Wednesday, December 28, 2011

December 28 Five Memories


Prompt 28:

Five Things

Take today to jot down five memories that you would like to never forget about 2011. 


1. February 4th the birth of my grandson Eli. A traumatic, pre-mature birth wrapped with an ambulance ride to St. Vincents. But the day I held him was so wonderful. I had never held any body that small before, he was so fragile and tiny, peering up at me with Peters eyes. I fell in love instantly.


2. Celebrating Malachi's birthday in April. A one year old, so adorable and lovely! 


3. Getting Andy graduated from College, a collective sigh, no more college tuition payments, I say selfishly. But the thrill of him getting a degree in something that he loves and is excited about does my heart good.


4. Being sick, sick, sick and having to delay our trip to Alaska for one stinking day. But the trip to Alaska was spectacular. Being there, with the family and friends and Ambo's wedding! Great fun.


5. Since its the last one I will lump sever things into one number. The exciting news that we are going to have yet another grand baby. Our trip to Sacramento, Ca. to be with our friends and just enjoy being us and being together. 


I celebrate the little things and like to remember them too. I remember every time the family gets together, weather it is building a fence, celebrating a birthday, or playing in the inflatable pool or just sitting and visiting. I remember the holidays, Christmas, New Year and 4th of July at Grama Keysers house. I remember all the little trips we take trying to be apart of our families lives. Life is memorable and good.

Tuesday, December 27, 2011

December 27 Everything is going to be Ok in 2012


Everything Is Going to Be OK

What is one thing, a sign if you will, that has shown you that things will be just fine in 2012?

Every year is the year that we are given. I believe that we are to make the most of what we are given. So I rest assured everyday that everything is going to be OK.

Sometimes we think about the bad things that might happen to us, and will we be OK? But do we ever think about the good things that happen to us that could radically change our lives and make them difficult or different. Look at my kids, having another baby, quickly after having two others, it is a blessing, a joy and a gift from God. They are going to be just fine, they are going to make adjustments and more sacrifices but they are going to nurture the beautiful gift that God is giving them.

I might get more work and be busier next year. It will create a need for adjustment and creativity and sacrifice, but I will make the best of it. It will afford us things that we would not be able to have otherwise. Some see being busy as a burden and a problem but I see it as an opportunity to be financially successful, and be a blessing in someone else life.

Maybe I will be even less busy this coming year and not make as little money as I did this year. I will make the most of it, I will spend more concentrated teaching time with Edik and i will get my scrap books finished. Heck I might even start a new business.

I can't imagine my optimism leaving me for very long, it took a sabbatical a year ago, but it returned even in the midst of a very difficult transition. Heck most days I believe I can make a rainbow out of a pile of shit!

With God directing each step it will be OK!

December 26th Going Out Song

December 26th  Out Going Song

I think this song sums up what each year should be for all of Gods people. I could choose any one of a million songs that bring glory to the Father, but being his hands, feet and His heart towards others is the best I can do in the time that I have.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fuAxzEuzNGg  Click on this link to hear my song!

Love them Like Jesus  by Casting Crowns

December 25 Unconditional Love


December 25th
Who do you love unconditionally? 

I stole this from Amy because she said exactly what I would say!!


In the short time I have been a mother, I have learned something incredibly valuable from my children. I have learned what unconditional love is. There is nothing that my children could do or say to make it possible for me to stop loving them. I think there are very few relationships we have on this earth that truly hold unconditional love. Even the deep love I have for my husband, has conditions to it. Our love for one another could be broken if those conditions are not met or a commitment is broken.

With my children I can't imagine a single thing they could do to make me stop loving them. They could steal, hurt, murder and I would still love them even if I had extreme disappointment in their actions. Of course I could never imagine one of my little angels doing anything like that, but they will disappoint me from time to time and that will not affect my love for them one little bit!

Having children has given me a completely new understanding of how God's love for us works. I can understand it now! We are His children and there is nothing we can do to make him stop loving us. I never got that before. I never understood how he could love me enough to let His pride and joy die for me. I continually disappoint Him, but He still loves! That does not mean, He is never disappointed in the things I do or that there are not consequences for my actions - but He loves me just the same. It is pretty incredible to think about, and amazing how much I have learned about my own salvation through my little ones.