I can't believe it's been a week since I posted. Asher got really sick last Wednesday night, some type of flu or something. Let's just say there was a lot of vomit and not a lot of sleep. Alexander got it on Friday, he got it the worst. I felt so bad for him. Derek came home from work on Friday because he got it too. Ashley and I were the only healthy ones in the house. Good thing is the virus only lasts about a day. I got it Friday night/Saturday. It was awful. I wanted to call in sick to work, but you know how that goes. You can't really call in sick to a 2 year old.
If you could please pray for my mind and heart right now. That I would want God's will.
Everyone is doing well now. Alexander finally got his glasses back. These ones have plastic frames with the nose piece built in so they shouldn't break as easy now (we hope).
Asher sat up and pulled himself up to standing to a kitchen chair yesterday. I can't believe it. He's my baby, he isn't supposed to be growing up. I guess that's what they do now. I'm really trying to savor every moment with them. I catch myself obsessing over the laundry, dishes, dinner, vacuuming etc. that I forget to really play and hold them. This is kind of a misc. post. It's really nice here today, which I'm thankful for. I'm so tired of snow. A funny story-I bought the kids' summer clothes today and when I got home I tried Ashley's Strawberry Shortcake swimsuit on her. She loved it so much she wanted to take a nap in it. It was so adorable. Thanks for listening and have a good day! God bless!
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Just A Little Reminder
I was reading Beautiful In God's Eyes yesterday and Elizabeth George had the verse "This is the day which the Lord has made; we will rejoice and be glad in it" I love this verse!
I wrote it out and taped it on the cupboard above my coffee pot. That way first thing in the morning I remember to thank God for the day and rejoice! It worked this morning, I saw the verse and immediately praised God. I think I am going to put verses like that up all over my house. I think I am going to put the verse "and whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not unto men" Colossians 3:23, in several places. Above my washer and dryer, above my sink, and maybe where I keep the vacuum. That way I'm reminded that when I'm doing laundry, dishes, or vacuuming I am doing it for the Lord because that is what He called me to. It doesn't matter if I don't get a "thank you" or a "good job" because I'm doing everything "heartily to God". I feel renewed!
I wrote it out and taped it on the cupboard above my coffee pot. That way first thing in the morning I remember to thank God for the day and rejoice! It worked this morning, I saw the verse and immediately praised God. I think I am going to put verses like that up all over my house. I think I am going to put the verse "and whatsoever ye do, do it heartily, as to the Lord and not unto men" Colossians 3:23, in several places. Above my washer and dryer, above my sink, and maybe where I keep the vacuum. That way I'm reminded that when I'm doing laundry, dishes, or vacuuming I am doing it for the Lord because that is what He called me to. It doesn't matter if I don't get a "thank you" or a "good job" because I'm doing everything "heartily to God". I feel renewed!
Monday, March 31, 2008
Video Of Alexander
Alexander wouldn't take a nap yesterday. I took this video while he was watching Toy Story. He couldn't keep his eyes open, it was hilarious to watch.
My Dad Is Coming!
My Dad is coming for a visit tomorrow. He is moving from Colorado back to Seattle. About a year ago my Grandpa died so my Dad moved to Colorado to be closer to my Grandma. He couldn't find work so he is moving back to Seattle. He is going to stop here and stay the night on his way back to Washington state.
I'm excited because I haven't seen him in a year and he hasn't seen Asher yet. Derek and I have been talking to my Dad about the Lord for a long time now. I firmly believe that someday he will make a commitment to the Lord. I know he is close, but there are some things he has to get past.
Please pray that God will give us the right words to speak and that my Dad and Step mom will have safe travels.
I'm excited because I haven't seen him in a year and he hasn't seen Asher yet. Derek and I have been talking to my Dad about the Lord for a long time now. I firmly believe that someday he will make a commitment to the Lord. I know he is close, but there are some things he has to get past.
Please pray that God will give us the right words to speak and that my Dad and Step mom will have safe travels.
I Got It Back!
I got my motivation back. Thank you Lord! I just kept trying to pray and read, even when I didn't feel like it. I had for about a week had absolutely no motivation when it came to my household "duties" which is odd because I love staying home and completing the tasks that I have here.
I felt like there was no hope or end to the trial we are in right now. I knew in my head that that was not true, but my feelings were taking over. I had to read and pray that God would align my feelings with His Word and what I knew to be true. He was faithful!
Lord, keep my feelings in check with Your Word. Keep my eyes on You. Minister to my soul Father God. Keep me from getting too focused on myself. In Your name I pray, Amen.
I felt like there was no hope or end to the trial we are in right now. I knew in my head that that was not true, but my feelings were taking over. I had to read and pray that God would align my feelings with His Word and what I knew to be true. He was faithful!
Lord, keep my feelings in check with Your Word. Keep my eyes on You. Minister to my soul Father God. Keep me from getting too focused on myself. In Your name I pray, Amen.
Friday, March 28, 2008
He Blessed My Soul
This morning I was reading my bible and He gave me Psalm 33:20 "Our soul waiteth for the Lord: He is our help and our shield."
What an encouragement! I know He is there even if it doesn't feel like it sometimes.
Thank you for the encouraging words. They were a blessing yesterday.
God Bless!
What an encouragement! I know He is there even if it doesn't feel like it sometimes.
Thank you for the encouraging words. They were a blessing yesterday.
God Bless!
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Sadness, Discouragement, And Some Regret
I'll go with the first word: Sadness. Sadness because I miss my family so much. I miss the big gatherings and all the kids running around. I want my kids to have kids their age to play with. I want to be there while my sister is pregnant and support her. I want my Mom over for dinner. I want to watch her play with my kids, see their milestones, and watch them grow. I want to go to church and have friends and family around that care about what you are going through.
I know this is a lot of "I wants". I know how this sounds. Trust me, I do. We've been in Montana now for almost 3 years. In all that time we haven't found a church to go to. And not for a lack of trying. I was doing pretty good about my family until recently. I really do feel that God had us move here, but it's been a struggle the entire time. I would go through it all again though. Because I've done so much growing in the Lord. I've also grown as a wife and mother. As of late I've felt that maybe we are supposed to move back. I've been trying not to be biased though. I'm thinking, "is it because I want to move back?" or does God really want us to move? I keep giving my will to Him and asking that His will be done.
The second word: Discouragement. I'm discouraged because Derek has applied for two positions in Washington and didn't get either of them. Now goes the question game with God. Are You telling us we aren't supposed to move? Or is there a better position for him there? Can You please show us what to do?
Do all Christians go through these things? Or am I an immature one? I feel like an immature Christian because I can't tell God wants right now. Even though I really do feel like we are supposed to move back sometime, the when is the unknown.
The final word: Regret. I regret that I've spent the last week sad and discouraged. I regret that my Easter was spent sad and discouraged instead of rejoicing on what the day was supposed to mean to me as a Christian. I regret that I've been selfish and self centered. I regret that I've ignored the duties of being housewife this week while I struggled with all of these feelings.
In short, please pray for me. Please pray that I keep God the center of my focus. Pray that we will know His will when it is presented to us. And finally please pray that I will accept and be happy about the time we have here in Montana no matter how long that may be.
I know this is a lot of "I wants". I know how this sounds. Trust me, I do. We've been in Montana now for almost 3 years. In all that time we haven't found a church to go to. And not for a lack of trying. I was doing pretty good about my family until recently. I really do feel that God had us move here, but it's been a struggle the entire time. I would go through it all again though. Because I've done so much growing in the Lord. I've also grown as a wife and mother. As of late I've felt that maybe we are supposed to move back. I've been trying not to be biased though. I'm thinking, "is it because I want to move back?" or does God really want us to move? I keep giving my will to Him and asking that His will be done.
The second word: Discouragement. I'm discouraged because Derek has applied for two positions in Washington and didn't get either of them. Now goes the question game with God. Are You telling us we aren't supposed to move? Or is there a better position for him there? Can You please show us what to do?
Do all Christians go through these things? Or am I an immature one? I feel like an immature Christian because I can't tell God wants right now. Even though I really do feel like we are supposed to move back sometime, the when is the unknown.
The final word: Regret. I regret that I've spent the last week sad and discouraged. I regret that my Easter was spent sad and discouraged instead of rejoicing on what the day was supposed to mean to me as a Christian. I regret that I've been selfish and self centered. I regret that I've ignored the duties of being housewife this week while I struggled with all of these feelings.
In short, please pray for me. Please pray that I keep God the center of my focus. Pray that we will know His will when it is presented to us. And finally please pray that I will accept and be happy about the time we have here in Montana no matter how long that may be.
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