Monday, January 31, 2011
Monday, January 24, 2011
thinking of C S Lewis over a glass of gin and tonic;)
My sister thinks that I idolize C S Lewis because I started drinking gin and tonic, not because I like it, but because I like him. I'm honored even though she thinks, "I'm so wrong".
Tuesday, January 11, 2011
Thursday, January 6, 2011
beautiful girl
This little joy of my life got her ears pierced today and oh, what a beauty she is. A little bling for a pretty little baby. 
Cambrie Noelle
Cambrie Noelle
Tuesday, January 4, 2011
Fearfully and wonderfully made - Matt Redman
Listen, listen very carefully. Do you hear it? That swoosh swoosh that is so sweet to our ears when the doppler hits our pregnant bellies? I just found out that this song was written when Matt and his wife found out they were pregnant. After Matt heard his finished song, he took a recording of a baby's heartbeat, who was still in the womb, to his producer. The heartbeat fit perfectly with the beat of the song. A precious song that echos the sentiments of this mom's heart.
Monday, January 3, 2011
Just Visiting~
I like the thought of New Years resolutions. Some people don't, I get it. I know that January 1st is just a day but it's the day after the old year, the day of a brand new one.
It's always nice to resolve to eat better, make tighter schedules, to be a better wife and mother. But this year I wasn't going to think that my earthly self wasn't coming into the new year with me.
There will be times of great joy and growth. And there will be times of sadness and stubbornness. I just resolve to "shed". HOPEFULLY 10lbs, but really;). Anything that looks ugly, hinders an open communication with God, turns my eyes to things that will pass away...I'm going to *not resolve* but take it all before God and ask Him to remove them.
I want to simply open my heart to His changing. I am looking forward to seeing a change in the way I think of others. I want to see people the way Christ sees them. I can't wait to see past the actions and into the deeper part of why we do what we do.
I've been "looking through the glass" of people who've been hurting so badly this year. People who are very sick, people who lost their loved ones, people who turn away from God because of their hurting and misunderstanding. It's an awkward place because I feel like I shouldn't be so affected when I'm not the one in so much pain. And I've also seen such joy. Babies born, adoptions, new homes, and marriages...All I know is this, that the utmost joy and the utmost suffering bring us to God with the same level of passion. The more I read in His Word the more I think that all of our circumstances whether dreadful or amazing should bring us to a deep longing to know Him more and a longing for heaven. This earthly life is joyful and painful. I want it all to glorify God. I want for His truth in my life to rub off onto everyone I know.
I resolve to "shed" and to remember that "I'm just visiting"~
It's always nice to resolve to eat better, make tighter schedules, to be a better wife and mother. But this year I wasn't going to think that my earthly self wasn't coming into the new year with me.
There will be times of great joy and growth. And there will be times of sadness and stubbornness. I just resolve to "shed". HOPEFULLY 10lbs, but really;). Anything that looks ugly, hinders an open communication with God, turns my eyes to things that will pass away...I'm going to *not resolve* but take it all before God and ask Him to remove them.
I want to simply open my heart to His changing. I am looking forward to seeing a change in the way I think of others. I want to see people the way Christ sees them. I can't wait to see past the actions and into the deeper part of why we do what we do.
I've been "looking through the glass" of people who've been hurting so badly this year. People who are very sick, people who lost their loved ones, people who turn away from God because of their hurting and misunderstanding. It's an awkward place because I feel like I shouldn't be so affected when I'm not the one in so much pain. And I've also seen such joy. Babies born, adoptions, new homes, and marriages...All I know is this, that the utmost joy and the utmost suffering bring us to God with the same level of passion. The more I read in His Word the more I think that all of our circumstances whether dreadful or amazing should bring us to a deep longing to know Him more and a longing for heaven. This earthly life is joyful and painful. I want it all to glorify God. I want for His truth in my life to rub off onto everyone I know.
I resolve to "shed" and to remember that "I'm just visiting"~
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