Life is moving faster than ever but this time I slow down to see.
Freezing moments of baby smooth skin and loving embraces.
Carefree laughter and a heart full of this very moment.
We embrace what God gives.
Today, it feels like a gift, tomorrow it may not.
What ever the day holds, it is a day given by God, with all things considered.
We believe, hold strong and breathe deep.
Wide open skies and warm country air.
Very uncharacteristic of late December in Kentucky but very appreciated.
We ran and played on grandmother’s farm for Christmas this year.
We finally got our hands on growing baby Violet who is almost 6 months old.
Cozy & familiar things are good.
They help us to settle down.
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Recent changes have been a little more difficult on me than anticipated.
Cozy & familiar are nothing of the sorts.
As a mother, a sense of security in my children is important.
I want them to feel at home and peaceful within.
I place a lot of value on this because it is important to me.
With our move, as expected, things were turned up-side-down.
They still are and will probably be for a while.
Why have I been struggling so much with that?
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Isaiah 26:3-4
You will keep in perfect peace
all who trust in you,
all whose thoughts are fixed on you!
Trust in the Lord always,
for the Lord God is the eternal Rock.
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I have to re-evaluate.
Is my security found in myself?
Does my peace come from control and perfection?
Are my eyes really fixed on the Lord?
I have to ask myself these questions and be transparent with myself.
Did you know we can lie to ourselves?
It’s called denial.
The answers are not what I wanted to hear.
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So, here we go Jesus.
Lesson 500,988,321,764.
I’m having trouble trusting You.
For some crazy reason, I’m finding myself more capable than You, my creator.
This mindset looks like a lot of disappointment and heartbreak for my future.
So, let’s talk about changing it.
Show me how to let go.
I don’t want these frustrating feelings in my heart and now I know why they are there.
I am Yours.
My heart is Yours.
My mind is Yours.
My life is Yours.
My family is Yours.
My days are Yours.
I do not know what is best, You do.
I’m setting my mind on You.
Every moment & every second.
Thanks you Jesus that you love me so much that you show me how to feel better.
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This week at my mom’s house in the country has been a gift.
Did I earn such a gift? Probably not.
But God loves me despite whether or not I’m deserving.
The weekend’s busyness made everything sort of a blur.
Birthday parties, fun & family!
My husband, David, spoke at our Sunday services this morning.
This afternoon, finally, we slowed down a bit.
The boys had a good time jumping on their new trampoline from their Huff Grandparents. It was a surprise birthday present for Roman! He had a big Alvin and the Chipmunks Chipwrecked party on Saturday with all his friends. Photos coming soon!
We had our first batch of garden beans for dinner! They were so yummy. The boys were proud since they planted the seeds and the picked the beans!
Jude examining a centipede and rolly polly bug he caught while helping me plant in the garden this afternoon.
The chickens discovered my garden for the first time this morning!
They wondered all the way to the other side of the yard and feasted on one tiny tomato before they were caught!
This afternoon my hubby put chicken wire up around the garden for me.
This is their little portable home.
I planted sweet potato for the first time today in an empty garden spot. I can’t stand to have any extra room in the garden without something growing!
butternut squash.
okra.
tiny cucumbers.
I ended my day putting this sweet little one to bed. Goodnight angel.
Just a peak into our little day…
It’s merely average, for us.
Probably not so normal to you.
I mean, most people don’t have chickens.
And you might not spend quite as much time in the floor gluing & coloring & reading & making gigantic messes.
Regardless, your day was just as special as mine.
The key, I think, is making “average” special!
Summing up Kindergarten!
First year of homeschooling coming to an end.
We have a whole playroom full of toys and the boys always choose the books and colored pencils over their toys.
They pretty much hang out in the room with the glue & scissors most of the day!
Playing with the chickens.
(Ruby & Lila & Hazel)
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