We were snowed in and spent the day at home...warm and cozy. (the girls and me)
I made cupcakes and they sure enjoyed eating the frosting!
I’m not sure what the Lord has in store for this coming year. I am looking forward to a new baby and not feeling so BIG and STRETCHED! :-) I washed baby clothes the other day and it was wonderful to smell the scent of “baby” from the laundry soap I used. It is hard to believe I will actually be holding my blessing in a couple months. We still don't have a name picked out, but God knows and hopefully we'll figure it out SOON!
One word that has popped out to me recently is PEACE. I’ve heard or read it in a few verses and I think this is the theme the Lord wants me to focus on. One verse was in a birthday card from my dear friend, Mrs. Parsons.
“...The Lord will bless His people with peace.” (Psalm 29:11)
Another verse I read out of the New American Standard says “The steadfast of mind Thou wilt keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in Thee. For in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.” (Isaiah 26:3-4)
I am learning that trust and peace go together. To get peace, I must trust...and if I trust, I’ll get peace. Sounds pretty simple to me. But to live it out....now that is another story.
The whole aspect of PEACE is an area that I need to grow in...especially in my home. When I find myself raising my voice (ok, yelling!) at my children–it certainly doesn’t reflect peace. I know there are a lot of angles and aspects yet to learn. I’m actually excited to discover more and I know there are secrets just waiting to be uncovered in this whole area.
Today I received a beautiful bouquet of white tulips...so pretty. What an unexpected blessing and surprise. Truly the "blessing of the day". I started a little book to record these random and wonderful things that happen...it's my "BLESSING OF THE DAY" book. I haven't written it in for so long, but need to get back at it. It's good to reflect on the little and big things that happen in our lives. For me--I tend to forget them. By keeping a reminder, it will encourage me when I look back and read the events that made an ordinary day--just a little bit more extraordinary! And I want my girls to read about these things too! Thanks Jodie, Mrs. B, Ingers and Xoshilth for the sunshine through the flowers you sent!
I celebrated with my family this past weekend. We had a family dinner at mom & dads. We were also celebrating Suzie's birthday too. (there are 5 of us kids that have birthdays within a month of each other!)We did get a family shot of us since we were all dressed up and looked half put together!
Well, I will end this entry. I wonder how long it will be before I write again! :-) I keep up more with Facebook--adding lots of photos and stuff.
