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Monday, 29 June 2009

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    Crazy Love: Overwhelmed by a Relentless God
    By Francis Chan
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    All about God and boy is he at work!!!

    Last night I wrote a post, tried to put up pictures and the computer froze. I think it was divine intervention. I need to post this instead.

    As most of you know, Brian's job will be done and we have some major decisions to make and are feeling the weight of not knowing where God is leading. Through this time I have felt great peace and feel overwhelmed that God has grown my faith so much during these past few months that I am confident He will carry us. Brian and I have been praying with arms wide open and are resting in his hands.

    Yet, we feel burdened by the next step...because we can't see it. It is like standing at the edge of a cliff with confidence God will provide a way and just not knowing if we should take that step to the left or to the right.

    This weekend we were blessed by a family in church who spoke into our lives and not only prayed for us, but encouraged us to look at Christ and not at the next step. He said, "Fall more in love with Christ during this time." This spoke to my heart, but apparently God had more work to do.

    That same day, in fact right during the conversation just mentioned, a friend gave me a book she had previously told me to read.

    I stuck it in the diaper bag and didn't think of it again until this morning. I woke to do my devotions and decided to peak at it. WOW!!! It spoke to me and was saying the same thing... Fall more in love with God. (I will share more about the book in a minute). I began praying that my heart would be soft to what God is trying to teach me as He is obviously dropping some really big hints!

    Later in the morning I am doing Bible time with our kids and using the book

    "Leading  Little Ones to God" the story is about how mighty God is and we need to remember that we are nothing and He deserves our praise, love, etc. At this point I am feeling that I must really be a bad listener since God is "screaming" this message to me.

    This afternoon a friend calls, asks about what is to come, and shares the same bits of wisdom. "Don't think about the next step, just look to Christ and love Him and all will fall into place." Okay, Okay, Okay God I get it. I am listening and I am no longer searching for the next step.

    So I have been looking more into this book "Crazy Love" and cannot wait to see how God is going to use it in my life. If you can get a copy DO IT!! I was told by another friend who is in the middle of it to read it with a journal in hand and be sure to go to the internet when he tells you to in the book. I agree!!

    I hope you find a copy and I hope it impacts you the way it is impacting me. 

    Blessings!!!


Sunday, 14 June 2009

  • A mini vacation (or at least family time) and 12 more days!!!!

    This past weekend has been what feels like a mini vacation. Brian and I were invited to a dinner party at one of the justices homes on Thursday night. It was simply delightful to be with him in Madison, have a wonderful dinner, and then have him join us at home the next night. My mother stayed with the kids over night which was so special for them....an me!

    There was very little work for Brian to do this weekend (which is really really rare) so we spontaneously had a family over for dinner. We ate outside and enjoyed the beautiful day! It was such a treat!!

    Today we have had family time which has been so scarce I really feel like we have been on vacation. I laughed when I told Brian how wonderful this has been and he said, "Yeah, this is what normal people do." We have been living so out of the ordinary lately that I have really forgotten how sweet a weekend together and with friends can be! I am so thankful for this little respite.

    12 more days and counting till he is home with us again. What is after this you might wonder?? Well, the Lord is doing some interesting things and when we feel able we will inform you. Until then, we appreciate your prayers!

Saturday, 06 June 2009

  • Long few weeks

    In the last three weeks Brian has been home for one crazy day which was Olivia's b-day. Thus, I have not been blogging. I long to have more time to share thoughts, life, and experiences, but such is not my life right now.

    Thankfully the kids and I were able to go to Madison this past week for a few days. We visited the capital again which the kids still think is great. We had a picnic each day we were there. We went to the zoo one day and spent another morning playing together at a park. It was great to see Brian in the evenings and I was happy to do so many fun outings with the kids!

    We finished up school last week and are planning an end of the year celebration soon. Gabriel is very happy to be officially in first grade! I am thankful for the break and am looking forward to our summer activities and my fall prep.

    God is continuing to be so faithful to us and I know I wouldn't have been able to get through the last few weeks if it weren't for so many dear friends prayers and their offerings of help. I can't explain how God used their phone calls of, "Bring your kids over for dinner so you can pack." or "Why don't you and the kids come for dinner tonight. " Really, it is humbling how our friends have given so much to help us through this challenging time. God is so good and just when I need help, he is faithful to provide. My heart is filled with gratitude that we are walking this path right now. While it is not easy, our family is seeing firsthand God's tender and thoughtful care which makes the daily challenges well worth it! I feel thankful for our circumstances when I hear my little daughter say, "Isn't it great how God is providing all these friends to take care of us while Daddy is gone?" These are lessons so much better taught though experience than words alone. 

    Three weeks left and we are resting in His hands!




Friday, 29 May 2009

  • May 23rd Olivia turned 4!!

    Olivia turned 4 last weekend and we had a grand ballerina party. Actually we had two parties. She had some friends come in the morning and in the evening family joined. She begged for a ballerina party for months so we gave it our best shot.

    We started by coloring ballerina's and making place mats with them. Then they made a ballerina door hanger.

    Next were some games where each girl got a wand and then they had a ballet class with my mom. She was quite the ballerina back in the day so she had a lot of fun leading all these little girls!
     
    Everyone decorated their own cupcakes with a lot of sprinkles!!

    After this party came the family party  .


    It was a great day and we enjoyed celebrating her little life. She is a crazy little girl who really loves life. She can't dance in her ballet outfits enough or care for her dolls or baby sister enough. She is quite, watchful, sharp, and silly all at the same time. We continue to pray that God would use her to be a testimony of His faithfulness.
    Happy Birthday Olivia Faith!!

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