As Thanksgiving approaches......I am becoming very thoughtful and prayerful because my heart is SO full of the blessings that God has given me. My 2 fabulous kids and great husband are the dearest to me and not to leave out Mia-our 6 mo. old boxer who is incredibly spoiled rotten. We've gone through a lot of changes in the past year but through it all it has dawned on me that as long as we r together that is ALL that matters. I know.....it is very cliche but no apologies folks.......it's the dead on TRUTH! That is truly where God has me right now and trust me......it hasn't been easy to get here but now that I'm here? What a peace to know that He is ruling my life and I have given Him total control. I'm perfectly content letting my Heavenly Father rule my world. "Where He leads me,I will follow!"
The older I get the more that I realize it's SO not about me and my little agendas! It's about the Kingdom and going about the Father's business. I'm weary of the "petty" arguments and disagreements that people get all wrapped up in......I want to shout "Focus on what MATTERS!" Jesus wants us to tell the world about Him and the enemy has us wrapped around his little fingers when we fight against one another. "Our fight is not with flesh and blood but with principalities and the power of darkness" I forget the scripture reference for that verse. But, it's so true!!!! Oh God, help me keep my eyes fixed on You! That is the only way I will ever succeed.
I'm not on a soapbox today, but just passionate about what Christ is doing in my life and want to share. I hope it's an encouragement to someone that is reading........
This past week Dor's parents have been here and it's been such a treat to spend time with them and little Nadia-their "prison baby". What a ministry they have giving to hurting families. After saying goodbye to them today, we are heading up to my parent's house to spend a couple nights with them and then it's on to Idaho where we are spending Thanksgiving with Gartboy,Shel and family and Mitchells! I can't wait to see everybody! Thank God for my great family and friends. I don't care if we eat pizza.....as long we are together:)
I'm thankful for my little family of 4 and our puppy.....my dad who is dedicated, genuine, and a great positive role model in my life. my mom who is funny, loving, kind and a good grandma. my sister who I wish I could see more.....is giving, kind, great nurse and a nice auntie. my inlaws who are considerate, sweet, giving, and prayer warriors. my friends who give to me and love whatever i give in return. Most of all.....My Saviour Jesus Christ who loves me so much and cares about my life. That is mind boggling to me!
Taylor's latest statements? They are never ceasing.....the latest was a couple weeks ago at the ER when they swiped his nose to check him for the flu. He stated,"Ouch, they hurt my boogers!" One statement I have to share is when he said that "Jesus died on the cross in his boxers!" He watched "No Greater Love" at our church and saw Jesus with just a garment on and I guess he thought they looked like boxers..... He always has us laughing!
Courtney's latest? She is once again on the Honor Roll and made straight A's for her 4th year in a row. She has never had a B on her report card . Moms can Brag!!! She's definitely more serious minded than Taylor, but she has her crazy moments too:) I love her wit, charm and quick mind. She keeps us on our toes, that's for sure! I always tell her she will be the president of some corporation or in charge of something! She's always been a leader, from the young age of 2.
Gotta run! HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYBODY!
