It's like going home again

Recently, Most of our family came down with one of the many viruses out there. It has lasted almost two weeks. I am thankful I got to be home to care for our youngest. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. But I felt something missing. I felt restless. Of course, the weather was my first element I blamed it on. But then this morning waking up... knowing it was SUNDAY. I was happy... eager...ready to be "fed."


Walking through the church doors I anticipated who I would see and what Pastor might be preaching. It was a "hunger" I could feel that needed to be fed. I took my position in nursery to start. I got to hold the newest member of our church. It made me look in aww. The Lord is giving us a daughter you see. Something I never thought I would have. A chance to do things according to His Will. Not ours as parents. God is Good.

Then came our service. Sitting beside our oldest was a blessing to me. That child is destined for something bigger then he even realizes I think. Noo.. not Hollywood... God's Will in his life... He sang his heart out today. He makes my heart smile to hear him sing like that. It's a beautiful sound. After a thought provoking message I was left with time to reflect to think... I am so thankful for our church... I am thankful for that "hunger" inside... I am thankful for the faces of ones I care for there... I am sure I missed alot being home with sick family... Going today was just like going home again.

Convicting?

On a Wednesday Night recently we sang this song below. So Little Time by John R Rice. It was very convicting in alot of ways... Hope you find some meaning in it.




So little time! The harvest will be over.Our reaping done, we reapers taken Home.Report our work to Jesus, Lord of harvest,And hope He'll smile and that He'll say, "Well done!"



Today we reap, or miss our golden harvest!Today is given us lost souls to win.Oh then to save some dear ones from the burning.Today we'll go to bring some sinner in.


How many times I should have strongly pleaded;How often did I feel to strictly warn.The Spirit moved, oh had I pled for Jesus!The grain is fallen, lost ones not reborn.



Today we reap, or miss our golden harvest!Today is given us lost souls to win.Oh then to save some dear ones from the burning.Today we'll go to bring some sinner in.


Despite the heat, the ceaseless toil, the hardship,The broken heart over those we cannot win;Misunderstood, because we're oft peculiar,Still no regrets we'll have but for our sin.



Today we reap, or miss our golden harvest!Today is given us lost souls to win.Oh then to save some dear ones from the burning.Today we'll go to bring some sinner in.
A day of pleasure, or a feast of friendship,A house or car or garments fair or fame,Will all be trash, when souls are brought to Heaven,And then how sad to face the slackers blame!



Today we reap, or miss our golden harvest!Today is given us lost souls to win.Oh then to save some dear ones from the burning.Today we'll go to bring some sinner in.


The harvest white, with reapers few is wastingAnd many souls will die and never know.The love of Christ, the joy of sins forgiven.Oh let us weep and love and pray and go!



Today we reap, or miss our golden harvest!Today is given us lost souls to win.Oh then to save some dear ones from the burning.Oh will you go and bring some sinner in?

Heartbeat

Your Heartbeat...

Sometimes I think it something so simply that people take for granted. Your heartbeat can tell if your happy, sad, scared or even sick. Recently, my Little Bobo was laying beside me. He was in a playful mood and began hugging my head. As he hugged my head his little chest was right close to my ear. What a sweet sound. By his heartbeat you could even hear he was in a playful mood. It was such a blessing to hear his heartbeat and to again be reminded that God is good. He and the other two kids are answered prayers. Different prayers but it reminds me of how special they each are. The beauty in each of their lives. I am sure there will be a day that I won't be able to hugs them as often as I want. To hear that heartbeat that I now find so comforting. But until then I will enjoy the sounds of their lives.

Cadylia Bella 3 months

This little cherub is in Heaven now. What do you say? What can you say? I only pray that God gets the Glory somehow. Pray for her parents and siblings...I am sure it is going to be a long road.

Proud American

Recently, We celebrated Flag Day. We ventured out with the boys and Nana to the parade. It was such a blessing to see so many people show respect for our service members who were throughout the parade. Tho' our military is all done by volunteering I wonder somedays of people realize what these service men and women go through. About half way through the parade the gentleman in these pictures caught my eye. I seen him and imagined he too fought in a war. But I am sure his welcome home was much different then the way service members are welcomed home now. To see his pride for what these soldiers do and have done... To see his sincere gratitude to each of them...It showed Patriotism in a way that isn't easily put to words.

Our playful little Bobo. We are so thankful for his smiles and the laughter he has bought to us all. I was trying to get him to wear this hat in preparation for the summer sun. He has lighter skin and hair. I just have the feeling the sun isn't going to be easy on him. But he turned it into a game of keeping the hat on. He's so funny. Enjoy!

Answered Prayer and Forgiveness

I have a friend who has been the most loyal friend you could imagine. Every birthday of my kids and our wedding anniversary always came with a warm greeting card from her. She never forgot. For the longest time we have tried to get together. It never worked. To be honest part of me didn't try as hard as I should have to get together. Well, Recently I've asked in my prayers for God to be thorough with me. To help me to really grow and get past some of my failures. I was on my way for a little Mommy time away. I found a cassette tape this friend made me. I started to play it. Then it hit me as plain as could be. I was holding a grudge yet. After about 25 years I let something get in the way of our friendship. I kept a wall between us. After a bit of help from my husband I knew what I had to do. As Great as God is the chance came to email this friend to work this out. She was at work and couldn't take phone calls. ( I do better typing or writing out my thoughts) Her response of beautiful... "I hope you can forgive me. High School was nearly 20 years ago and if I did ANYTHING to hurt you through my actions or words, I sincerely apologize for that. We have been friends now for 30 years and it is a safe friendship. I know we do not see each other as often as I would like, but our friendship is rock solid. You are a lifelong friend and I will love you forever." It was perfect. I don't feel she owed me the apology. It was my problem or so I thought. I do hope this opens the door for more memories with this life long friend.

I am so thankful it was put on my heart to apologize for this matter to her. Now, I have more room to grow. I pray I can be a witness to God's perfect enduring love to this friend.