people here.
If you want to speak my love language you will sit in your jammies, sipping coffee, until late morning. The dishes will be piled and the kids will be in their jammies running outside, just being kids.
I sit here full, marveling at God's family.
Where else can you truly love one another and share a deep bond almost immediately?
We were reminded this week that we [the children of God] are the supporting cast. Jesus is the lead role and we each have a part to play in His story. What a privilege and honor - praise His name!
I was blessed to count a few more, supporting cast members, as my friends.
We love you Randall Family and I am sure, we will meet again.
It came on the heels of two full weeks of pure craziness. You know those weeks where you want to scream, "WHAT ELSE?" and then …. there is something else!?
The Lord was good to quiet my soul (not an easy task I might add) and remind me that He defends.
Amen Lord, I trust you.
~
A little beaten and battered I entered into a week I had been waiting for, for almost a year!
Our little church, in our little town, was hosting the national convention for the fellowship we are a part of.
Pastors and speakers were flying in from all over and we were getting the opportunity to host a family here in our little home. [something I had been praying for]
Justin and I love hosting. We always have. We like people here. We like new people here and familiar people here.
If you want to speak my love language you will sit in your jammies, sipping coffee, until late morning. The dishes will be piled and the kids will be in their jammies running outside, just being kids.
There is something about being in our jammies, hair a mess, no makeup, coffee, scones and talking about Jesus, life and all in between that
fills.my.cup.
Where else can you truly love one another and share a deep bond almost immediately?
We were reminded this week that we [the children of God] are the supporting cast. Jesus is the lead role and we each have a part to play in His story. What a privilege and honor - praise His name!
I was blessed to count a few more, supporting cast members, as my friends.
We love you Randall Family and I am sure, we will meet again.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
Vacation 2011
We were blessed to go on a last minute family vacation this summer.
I had prayed and prayed for a specific vacation because anyone with a boatload of kids [little kids] knows that not all vacations are created equal.
If we were going to go - it needed to fit our family.
I saw an ad to for a vacation rental for a fraction of the regular price.
We jumped on it, and I have to tell you that God answered every.request.I.had.made.
I believe God loves to see His children work hard, serve much and play hard too!
Oh and that we did.
We ONLY played [and ate, but isn't that the same thing?].
I had prayed for a pool. A private pool. I wanted to teach #3 to swim.
I had prayed for a place where we would not be worried about neighbors. [we are a superloud quiet family]
[Headed out to pick black berries. See no neighbors. :)]
I had prayed for a place that Hubby and I could enjoy spending time in God's Word.
Time with each other.
And just enjoy these children we have been blessed with.
Life can get so busy sometimes.
I did not want to fill our time with "to do's." The only "to do" was enjoy each other.
Soak up the very gifts God has given.
God hears our prayers.
For the big things.
And the little.
He is good.
He gives good gifts.
All good things come from Him.
I had prayed and prayed for a specific vacation because anyone with a boatload of kids [little kids] knows that not all vacations are created equal.
If we were going to go - it needed to fit our family.
I saw an ad to for a vacation rental for a fraction of the regular price.
We jumped on it, and I have to tell you that God answered every.request.I.had.made.
I believe God loves to see His children work hard, serve much and play hard too!
Oh and that we did.
We ONLY played [and ate, but isn't that the same thing?].
I had prayed for a pool. A private pool. I wanted to teach #3 to swim.
I had prayed for a place where we would not be worried about neighbors. [we are a super
I had prayed for a place that Hubby and I could enjoy spending time in God's Word.
Time with each other.
And just enjoy these children we have been blessed with.
Life can get so busy sometimes.
I did not want to fill our time with "to do's." The only "to do" was enjoy each other.
Soak up the very gifts God has given.
God hears our prayers.
For the big things.
And the little.
He is good.
He gives good gifts.
All good things come from Him.
Rhythm.
Oh yes, things are lookin' up.
Feeling a rhythm.
Feeling a rhythm.
I always seem to welcome new seasons yet go into them kicking and screaming.
This new season is here.
I am liking it more every day.
The chill in the air helps.
My heart is no longer drawn to completing our summer goals list [only 3 to go but that's ok].
We had a great summer.
Now it is Fall.
Welcome Fall.
I am glad you are here.
Thursday, September 8, 2011
Encouragement and New Mornings
Between my awesome hubby, fb messages, texts and comments I am encouraged!
Thank you!
I sure have amazing friends and family. I say that with all sincerity.
The calling is good.
The calling is right.
His mercies are new every morning.
Thank you.
Who needs a little D fix?
Thank you!
I sure have amazing friends and family. I say that with all sincerity.
The calling is good.
The calling is right.
His mercies are new every morning.
Thank you.
Who needs a little D fix?
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