JOY IN THE JOURNEY

Saturday, August 9, 2008

Nothing better than a horse birthday party!!!

They had so much fun at their precious friends party...they are still giggling!!

Caden's quick visit to Mimi's House

The girls were so excited to see Caden and so was Mimi!! He is such a fun cousin and we were so excited to see him even if briefly!!!

Mia's Bow Practice

Wes took the girls to the lease a few weekends ago and Mia has become quite skilled with the bow, so skilled she accidentally got the (fake) deer in the eye....she has some more practice!!!

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

I have been thinking a lot about the passion God placed in my heart for so long about missions. I have often wondered what purpose it played in shaping me especially, because it was so hard to let go of that dream and become satisfied in being a missionary with my own children and the people God surrounded me with. It took 3 years before I quit fighting Him and became content with the role He had given me. He does not "need" me, although I am called to obedience to go make disciples of men... He may use me as a willing vessle but I can assure you the God who created Heaven and Earth does not NEED me! If I cannot be faithful in my own home, a peacemaker a discipler in my own home what makes me think I should be investing all my time elsewhere. The Lord has graciously shown me bits and pieces of how that desire shaped me and one is the willingness and reminder that my life is not my own. He may totally change my game plan at anytime, anyplace, and anywhere AS LONG AS IT LINES UP WITH SCRIPTURE!!! There are many plans I make for my life that do not line up with His plans...but I still chose to Surrender All!!! (This was the exiting hymn in our wedding!)

Bammie is here!!

Well the long awaited arrival of my mother-in-law is here. We had 15 men and their sons show up from our church to help move her stuff into storage until we find a house. It was so sweet and we were so thankful for the testimony of how excited everyone is for her to be here! Thank you guys for serving us and thank you Emily for helping me with my memory lapses at the grocery store!!!!