Sunday, April 24, 2011

It's not difficult to decide what I'm thankful for today.  Christ is risen!

It's impossible for me to fathom giving my child as a sacrifice for the people of this world.  It's beyond my comprehension.  Our Lord watched His son suffer and die.  Jesus died for us.  What an amazing gift that we, as Christians, are aware of and thankful for every day!
We went with Ray's parents to St. Ann's Catholic church in Canyon this morning.  Reece didn't cooperate so Ray was in and out with him the entire service.  Regan was cranky.  And honestly, I was missing my family and the church I grew up in.  However, I was in a beautiful place of worship.  The music was so pretty and it was wonderful to see the church packed with families for the Easter holiday.  We survived with the little ones and we were home early.  Everyone took a nap before lunch!  We had lunch at Ray's parents house.  The kids are now hunting eggs with their older brothers and sister with the other side of their family.  It's quiet around here.  I sat on the back porch and read.  I needed some time with God.  I was falling into the trap of feeling sorry for myself and what I imagined this Easter to be, that it hadn't become.
God quickly put me in my place.  Thanks God!  I am blessed we had a church to go to this morning.  I am blessed my kids are healthy enough to be disruptive in church.  I am blessed Ray's parents are married and welcome us into their home at any time.  I am thankful my little ones have the big ones to pick them up to go have a BLAST!  I am thankful my God loves me, forgives me, and is always there.
Easter seems to mean more to me each year.  What a beautiful day to celebrate our Christian FAITH!  No matter the "details" of the day.

Ephesians 1:7-10
In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of sins, in accordance with the riches of God's grace that he lavished on us with all wisdom and understanding.  And he made known to us the mystery of his will according to his good pleasure, which he purposed in Christ to be put into effect when the times will have reached their fulfillment-to bring all things in heaven and on earth together under one head, even Christ.

Thursday, April 14, 2011

Today I am thankful for several random things...

I am thankful for the gorgeous weather at the district track meet yesterday.  It was a great day for athletes to compete! 

I am thankful for lunch with my grandma today.  She's my world, my hero, my best friend.  She'll have a nice long post of her own when I have a chance to sit down and give her the words she deserves.

I am thankful Reece wasn't seriously injured when he ran into a pole yesterday.  He has a nasty black eye but that's it!  Praise God!

I am thankful for the quiet time Ray and I have together tonight.  So I'm signing off to enjoy my time with him!

1 Chronicles 16:34
Give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; His love endures forever.

Tuesday, April 12, 2011

A Super Friend

Today I am thankful for a very special friend, Heather Ladd.  She amazes me, she is superwoman!  She does it all and more.  I am always stunned at what she can accomplish in 24 hours.  Maybe she doesn't sleep? 

Heather inspires me spiritually.  I am extremely thankful for her in my life.  I am so proud to call her my friend.  She does everything with such passion and purpose.  Her ideas are creative and she has such a giving heart.  I am a better person today because of Heather's influence in my life.  I love you precious friend!

Jude 1:20-21
But you, dear friends, by building yourselves up in your most holy faith and praying in the Holy Spirit, keep yourselves in God’s love as you wait for the mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ to bring you to eternal life.

Monday, April 11, 2011

Regan

My first born turned five yesterday!  It's such a joy for me to watch my children grow up.  We had a wonderful weekend with family and friends.  She told me it was the perfect birthday. 


I am so thankful for Regan.  She made me a mom, which is an amazing blessing in itself.  She has taught me so much about myself, about love, about life, and about who I want to be.  She is a very strong-willed child and is very passionate about everything she does.  There is a certain way to do things in her mind and she has a hard time understanding when others want to do it differently.  :)  Her heart is precious.  She loves to read, color, paint, and play outside.  She also likes tv a little too much so we have to monitor the time she spends watching "her shows".  Regan is quite the fasionista!  She loves dresses and cowgirl boots. 


Thank you, my awesome God, for this amazing blessing!  It's an honor to be her mother, knowing God trusted us enough to bless us with her.  My hope for her is that she will love God and put Him first in her life always.  I pray she will always have the passion for life that she does now.  I pray she will always come to us when she needs us and our relationship with her will be comfortable and open.  I pray she will always do what makes her happy, always be kind to others, and live a long and blessed life.


I look forward to experiencing life with Regan!  I can't wait to see what she does each day with the blessings God has given her.

Romas 15:13
Now may the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that you may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Sprirt.