How sweet it is to have friends who love you for you--- just the way you are. I'm so very thankful for the blessings God has given me. I'm more aware of them with each and every day. He has blessed me with a husband who loves the Lord. He has blessed me with healthy children and sweet relationships with them. He has blessed me with a hunger for His Word and His direction. I'm aware of His presence everywhere I go-- and with everything that I do.
Thank you, Lord, that you are everywhere. Thank you, Lord, that you are big enough..... Thank you, Lord, that you are MY KING. :0)
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
SMARTS ;0)
Okay, so I'm really proud that both of my children seem to be pretty intelligent. They both excel in their school work and both seem to have areas of giftedness...... EXCEPT when it comes to common sense. Please somebody tell me that their smarts will develop along the way as they continue to grow. I'm getting concerned that they'll be brilliant goobers! lol..... Book sense-- yep. Common sense..... ummmm.... not displayed as often as I think it should be! When you pour something with food or liquid from a bowl is it not common knowledge to check to see if it's spilled over the edge before you put it down? That just happens to be the latest episode in my memory banks-- most of the others I have fortunately forgotten. :0)
Friday, October 9, 2009
My some days......
Some day I would love to have a booth in an antique store-- full of "treasures".
Some day I would would like to buy a really old house, fix it up, and live in it (or sell it :0). I fondly refer to this idea as "nesting".
Some day I would like to teach preschoolers again.
Some day I would like to live in a small town again.
Some day I would like to live out in the country, so that I could have all the puppies, kitties, and pets that I want.
Some day I would like my own flower and vegetable gardens.
Some day I would like to have a screened porch so I can sit comfortably outside at night and hear the rain.
Some day I would like to sing with the church worship team on stage.
Some day I hope to not be homesick anymore.
Some days I wish I could adopt a baby. I'm not ready for this time in my life to end. I long for children to be all around me. I love to be on their eye level-- hugging, loving, teaching, and singing.
These "some day" dreams are difficult for me. They're in my heart..... but, after all they're all about ME. They all begin with "I". And isn't the "all about Me" life exactly the opposite of living for the Lord??? My heart feels peace when I remember and think about how God loves me right where I am. After all.... how could I ask for more than the abundance of blessings that I've already been given?
Now, if I can just figure out how to not let these dreams of "some days" (that I feel may never come) make me sad.... Turning 40 this year is not coming easy for me.
Some day I would would like to buy a really old house, fix it up, and live in it (or sell it :0). I fondly refer to this idea as "nesting".
Some day I would like to teach preschoolers again.
Some day I would like to live in a small town again.
Some day I would like to live out in the country, so that I could have all the puppies, kitties, and pets that I want.
Some day I would like my own flower and vegetable gardens.
Some day I would like to have a screened porch so I can sit comfortably outside at night and hear the rain.
Some day I would like to sing with the church worship team on stage.
Some day I hope to not be homesick anymore.
Some days I wish I could adopt a baby. I'm not ready for this time in my life to end. I long for children to be all around me. I love to be on their eye level-- hugging, loving, teaching, and singing.
These "some day" dreams are difficult for me. They're in my heart..... but, after all they're all about ME. They all begin with "I". And isn't the "all about Me" life exactly the opposite of living for the Lord??? My heart feels peace when I remember and think about how God loves me right where I am. After all.... how could I ask for more than the abundance of blessings that I've already been given?
Now, if I can just figure out how to not let these dreams of "some days" (that I feel may never come) make me sad.... Turning 40 this year is not coming easy for me.
Wednesday, October 7, 2009
my mother's words today--
If you don't know Christ.... this is as good as it gets.
You die one of two ways..... forgiven or unforgiven.
You die one of two ways..... forgiven or unforgiven.
Monday, October 5, 2009
putting all the pieces together--
New friends, old friends, new opportunities, opportunities that keep coming back..... Life just keeps on going whether we want it to or not. I'm so aware of God all around me every minute of every day. I know that I really am never alone. It's a pretty peaceful feeling--- I know He has all the answers. The "life" part of it all is in my waiting and watching His plan all unfold. The pieces come from some known places, but many more unexpected ones.
A song that seems to be my story these days is one by Cindy Morgan-- "How Could I Ask for More".... ;0)
There's nothing like the warmth of a summer afternoon
Waking to the sunlight, and being cradled by the moon
Catching fireflies at night
Building castles in the sand
Kissing Mama's face goodnight
Holding Daddy's hand
Thank you Lord, how could I ask for more
Running barefoot through the grass
A little hide and go seek
Being so in love, that you can hardly eat
Dancing in the dark, when there's no one else around
Being bundled 'neath the covers, watching snow
Fall to the ground
Thank you Lord, how could I ask for more
So many things I thought would bring me happiness
Some dreams that are realities today
Such an irony the things that mean the most to me
Are the memories that I've made along the way
So if there's anything I've learned
From this journey I am on
Simple truths will keep you going
Simple love will keep you strong
Cause there are questions without answers
Flames that never die
Heartaches we go through are often blessings in disguise
So thank you Lord, oh thank you Lord
How could I ask for more
A song that seems to be my story these days is one by Cindy Morgan-- "How Could I Ask for More".... ;0)
There's nothing like the warmth of a summer afternoon
Waking to the sunlight, and being cradled by the moon
Catching fireflies at night
Building castles in the sand
Kissing Mama's face goodnight
Holding Daddy's hand
Thank you Lord, how could I ask for more
Running barefoot through the grass
A little hide and go seek
Being so in love, that you can hardly eat
Dancing in the dark, when there's no one else around
Being bundled 'neath the covers, watching snow
Fall to the ground
Thank you Lord, how could I ask for more
So many things I thought would bring me happiness
Some dreams that are realities today
Such an irony the things that mean the most to me
Are the memories that I've made along the way
So if there's anything I've learned
From this journey I am on
Simple truths will keep you going
Simple love will keep you strong
Cause there are questions without answers
Flames that never die
Heartaches we go through are often blessings in disguise
So thank you Lord, oh thank you Lord
How could I ask for more
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