Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Okay – drinking a quick cup of ‘joe’ before I head this stinky body into the shower for the day! Went for a run this morning and it felt soooo good! Thank you God for allowing me the ability to run; the time to run; the desire to run; the freedom to run; the friend to run with; the accountability; the growth; the stretching; the revealing I have experienced because of you allowing me ‘to run’. Blessings to the Lord God almighty, who is and was and always will be . . . amen.
b/t/w – President Barack Obama became the 44th President of the United States of America yesterday. What a moment in the history of our great country to have a man of black & white heritage to lead our great nation—great under God. Lord, please bless us; please impart Your wisdom to this man as he leads our country. Give him Your direction; place in his compass Your way and help him to not depart from it! Amen.
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Monday, January 19, 2009
Captive Thoughts . . . Water > Blood
2nd Corinthians 10:5 – God, I lift up my thoughts to you, help me to bring them into capitivity & obedience to Christ my Lord.
God, I’m so trying not to be jealous right now—I am so very thankful for Your blessings to me. God, forgive me for my carnal nature and again, help me to put into practice 2nd Cor. 10:5 – ALL thoughts are captive and obedient unto Christ.
Wow – what a whirlwind of the past couple of days. Thursday evening, we celebrated Ellen’s birthday here (8th) with all our family. What a loud evening, but what a special time for her (and us) to have those we love dear, close to us. Ellen, you are a so special to me! My firstborn, my love! I thank God for the time He has allowed me to have with you in my life and pray that He allows much, much more time together.
Saturday, the 17th, Ellen’s birth date, I worked in the morning and Ryan flew to Dubai City in Dubai in the UAof E. Wow! God – it is amazing what you have let this wonderful man, who grew up with 4 brothers in a 1000 sq foot house with sheets hanging from the ceiling to separate ‘room’s, experience of Your world. God, I know you are preparing Ryan for awesome things. You have given him a leadership ability; a talent for getting things done; an understanding of the bigger things in life – help him to use these to bring You glory in his environment—at home, at work, at play. Make him a man of integrity, a man of God . . . so that he makes You proud!
Okay, Sat. evening we went to the soup kitchen in Hutchinson and served – what a great experience. Sunday, took Ellen & Girls & 3 of her friends to the movie, Hotel for Dogs – very fun!
Monday – I’m pooped. Remind me to tell you about Sunday Morning – awesome Sermon. This is the jist: Water IS thicker than Blood in the family of God. Hello!?!?!? Can I hear a LOUD AMEN! Then, today, as I was reading D. Jeremiah’s devotion for January 20th this is the title: God’s Family and it so affirmed Pastor Dave’s message – just awesome. He states: “Our Lord emphasized the human family, but even more He emphasized the Spiritual Family of God.” Thank You Sweet Jesus, for adopting me and all persons upon request, regardless of their blood lines.
Oh – quick note, Emily was upset with me and went into her room and shut the door. I went in to check on her and she was crosslegged on her bed, phone in one hand and dialing with the other (their little pink phone). I said Emily, who are you calling. And she said, well, daddy, I need to talk to him. So, she was going to tell on me to daddy. How precious is that little stinkpot! Oh, God, I love them so much
God, I’m so trying not to be jealous right now—I am so very thankful for Your blessings to me. God, forgive me for my carnal nature and again, help me to put into practice 2nd Cor. 10:5 – ALL thoughts are captive and obedient unto Christ.
Wow – what a whirlwind of the past couple of days. Thursday evening, we celebrated Ellen’s birthday here (8th) with all our family. What a loud evening, but what a special time for her (and us) to have those we love dear, close to us. Ellen, you are a so special to me! My firstborn, my love! I thank God for the time He has allowed me to have with you in my life and pray that He allows much, much more time together.
Saturday, the 17th, Ellen’s birth date, I worked in the morning and Ryan flew to Dubai City in Dubai in the UAof E. Wow! God – it is amazing what you have let this wonderful man, who grew up with 4 brothers in a 1000 sq foot house with sheets hanging from the ceiling to separate ‘room’s, experience of Your world. God, I know you are preparing Ryan for awesome things. You have given him a leadership ability; a talent for getting things done; an understanding of the bigger things in life – help him to use these to bring You glory in his environment—at home, at work, at play. Make him a man of integrity, a man of God . . . so that he makes You proud!
Okay, Sat. evening we went to the soup kitchen in Hutchinson and served – what a great experience. Sunday, took Ellen & Girls & 3 of her friends to the movie, Hotel for Dogs – very fun!
Monday – I’m pooped. Remind me to tell you about Sunday Morning – awesome Sermon. This is the jist: Water IS thicker than Blood in the family of God. Hello!?!?!? Can I hear a LOUD AMEN! Then, today, as I was reading D. Jeremiah’s devotion for January 20th this is the title: God’s Family and it so affirmed Pastor Dave’s message – just awesome. He states: “Our Lord emphasized the human family, but even more He emphasized the Spiritual Family of God.” Thank You Sweet Jesus, for adopting me and all persons upon request, regardless of their blood lines.
Oh – quick note, Emily was upset with me and went into her room and shut the door. I went in to check on her and she was crosslegged on her bed, phone in one hand and dialing with the other (their little pink phone). I said Emily, who are you calling. And she said, well, daddy, I need to talk to him. So, she was going to tell on me to daddy. How precious is that little stinkpot! Oh, God, I love them so much
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Annual Report
Sunday, January 11, 2009
Okay – I think I have together what I need for Ellen & Erin at school tomorrow. Erin needed a letter written for a time capsule which I did during the annual church meeting because I was almost suffocating in there. Things like that make one wonder, what would Jesus think of all the ‘numbers’ of the ‘committees’ of the ‘programs’? Would he encourage us to continue; would he affirm us in our work & progress; would he, too, vote for a change in the Christian Education set-up? I wonder if, maybe, he would take the Annual Report and ever so gently set it down on the table, walk to the podium and encourage us to just Love One Another--all the rest is just details. Oh – that we would be stirred to action.
Ryan did come home from Brazil yesterday – Praises be to God for His faithfulness in protecting Ryan as he travels here & there. God, I so do not want to take his safety for granted. I pray each time he leaves that you will keep us safe and bring him home safely. This is my prayer each time he leaves—my fervent, righteous prayer. Lord, help us to be your instruments. Help us to make beautiful music that transcends language barriers and speaks love to all who hear. Help me to be more patient with Miss Emily since I just told her to leave my premises into another room because every thing she is doing is LOUD---ugh! Forgive me. M,
Okay – I think I have together what I need for Ellen & Erin at school tomorrow. Erin needed a letter written for a time capsule which I did during the annual church meeting because I was almost suffocating in there. Things like that make one wonder, what would Jesus think of all the ‘numbers’ of the ‘committees’ of the ‘programs’? Would he encourage us to continue; would he affirm us in our work & progress; would he, too, vote for a change in the Christian Education set-up? I wonder if, maybe, he would take the Annual Report and ever so gently set it down on the table, walk to the podium and encourage us to just Love One Another--all the rest is just details. Oh – that we would be stirred to action.
Ryan did come home from Brazil yesterday – Praises be to God for His faithfulness in protecting Ryan as he travels here & there. God, I so do not want to take his safety for granted. I pray each time he leaves that you will keep us safe and bring him home safely. This is my prayer each time he leaves—my fervent, righteous prayer. Lord, help us to be your instruments. Help us to make beautiful music that transcends language barriers and speaks love to all who hear. Help me to be more patient with Miss Emily since I just told her to leave my premises into another room because every thing she is doing is LOUD---ugh! Forgive me. M,
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Good Idea - God Idea
Thursday, January 08, 2009
Well, I just sent the girls to bed Immediately because they were bicker, bicker, bickering! And that is just what is sounded like Oh, God, what an awesome God You are and how You care about each one that You even know the number of hairs on our head—Awesome!
During my morning run with Doug, I was sharing how You worked in our life recently (yes, I know You are always working, this is one time I really got it). Doug had shared with me that one thing they did as a family was every so often (every week or so) they would light a fire in the fireplace, roast wienies and have true Family Time. No interruptions, no phone calls, no TV. Time together sharing, edifying, empowering, listening, helping, advising and Doug encouraged us to try to cultivate time for something like that in our lives. Well, that same exact day, when I was picking Ellen & Erin up from school, Erin was no sooner in the truck, getting into her seat as she is exclaiming “mom, mom, I had a good idea for tonight.” And I asked her what it was and she proceeded to explain that ‘dad light a fire and we drink hot cocoa and eat marshmallows by the fire’ and’ yea, we just sit by the fire and drink hot cocoa’ as she is most serious and absolutely certain that is the exact, very thing we should do tonight. God prepared my heart, my mind for the possibility and He had Erin bring it home! You are an Awesome God.
Additionally, I somehow thought that—like the wedding ring Ryan wishes I would wear at all times—it would be a good idea to wear the diamond earrings he gave me for Christmas at all times. NO PROBLEM. I’m not a big jewelry person and so leaving my earrings in was a great idea. One thing I never considered: what if I lose one like, oh~I don’t know, sleeping, running, washing my hair in the shower and earring goes down the drain lost forever, blo-drying my hair and it falls out, putting on & taking off turtleneck tops as it is winter~small problem: I LOST MY EARRING! Ugh!!! I noticed it at work on Wednesday that I only had 1 earring in my ear and it didn’t look quite right. Okay – I have searched and found treasures I didn’t know were lost. I also discovered, in my sleuthing process (where I made the girls & I get down on all fours for ½ hr searching) that our sofa cushion zipper is broke – great.
Okay, now I want to be true to my faith. God, You are way bigger than a tiny, little rock. You are my Rock & my Redeemer. Regardless if You let me find this earring (which I would like to find before Ryan comes home on Saturday) I know, God, that You are able to provide it. I KNOW You can. I pray, God, that You will allow me to find it. Mostly, I pray Your best for me. Thank You Lord for all the things You have bestowed upon me: my wonderful husband, my dear girlies, my family/s, my health, my freedoms, my mind, my body, my home . . . I’m sorry, Lord. Thank You for all the things You have bestowed upon me . . . Your blessings, Yours—not mine.
Good night!
Well, I just sent the girls to bed Immediately because they were bicker, bicker, bickering! And that is just what is sounded like Oh, God, what an awesome God You are and how You care about each one that You even know the number of hairs on our head—Awesome!
During my morning run with Doug, I was sharing how You worked in our life recently (yes, I know You are always working, this is one time I really got it). Doug had shared with me that one thing they did as a family was every so often (every week or so) they would light a fire in the fireplace, roast wienies and have true Family Time. No interruptions, no phone calls, no TV. Time together sharing, edifying, empowering, listening, helping, advising and Doug encouraged us to try to cultivate time for something like that in our lives. Well, that same exact day, when I was picking Ellen & Erin up from school, Erin was no sooner in the truck, getting into her seat as she is exclaiming “mom, mom, I had a good idea for tonight.” And I asked her what it was and she proceeded to explain that ‘dad light a fire and we drink hot cocoa and eat marshmallows by the fire’ and’ yea, we just sit by the fire and drink hot cocoa’ as she is most serious and absolutely certain that is the exact, very thing we should do tonight. God prepared my heart, my mind for the possibility and He had Erin bring it home! You are an Awesome God.
Additionally, I somehow thought that—like the wedding ring Ryan wishes I would wear at all times—it would be a good idea to wear the diamond earrings he gave me for Christmas at all times. NO PROBLEM. I’m not a big jewelry person and so leaving my earrings in was a great idea. One thing I never considered: what if I lose one like, oh~I don’t know, sleeping, running, washing my hair in the shower and earring goes down the drain lost forever, blo-drying my hair and it falls out, putting on & taking off turtleneck tops as it is winter~small problem: I LOST MY EARRING! Ugh!!! I noticed it at work on Wednesday that I only had 1 earring in my ear and it didn’t look quite right. Okay – I have searched and found treasures I didn’t know were lost. I also discovered, in my sleuthing process (where I made the girls & I get down on all fours for ½ hr searching) that our sofa cushion zipper is broke – great.
Okay, now I want to be true to my faith. God, You are way bigger than a tiny, little rock. You are my Rock & my Redeemer. Regardless if You let me find this earring (which I would like to find before Ryan comes home on Saturday) I know, God, that You are able to provide it. I KNOW You can. I pray, God, that You will allow me to find it. Mostly, I pray Your best for me. Thank You Lord for all the things You have bestowed upon me: my wonderful husband, my dear girlies, my family/s, my health, my freedoms, my mind, my body, my home . . . I’m sorry, Lord. Thank You for all the things You have bestowed upon me . . . Your blessings, Yours—not mine.
Good night!
Monday, January 5, 2009
Mind Wide Open
This is my one & only New Year's Resolution:
'to keep my mind wide open'
I tend to have a rather questioning/doubting viewpoint of things at first sight/mention/hearing. I want to change this. I want to keep my mind wide open and discern my own opinion on a matter based on truth, not prejudice. I want to promote an attitude of grace overflowing on my family, on my neighbor. I want to keep my mind wide open, but my feet firmly rooted in God's love, in God's truth--I always want to remain in the vine! Some branches curl, some grow straight, some bunches are facing up and some down. Diversity is a beautiful thing because within diversity we have such commonality (read the book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas). Let us keep our minds wide open to what is common while we learn about what makes us different. This is my New Year's Resolution for 2009. I hope I give it a fair shot:)
Friday, January 02, 2009
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” Mohamed Ghandi
What a great statement! If we would all choose to be a change for better in all the world at all times in all we do!
The girls went to Cradle to Crayons Holiday Palooza for the day (kind of expensive $90.00 total), but they had such a ball! They went in their PJ’s, made a pillowcase each, made a Snowman Snack to take home, played outside and just had a great time!
I went to Mac and worked on the shop Quickbooks – I feel pretty good where I’m at with things – please God, let that feeling be one of truth! Ryan is feeling better - but we all had the stomach flu now – ugh! I’m the only one that did not PUKE – yea! Ryan & I went to Newton to pick up the Lane recliner we purchased for our Christmas. The fabric we selected is great – I really love it! I hope it is very comfortable so Ryan really loves it too. Okay – all is well. We went to Grandma Nikkel’s yesterday (New Years Day) for New Years Cookies & soup. Ryan did not go, so Shari went with me instead. My grandma is so precious. She is so welcoming and loving and giving no matter who you are! How I long to treat others as she treats me. I am so very thankful for the example she has been and continues to be – to God be the Glory!
Oh, went for a run with Emily yesterday (in her stroller) and the sweet baby fell asleep. Went this morning with Doug & AJ – so fun! I wish AJ were around to run with more often – just a great visit. Wonderful Christian friends that stretch my thoughts. By the way – that is my 2009 Motto: to keep my Mind Wide Open! God, may I keep it wide open to see Your creation, Your beauty, Your loved ones (i.e. may I not bring condemnation or judgment on any, but Grace them and show/tell them a better way).
Monday, January 05, 2009
Okay. It is official. I have earned the title, and rightly so, with “Worst mom of the Year” award. My darling, sweet Erin is very emotional right now and it is largely due to me! Listen to what I didn’t do: I forgot (because school has been out for almost 2 weeks) to send something for Erin to ‘share’ with her class. Of course, all the other moms remembered. And, as a result, Erin did not earn a star and was not allowed to go Mrs. Brown’s office who happens to be the Elementary School Principal and, to a Kindergartener, this is a Very, Very B-I-G Deal! What a rotten mother I am! Oh, Erin, I need you to know that I have asked God that He please spare you from my ignorance. I asked Him that he use my mistakes and messes to grow you up even better than otherwise would have been. I love you, sweetie
Erin had a great idea and for tonight we (Daddy) lit a fire. We(all of us) had popcorn & hot chocolate and we read some stories together and we played games. Of course (as the way the day as been shaped) Ellen/Daddy won the very long game of SORRY. Erin’s eyes were brimming with tears and it was kind of a downer for her. Emily yelled SORRY every time she drew a card (not just on the SORRY cards) and had ants in her pants so I was getting frustrated. And Ellen pouted for 20 minutes prior to any of this starting because of something I can’t even remember now – oh, have our hormones started raging or what???
Ry leaves for Brazil tomorrow for the rest of the week – ugh! It too will pass and we will endure. Lord Jesus be with Ryan as he travels. Send Your angels to make straight his paths. Keep him pure in all areas of his life. And help to be a witness for You and light in this world. Thus, ‘let the words of his mouth and the thoughts of his heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, his Rock and his Redeemer’!
Much love! Much grace! Much blessings You have given me! From a humble heart and a woeful sinner . . . thank you.
'to keep my mind wide open'
I tend to have a rather questioning/doubting viewpoint of things at first sight/mention/hearing. I want to change this. I want to keep my mind wide open and discern my own opinion on a matter based on truth, not prejudice. I want to promote an attitude of grace overflowing on my family, on my neighbor. I want to keep my mind wide open, but my feet firmly rooted in God's love, in God's truth--I always want to remain in the vine! Some branches curl, some grow straight, some bunches are facing up and some down. Diversity is a beautiful thing because within diversity we have such commonality (read the book The Boy in the Striped Pajamas). Let us keep our minds wide open to what is common while we learn about what makes us different. This is my New Year's Resolution for 2009. I hope I give it a fair shot:)
Friday, January 02, 2009
“You must be the change you wish to see in the world” Mohamed Ghandi
What a great statement! If we would all choose to be a change for better in all the world at all times in all we do!
The girls went to Cradle to Crayons Holiday Palooza for the day (kind of expensive $90.00 total), but they had such a ball! They went in their PJ’s, made a pillowcase each, made a Snowman Snack to take home, played outside and just had a great time!
I went to Mac and worked on the shop Quickbooks – I feel pretty good where I’m at with things – please God, let that feeling be one of truth! Ryan is feeling better - but we all had the stomach flu now – ugh! I’m the only one that did not PUKE – yea! Ryan & I went to Newton to pick up the Lane recliner we purchased for our Christmas. The fabric we selected is great – I really love it! I hope it is very comfortable so Ryan really loves it too. Okay – all is well. We went to Grandma Nikkel’s yesterday (New Years Day) for New Years Cookies & soup. Ryan did not go, so Shari went with me instead. My grandma is so precious. She is so welcoming and loving and giving no matter who you are! How I long to treat others as she treats me. I am so very thankful for the example she has been and continues to be – to God be the Glory!
Oh, went for a run with Emily yesterday (in her stroller) and the sweet baby fell asleep. Went this morning with Doug & AJ – so fun! I wish AJ were around to run with more often – just a great visit. Wonderful Christian friends that stretch my thoughts. By the way – that is my 2009 Motto: to keep my Mind Wide Open! God, may I keep it wide open to see Your creation, Your beauty, Your loved ones (i.e. may I not bring condemnation or judgment on any, but Grace them and show/tell them a better way).
Monday, January 05, 2009
Okay. It is official. I have earned the title, and rightly so, with “Worst mom of the Year” award. My darling, sweet Erin is very emotional right now and it is largely due to me! Listen to what I didn’t do: I forgot (because school has been out for almost 2 weeks) to send something for Erin to ‘share’ with her class. Of course, all the other moms remembered. And, as a result, Erin did not earn a star and was not allowed to go Mrs. Brown’s office who happens to be the Elementary School Principal and, to a Kindergartener, this is a Very, Very B-I-G Deal! What a rotten mother I am! Oh, Erin, I need you to know that I have asked God that He please spare you from my ignorance. I asked Him that he use my mistakes and messes to grow you up even better than otherwise would have been. I love you, sweetie
Erin had a great idea and for tonight we (Daddy) lit a fire. We(all of us) had popcorn & hot chocolate and we read some stories together and we played games. Of course (as the way the day as been shaped) Ellen/Daddy won the very long game of SORRY. Erin’s eyes were brimming with tears and it was kind of a downer for her. Emily yelled SORRY every time she drew a card (not just on the SORRY cards) and had ants in her pants so I was getting frustrated. And Ellen pouted for 20 minutes prior to any of this starting because of something I can’t even remember now – oh, have our hormones started raging or what???
Ry leaves for Brazil tomorrow for the rest of the week – ugh! It too will pass and we will endure. Lord Jesus be with Ryan as he travels. Send Your angels to make straight his paths. Keep him pure in all areas of his life. And help to be a witness for You and light in this world. Thus, ‘let the words of his mouth and the thoughts of his heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, his Rock and his Redeemer’!
Much love! Much grace! Much blessings You have given me! From a humble heart and a woeful sinner . . . thank you.
Wednesday, July 16, 2008
empty
TODAY IS WEDNESDAY. TWO DAYS BEFORE VACATION AND I AM ALMOST COMPLETELY EMPTY. I PRAY TO SEE GOD'S MAJESTY IN THE COLORADO ROCKIES. I PRAY TO BE SO FILLED UP AND BLESSED WITH HIS GLORY.
I THINK TODAY WAS THE DAY THAT ALMOST BROKE THE CAMELS BACK--LITERALLY, AND I WAS THAT CAMEL. YOU KNOW, COME TO THINK OF IT, I AM LIKE ONE OF THOSE TWO-HUMPED CAMELS AND THOSE HUMPS ARE FULL OF BURDENS/WEIGHTS I AM CARRYING AROUND. UGH . . . I AM TIRED OF CARRYING THEM. THEY HAVE COMPLETELY DRAINED ANY LIFE GIVING WATER INSIDE ME RIGHT NOW.
I CANNOT MAKE ANY LIFE-CHANGING DECISIONS IN THE MENTAL STATE I'M IN; HOWEVER, I AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING REDUCING WORK SCHEDULE QUITE A BIT. I REALLY WANT TO LIVE WAY BELOW MY MEANS--TO NOT WORRY ABOUT EVERY PENNY EARNED AND DOLLAR SPENT.
TRULY - I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT GOING ON VACATION--IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF WORK AND I'D RATHER JUST STAY HOME.
OH GOD - PLEASE FILL ME UP - I AM EMPTY.
MAD
I THINK TODAY WAS THE DAY THAT ALMOST BROKE THE CAMELS BACK--LITERALLY, AND I WAS THAT CAMEL. YOU KNOW, COME TO THINK OF IT, I AM LIKE ONE OF THOSE TWO-HUMPED CAMELS AND THOSE HUMPS ARE FULL OF BURDENS/WEIGHTS I AM CARRYING AROUND. UGH . . . I AM TIRED OF CARRYING THEM. THEY HAVE COMPLETELY DRAINED ANY LIFE GIVING WATER INSIDE ME RIGHT NOW.
I CANNOT MAKE ANY LIFE-CHANGING DECISIONS IN THE MENTAL STATE I'M IN; HOWEVER, I AM SERIOUSLY CONSIDERING REDUCING WORK SCHEDULE QUITE A BIT. I REALLY WANT TO LIVE WAY BELOW MY MEANS--TO NOT WORRY ABOUT EVERY PENNY EARNED AND DOLLAR SPENT.
TRULY - I COULD CARE LESS ABOUT GOING ON VACATION--IT SOUNDS LIKE A LOT OF WORK AND I'D RATHER JUST STAY HOME.
OH GOD - PLEASE FILL ME UP - I AM EMPTY.
MAD
Friday, February 1, 2008
Today is Friday, February 1, 2008. WOW! The first month of 2008 is gone & done with. I am working more than usual during the infamous 'tax season'. I do enjoy being busy (makes time go by faster) but I miss terribly my little sweeties. I just love not having any plans of the evening and just picking the girls up (Ellen from school & Erin/Emily from daycare) and going home for snacks, homework, re-grouping, etc... Emily is such a big 3 year old. I kid you not - she is awesome at putting puzzles together. Grandma Shari really spends time w/ the girls doing that which is so neat.
We have been spoiled with Ryan not traveling much at all as of late. However, next week that will abruptly change and I think he's out almost every week until the 1st of May - ugh!!!
My mom is still in a 'waiting phase' of any further diagnosis regarding a mass of sorts they see on her lungs. I am not anxious. I am trying to be most hopeful. I am sure of God's hand in it all.
I feel so blessed to have grown spiritually in the Lord this past year. I credit much of that to our group bible study as well as the teaching I've recieved from Beth Moore's studies as well as (and most importantly) for God opening the eyes of my heart & granting me wisdom which comes only from Him! Thank you Jesus!!
God, I am most blessed. Please help me to be a blessing. I want others to see Christ in me. I want You to use me to make someone's life better because they know me, because they talked with me, because they saw me.
Okay - sweet Emily is 'reading' books to me and it is 'bary, bary rood' if you talk while she's reading. How sweet!
love,
m
We have been spoiled with Ryan not traveling much at all as of late. However, next week that will abruptly change and I think he's out almost every week until the 1st of May - ugh!!!
My mom is still in a 'waiting phase' of any further diagnosis regarding a mass of sorts they see on her lungs. I am not anxious. I am trying to be most hopeful. I am sure of God's hand in it all.
I feel so blessed to have grown spiritually in the Lord this past year. I credit much of that to our group bible study as well as the teaching I've recieved from Beth Moore's studies as well as (and most importantly) for God opening the eyes of my heart & granting me wisdom which comes only from Him! Thank you Jesus!!
God, I am most blessed. Please help me to be a blessing. I want others to see Christ in me. I want You to use me to make someone's life better because they know me, because they talked with me, because they saw me.
Okay - sweet Emily is 'reading' books to me and it is 'bary, bary rood' if you talk while she's reading. How sweet!
love,
m
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