Precious friend, we could really do with your prayers right now. We have no idea what to do about Haven going to school. We have noticed that since she has been going, she has actually regressed! At school she REFUSES to use the potty---she will hold it in for hours. As a result she is now just pooping in her pants---every day. Even at home, she will not use the toilet to poop in. Last week … [Read more...]
Archives for December 2008
Reflecting on 2008
Can you all believe that we are nearing the end of 2008? To me, it feels like this year has flown by. Our year began with our first full winter in Colorado. We live in the mountains, at an elevation of 8500 feet. We get a lot of snow. By March I thought I was going to die! I felt as though the Lord had moved us to an icebox :) I thought the cold would never end. This girl from the Southern … [Read more...]
A Blessed time
Praying that you had a blessed Christmas. Our morning began with our kids reading a note from their favorite yearly visitor, Hubert. Every Christmas Eve, when all the kids are in bed, we wrap the presents and put them under the tree. Then Anthony takes a picture and Photoshops Hubert into the picture. We print it out and leave it next to the presents with a note from Hubert for the kids to … [Read more...]
From our home to yours
As I ponder the birth of our Savior this Christmas, I am so overwhelmed by the LOVE that Jesus has for each one of us. I mean EXTRAVAGANT LOVE. Love that my human mind cannot fathom. How high, how wide and how deep is His love for each and every one of us. Merry Christmas, precious friends and family. Praying that your homes are filled with His JOY this season. May the Kings of Kings be the … [Read more...]
Provision
You know, sometimes I just don't "get it" very quickly. I think the Lord has to be extra patient in getting things through to me.It has become a pattern with me---at this time every year I stress about Christmas. "How on earth are we going to be able to afford Christmas this year, Lord?", "How are we going to be able to buy our children gifts?". The Father hears the same thing from me every … [Read more...]
Christmas fun
Christmas has got to be my best time of year. I am even getting used to snow at Christmas! Where I am from Christmas means boiling hot days, usually a lunch outside and a swim in the pool. Not here! It's snow all the way.My friend, Elizabeth, sent our kids the coolest craft thingy---popcorn balls to decorate with more candy than any kid can accumulate at Halloween. Fun! The kids had a … [Read more...]
A little update
Thank you precious friends for all the inquiries about how Haven is doing at school. I appreciate your care and concern more than you will ever know. Well, we are almost two weeks into school. The first week was hard for her. New people, different faces, different things, new routine...you get the picture. It was A LOT for this little 8 year old to take in. Every day we had tears at school. … [Read more...]
Are my hands full?
So I'm wondering about something---maybe you friends and lurkers can help me out a little. When in the world did having children ever become such a burden in society? I mean honestly. I recently read a book that said in a church service if an adult is coughing loudly or making some other noise, it is perfectly acceptable. BUT, should a baby or small child be "disruptive" it is considered rude, … [Read more...]