Field Day Expectations

Circumstances seem overwhelming . . . or is it just my high expectations and deep desires for the day? I was hoping for enjoying field day with Japheth by my side and lots of help with the children . . . but Japheth got a call from a lady who desperately needs her sewing machine fixed right away so he’s going in early this morning to do that and yesterday I found out that he is helping direct the shot-puts, the high jump and maybe more if Daddy is still sick

.  . . . So after shedding a few tears and meditating on God’s Word,  I’ve been challenged by these thoughts:

Will I find enough grace for today . . .and tomorrow?  Will God find his grace in me?

“Noah found grace in the eyes of the Lord”  Genesis 6:8

And the Lord said unto Moses, “I will do this thing also that thou hast spoken;  for thou hast found grace in my sight.”

“Surely he scorneth the scorners: but he giveth grace unto the lowly (depressed in mind or circumstances).”   Proverbs 3:34

1”And of his fulness have all we received, and grace for grace.”  John 1:16

“ . . .Paul and Barnabas: who, speaking to them, persuaded them to continue in the grace of God.”  Acts 13:43

“Now the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, that ye may abound in hope by the power of the Holy Ghost.”  Romans 15:13

“The grace of our Lord Jesus Christ be with you all.”  Philippians 4:23

Jaden Again

Here's my six-week old boy! . . . Weighing in at 12 lbs now. He's taking after Jeremiah, solid and stocky.

Night's are pretty good . . . for that I am well pleased! Praise be to God! Last night he slept from eleven to six.

Today I helped Japheth and Jeremiah start practicing for Track and Field Day (next year). We ran three laps around the garden, practiced three-legged walking and a bit of jumping.

They have to be five to participate. Each year we've been going and watching and visiting. It's an exciting day for these guys . . .and NEXT YEAR we will have one elated boy!!!!

Friday is field day . . . and then church campout the rest of the weekend. WHAT aBIG weekend it will be! No, Sally, the mowed "pasture" is for vollyball I think. Make sure Mom gets to see this picture.

When?

There is a time for everything the Bible says.

"Lord, please help me to do the right thing at the right time, to know the time to play and the time to work, the time to instruct and the time to make sand castles or play house. Give me wisdom to know the right time for giving treats and the time for denying those special things. I need your grace to help me discern the right time to get enough sleep and the right time to devote to communion with you. I need YOU, Lord, to whisper in my ear. I desire to know the right time to take walks and the time for naps or not for naps, for cleaning up messes or letting them go for more important matters, for mopping floors or for resting awhile. Show me your will today . . ."

In His time . . .

Rides

" . . .Making memories of what was today."

Faint-hearted

I’m behind in a lot of things . . . clutter spots, laundry, sleep, etc . . .   Why do I feel so faint-hearted when this is the case?

“Men ought always to pray and not faint.”  Luke 18:1b

The Pine Trail

This is what I named our neighbor's path through the pine trees. Just recently they trimmed the branches in order for their children to walk through . . . we have been enjoying it alot also! It has two rows of trees on each side all close together.

I would have been thrilled with this as a child!

The Journalist

Read all about us in the "paper."
I warn you, the pictures take a LONG TIME to load!!!!!! . . . there's plenty of them!

I am an Aunt again, as you will see. I haven't gotten pictures of her myself yet so you can see her there.