Yesterday & Today

My heart was heavy this morning due to the tragic event in Boston yesterday. The many people that hurt, those that lost loved ones, those that trained for this marathon and all robbed of the joy. As a firm believer of Jesus Christ I can say that Christ is only one that fully give us joy and peace during this time. Continue to pray for the families that are affected, the healthcare workers, and that hope can be restored. We are told in God's word that end time would be a difficult time. I did not want to think that the events that have occurred in the past few years are the end time but this could be true, because times will not get better. I pray God comes for his people soon! Getting on our knees in prayer for our nation and the ends of the earth to come to know Christ. I prayed that I could help in some way....

Today I received a phone call for a wonderful mission opportunity. Since Matt is a nurse and has a passion for helping others he was contacted to be a part of a team to travel to Vietnam. I would love to be a part of this ministry opportunity. It seemed as though God clearly opened a door for us. We may not be helping those in Boston but we are reaching out to the ends of the earth to proclaim Christ and help others in need. Please pray for us as this is a big decision and will require some strategic planning. May God make His will known to us. I am overjoyed that in the midst of tragedy there is hope and God reveals himself. Never cease to pray!

Tough yet rewarding

Sounds like you cannot put tough and rewarding in the same sentence but I sure can. Almost two weeks ago I ventured on a girls getaway to Vegas and I had the opportunity to be kiddo free for four days. It was awesome but I missed my loves. With every trip I always have a difficult time bouncing back to normal routine and this trip proved to be no different.

K has been pushing the limits and voicing his opinions. This week he has told hundreds of times "no like....!" I never would have thought my child would say "no like chicken, no like taco, no like ham, no like turkey, no like cheese...." These are just a few!!!! I am blessed to have this precious little boy and I currently feel defeated. How can I press on? My fear is that his pediatrician will ask why K is so skinny. I am quite certain he has not gained 10 pounds since his first birthday. So the dilemma is eating and obeying. Easy right?! NOPE. Insert sad faces here! He is a very active two year old that has a passion for the outdoors, football, water, soccer, cars, and books. My goal as a parent is to simply strive to do my best and not stress out. Easier said than done. I am sure I will reap rewards later and I cannot help but want to catch a glimpse of the future. Yes he will eat and yes he will obey. When? Not sure, but we are not guaranteed easy so I can rest on The Lord to give me strength for each movement. Yes, I am living moment by moment because month to month seems so much harder in my eyes. These are the confessions of a true stay at home momma!