Its been 7 years

Happy 3rd Birthday Cinderella

 

Me: Carson you have a science test tomorrow.
Carson: Yes I know.  I am ready.
Me: What is the test on?
Carson: A piece of paper.


Carson: Mommy can you google why is my skin brown and the bottom of my feet white?
Me: hmmm ok
Carson:  If you do not know something you just google it.
 

Just....

smile
say hello
wave
pray
Say something you are happy for
say you're sorry
think of one great thing that happened to you in the last 24 hours
search your soul
get on the floor and play with the kids
put your cell phone down
send a card to someone special
pay it forward
take a walk
be silent
watch what will happen....



 

Be still

God has this...
 

everyone gets a turn

As I am
  so you will be
      prepare yourself
         and follow me
-unknown

 

vestibular disorder

My 13 year old dog Kyndel was at the veterinarian hospital last week.  She was experiencing some very odd symptoms.  Her head was tilted, disorientated, rapid eye movement, stumbling and balance problems.  She was diagnosed with Vestibular disorder after a battery of tests.  Kyndel appears to be 60 percent better.  However with her other issues: seizures and arthritis its hard now to tell what is really going on with her. 

Happy Mother's Day.

Summer concerts for 2014 Lionel Richie in July and Rod Stewart in August.  It's going to be one hot summer.  woohoo!

Look at your life

are you a: getter or a giver?
Well...
The happiest people are the givers.  You will not be rewarded for what you get.  However,  you will be rewarded for what you give.  But, remember do not let the left hand know what the right hand is doing.  

I love the song (Lyrics) below.  What would I do without my relationship with the Lord.  Yes, I will fall apart.  I need him every hour.  He guides my heart. 

 

 

Verse 1:
Lord I come, I confess
Bowing here I find my rest
Without You I fall apart
You're the one that guides my heart

Chorus:
Lord, I need You, oh I need You
Every hour I need You
My one defense, my righteousness
Oh God, how I need You

Verse 2:
Where sin runs deep, Your grace is more
Where grace is found is where You are
And where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me
Yes where You are Lord I am free
Holiness is Christ in me

Bridge:
So teach my song to rise to You
When temptation comes my way
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay
And when I cannot stand I'll fall on You
Jesus You're my hope and stay

 

God spoke

Tonight Carson walked into my bedroom and said, " I'm sorry for my bad behavior in years 1, 2, 3."  During the course of our conversation, I questioned him as to what made him say that.  He replied, " I opened my bible, started reading, got the chills and needed to tell you I was sorry. 
I love his heart.  I pray he continues to listen and obey the Lord.
 

Keeping it real

I really struggle with moms complaining about their children.  Yes we all have struggles with our children but what the heck.  Children are a blessing from The Lord.  We only have a few blinks to raise them so we need to focus on our children's foundation.  Stop worrying about what the neighbors have, who is going to have another baby and what the gender might be, etc.  refocus your energy on your child(ren).   There are many moms out there who desire to have another child but are struggling.  There are moms out there that wish they could do it all again.  There are moms out there who's hearts are aching for their child.  So with that being said, stop complaining, comparing and wishing the time away.  

God is in control.

All good things must come to an end.  We truly enjoyed watching the Winter Olympics this year.  Carson loved watching the speed skating while I enjoyed the figure skating and hockey.  What a beautiful closing.  

Ahhh sunshine

What a beautiful day.  We were outside all day and loving it.  

Three girls

Carson told me today, that he is in love with three girls plus his Mommy.  I just smiled and he replied not bad for a 1st grader.

Be careful who you trust, because the devil was once an angel. - unknown

Please no more snow this winter.

The best thing I heard this weekend...  Carson said, Mommy I love your heart.  You make me feel so special.  Can we go skating?  Haha

It was a long night.  

500,000.00 people are without power tonight due to the ice storm.  Yes it could be worse but....

I love hearing Carson sharing stories about Jesus.      I. Love. It.  

I am praying for the sun.  It's been a cold gloomy winter.  Ugh!  Carson asked tonight " mommy will I ever wear shorts again." 

Do not look back
Do not turn left or right
Do not ask others for directions

Keep looking straight
Keep focused
And ask our Heavenly Father for his direction only
You might need a map called the bible
Fasten your seat belt and hold on tight as you might hit some bumps.

Second mark period grades... St and O's.  Woohoo!

Irma arrived from Guatemala two weeks ago.  Everyone is doing rather well with her transition. She fits into our family so nicely.  Carson loves her living with us.  He keeps saying "there are two Guatemalans in the house."  She starts community college next week which is very exciting for her.
Carson has been off of school for the last two days due to the weather.  It's been very cold and we had a few inches of snow. He is doing well with his school work but still struggles at times with his behavior. Carson can turn on a dime when he does not want to do something. The other night I took a video of him during one of his crazy rages.  I showed him the video a few hours later and he was in shock.  He kept saying " I do not remember that."
Anyway, we keep pressing forward.

Phew, what is with the seven year old I think I know everything attitude?  

The best part of my day....hugging and kissing my kids. 

Every day God thinks of you.
Psalm 68:14

Every hour God looks after you.
2 thessaalonians 3:3

Every minute God cares for you.
1 peter 5:7

Because every second he loves you.
Jeremiah 31:3