Time

I've been spending a bit of time trying to figure out what is MOST important. How I should best spend my days, raising my children, running our household, being a good wife. These things require a lot of TIME- among other things (energy, faith, grace, patience.... you know how it is) I have come to the acceptance (for the most part) that I really can't do it all. One of the things I am having to shelve for a while, it seems, is this blog. I just can't keep up with it. It's not a priority these days, mainly because I have 3 children under age 5. That, as you know or can imagine requires a tremendous amount of TIME. I want to be a good and attentive mom. And while I long to really be an active member of the blogoshpere, I am hearing 'not now' as an answer to my prayers. Sometimes, God says no. I'm ok with that. I have to be, because what I want more than this, is time with my children, with my husband, running my household, etc. So I am taking a bloggy break. I don't know for how long, but I know that it feels right. Thanks for your encouragment and kindness. I have appreciated it all! May God bless you in your ventures! I'm sure I'll be around from time to time... <><

Merry Christmas

I am taking a Holiday break from the blogosphere.  I wish you a very Merry Christmas, filled with all of the blessings and grace of Christ Jesus.  Have a safe and Happy New Year!  See you next year!

Mamma's Been Busy!

Here's what I have been up to- *drool* A feast for your eyes!

Good Stuff

Oh man.  If you haven't hear of these guys, get over to itunes or their website and download you some good stuff.  I am enjoying their song "How many Kings" right now, but their newest album Ending is Beginning is about to become mine.  Enjoy it and I hope it fills you with encouragement and Hope as you listen.  You cannot help but enjoy their musical offering of faith in Christ as they sing their hearts out.  Nice!  Watch and listen to them here.

Christmas Garland

The Real Reason

Looking at my  Willow Tree nativity keeps it ever present in my mind the real reason we celebrate Christmas.  Do you have one?  Would you like one?  I adore mine.  I am not a knick-knack type of person, but I absolutely love my growing Willow tree collection.  In fact, Willow Tree figures are the only thing I collect. Isn't it beautiful?!

Thanksgiving

There are any number of things I could give thanks for today.  Seriously, I could literally 'give thanks' well into the night and following days, as I am beyond blessed by the good Lord.  He is gracious beyond measure, and faithful in the face of my defiance and constant and assured failures. He is good all of the time and I am constantly humbled by his immeasurable love and forgiveness.  He is compassionate when I deserve rebuke, and willing when I am not, He goes before me in everything, making a way, wearing his stripes and piercing his flesh, so I don't have to. He's blessed me with a loving family, children, a home- and that is just the tip of the iceberg... 

Since my family is in town and it is late, and I am tired, I won't go on and on about the multitudes of things for which I am thankful, but I hope you will take some some time to give thanks to the one from whom all blessings flow.  

God bless you and Happy Thanksgiving!