Mother's Day 2010

A Mother's Day pic with my 3 blessings!

"Just a Swingin''

Hello Again!

It has been a terribly long time since I have sat down to do anything here. Sorry!
Where do the days go? I have been busy doing the tasks the Lord has given me for this season - being a wife, mother, educator, and trying to keep up with the housework and laundry!
So many tragedies have occurred lately, that I felt moved to write. The girls and I (and Heath) were reading this morning in Psalm 27 and came upon verse 13 which says,
"I am still confident of this: I will see the goodness of the LORD in the land of the living." (emphasis mine)
And I was reminded of Romans 8:28 "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose."

So, in summation, the goodness of the LORD is still with us here in the land of the living. The Holy Spirit is alive and active. There is a day coming that this will not be true. But while it is true, we have hope. Hope that God is working good in the tragic circumstances around us; hope that He is working in the lives of those we know that need him; hope that God is in control and loves us more than we could ever imagine.

So, for today, I will not be afraid. I may be saddened, but I will hold onto the hope I have in Christ and will spend my day looking for His goodness.

Acts of Kindness

Leah's first ministry, "Acts of Kindness", started last weekend. We are so proud of her!! She and her friends, Katelyn and Lily, petitioned their SS class, as well as 2 adult classes for food donations. They had drop-off and packing of boxes on Friday night and distribution on Saturday. 20 families were served.
I was so moved to see so many adults and kids show up on Friday. Some were bringing food; some were helping pack the boxes. I asked Leah what she thought about it all - seeing it all come to reality. She said, "Great. Next time we are going to feed 30!"

This experience humbly reminds me of a verse, "Don't let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in life, in love, in faith and in purity." 1 Timothy 4:12

6 months!!!!

Well, I had a great picture of Heath sitting up that I wanted to post, but I can't locate it on the computer! (I will add it later if I find it.)
Heath is 6 months!!! I can't believe it!
He went for his checkup today and here's what we know:

Height: 26 inches
Weight: 18 lbs.
Head: 18 in.

Point of reference: Ellie weighed 18 lbs at her 18 month checkup!!! Praising the Lord for healthy children. Such a blessing.

PS. Looking back to the 4 month post, it doesn't appear that Heath has grown that much. ? Different nurses, maybe????? Anyway, the doc seemed to think he was doing well. He is trying to cut more teeth. Stan and I will be glad when they are in and Heath will start resting better.

Spring is Near!

Yesterday, the weather actually felt like Spring! So, I put Heath in the exersaucer to enjoy some fresh air. He LOVED being outside. (What little boy doesn't??) Hard to believe he will be 6 months this week!

Happy Birthday, Avery!!

Our niece, Avery, is one!!! Many of you remember the post last year when I announced her birth. God truly worked and answered many prayers on this little lady's behalf. Her heart flap didn't close as it should when she was born. Then, she had a feeding issue. As you can see from these pictures, she is perfectly healthy. God healed her. We know that He has a very special plan for her and her life.





Isn't she adorable? I wish we were closer so we could get to know each other better.
We love you, Avery!!