Resting

The burden, at times, can be so heavy. The weight of the world all wrapped up in 4 little big people. I know I am not in control of their future, even though so many times I pretend to be. I want to be just for today. If I can guarantee MY outcome.


But I know the Lord asks me to do this:


"Come to Me, all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For My yoke is easy and My burden is light." (Mt. 11:28-30)


So daily I surrender them to their Maker. Their emotions, attitudes and choices. Even when rebellion sets in, I can know without a shadow of a doubt that my Lord is in control. 


He gave them as gifts to me. He placed them into our home. He knew the events that would take place in the years following their cute little arrival. 


So I find myself on my knees.


And that is a good place.  

A Slight Rest!

We are together and enjoying each other. "Hoss" is doing well. Please continue to pray for the transition and all of the emotions that encompass it.

I am taking a much needed rest and will be back soon.

Happy New Year to all of you.

All is a Day's Work!

While we are busy with school, chores and life....

here lies "Cochise".

Less Sleep, Much Less Sleep

Parenting is the hardest job on earth. To do a half-way decent job, self has to die away.

Early nights to sleep are bygone days. Early mornings must happen. I cry out to my Master for the strength to keep going.

Our older three arrows are very close in age. They are almost young people. They want to spend time with the aged ones in the house each night. This I treasure.

As my lover and I lay our heads down on the place of rest, our eyes demand closure, but we know, we must seek the One who gives endurance and strength for each day. We read this as our minds want to shut down.

We pray to our Almighty Father that He would make our arrows straight and strong, able to fly through the air hitting the bulls eye of pleasure in God.

We pray for perseverance and purity.

We thank God for the work He has done in our lives and beg Him to do the same in our children.