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Tuesday, December 6, 2011
Cold Winter Night = Warm Memories
Tonight as the wind whipped around our little house and the cold settled in for the night our family sat around the dining room table sipping hot cocoa and eating yummy cookies. Reminded me of tons of movies I had seen as a kid...where someone stands looking into the window of a house. They're cold and lonely outside while the little family inside is warm and cozy. You always here some sort of happy little Christmas tune playing in the background and you see everyone inside smiling; and having such a grand time. Depending on the story of course it usually made me smile. How great it was tonight to be that little happy family...wrapped in the warmth we felt...with all the wonderful memories being made. My girls first sip of hot chocolate and the fun of filling your cup with marshmallows. Yes they had just had a bath and yes they got cookie and sticky all over them; but oh how I wouldn't trade those memories for a clean kid :0) I so much would rather see the light in their eyes as that warm yummy chocolate hit their little mouths for the first time. Or the giggles at the mustaches the marshmallows left behind!! It may be *35 degrees outside; but it was a snugglie *80 inside :0) Thank you Lord for my little family!!!
Tuesday, November 29, 2011
One Day at a Time
After spending time being discouraged because of my faults and failures I decided today that I have to repent and then move on. I have to let go and trust that the Lord is going to forgive me for my failures and choose to start again. I think I must have felt that I needed to pay some sort of penance by dwelling on them...worrying about them...and beating myself up. The thought occurred to me today that doing this is not profitable anymore. All that does is keep me beaten down and in the same place. This doesn't allow me to grow. I learn and grow by making the mistake...repenting...and turning from my ways. Dwelling on it keeps it there in front of me and more often than not I tend to go right back to doing what I repented for. So...I am trying something different..."One Day at a Time Sweet Jesus". So TODAY I started over :o) TODAY I will take everything one step at a time...then before I go to bed I will thank the Lord for the victories won and repent for the battles lost...I will go to sleep and start again tomorrow.
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Good Guy Club
To all my Family…and those that might as well be.
I was sitting and thinking Sunday about Matt and Annie’s wedding. I was soooo happy for them. I thought to myself “well good…another one joins the good guy club”.
As I thought about it these words started coming to me:
I would like to raise my glass today to all the good guys. What do I mean you ask? Well, it takes a very special man to love the women in this family. Now before you get offended let me explain!! :D
It takes a very special man to understand, love; and even at times admire the unique breed that we are.
We are a strong, passionate, opinionated, loyal; and headstrong group of women. You know I’m right…why because I of course, am one of you :o) We are more than happy to admit that we are wrong and ask for forgiveness…when we really are. We fight with a passion; and love with that same or even a greater passion. If we are behind you…we are behind you 100%. No backing down; but unfortunately if we are against you…you better pray :o) The Lord is working on this in all of us I am sure. We believe what we believe and we will stand for it against the strongest of opposition.
Now the gentle side…we are loving and gentle. We are thankful, honored; and yes even proud to be wives, mothers, daughters, aunts, sisters; and grandmothers. We take our job seriously and will do our very best to do everything we can to make sure our family has what they need and want. We will stand by our men and defend them to anyone that deems them less than adequate. We don’t have many qualms when it comes to calling on the Lord in a time of need; but sometimes do have to struggle against self-sufficiency.
I could go on and on; but you get my point. It takes a strong, confident; and unique man to love and appreciate the women that we are. They are MANLY men. Not afraid to voice their opinion or authority when needed; but also willing to be a quiet and calming influence for each of us. They are confident in their leadership and not afraid to BE leaders.
You see I have one of these special good guys!! His name is Phillip Wyrick. He is my rock. My strength. My comfort and my joy. I know that you may think WOW he must be something special…well…HE IS!! He has loved me in the good and stayed true even in the bad. When I have been unfair and hurtful, he has forgiven. When I have not thought and said things I didn’t mean he has let the words roll of his back and not held a grudge. And on and on and on…
So, if you are one of these women I am talking about; or if you don’t actually share the same DNA but seem to have the same “specialness” as we do, would you join me today and take a moment to wrap your arms around your good guy? Let him know that you appreciate him loving you and standing by you…even in the midst of all your special quirks!!
Here’s to all the good guys out there!!!
Friday, November 18, 2011
One thing at a Time
One thing I have a hard time doing is focusing on ONE thing. What I mean is for example:
I decided that today I was going to wash, fold; and hang up EVERY single piece of laundry. I decided that I was going to focus solely on the stuff in the laundry baskets and the stuff I left on the couch. I started working and washing and then I walked into my closet…I have a few skirts that needed to be hung up in there as well…which turned into “hmm I really need to organize my closet”. This would not be a big deal except that if I allow myself to be distracted by one thing it just turns into another and then another…then I NEVER get anything done at all!!!! So…for today I am focusing on ONE project, then when I get finished with that one I will move onto the next one. Lord help me as I try to tame this wild brain of mine!! :o)
I decided that today I was going to wash, fold; and hang up EVERY single piece of laundry. I decided that I was going to focus solely on the stuff in the laundry baskets and the stuff I left on the couch. I started working and washing and then I walked into my closet…I have a few skirts that needed to be hung up in there as well…which turned into “hmm I really need to organize my closet”. This would not be a big deal except that if I allow myself to be distracted by one thing it just turns into another and then another…then I NEVER get anything done at all!!!! So…for today I am focusing on ONE project, then when I get finished with that one I will move onto the next one. Lord help me as I try to tame this wild brain of mine!! :o)
Monday, November 7, 2011
Thankful Again
A while back our family had an experience that I felt like I wanted to share.
My youngest daughter a few weeks ago woke up one morning saying that her ear was hurting. When I checked there was dried blood around the inside of the ear. This needless to say freaked me out so I immediately called the doctor and made an appointment. We took her and they said that there was something in her ear; but were unable to get it out. They sent me hone with some drops to decrease the inflammation in her ear in hopes that whatever it was would just fall out. If not then more extensive measures would have to be taken. They asked me to make an appointment to come back in 3 days. I spent the next 3 days trying to figure out what in the world she had put in her ear. No telling!!
While all of this was going on my husband had to leave for Fire School. He is on the fire rescue team at the plant that he works at; and they have to go for training a couple times a year. All this was going on and I was so wishing he was at home.
Every night we prayed for Daddy to be safe and for Maya's ear...
Friday was the day...we got to the doctor and she looked in Maya's ear. She still saw the object in there; but she decided to do an ear wash before she tried anything else. An ear wash for those that don't know is a spray bottle with a tube attached. They insert the tube and squeeze water into her ear. This washes out whatever is in the ear. She started and low and behold it worked. She said that whatever it was...she still couldn't tell by looking at it...was gone!! Praise the LORD!!!
Well...I left the doctor and proceeded to call Phillip to tell him the news. He answered and then gave me some news that scared me to death...
He said "I'm okay!!" which to me meant prepare yourself...what I'm about to tell you is gonna be bad. I am driving down the road and he says I got a little burned today. I said WHAT!!!?? He told me that he was in a burning building (training exercise) and the fire was to hot. It was hotter than the regulations are for the suits they were wearing. He said that he could feel the fire burning his hands and the heat on his arms. He said when the air in his tank got hot he decided that it was time to get out. He told the guy behind him to take the lead and he got out. When he came out his helmet was melted and he had 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his hands. The on site EMT's treated him and then he headed home.
When I hung up the phone all I could think was THANK YOU LORD!!! While I was focused on Maya's situation the Lord had his eyes on the big picture. He answered a prayer I hadn't even known needed to be prayed. He kept his hand on my husband!!!
That day I felt like the Lord really had his hand on my little family!! He takes care of us even when we don't know that He is taking care of us!! What a mighty mighty God we serve!!!
My youngest daughter a few weeks ago woke up one morning saying that her ear was hurting. When I checked there was dried blood around the inside of the ear. This needless to say freaked me out so I immediately called the doctor and made an appointment. We took her and they said that there was something in her ear; but were unable to get it out. They sent me hone with some drops to decrease the inflammation in her ear in hopes that whatever it was would just fall out. If not then more extensive measures would have to be taken. They asked me to make an appointment to come back in 3 days. I spent the next 3 days trying to figure out what in the world she had put in her ear. No telling!!
While all of this was going on my husband had to leave for Fire School. He is on the fire rescue team at the plant that he works at; and they have to go for training a couple times a year. All this was going on and I was so wishing he was at home.
Every night we prayed for Daddy to be safe and for Maya's ear...
Friday was the day...we got to the doctor and she looked in Maya's ear. She still saw the object in there; but she decided to do an ear wash before she tried anything else. An ear wash for those that don't know is a spray bottle with a tube attached. They insert the tube and squeeze water into her ear. This washes out whatever is in the ear. She started and low and behold it worked. She said that whatever it was...she still couldn't tell by looking at it...was gone!! Praise the LORD!!!
Well...I left the doctor and proceeded to call Phillip to tell him the news. He answered and then gave me some news that scared me to death...
He said "I'm okay!!" which to me meant prepare yourself...what I'm about to tell you is gonna be bad. I am driving down the road and he says I got a little burned today. I said WHAT!!!?? He told me that he was in a burning building (training exercise) and the fire was to hot. It was hotter than the regulations are for the suits they were wearing. He said that he could feel the fire burning his hands and the heat on his arms. He said when the air in his tank got hot he decided that it was time to get out. He told the guy behind him to take the lead and he got out. When he came out his helmet was melted and he had 2nd and 3rd degree burns on his hands. The on site EMT's treated him and then he headed home.
Phillip holding his helment
Fire
Building on fire
Helment
Helment Melted
When I hung up the phone all I could think was THANK YOU LORD!!! While I was focused on Maya's situation the Lord had his eyes on the big picture. He answered a prayer I hadn't even known needed to be prayed. He kept his hand on my husband!!!
That day I felt like the Lord really had his hand on my little family!! He takes care of us even when we don't know that He is taking care of us!! What a mighty mighty God we serve!!!
12 Years Down...50 more to go!!
Sunday my husband and I celebrated our 12th wedding anniversary...well kind of ;o)
Sunday morning our daughter woke us up coughing so hard that she got sick. We thought that she would be fine since she was just really congested from the weather changes. She was not running a fever or exhibiting any other symptoms so we all got ready for church and went on. As the band began to play we got about 10 minutes or so into the service and she got sick again. Poor baby!!!! Mommy didn't have any changes of clothes so we went home...gave her a bath. By that time she had gotten sick again and was now running a slight fever. I was giving a talk to the young ladies in our church that afternoon so Phillip volunteered to stay home with her so I didn't have to cancel.
I gave my talk and rushed home. On the way I stopped and bought each girl a balloon and Phillip a card, a balloon; and one of his favorite candy bars. (Sadly this was to be his only gift that day.)
As the night progressed she got worse and so we put the girls to bed early. I finished up some laundry and then we just sat on the couch watching football together.
As we sat there I thought...out of all this chaos the day ended on such a wonderful note. Us just spending some time together doing nothing. Sitting together...remembering a little what it was like before kids. Don't get me wrong...I wouldn't trade my kids for anything; but sometimes it's nice to just sit. No words necessary...just sit and hold each other.
Today...Monday I am thankful for my wonderful...strong...confident man!! He helps me stay focused and present. Without him...well...let's not even bother thinking about that!! He is after all...the man who has exceeded my very dreams!!
Sunday morning our daughter woke us up coughing so hard that she got sick. We thought that she would be fine since she was just really congested from the weather changes. She was not running a fever or exhibiting any other symptoms so we all got ready for church and went on. As the band began to play we got about 10 minutes or so into the service and she got sick again. Poor baby!!!! Mommy didn't have any changes of clothes so we went home...gave her a bath. By that time she had gotten sick again and was now running a slight fever. I was giving a talk to the young ladies in our church that afternoon so Phillip volunteered to stay home with her so I didn't have to cancel.
I gave my talk and rushed home. On the way I stopped and bought each girl a balloon and Phillip a card, a balloon; and one of his favorite candy bars. (Sadly this was to be his only gift that day.)
As the night progressed she got worse and so we put the girls to bed early. I finished up some laundry and then we just sat on the couch watching football together.
As we sat there I thought...out of all this chaos the day ended on such a wonderful note. Us just spending some time together doing nothing. Sitting together...remembering a little what it was like before kids. Don't get me wrong...I wouldn't trade my kids for anything; but sometimes it's nice to just sit. No words necessary...just sit and hold each other.
Today...Monday I am thankful for my wonderful...strong...confident man!! He helps me stay focused and present. Without him...well...let's not even bother thinking about that!! He is after all...the man who has exceeded my very dreams!!
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Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Story to tell the Grandkids
Well...yesterday I had an extraordinary learning experience. My Oldest and I both did :o)
We were leaving Old Navy (Dept. Store) and I noticed that my oldest little darling was walking a little behind me. I told her to come on and she ran to the other side of her sister and held her hand which for her it was weird for her not to hold my hand. As I we walked I glanced over to see her hiding something behind her back. I asked her what she had (NOT thinking anything about her stealing something). I thought she may have picked up something off the ground. When she showed it to me I saw that it was an unopened package of gum. I stood there in utter disbelief!!! She immediately said, "I'm sorry mommy".
I didn't blink, I don't think I even thought for a second. I wheeled right around and marched her right back into the store. I know that at 4 she didn't even really understand the gravity of what she had done; but I was hoping to scare the whits out of her enough that if she ever thought about doing it later on she would remember the experience. Not sure that she really will; but I didn't want to let it go and try to re-teach her later.
There we stood...her on the verge of tears...and me as well as she handed the gum back to the cashier. I felt so awful about her being afraid and embarrassed that I truly understood the phrase "this hurts me more than it hurts you". Never really got that before. N-e-ways, even if she doesn't remember and we have to go through it all again I know that I will never forget it the look on her face or her quiet desperate voice calling out "I'm sorry mommy, I'm sorry mommy" all the way in the store. My poor baby :o) This will definitely be a story for the grand kids!!
We were leaving Old Navy (Dept. Store) and I noticed that my oldest little darling was walking a little behind me. I told her to come on and she ran to the other side of her sister and held her hand which for her it was weird for her not to hold my hand. As I we walked I glanced over to see her hiding something behind her back. I asked her what she had (NOT thinking anything about her stealing something). I thought she may have picked up something off the ground. When she showed it to me I saw that it was an unopened package of gum. I stood there in utter disbelief!!! She immediately said, "I'm sorry mommy".
I didn't blink, I don't think I even thought for a second. I wheeled right around and marched her right back into the store. I know that at 4 she didn't even really understand the gravity of what she had done; but I was hoping to scare the whits out of her enough that if she ever thought about doing it later on she would remember the experience. Not sure that she really will; but I didn't want to let it go and try to re-teach her later.
There we stood...her on the verge of tears...and me as well as she handed the gum back to the cashier. I felt so awful about her being afraid and embarrassed that I truly understood the phrase "this hurts me more than it hurts you". Never really got that before. N-e-ways, even if she doesn't remember and we have to go through it all again I know that I will never forget it the look on her face or her quiet desperate voice calling out "I'm sorry mommy, I'm sorry mommy" all the way in the store. My poor baby :o) This will definitely be a story for the grand kids!!
Monday, October 31, 2011
What I am feeling today…
After such an encouraging and sobering weekend I awoke with so many things going on in my head.
It seems like so many people are going through things. Not just the little everyday things; but BIG major things. In the midst of that we have been having some…out of this world services. Not just in the worship; but in the words coming across the pulpit. Strong words. Words that make you consider. Words that are asking you for a choice. Decide. Commit.
I kept hearing the Lord say today…”I’ve given you a glimpse of things to come…”.
I feel like He’s showed us a glimpse of the types of things we could be facing on a smaller scale. Not so much the pressure from the outside yet; but as was said this weekend the pressure from within. Not just from others; but the Lord is turning up the fire in our own individual lives. Causing things to happen to push us closer to Him. To get plain with it…He wants us to give up COMPLETELY. Ashamedly I admit to not doing that. Telling the Lord He can have this much…and even that sometimes comes with an IF attached.
I kept thinking Lord you’ve given us a glimpse of the power, the glory, the joy; and yes the victory that’s ahead for your people, now am I ready to jump in with both feet? No reservations. He’s showed me what freedom really looks and feels like, now do I want it bad enough to GIVE UP myself, my goals, my dreams, my ideals to have Him? Am I ready to close my eyes and give Him my hand? To REALLY let Him lead???? To really walk in the spirit. Not just worship in the service; but to REALLY let it lead us. In our daily lives. Working on our jobs. Raising our children. In our marriages. Am I ready to let go and let HIM??
I was talking to a good friend this weekend and I said you know you don’t just make this decision once a day…every time you come to a situation (which may be 5,000 situations a day) you have to stop…consider…and follow the Lord. If you fall on one get up and confront the next situation. It is a DAILY…hourly…and yes sometimes minute to minute struggle; but as seen this weekend He has given us the power to do it. To overcome in those steps if we will take that spirit we all like to wade in and put it to use as it was really meant to be used.
For most of my life I think that I have worshipped and drank of the Holy Ghost; but have failed to USE it as the tool that it really is. It is to help us…give us power to overcome our very nature!!!! To change the person that we’ve always been into the person He has always known we could be.
Read: Romans 8!!!
Zechariah 4:6 “Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.”
The Lord is so near right now. Helping, wooing, encouraging. He’s giving so much grace and so much help to those that are willing to call on Him. Those willing to step on in and finally overcome those areas in their lives that have been holding them back for years. I can tell you it’s hard to sit in a service and not feel the victory in people’s lives. It’s almost like you can reach out and grab onto it. It’s that obtainable!!! It’s THAT real!!!! It’s right here!!!! Reach out and grab it!!!
Lay hold on your salvation the glory of the Lord is at hand!!!!
After such an encouraging and sobering weekend I awoke with so many things going on in my head.
It seems like so many people are going through things. Not just the little everyday things; but BIG major things. In the midst of that we have been having some…out of this world services. Not just in the worship; but in the words coming across the pulpit. Strong words. Words that make you consider. Words that are asking you for a choice. Decide. Commit.
I kept hearing the Lord say today…”I’ve given you a glimpse of things to come…”.
I feel like He’s showed us a glimpse of the types of things we could be facing on a smaller scale. Not so much the pressure from the outside yet; but as was said this weekend the pressure from within. Not just from others; but the Lord is turning up the fire in our own individual lives. Causing things to happen to push us closer to Him. To get plain with it…He wants us to give up COMPLETELY. Ashamedly I admit to not doing that. Telling the Lord He can have this much…and even that sometimes comes with an IF attached.
I kept thinking Lord you’ve given us a glimpse of the power, the glory, the joy; and yes the victory that’s ahead for your people, now am I ready to jump in with both feet? No reservations. He’s showed me what freedom really looks and feels like, now do I want it bad enough to GIVE UP myself, my goals, my dreams, my ideals to have Him? Am I ready to close my eyes and give Him my hand? To REALLY let Him lead???? To really walk in the spirit. Not just worship in the service; but to REALLY let it lead us. In our daily lives. Working on our jobs. Raising our children. In our marriages. Am I ready to let go and let HIM??
I was talking to a good friend this weekend and I said you know you don’t just make this decision once a day…every time you come to a situation (which may be 5,000 situations a day) you have to stop…consider…and follow the Lord. If you fall on one get up and confront the next situation. It is a DAILY…hourly…and yes sometimes minute to minute struggle; but as seen this weekend He has given us the power to do it. To overcome in those steps if we will take that spirit we all like to wade in and put it to use as it was really meant to be used.
For most of my life I think that I have worshipped and drank of the Holy Ghost; but have failed to USE it as the tool that it really is. It is to help us…give us power to overcome our very nature!!!! To change the person that we’ve always been into the person He has always known we could be.
Read: Romans 8!!!
Zechariah 4:6 “Then he answered and spake unto me, saying, This [is] the word of the LORD unto Zerubbabel, saying, Not by might, nor by power, but by my spirit, saith the LORD of hosts.”
The Lord is so near right now. Helping, wooing, encouraging. He’s giving so much grace and so much help to those that are willing to call on Him. Those willing to step on in and finally overcome those areas in their lives that have been holding them back for years. I can tell you it’s hard to sit in a service and not feel the victory in people’s lives. It’s almost like you can reach out and grab onto it. It’s that obtainable!!! It’s THAT real!!!! It’s right here!!!! Reach out and grab it!!!
Lay hold on your salvation the glory of the Lord is at hand!!!!
Tuesday, October 18, 2011
Power of Prayer
Something I've been thinking about tonight. I overheard a younger woman asking a little bit older woman what bit of advice they would give a newly married couple. As she was speaking my heart screamed out within me LEARN HOW TO PRAY. Not that marriage is all difficulties (some parts are); but it is so important to develop that relationship with the Lord so that when the hard times come you know right where to go. I felt like shouting it from the roof tops. Don't be timid about calling on the name of the Lord. He is the one that can make the difference between a marriage surviving or failing. I know this for a fact. I have failed to use this tool as often as I should and have lived to regret it severely sometimes!!! You may not always have time to take an hour to pray; but if you've spent time doing that when you DO have time you will be able to tap into that strength and connection at a moments notice. I wish I could get over how important this is by just writing it.
PRAY PRAY PRAY PRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love to read and have gained a lot of knowledge about life from books; but I have also found in marriage and in parenting that if I will take the time to talk to the Lord He will without fail lead me in the right direction. He will give me the answer I need if I will go to Him. When all else fails ask the Master.
PRAY PRAY PRAY PRAY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I love to read and have gained a lot of knowledge about life from books; but I have also found in marriage and in parenting that if I will take the time to talk to the Lord He will without fail lead me in the right direction. He will give me the answer I need if I will go to Him. When all else fails ask the Master.
Monday, October 17, 2011
My Little Bit turns 4
Today I have been reflecting a lot. My oldest has turned 4 today and I am just thinking how blessed and thankful I am she is in my life. I am not the greatest parent and she has been very patient with me while I learned; but when she tells me I Love You Momma...melts my heart. I literally have 10,000 pics; but here is a little review in pics.
Nana
PawPaw
Mamaw
Papaw
Well ain't God good!!
To give us so many blessings
Undeserved that's what we are.
We ought to praise Him
Love and thank Him.
A little more today
And a whole lot more tomorrow!!!
She spent 17 days in the hospital. It would take a year to tell everything that happened in those 17 days; but suffice it to say the Lord watched over our little girl and has continued to watch over her. I ask the Lord often to make her a pillar in the house of the Lord. I think He does have a special place for her someday. As well as her little sister :o)
NanaPawPaw
Mamaw
Papaw
On the road home
Her foot to Phillip's thumb
Today at 4.
Well ain't God good!!
To give us so many blessings
Undeserved that's what we are.
We ought to praise Him
Love and thank Him.
A little more today
And a whole lot more tomorrow!!!
She spent 17 days in the hospital. It would take a year to tell everything that happened in those 17 days; but suffice it to say the Lord watched over our little girl and has continued to watch over her. I ask the Lord often to make her a pillar in the house of the Lord. I think He does have a special place for her someday. As well as her little sister :o)
Sunday, October 2, 2011
I've made up my Mind
{Can't get this song out of my head}
I've made up my mind (Commitment)
I've counted the cost (Putting Him first)
I'll take the way with the chosen of the Lord (Chosing a path)
Why should I worry or fret (Chosing to believe)
My God has never failed me yet (Standing on your faith)
I've made up mind I've counted the cost (Determination)
And I must go on (VICTORY!!!!)
I've made up my mind (Commitment)
I've counted the cost (Putting Him first)
I'll take the way with the chosen of the Lord (Chosing a path)
Why should I worry or fret (Chosing to believe)
My God has never failed me yet (Standing on your faith)
I've made up mind I've counted the cost (Determination)
And I must go on (VICTORY!!!!)
Time Slipping Away
Tonight I was wrestling around with my little ones and the thought hit me..."how much time I have wasted worrying about trivial things". Yes a clean house, clean clothes, etc...IS important; but how that I have allowed myself to become so frustrated in this area that sometimes I have forgotten to just ENJOY my children. Sometimes just shoving them out of the way so I can have "ME" time. The contrast to tonight playing and laughing with them was so glaring!! As we rolled around on the floor laughing and playing I thought about how much fun I was having.
I tend to get so caught up in the "The first five years are the most important years of your child's life" complex that I forget to have fun with them, hold them, love on them, play with them. Instead of trying to make them into perfect little robots I need to just relax and LIVE. Opportunities to teach them will present themselves. Life will see to that...the Lord will see to that. WOW!!! It's a shame I am just realizing this as my oldest will soon be turning 4.
As I held and prayed with my kids tonight I thought what perfect little jewels I have been given.
My oldest is so loving and craves nothing; but my attention. Yes this can be exhausting at times; but what an easy thing to give her. Doesn't require money or some big to do!! The things that make her happy are when I reach out and grab her hand or take the time to hold her tight. How precious a gift to be given someone that loves to just be with me. How fortunate I am to have the chance to love and be loved.
My youngest is loving as well; but instead loves you to play with her. She loves to wrestle and tickle and read and play. She also loves to spend time with me; but in a different way. Setting up the table and playing tea party or dress up or babies makes her face shine with joy. This also can be something that takes up a lot of my time; but what better use of my time then watching my children grow and learn. How blessed the Lord has made me to give me someone to play with and learn from.
Tonight as my children sleep in the other room I feel my need ever more to lay down my life for them and my husband. To put aside my "ideas" about life and just LIVE the wonderful life I have been given. Help me Lord to take it one day at a time and hold onto the moments I have been given. Not to stress out about "making" them into good girls; but instead to realize that they "ARE" good girls and take the teaching opportunities as they come. To understand that my job is to teach, to guide; and to encourage WITH LOVE.
I tend to get so caught up in the "The first five years are the most important years of your child's life" complex that I forget to have fun with them, hold them, love on them, play with them. Instead of trying to make them into perfect little robots I need to just relax and LIVE. Opportunities to teach them will present themselves. Life will see to that...the Lord will see to that. WOW!!! It's a shame I am just realizing this as my oldest will soon be turning 4.
As I held and prayed with my kids tonight I thought what perfect little jewels I have been given.
My oldest is so loving and craves nothing; but my attention. Yes this can be exhausting at times; but what an easy thing to give her. Doesn't require money or some big to do!! The things that make her happy are when I reach out and grab her hand or take the time to hold her tight. How precious a gift to be given someone that loves to just be with me. How fortunate I am to have the chance to love and be loved.
My youngest is loving as well; but instead loves you to play with her. She loves to wrestle and tickle and read and play. She also loves to spend time with me; but in a different way. Setting up the table and playing tea party or dress up or babies makes her face shine with joy. This also can be something that takes up a lot of my time; but what better use of my time then watching my children grow and learn. How blessed the Lord has made me to give me someone to play with and learn from.
Tonight as my children sleep in the other room I feel my need ever more to lay down my life for them and my husband. To put aside my "ideas" about life and just LIVE the wonderful life I have been given. Help me Lord to take it one day at a time and hold onto the moments I have been given. Not to stress out about "making" them into good girls; but instead to realize that they "ARE" good girls and take the teaching opportunities as they come. To understand that my job is to teach, to guide; and to encourage WITH LOVE.
Tonight marks Day 6 of Potty Training "Camp" for my baby. She is 2 years and 5 months on the 5th. She has gone for 2 Days with no accidents and is waking up completely dry. WooHOO!!!!
I am so proud of her!!! After pottying in my shoes (yes you read that right :o) on Friday I had about given up hope and then it seems that something clicked and she got it. Thank you Lord :o)
My babies are growing up. Tonight I feel the time slipping right through my fingers.
I am so proud of her!!! After pottying in my shoes (yes you read that right :o) on Friday I had about given up hope and then it seems that something clicked and she got it. Thank you Lord :o)
My babies are growing up. Tonight I feel the time slipping right through my fingers.
It's not her actual birthday yet but:
My little bit was 3 lbs and 3 ozs when she was born and will be four in a couple of weeks and I am realizing how that time flies so quickly. Even though it seems so long ago I can still close my eyes and I am immediately transported back to her room in the NICU. Holding her in my arms…singing to her hymns…and encouraging her to keep pushing on!! Oh how the Lord carried me through those times and blessed me with a beautiful, smart; and loving little girl when it seemed that all hope was gone!! Thank you Lord for the hard times that have taught me to cherish the good times!!!
My little bit was 3 lbs and 3 ozs when she was born and will be four in a couple of weeks and I am realizing how that time flies so quickly. Even though it seems so long ago I can still close my eyes and I am immediately transported back to her room in the NICU. Holding her in my arms…singing to her hymns…and encouraging her to keep pushing on!! Oh how the Lord carried me through those times and blessed me with a beautiful, smart; and loving little girl when it seemed that all hope was gone!! Thank you Lord for the hard times that have taught me to cherish the good times!!!
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