Well, this has been a long time coming....and this will be short but at least let someone know that I am still in the blog world....a lot has happened in our lives and hearts over the past few months....my emotions in particular have been raw at times and I felt that it was best not to completely unload here. I am blessed to say that this has been a beautiful day to be reminded of how good the Lord is and that He alone works all things out for His glory and renown. We have claimed that often over the past few months, and at times claimed it while questioning if it matched our belief.
So often I have spoken His truth and not truly believed it...but the Lord is restoring my faith in the things of Him and the things that are not of this earth. I am grateful for this. I am thankful for the journey we have been on as a family and what the Lord has brought us through. One thing I know for certain is that He is not finished with this family...He has brought a beautiful perspective to our lives that would have been absent if we had not walked through the past few months. This is not to say that everything is great....but everything is uncomfortable....and for this I am thankful this day. As a family we pray often to not live a life that is comfortable...well, it hasn't been and isn't right now....which I can honestly say is a good thing.
My prayer this day is to know what it looks like and feels like to be completely dependent on Him....grateful that we have the opportunity to know the God who knit us together in our mother's womb. Grateful for the opportunity to serve a God that knows and sees my heart. Humbled by a God that forgives the stuff in this life.
So, this day I am grateful for the life that He breathed into existence a few short months ago and the life that we celebrate....we anticipate meeting him or her someday...we are grateful that He continues to heal our hearts and that His mercies are new each day....what a beautiful promise.
For those of you that have walked beside us on this journey...thank you....we love you and are grateful to have the family and friends that we have. The Lord has been so good to us by giving us you.
Anyhow, that is a little recap. Eli is now back in preschool and so hopefully these postings will be more frequent. Thank you for your patience, prayers, and encouragement. Looking forward to sharing some highlights of our summer and how much Eli has changed over the past few months....later this week!
Tuesday, September 14, 2010
Tuesday, March 16, 2010
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p2yqWFlg60&feature=youtu.be#watch-main-area
(This is the actual song that is in my heart this day...I can not get it to post correctly, so I just put the link).
No mountain
No valley
No gain or loss we know
Could keep us from Your love
No sickness
No secret
No chain is strong enough
To keep us from Your love
To keep us from Your love
Chorus
How high
How wide
No matter where I am
Healing is in Your hands
How deep
How strong
Now by Your grace I stand
Healing is in Your hands
Our present
Our future
Our past is in Your hands
We're covered by Your blood
We're covered by Your blood
In all things we know that
We are more than conquerors
You keep us by Your love
Those of you that know me know how much I adore the ministry of Christy Nockels. The lyrics of the songs she sings make me completely speechless. They are full of truth and are so rich. I am amazed in that I am covered by the blood of Jesus and that I can experience the forgiveness and healing that is found in Jesus alone. I am blessed to the core by this song and just wanted to share it this day.
May we know that we are more than conquerors in Jesus. What powerful and real truth. I want to jump, shout, and declare that He is what I want more than anything. Pray that He will be the only thing that satisfies me.
I love you all!
(This is the actual song that is in my heart this day...I can not get it to post correctly, so I just put the link).
No mountain
No valley
No gain or loss we know
Could keep us from Your love
No sickness
No secret
No chain is strong enough
To keep us from Your love
To keep us from Your love
Chorus
How high
How wide
No matter where I am
Healing is in Your hands
How deep
How strong
Now by Your grace I stand
Healing is in Your hands
Our present
Our future
Our past is in Your hands
We're covered by Your blood
We're covered by Your blood
In all things we know that
We are more than conquerors
You keep us by Your love
Those of you that know me know how much I adore the ministry of Christy Nockels. The lyrics of the songs she sings make me completely speechless. They are full of truth and are so rich. I am amazed in that I am covered by the blood of Jesus and that I can experience the forgiveness and healing that is found in Jesus alone. I am blessed to the core by this song and just wanted to share it this day.
May we know that we are more than conquerors in Jesus. What powerful and real truth. I want to jump, shout, and declare that He is what I want more than anything. Pray that He will be the only thing that satisfies me.
I love you all!
Sunday, March 7, 2010
love Sunday afternoons
My favorite day of the week is Sunday I am beginning to believe...that really depends if we have the opportunity to just chill out and hang out together as a family. I am sitting on one side of the couch watching my sweet baby boy be held by his daddy...watching a little cartoon...while my wonderful husband drifts in and out of a nap. It is a precious site, and one that certainly warms my heart.
So often we don't SLOW DOWN and just enjoy the day of rest we are designed to have. In this day of age, it is so hard to truly rest and not think about all the stuff around you that you could be doing to get some stuff checked off the never ending list...I mean really...the list never really goes away...that is why people like me don't even bother writing it down (which is not a good thing...just saying).
There is so much scripture I feel like we read and don't allow it to change us, or feel like it is intended for someone else and not us. That is how I justify not resting on the one day God set apart for it. It's sad actually...because His word is not for us to pick and choose but follow whole heartily and allow it to change our lives. I so often don't do this.
Well, I intended this to be longer, but we have to venture outside again before the weather does something crazy (that has been the pattern lately).
Genesis 2:2-4
2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Adam and Eve
4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created.
When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens-
Psalm 118:23-25
23 the LORD has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
25 O LORD, save us;
O LORD, grant us success.
So often we don't SLOW DOWN and just enjoy the day of rest we are designed to have. In this day of age, it is so hard to truly rest and not think about all the stuff around you that you could be doing to get some stuff checked off the never ending list...I mean really...the list never really goes away...that is why people like me don't even bother writing it down (which is not a good thing...just saying).
There is so much scripture I feel like we read and don't allow it to change us, or feel like it is intended for someone else and not us. That is how I justify not resting on the one day God set apart for it. It's sad actually...because His word is not for us to pick and choose but follow whole heartily and allow it to change our lives. I so often don't do this.
Well, I intended this to be longer, but we have to venture outside again before the weather does something crazy (that has been the pattern lately).
Genesis 2:2-4
2 By the seventh day God had finished the work he had been doing; so on the seventh day he rested from all his work. 3 And God blessed the seventh day and made it holy, because on it he rested from all the work of creating that he had done.
Adam and Eve
4 This is the account of the heavens and the earth when they were created.
When the LORD God made the earth and the heavens-
Psalm 118:23-25
23 the LORD has done this,
and it is marvelous in our eyes.
24 This is the day the LORD has made;
let us rejoice and be glad in it.
25 O LORD, save us;
O LORD, grant us success.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Random quotes from Eli
"I will not be overcome by evil."
"Time for pjs, yogurt, milk, wii, brush my teeth, wii and prayers."
"My name is Ei (there is never an l in there)."
How is the food? "It is very tasty."
"Pandas eat bamboo. Monkeys eat mangoes. Dolphins eat fish."
Mommy/Daddy: Did you play on the playground?
Eli: No, too muddy and wet.
(Very sensitive evening...crying).
Mommy/Daddy: Why are your crying?
Eli: I am sad.
Mommy/Daddy: Why are you sad?
Eli: I am crying like a babyyyyyy.
(And the cycle continued for a good twenty minutes)
Mommy: Eli do you love daddy more or the wii more?
Eli: I love dadddy more!
Mommy and Daddy: That is so sweet!
"Time for pjs, yogurt, milk, wii, brush my teeth, wii and prayers."
"My name is Ei (there is never an l in there)."
How is the food? "It is very tasty."
"Pandas eat bamboo. Monkeys eat mangoes. Dolphins eat fish."
Mommy/Daddy: Did you play on the playground?
Eli: No, too muddy and wet.
(Very sensitive evening...crying).
Mommy/Daddy: Why are your crying?
Eli: I am sad.
Mommy/Daddy: Why are you sad?
Eli: I am crying like a babyyyyyy.
(And the cycle continued for a good twenty minutes)
Mommy: Eli do you love daddy more or the wii more?
Eli: I love dadddy more!
Mommy and Daddy: That is so sweet!
A life of faith....
So, we have been reading through Genesis and the story of Abraham continues to become more real and hard for me to get my mind around. This is a guy who had some serious issues (I know what that's like) but that God used to lay the foundation for what was ahead. The familiar story of Abraham and Isaac and the calling of Abraham to kill his son has haunted me. I can't imagine the Lord giving me that command and me not have some serious issues. I am sure Abraham was unsure but he believed God, and had the faith to know there was a bigger story. With that said, I have really asked myself if I have that level of faith...what does living a life of faith realistically look like to me...to any of us that have a relationship with Jesus.
It has been neat to see the Lord take captive my heart and thoughts through these chapters. Things are becoming more real and serious to me. The journey has been rich, but not easy. I know it's not His desire for me to proclaim one thing and live another, which is how I feel when I truly start asking hard questions. Jesus asked the disciples to drop everything and follow Him, and they did. Is that the type of faith I have? That is the type of faith that I want to have and am praying for this day. It has just been an overwhelming concept this week and I pray that the Lord will continue to reveal Himself to me as only He can....anyhow, this is it for today! More to come....
It has been neat to see the Lord take captive my heart and thoughts through these chapters. Things are becoming more real and serious to me. The journey has been rich, but not easy. I know it's not His desire for me to proclaim one thing and live another, which is how I feel when I truly start asking hard questions. Jesus asked the disciples to drop everything and follow Him, and they did. Is that the type of faith I have? That is the type of faith that I want to have and am praying for this day. It has just been an overwhelming concept this week and I pray that the Lord will continue to reveal Himself to me as only He can....anyhow, this is it for today! More to come....
Thursday, January 21, 2010
What makes me smile
Today was doughnuts with daddy at preschool....precious day for the boys in my family. It was the first time Chris has been into preschool this year, and I know Eli has been looking forward to it for a week! Oh how I love my husband and our little boy. This made my heart smile.
Precious family to pray and encourage us when things don't "look" like we intended. We are blessed by the enormous love they give us each and every day.
We were able to hang out with my cousin Ryan and his girlfriend, Alison this weekend here in Canton. It was a great time of fellowship. We enjoy each time they come and are able to catch a little break....college can be overwhelming at times especially with the courses they are both taking! Anyhow, lots of wii was played....I think guys could be content with a little food and a wii game or two almost all day! Convinced...ha!
We have had the opportunity to connect with true friends and make new ones over the past few months. I am treasuring this time we are in and the new friends that the Lord has brought into our lives. Oh, I treasure friendship so much, and am so blessed to have the friends I do...new and old!
Children being adopted from Haiti after the earthquake....this is a smile filled with tears as I have watched the rare pictures of joy during this whole ordeal. Truly fills my heart with joy.
Jesus....and the grace He abundantly gives. It really all starts and ends with Him... I love Him so.
Precious family to pray and encourage us when things don't "look" like we intended. We are blessed by the enormous love they give us each and every day.
We were able to hang out with my cousin Ryan and his girlfriend, Alison this weekend here in Canton. It was a great time of fellowship. We enjoy each time they come and are able to catch a little break....college can be overwhelming at times especially with the courses they are both taking! Anyhow, lots of wii was played....I think guys could be content with a little food and a wii game or two almost all day! Convinced...ha!
We have had the opportunity to connect with true friends and make new ones over the past few months. I am treasuring this time we are in and the new friends that the Lord has brought into our lives. Oh, I treasure friendship so much, and am so blessed to have the friends I do...new and old!
Children being adopted from Haiti after the earthquake....this is a smile filled with tears as I have watched the rare pictures of joy during this whole ordeal. Truly fills my heart with joy.
Jesus....and the grace He abundantly gives. It really all starts and ends with Him... I love Him so.
Thursday, January 14, 2010
Haiti
I was able to sit down today and look at footage and pictures from the devastation that has occurred. My heart breaks, and I am sick to my stomach at the heartbreak in that country. With that said we have had the beautiful opportunity to sponsor children through Compassion International and World Vision...one of these precious children is Ilfrat, from Haiti. We obviously don't know if he is okay, but it kills me to know what he is seeing right now at such a young age. My prayers go out to that nation. As tears flow, I am at a loss of words this day. I am praying for these precious people. I am praying that through this horrific event Christ may somehow be seen as the giver of all true peace. I pray that people that love Jesus will reach out in whatever way possible to these beautiful people.
On a precious three year old note...Eli told me today "I will not be overcome by evil" while we were doing puzzles. I had to ask him to repeat himself, because he said it in what sounded like might be a song...it was a truth I needed to be reminded of...we are in a battle with evil each day...it is a fight...so I leave you with this verse...Romans 12: 20-21
On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
On a precious three year old note...Eli told me today "I will not be overcome by evil" while we were doing puzzles. I had to ask him to repeat himself, because he said it in what sounded like might be a song...it was a truth I needed to be reminded of...we are in a battle with evil each day...it is a fight...so I leave you with this verse...Romans 12: 20-21
On the contrary:
"If your enemy is hungry, feed him;
if he is thirsty, give him something to drink.
In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head." 21 Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good.
Saturday, January 9, 2010
Attempting to load pictures for the past few months...those that know my picture taking ability should know that there aren't that many, but I still wanted to get some updated ones on the blog. Hopefully, it won't take all day to load due to the fact that I rarely delete pictures off the actual camera so the loading process takes awhile! Anyhow, so in the meantime I wanted to share some highlights from the past month with you. Some heartfelt, others funny...you know a combination! So here goes....
1. We were able to celebrate Eli's 3rd birthday. It was fun to have family and friends here! I always love anytime we can have a group over. So, it was good...theme: Candy Land (favorite game at the time). Good day for Eli....we are incredibly blessed to have the family and friends that we have. The love they show Eli is beautiful.
2. Chris spoke to some students at The River Church...it is a blessing to have a "home church" that we can begin serving in.
3. Eli had a great preschool Christmas party. It was super cute to see him in that environment. He loves his friends there very much.
4. Christmas in Kingsport....always wonderful to get back there....it was hard to say goodbye...but was a wonderful time to get to have some quality time with family there. Again, in awe of our precious family.
5. Christmas in Marietta...we traveled to be with the Keith's on Christmas day. We arrived that evening in time to eat dinner. It was good to see everyone there and be a part of the Christmas activities there over a few days. What a beautiful family!
6. Ryan came from Clemson's win at the Music City Bowl. It was so good to see him. We got some major cousin time because Chris was hanging out in Macon on a youth retreat. He fixed all our electronics..which was amazing. Our tv now works with our computer and dvd player! He was so gracious to figure it all out!! Love him so much!
7. Chelcie and Delaney came to visit...what a beautiful treat that was. They bless our hearts so much. It is such a joy when they come....even though they scared me silly the night after the Vols beat down when I didn't know if they were safe...no worries...they were fine! My motherly instincts surely kicked in...I don't know what I would have done if something had happened. Anyhow, we were able to spend some quality time together before they left for Passion...oh girls...love you so much!!
8. Kristin and Kim....finally! Ikea, Cheesecake factory....the only thing missing was Katie...but we shared memories. I miss these girls so much. Great quality time with them and Lily Kate!! What a wonderful baby!! I will treasure our meeting dearly! Hopefully it will happen more often now. Kristin was able to stay another day which is always wonderful. I love those girls so much!
9. Passion 2010...Chirs volunteered...meals team...so cold...but the Lord was there. Though we watched the conference on our tv (thanks ryan)...we were amazed at how clearly the Lord was communicated through the speakers and music there. My heart overflows with how I saw the Lord work in my heart during this time. So glad so many college students were able to gather for those precious days.
10. Forgot...Eli got his first official haircut...very short...but it grows back.
11. Eli was excited to return to preschool for the 2010 year...he loves being there so much.
Looking back we have had an unbelievable month. Our friends and family are precious to us. It is wonderful to be on this journey with them all. We look forward to what is ahead in this year. Hopefully, this blog will take on more form this next year. Thank you for reading our crazy month....looking forward to sharing soon...hopefully some pictures too!
Love you!!
1. We were able to celebrate Eli's 3rd birthday. It was fun to have family and friends here! I always love anytime we can have a group over. So, it was good...theme: Candy Land (favorite game at the time). Good day for Eli....we are incredibly blessed to have the family and friends that we have. The love they show Eli is beautiful.
2. Chris spoke to some students at The River Church...it is a blessing to have a "home church" that we can begin serving in.
3. Eli had a great preschool Christmas party. It was super cute to see him in that environment. He loves his friends there very much.
4. Christmas in Kingsport....always wonderful to get back there....it was hard to say goodbye...but was a wonderful time to get to have some quality time with family there. Again, in awe of our precious family.
5. Christmas in Marietta...we traveled to be with the Keith's on Christmas day. We arrived that evening in time to eat dinner. It was good to see everyone there and be a part of the Christmas activities there over a few days. What a beautiful family!
6. Ryan came from Clemson's win at the Music City Bowl. It was so good to see him. We got some major cousin time because Chris was hanging out in Macon on a youth retreat. He fixed all our electronics..which was amazing. Our tv now works with our computer and dvd player! He was so gracious to figure it all out!! Love him so much!
7. Chelcie and Delaney came to visit...what a beautiful treat that was. They bless our hearts so much. It is such a joy when they come....even though they scared me silly the night after the Vols beat down when I didn't know if they were safe...no worries...they were fine! My motherly instincts surely kicked in...I don't know what I would have done if something had happened. Anyhow, we were able to spend some quality time together before they left for Passion...oh girls...love you so much!!
8. Kristin and Kim....finally! Ikea, Cheesecake factory....the only thing missing was Katie...but we shared memories. I miss these girls so much. Great quality time with them and Lily Kate!! What a wonderful baby!! I will treasure our meeting dearly! Hopefully it will happen more often now. Kristin was able to stay another day which is always wonderful. I love those girls so much!
9. Passion 2010...Chirs volunteered...meals team...so cold...but the Lord was there. Though we watched the conference on our tv (thanks ryan)...we were amazed at how clearly the Lord was communicated through the speakers and music there. My heart overflows with how I saw the Lord work in my heart during this time. So glad so many college students were able to gather for those precious days.
10. Forgot...Eli got his first official haircut...very short...but it grows back.
11. Eli was excited to return to preschool for the 2010 year...he loves being there so much.
Looking back we have had an unbelievable month. Our friends and family are precious to us. It is wonderful to be on this journey with them all. We look forward to what is ahead in this year. Hopefully, this blog will take on more form this next year. Thank you for reading our crazy month....looking forward to sharing soon...hopefully some pictures too!
Love you!!
Tuesday, January 5, 2010
My heart
Freedom in Christ is the most beautiful and "freeing" thing that one can experience. It's funny how the Lord works when you have those true encounters with Him to test your heart and your allegiance. Is my complete joy and peace in my heart truly grounded on the foundation of Jesus or is it like "sinking sand". I felt like a lot of 2009 was lived in "sinking sand". Conversations and situations would crush my spirit, allowing me to realize that I was trying to do a lot of things by my own strength. It is the worst way to live and I have been convicted and broken by this realization. I am excited to know that my hope, love, and unconditional acceptance occurs in and through the Lord Jesus Christ, and Him alone. I am excited to know that at this moment freedom has come to my heart in the beauty of my Savior. I am overjoyed with the fact that I am loved completely through Jesus Christ and that I can live in freedom because of Calvary. Though situations on earth arise and are hard to understand, I know that God uses everything to equip me for His story. "Preparing, repairing, restoring." This is where Beth Moore gave to us through Jesus last night. This is how He constantly equips us...by preparing, repairing, and restoring. I needed those words.
Hebrews 13:20-21
20May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Know that I am in awe this day of His unconditional love and grace. He has forgiven me completely. Grace.
So, in 2010 I want this life to count for His glory. I want there to be a cost. I want to look back and see grace. I want to give grace fully and live in His truth. My worth and beauty is found at the cross not by any other person. I am grateful for that sweet and precious truth this day. So, I beg for your prayers on this journey. May this soul not be content with mediocrity or a life lived for self. May the Lord overflow this cup so it can be poured out each and every day. May I be dependent on no one else but the Father.
In that I do pray that the Lord will teach me what it looks like to be a wife of love and grace. That my conversations will be continually seasoned with grace. I pray that the Lord will allow me to show grace as a mother and that Eli would begin even at this early age to stand in awe and wonder of Jesus. I pray that he will see Jesus through the way I live. I pray that I will be a consistent friend that encourages each one in His truth. I want more Jesus in every relationship I am blessed to be a part of. Pray that I would seek Him more than anything else. May I be satisfied in nothing else but Him alone. May every action that occurs this year point to Jesus. These are overwhelming statements...but it is my heart and I wanted to just share a brief glimpse. Pray for me. Hold me accountable. Call me out. I need it. I desire it.
Thank you for listening today.....my heart is full.
In the light of Passion 2010 I leave you with their theme verse and memory verse one of this year.
Isaiah 26:8
8 Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your laws,
we wait for you;
your name and renown
are the desire of our hearts
Hebrews 13:20-21
20May the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, 21equip you with everything good for doing his will, and may he work in us what is pleasing to him, through Jesus Christ, to whom be glory for ever and ever. Amen.
Know that I am in awe this day of His unconditional love and grace. He has forgiven me completely. Grace.
So, in 2010 I want this life to count for His glory. I want there to be a cost. I want to look back and see grace. I want to give grace fully and live in His truth. My worth and beauty is found at the cross not by any other person. I am grateful for that sweet and precious truth this day. So, I beg for your prayers on this journey. May this soul not be content with mediocrity or a life lived for self. May the Lord overflow this cup so it can be poured out each and every day. May I be dependent on no one else but the Father.
In that I do pray that the Lord will teach me what it looks like to be a wife of love and grace. That my conversations will be continually seasoned with grace. I pray that the Lord will allow me to show grace as a mother and that Eli would begin even at this early age to stand in awe and wonder of Jesus. I pray that he will see Jesus through the way I live. I pray that I will be a consistent friend that encourages each one in His truth. I want more Jesus in every relationship I am blessed to be a part of. Pray that I would seek Him more than anything else. May I be satisfied in nothing else but Him alone. May every action that occurs this year point to Jesus. These are overwhelming statements...but it is my heart and I wanted to just share a brief glimpse. Pray for me. Hold me accountable. Call me out. I need it. I desire it.
Thank you for listening today.....my heart is full.
In the light of Passion 2010 I leave you with their theme verse and memory verse one of this year.
Isaiah 26:8
8 Yes, LORD, walking in the way of your laws,
we wait for you;
your name and renown
are the desire of our hearts
Sunday, January 3, 2010
January 3rd
So, I am sitting here on our couch with a completely "free" afternoon. I have a tendency to try to fill almost all of it with something, which allows me to put off blogging or other more productive time takers. I have so much going on in my head. I am excited that we are in a New Year and New Decade.
I don't enjoy being comfortable...I don't think it was God's intention when we are living a life of and for Him. When I get comfortable, it is dangerous, because I become more independent and less dependent on the One who has created everything good. It makes my heart sad to look back and see huge parts of the journey with a complete lack of awe, respect, and greatness of Our God. I don't want to live a life life about me or the things around me. I want to live a life fully surrendered to His will...whatever that may look like. I don't want this to be just words but a complete change in focus and drive in this new year....with that said the Lord has led us to a church that we feel called to. To be honest, I have never been more burdened and excited over a group of students that I barely knew. My heart is in the middle of them and yet I know few...pray for us in this. Chris and I feel the Lord opening that door for us that we had quietly closed in our lives for a period. The Lord is completely knocking that door down and ushering us into a new exciting journey I do believe.
We did have a great time with family and friends over the past couple weeks. It excites me to see what God is doing in the lives of those people. My heart goes out to Passion 2010 and the students from college campuses everywhere. I pray that they can catch a glimpse and that the campuses they return to will not remain the same. I am praying for those students like crazy.....I know God is doing great things there even as these words are being typed.
So....that is a very small glimpse of my heart over the past few weeks....so much more I could elaborate, but I won't for now.
For those of you that know me I am so bad with documenting things...
We continue to be amazed at Eli's ability to soak everything in. He remembers things like no one I have seen.
He told us this week that Monkeys eat mangos, Pandas eat Bamboo, and Dolphins eat fish. He learned it from a game he got for Christmas.
He still rarely meets a stranger and hugs people he doesn't even know yet (guess that came from me).
He still loves preschool, and can't wait to return on Tuesday (mommy is looking forward to it too!).
I am having some vision problems....so I can't really see what I am typing, so I will end for now....more to come....more to come...Lord willing.
I don't enjoy being comfortable...I don't think it was God's intention when we are living a life of and for Him. When I get comfortable, it is dangerous, because I become more independent and less dependent on the One who has created everything good. It makes my heart sad to look back and see huge parts of the journey with a complete lack of awe, respect, and greatness of Our God. I don't want to live a life life about me or the things around me. I want to live a life fully surrendered to His will...whatever that may look like. I don't want this to be just words but a complete change in focus and drive in this new year....with that said the Lord has led us to a church that we feel called to. To be honest, I have never been more burdened and excited over a group of students that I barely knew. My heart is in the middle of them and yet I know few...pray for us in this. Chris and I feel the Lord opening that door for us that we had quietly closed in our lives for a period. The Lord is completely knocking that door down and ushering us into a new exciting journey I do believe.
We did have a great time with family and friends over the past couple weeks. It excites me to see what God is doing in the lives of those people. My heart goes out to Passion 2010 and the students from college campuses everywhere. I pray that they can catch a glimpse and that the campuses they return to will not remain the same. I am praying for those students like crazy.....I know God is doing great things there even as these words are being typed.
So....that is a very small glimpse of my heart over the past few weeks....so much more I could elaborate, but I won't for now.
For those of you that know me I am so bad with documenting things...
We continue to be amazed at Eli's ability to soak everything in. He remembers things like no one I have seen.
He told us this week that Monkeys eat mangos, Pandas eat Bamboo, and Dolphins eat fish. He learned it from a game he got for Christmas.
He still rarely meets a stranger and hugs people he doesn't even know yet (guess that came from me).
He still loves preschool, and can't wait to return on Tuesday (mommy is looking forward to it too!).
I am having some vision problems....so I can't really see what I am typing, so I will end for now....more to come....more to come...Lord willing.
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