http://aplacecalledsimplicity.blogspot.com/2010/03/we-didnt-get-memo.html
I'm tempted to cut and paste this WHOLE blog.....please read it. It is convicting. Every word resounded with TRUTH! This is what real Christianity is all about....not taking the "easy comfortable" way....somehow I don't think Jesus died just so we could have some middle class kind of safe life... This blog really spoke to me today. Looking back over my life, there were so many wasted years, where I did not give my all to God. Still, right now, I wonder if I'm doing all I could do for God. There is a whole decade of my life, where I just coasted, battled my own demons, and really wasted my years. Oh I have so much regret now..... We only have one life to live.... will you make your life count for God? We are not saved by our works BUT we will stand before God one day, and give an account of those works! That is sobering to me.
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So as I reflect on the above blog, I can't help but be thankful for the day to day ministry with these precious 5 that God has given to me
Selah after therapy, look at those knees. Her PT said that she might be able to go down on the prescription drug Bacifine -it is used for stiffness, tightness of the limbs. It is not a usual thing to be able to go down with the drug!
She has also not had to have Valium since Saturday!
Sarah rolling on her blue ball
She was laughing right before I took this bottom picture, in it she looks serious
This picture of Sam and Steve is stinking funny looking!
Look at Selah paying attention to the video~
I thought at first her eyes were closed but then I saw some movement that seemed to go right along with what was on the tv
And Shad man posing:)
These are the treasures I have, all with crazy unique stories, three from faraway places, two from my tummy, that were miracles in their own right.....No matter what we go through in life, I've been so blessed to have these five kids.
Beautiful treasures :)
ReplyDeleteLoved the blog post by Linny
You have a quiver-ful! And by God's grace they will hit His target with your guidance! Blessings to you!
ReplyDeleteHaven't commented on your posts forever, but always read and always
ReplyDeletepray for all of you down in swampy FL....Used to live in Pensacola and
miss being around that wonderful Gulf of Mexico...
I am also praying for Mattie...I read Linny's blog all the time..I think it
is where I found you, Yvonne....
I walk with a walker and have terrible vertebrae in my neck that compressed
my nerves to my arms...So, I have tons of time to pray for all the people the
Lord lays on my heart...
One prayer request for me, if the Lord leads: My husband of 31 years left me a week and half ago...Said he needed to clear his head. I believe he is angry with God because his life isn't like what he thought God would do...He is a gifted teacher of the Word, but things don't go the way he thinks....Pray for the Lord's will in our lives and the lives of our adult children...only our daughter is living for Jesus...our sons are walking in their own strength like their father....Oh my, oh my....
Thanks for letting me rant...
Love from NC
Oh....my heart just dropped for you my friend from NC! I prayed and will pray for that situation. How hard!
DeleteLinny is very sweet and I enjoy reading her blog. Your treasures are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat link-back to Linny's blog. I hadn't been following her back then, so good to read it now!
ReplyDeleteThanks for bringing it fresh for today!
Your family is so beautiful--they make me smile every time!
ReplyDeleteYou wondered why people still read your blog. Here's my reasons--one, I pray for Selah and ask God to heal her. I want to read about her progress. Two--there are so many times you speak to my heart and that means alot to me. I am very grateful. Three--it has put the desire to adopt back into my heart. I don't know if it will work out but I am open to God (we'd love to adopt teenagers). Four, I would love to meet you and your family. I think my kids would love to meet your kids (esp my son, he asks about Shad all the time and wants to play legos). You are a family I desire to know. I hope that doesn't sound weird. You've also been inspiring about your gardening!!
Prayers always for your family and your kids. Your family is beautiful. xoxo
We have got to meet:)
DeleteThat blog really spoke to me also. We shared it at our small group last night. We told everyone to watch out...here comes conviction!
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