Seriously???

Wet towels stuck on the far reached of the linen closet. Girls, r u kidding me?!?!
1. Gross
2. Disgusting
3. Pure Laziness.

Seriously; swimming ends until someone fesses up and fast!

Field trip lunch

Dear Emily, you got it! I love your menu!
I love you! God bless!!!

I do love softball!

This our first tournament with Ellen playing competitive fast pitch. In Colwich and the weather is like 50 degrees with a Huge wind-ugh.
But, I do love seeing Ryan with his girls doing something he loves; instilling in them a respect for the game and all it entails . . . So much more than meets the eye! In fly pop ups; third strike rules; meeting new girls and dough more. God, protect them. Let them honor You in all!

Life is a beautiful thing.

Oh sweet Jesus, creator and sustainer of all that is good and right and pure ... Thank You for this day. Thank You for the rain and clouds and for the promise of new mercies every morning. Thank You for Your faithfulness despite my lack of. I praise Your holy name for today, for Ryan for our girls for our family and friends! Work in our hearts Lord, continue pursuit for those not yet surrendered; continue growth for us to be wholly committed to Your way; comfort those who are hurting and hold those who have fallen in Your gentle arms. I pray for Wayne Niehages family today as they celebrate his true homecoming with You.
Your grace is enough; we All stumble in MANY ways Your word tells us in James; BUT
and this a huge BUT!
But,
Your grace is enough. Praise You Risen LORD. You are enough. You are life. Life is a beautiful thing. Amen~

Spring Winter . . . Seriously!

Today is April 10, 2013. Five more days until April 15th, tax deadline day. Two days since my grandma Nikkel's 84th birthday! What a blessing she is. A day before Ryan's BCO Sales meeting in Wichita where their sales people from all over the world are gathering. And, it is Winter! No kidding we have had ice on the trees all day, some loss of power, some scraping of windshields and some just downright cold temps! Definitely coat and glove season! Check it out--God, You are Creator of all things and Master of the winds and rain. Thank You for the protection You offer us out of Your love and grace. In Your great name, Amen and amen!

You can't make me!

Dear Erin, someday you will see this post and know that I love you soooo much. I have learned dear one that there is NOTHING I can make you do. I want your heart to be transformed more like His and that is a work only He can do. So, I ask for your patience and grace as your dad and I are trying to figure out the best way to raise you girls! We love you more than any words can convey . . . may you know in your heart how precious you are! I love you, Erin Marie!

Abide in Me . . .

Awesome message today at Grace! When we know what we are, then we know what we are supposed to do! Jesus saved us by grace, sanctified us for His glory and told us how to live...by bearing fruit. How do we bear fruit? Abide in Him! Oh yes, Lord, help me to abide in You. Dear Lord, be with Landon and Laura as they welcome a sweet baby girl into this world. I pray for her delivery and all that entails. Thank you for my own dear family! How precious they are to me. Be with my grandma on her trip and bless her. Thank You for life and life abundantly. As I was watching a documentary on the Holocaust and the horror it was, I am reminded of our minuscule presence and control and I am sorrowful for what Your people endured. Oh Lord, why???
Oh Lord, help us. To believe, to trust, to remain faithful. We seek Your rblessing and favor Father. Amen.