Hope, where does one get that?

It's almost as elusive as peace.  However, since I am a believer in the Christ, Jesus of Nazareth, all of my hope, joy, and peace comes flowing down upon me like a waterfall.  It fills my soul, and surrounds me like a warm blanket.  I am never alone.  He understands all my thoughts, motives, and feelings.  He talks to me through his word, the bible, and His Spirit guides my steps daily.  I am amazed at his faithfulness to me through the years and am so grateful for his unconditional love towards me....his hand-picked child.  May you find hope, joy, peace, and love through him today.

Lady Friends

There's nothing like a ladies' night out.  As a stay-at-home-mom of two rambunctious boys, I need all the female company I can get ... even if it is on a school night!  My husband and sweet sister-in-law took care of the kids for the evening so I was free for 5 whole hours!  It was great, I'm tired, and quite content.  :)

Confessions of a Fat Lady

Yep.  I think it's official that I am a fat lady.  Time for me to get serious and be consistent in losing weight....dieting isn't my favorite thing since I love cheating with the foods that are "bad" for me.  Exercising isn't my favorite thing either, but once I start I do enjoy the rush of energy and optimistic outlook I have on life afterwards.  Hubby is going to be my accountability partner,so I guess that means I can't lie or hide food wrappers in the trashcan anymore, right?  Sad isn't it?  I didn't really think I had an issue with eating, but looks like from this confession post, I do.  Pray for me and encourage me, ok?  Oh, and don't let me get away with anything because I will try!!  You've been warned.  :)  By the way, I already blew it today.....I guess one can of diet coke doesn't cancel out the bag of powdered donuts I just finished, huh?   AAARRRRGGGHHHH!

Still Learning...

Ok, so I'm a little biased, but I really do have the cutest kids in the world.  I love how they use their imaginations and have no limits or inhibitions when it comes to what the natural world calls impossible.  As the bible says, "all things are possible with God", at least that's my paraphrase.  For them toys come to life, a box of sand is a huge desert, and our dog is the fastest horse in the world (and best friend).  I'm also realizing that letting them watch television is affecting them as well.  My oldest absorbs movies like a scholar devours books.  Information, whether fiction or not, is what they are gleaning.  I think I should definitely and thoughtfully consider what I'm allowing to invade their little brains.  I'd rather it be positive messages and a learning experience vs. pure and stupid entertainment.  There, now I'm convicted.

Easter weekend Fun

We had a great Easter weekend retreat with some great people in the deep piney woods.  My oldest caught 3 fish, and my youngest lost his trike in the lake....it was later retrieved via canoe.  :)  My oldest also enjoyed the giant red dirt pile (playing king of the mountain), catching frogs, falling in the muddy pond, and crying when he didn't find the Easter egg with a soldier in it.  Long day.  We got to know some new church people and played games til late.  Note to self: when roasting hot dogs be sure to use a longer more sturdy stick, the hairs on my finger knuckles were stinging from the heat.  So, what have we learned??  That we'd like to do it all over again next year, LOL!!  Happy Easter to all.  Jesus loves you, He really does.

Obedience

Sunday was sweet.  My oldest went to a skating party.  He said God spoke to his heart and told him to go be part of the race for his age group.  I told him he'd better obey God then.  So, after the race started a smaller fellow fell down and my son stopped to help him up.  They scooted (not skated) around part of the rink together.  How precious to be so sensitive to the Holy Spirit's leading, even when He tells you to do something you weren't too keen on doing.

"Earl Grey, hot."

So I'm still fighting this weird head/throat/nose thing, and the tummy bug is finally at bay.  My favorite consolation, besides my sweet boys...."Star Trek: TNG"  a little earl grey if you please....hot  ;)