7.13.2009
7.09.2009
Taking a Trip
I got home last night from a whirlwind 1 day trip to the west side of the state. My paternal grandmother passed away and the funeral was yesterday. I wanted to be around for support to my dad who has had numerous friends and now his mom pass away in the past few years.
Although the reason for gathering wasn't the greatest, I enjoyed seeing many of my family members that I have not seen a a couple years. Many of my cousins have had more children, houses have been built, one cousin joined the National Guard, others traveled to Michigan from Arkansas.
I was also able to visit an old friend that I haven't seen since Addison was born. Lindsey and I were really close friends through high school and beyond. Time has gotten away from us, but sitting and catching up was nice.
My boys stayed home while I was away. Although I missed them, the time to myself was great. The car ride was quite and I didn't have to run around making sure Addison wasn't heading for the pond at my Uncle Lee's house.
Although the reason for gathering wasn't the greatest, I enjoyed seeing many of my family members that I have not seen a a couple years. Many of my cousins have had more children, houses have been built, one cousin joined the National Guard, others traveled to Michigan from Arkansas.
I was also able to visit an old friend that I haven't seen since Addison was born. Lindsey and I were really close friends through high school and beyond. Time has gotten away from us, but sitting and catching up was nice.
My boys stayed home while I was away. Although I missed them, the time to myself was great. The car ride was quite and I didn't have to run around making sure Addison wasn't heading for the pond at my Uncle Lee's house.
6.29.2009
A lighter load
This morning I went grocery shopping and now I am about to start cleaning the house. My load has been much lighter today as my terrific sister Stacy took Addison with her to the zoo for the morning.
With just three weeks of having two kids under my belt I am still a little hesitant to take both grocery shopping. When I am cleaning or using the computer I constantly have to stop what I am doing to either feed Landon or entertain Addison. So, although it's only a few hours, I am loving getting a few extra things done today!
With just three weeks of having two kids under my belt I am still a little hesitant to take both grocery shopping. When I am cleaning or using the computer I constantly have to stop what I am doing to either feed Landon or entertain Addison. So, although it's only a few hours, I am loving getting a few extra things done today!
6.23.2009
6.22.2009
God is Not A Consumer Product
For the past couple of weeks our church has been joining with thousands of churches around the world for a teaching series called "One Prayer". Each week we simulcast a different person who speaks on the topic "God is...". This week was my husbands turn to speak live (which I was glad since I haven't heard him preach in 3 weeks) and his topic was "God is FATHER".
I would say my favorite point from the message was "God is not a consumer product". We buy things every day that we just have to have because the t.v. and magazines say it is so great, then we play with it, use it, toss it around for a few days and throw it aside because it did not live up to our expectations. We need to avoid lumping God in with these less than par items. To do this we must first have a realistic view of who God is. Second, we must want God for who He is more than the things He can give us. And lastly, we must trust God even when things don't go the way we planned or the way it worked for someone else.
Don't toss God aside today because you think He let you done some how. Talk to Him, read His word, and rest in the fact that He loves you more than you will ever know.
"This is your Father you are dealing with, and He knows better than you what you need".
I would say my favorite point from the message was "God is not a consumer product". We buy things every day that we just have to have because the t.v. and magazines say it is so great, then we play with it, use it, toss it around for a few days and throw it aside because it did not live up to our expectations. We need to avoid lumping God in with these less than par items. To do this we must first have a realistic view of who God is. Second, we must want God for who He is more than the things He can give us. And lastly, we must trust God even when things don't go the way we planned or the way it worked for someone else.
Don't toss God aside today because you think He let you done some how. Talk to Him, read His word, and rest in the fact that He loves you more than you will ever know.
"This is your Father you are dealing with, and He knows better than you what you need".
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