Simple yet often the hardest path to take.....

"Jesus said love one another. He didn't say love the whole world." -Mother Theresa

Yep I am the mama of a driver!!!

It is hard to imagine that I have a son driving! He got his license last week and is loving it! His dad blessed him with a vehicle and we are helping Andrew with most of his car insurance which is no small thing on a 16 year old young man! We are happy for him and feel as though he is ready for this freedom. He actually turned 16 in April however due to law changes he had to wait 6 months after receiving his permit. It is a different season. It is a huge letting go. Part of it I welcome....and the other part is hard knowing that we are never going back to the way things were. He is growing up. I am proud of him for so many reasons.

Relaxed, carefree and easy in the kitchen day.

Oh how I love a relaxed Sunday. We went to church this morning and experienced our combined service with the Hispanic church. It was a good morning and reminded me of what it would be like someday in heaven. We went to our favorite barbecue joint after lunch and enjoyed our favorite freedom fries! They are a pregnant woman's dream! I crave comfort food big time during this pregnancy. We came home and both took a 3 hour nap. It was wonderful!!! I love that my husband values naps as much as I do. We were blessed that our boys would be returning just in time for a late dinner. I fixed a totally easy hodge podge meal that was loved by all and easy on the cook! Our evening is filled with making sure we are prepared for the week, a game of croquet (a Target clearance find that I knew Jacob would love!), homework for the big guy and just enjoying a pocket of family time that as our kids grow up is harder and harder to find. Thank you Lord!

A few words...

The more talk, the less truth; the wise measure their words. Proverbs 10:19

I remember a few years ago I was at retreat and at this retreat you had a period of silence that lasted about 15-16 hours. At first I thought well this is stupid. Yeah, I did. I wish I had a more lovely, Christlike response but that was my first thought. As the evening went on I was amazed at the peacefulness that surrounded me. It was amazing. I was able to communicate during that time but it involved a smile, a pat, a hug or some kind of gesture that didn't involve sound or talking. It really was a profound experiment for me and something that I grew and learned from. My daily life doesn't afford me to live such a life and I don't believe the Lord desires that step. However, I am reminded often of the power of my words.

Amazed....

I am amazed at Gods faithfulness. It blows me away, knocks my socks off and makes stand in awe because no words could express my gratitude.

When I was a single mom a dear friend of mine used to say I think you are Gods golden child. She too was in awe of how he provided for me again and again. I used to say he *just* loving on me!

This many years later I am still blown away. I am so grateful and moved.

The truth is we are all his golden child. Truth is something he placed in my heart very strongly over the years and I have hung onto it again and again in the midst of fighting for my freedom and fighting for the hearts of others.

Thank you Lord! To God be the Glory!!!

Wordless Wednesdays

Inspiration for my year ahead....

http://aholyexperience.com/2008/08/how-would-jesus-teach.html

I can't figure out how to make a link correctly but if you have children I think you will gain something from visiting this post on one of my favorite blogs.