...And the greatest of these is Charity. What better way is there to practice charity than being a mother and wife? Sometimes I think it is easier being charitable to strangers and friends than it is your children and husband. Why or why can't I be the same person to my family than I am to complete strangers! I would never dream of grumbling at changing yet another messy diaper, or huffing about cleaning up a cup of spilled milk. Charity (love) begins in the heart, right? Then my heart needs a little work. I want my children to know the love of God because they see it in their mother.
~*~ Oh Lord, our wonderful Creator. You are the sovereign King of my life and I will worship you forever. Please guide me, open my eyes and show my how I can be a better mother and wife today. I don't want to be the same tomorrow, I want to grow by your grace. Thank you for being who the same yesterday, today and forever. Thank you for manifesting your love to us through your Son, Jesus. In His most perfect name. Amen~*~
Thursday, August 19, 2010
Friday, August 13, 2010
Summer fun, fun, fun!
Ahh, Summer is finally here. Or well I hope it is. We went to the lake today and the girls played in the sand. I wasn't intending on the girls playing the water but it got so hot that I couldn't say no. So the girls won me over and I got wet. It was a nice place to play, nice people nearby, and lots of little girls! We dug out a big hole to make a baby pool for Mya. I hope they had fun because it wore me out.
I try to not be tired. After getting ready, beaching it, and a Costco run I am spent. I am sooo looking forward to the day when it is going to be easier to go for a run. On the way home Alyssa was chatting to Jessica at how fun the 'beach party was'. Overhearing that little conversation made it all worth while.
After the beach we stopped at DQ for ice cream and they got vanilla kids dishes. I over heard Alyssa telling Jessica that 'this isn't the best ice cream, but its just ok but lets not tell mom'. I think she wanted chocolate!
~*~ Thank you Lord for being true. I love to praise your name. Only You, oh Lord, are my King. Thank you for this sunshine and keep me thankful for all these blessings. Please keep me and my family in Your will, because that is all I want in my life. I love you, Lord because you first loved us. In Jesus name. Amen ~*~
I try to not be tired. After getting ready, beaching it, and a Costco run I am spent. I am sooo looking forward to the day when it is going to be easier to go for a run. On the way home Alyssa was chatting to Jessica at how fun the 'beach party was'. Overhearing that little conversation made it all worth while.
After the beach we stopped at DQ for ice cream and they got vanilla kids dishes. I over heard Alyssa telling Jessica that 'this isn't the best ice cream, but its just ok but lets not tell mom'. I think she wanted chocolate!
~*~ Thank you Lord for being true. I love to praise your name. Only You, oh Lord, are my King. Thank you for this sunshine and keep me thankful for all these blessings. Please keep me and my family in Your will, because that is all I want in my life. I love you, Lord because you first loved us. In Jesus name. Amen ~*~
Monday, August 9, 2010
Sink or Swim...
Today is the start of a new era. I have decided to start newtoday and every morning from now on start new! I am in shock at how quickly the past five years have flown by, it is all a blur. I want to someday comeback and remember what today was like as young mother. While laying in bed waiting for my alarm (miss Mya) to sound this morning, I was thinking back through the past few years at how much has changed.
January 2005
With a head full of dreams I said 'I do' to my knight in shining armor. We moved from a small mid-west town to a historical west coast one. I thought we would call this new town home for MAYBE a year. I was wrong. Fast forward to January 2010. As our fourth girl was born, my knight's armor wasn't as shiny as it once was, and my head is no longer so full of fairytale dreams. Dreams of world travel, decadent dining, and shopping sprees have been replaced by messy diapers and swiss cheese stuck to the bottom of my shoe. Its now time to 'Survive'!
I don't think a day does go by that I regret this position. Sure there are moments here and there where I wish I could not be touched for thirty seconds, but I am always quickly reminded of how this life is no longer about me. The only thing that matters is what this Mom( mother, mama and maaaaa) can give to this family unit. I m reminded of that catchy country song by Toby Keith 'I wanna talk about me!'. I laugh inside because too many times in a day I feel like yelling that out to my kids, but then rember the end of the song he goes 'me me me me' and then I am cured. For a little while.
Mirrium Webster decribes Mother simply as a female parent. Anyone who has ever had or been a mother knows that there is so much more. The words that come to my mind when I think of my Mother I think of: She is a Friend to everyone who needs one, a Teacher of not only accademics but life, she is a Cook when anyone is hungry, a Counselor when someone just needs to talk, a Maid 24/7, an Enourager when someone is feeling dicouraged, a Supporter to her husband and children, she is the Heart of the Home, she has the ability to make the house feel warm and cozy just by the mood she is in and she is a reflection of Gods love. Now, that sounds like a fairytale if I ever heard one.
~*~ Lord, You are God, You are King of all. I will praise your name as long as I draw breath. Thank you for being the same yesterday, today and forever. I thank you for my family, and thank you for showing me your love though them. Tame my heart and make it yours. I ask that you give me eyes to see and ears to hear Your truth. Help me be the mom you made me to be. I feel like it is impossible task to raise a family properly in this world today, as it says in your Word, I know you are greater than the things of this world. My Lord, you are the ruler of my life and I ask you to guide me, keep and protect the hearts, mind, and body of my family. We will only serve you. In the name of Jesus. Amen. ~*~
January 2005
With a head full of dreams I said 'I do' to my knight in shining armor. We moved from a small mid-west town to a historical west coast one. I thought we would call this new town home for MAYBE a year. I was wrong. Fast forward to January 2010. As our fourth girl was born, my knight's armor wasn't as shiny as it once was, and my head is no longer so full of fairytale dreams. Dreams of world travel, decadent dining, and shopping sprees have been replaced by messy diapers and swiss cheese stuck to the bottom of my shoe. Its now time to 'Survive'!
I don't think a day does go by that I regret this position. Sure there are moments here and there where I wish I could not be touched for thirty seconds, but I am always quickly reminded of how this life is no longer about me. The only thing that matters is what this Mom( mother, mama and maaaaa) can give to this family unit. I m reminded of that catchy country song by Toby Keith 'I wanna talk about me!'. I laugh inside because too many times in a day I feel like yelling that out to my kids, but then rember the end of the song he goes 'me me me me' and then I am cured. For a little while.
Mirrium Webster decribes Mother simply as a female parent. Anyone who has ever had or been a mother knows that there is so much more. The words that come to my mind when I think of my Mother I think of: She is a Friend to everyone who needs one, a Teacher of not only accademics but life, she is a Cook when anyone is hungry, a Counselor when someone just needs to talk, a Maid 24/7, an Enourager when someone is feeling dicouraged, a Supporter to her husband and children, she is the Heart of the Home, she has the ability to make the house feel warm and cozy just by the mood she is in and she is a reflection of Gods love. Now, that sounds like a fairytale if I ever heard one.
~*~ Lord, You are God, You are King of all. I will praise your name as long as I draw breath. Thank you for being the same yesterday, today and forever. I thank you for my family, and thank you for showing me your love though them. Tame my heart and make it yours. I ask that you give me eyes to see and ears to hear Your truth. Help me be the mom you made me to be. I feel like it is impossible task to raise a family properly in this world today, as it says in your Word, I know you are greater than the things of this world. My Lord, you are the ruler of my life and I ask you to guide me, keep and protect the hearts, mind, and body of my family. We will only serve you. In the name of Jesus. Amen. ~*~
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