Sweet baby...

Would you have adopted this sweet baby knowing he was going to die in a few short months? This family did.

God's way are not our ways. He only does that which is good, though on this side of heaven it may not seem like it. I don't know if in time, all our pain and suffering will make sense. I don't know if we will understand the sanctifying work He has done and is doing in our lives. But I do know this...He sent His Son to redeem us. Christ came, suffered the wrath that we deserved, died and rose again...He conquered death. Death has lost it's sting. One day, those who called upon His Name in faith, will be with Him and have new glorified bodies just like Jesus. I long for that day when I am rid of this flesh...

I love what Matthew's mom had to say in her March 6th post.

So, I am thankful for Matt because he has further exposed the blackness in my heart and my need for the the forgiveness found in Jesus. I am sick because I seek physical healing, signs and wonders, rather than the One to whom the signs point. Jesus is our hope. Spiritual healing is our calling and our destiny in Christ. Someday I will watch Matt run and play and laugh. Until we finally make it home, we rest in His finished work and long for its realization in heaven.

May we all be thankful for the trials that God brings our way in order to sanctify us and make us more like Jesus Christ....

Let's pray for this family as they mourn the loss of their sweet son....

A very special thank you to Pastor Josh, for sharing this story with me today.

Sweet baby...

Would you have adopted this sweet baby knowing he was going to die in a few short months? This family did.

God's way are not our ways. He only does that which is good, though on this side of heaven it may not seem like it. I don't know if in time, all our pain and suffering will make sense. I don't know if we will understand the sanctifying work He has done and is doing in our lives. But I do know this...He sent His Son to redeem us. Christ came, suffered the wrath that we deserved, died and rose again...He conquered death. Death has lost it's sting. One day, those who called upon His Name in faith, will be with Him and have new glorified bodies just like Jesus. I long for that day when I am rid of this flesh...

I love what Matthew's mom had to say in her March 6th post.

So, I am thankful for Matt because he has further exposed the blackness in my heart and my need for the the forgiveness found in Jesus. I am sick because I seek physical healing, signs and wonders, rather than the One to whom the signs point. Jesus is our hope. Spiritual healing is our calling and our destiny in Christ. Someday I will watch Matt run and play and laugh. Until we finally make it home, we rest in His finished work and long for its realization in heaven.

May we all be thankful for the trials that God brings our way in order to sanctify us and make us more like Jesus Christ....

Let's pray for this family as they mourn the loss of their sweet son....

A very special thank you to Pastor Josh, for sharing this story with me today.

If you haven't taken the time to watch the You tube of Susan Boyle's performance on Britian's Got Talent, take the time. You won't be sorry....

For some background on Susan, head on over to Amy's blog.

If you haven't taken the time to watch the You tube of Susan Boyle's performance on Britian's Got Talent, take the time. You won't be sorry....

For some background on Susan, head on over to Amy's blog.

I'm feeling much better today, other than being a bit grouchy...Sorry boys...

Sorry about not memeing, Jen....My second week in a row. My bad. (Is that still the cool thing to say, or am I out of it.)

Our church is hosting a marriage conference this weekend that Russ and I are helping with. I'm praying my anxiety will stay tolerable and I am a help not a hindrance. The conference is featuring Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg. Russ and I have gone to 3 Weekend to Remember conferences held by Family Life Today, but none by the Rosbergs. I'm excited to hear what they have to say.

I did get all three pups bathed and groomed today. No small feat when you have 3 long haired, double coated pups that are in the middle of their semi-annual shedding season. I could knit a sweater with all the hair I got off of them. If I knew how to knit, that is. ;)

The sun is shining...The flowers are blooming and God is merciful.

Life is good....

I'm feeling much better today, other than being a bit grouchy...Sorry boys...

Sorry about not memeing, Jen....My second week in a row. My bad. (Is that still the cool thing to say, or am I out of it.)

Our church is hosting a marriage conference this weekend that Russ and I are helping with. I'm praying my anxiety will stay tolerable and I am a help not a hindrance. The conference is featuring Dr. Gary and Barb Rosberg. Russ and I have gone to 3 Weekend to Remember conferences held by Family Life Today, but none by the Rosbergs. I'm excited to hear what they have to say.

I did get all three pups bathed and groomed today. No small feat when you have 3 long haired, double coated pups that are in the middle of their semi-annual shedding season. I could knit a sweater with all the hair I got off of them. If I knew how to knit, that is. ;)

The sun is shining...The flowers are blooming and God is merciful.

Life is good....

I'm still feeling pretty yucky...*sigh*

I'm still feeling pretty yucky...*sigh*

I had my first visit today to help with my migraines. I need to go in a few more times. This first time, I had to go in the middle of one. I can't drive or talk coherently in the middle of a migraine, and this one was BAD one!! Russ took me, filled out the paper work and answered most other questions. The doctor was so kind. He took one look at the back of my neck and said it was obvious it was a very bad one because my neck was so tight.

I forgot my camera....Next time, I'm taking one. ;)

It didn't help right away...He said it could take a couple of hours to take affect and told me go home, take my migraine medicine and rest. I slept all afternoon and woke up pain-free, though I am groggy from the medicine I took to help me sleep.

Next time I need to go in before my cycle and before the pain hits.

I am so far behind on my blog replying. I read all the posts over the last few days, I just couldn't respond. Rest assured, I am impressed with the bird pictures, the quilt studios, the moving piece on Easter from the perspective of different years....And so much more....

I had my first visit today to help with my migraines. I need to go in a few more times. This first time, I had to go in the middle of one. I can't drive or talk coherently in the middle of a migraine, and this one was BAD one!! Russ took me, filled out the paper work and answered most other questions. The doctor was so kind. He took one look at the back of my neck and said it was obvious it was a very bad one because my neck was so tight.

I forgot my camera....Next time, I'm taking one. ;)

It didn't help right away...He said it could take a couple of hours to take affect and told me go home, take my migraine medicine and rest. I slept all afternoon and woke up pain-free, though I am groggy from the medicine I took to help me sleep.

Next time I need to go in before my cycle and before the pain hits.

I am so far behind on my blog replying. I read all the posts over the last few days, I just couldn't respond. Rest assured, I am impressed with the bird pictures, the quilt studios, the moving piece on Easter from the perspective of different years....And so much more....

My pastor posted a great talk by Mark Driscoll, of Mars Hill Church.

Don't Snipe Your Brother.

It was a reminder that I needed to hear, having been on both sides of the rifle, myself.

My pastor posted a great talk by Mark Driscoll, of Mars Hill Church.

Don't Snipe Your Brother.

It was a reminder that I needed to hear, having been on both sides of the rifle, myself.

Marcy needed a small bit of help with her blog. She insisted that she make me slippers as a thank you for my help. I'm so glad I didn't argue!! Look at these GREAT slippers!!!

Thank you, marcy....I LOVE them!!! :D

Marcy needed a small bit of help with her blog. She insisted that she make me slippers as a thank you for my help. I'm so glad I didn't argue!! Look at these GREAT slippers!!!

Thank you, marcy....I LOVE them!!! :D

The last two days I have been spending some much needed time on The Swap. It's a web site for homeschooling, but all are welcome on our forums. We have quite a few people who hang out with us who don't homeschool. I'm fixing web pages, updating buttons and general maintenance stuff. I like doing this kind of work. :o) I think it's fun to play with the ftp and html codes.

I'd better get back to work!! :D

The last two days I have been spending some much needed time on The Swap. It's a web site for homeschooling, but all are welcome on our forums. We have quite a few people who hang out with us who don't homeschool. I'm fixing web pages, updating buttons and general maintenance stuff. I like doing this kind of work. :o) I think it's fun to play with the ftp and html codes.

I'd better get back to work!! :D