Carnival

Last night I took the children to the Carnival in town. To my surprise I only had to pay for two of us. Ok, so you pay 2.50 to get in and a million dollars to ride rides and play games. Don't even mention the food.... another hundred thousand for funnel cake and cotton candy! What about those people that they get to work the carnival??? I have one word to describe... WEIRD! Ok so my kids got to ride two rides, we walked and got food and it was was wrap! Just as long as they are happy I think that is all that matters. I love my little flowers!

Yesterday my wonderful teenage daughter made a commitment before God, family and friends to remain sexually pure until the day she marries! I am grateful to God for people of God who think it's important enough to give our youth the opportunity to choose to remain pure in a world full of sex and sensuality. She is a beautiful Lady of Virtue! Kisses to you baby.

Thorns are growing!

Luke 4:22
All spoke well of him and were amazed at the gracious words that came from his lips. "Isn't this Joseph's son?" they asked.

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Oh how I mess up often when it comes to correcting my children. Often I lash out with words that do not edify, build confidence in them and in the end makes them more saddened then the act warrants. I am one who likes order in my house and when it is not neat and tidy it sends me into a whirlwind of emotions. Of course I believe every one has a part in helping to maintain the common areas in the home and the kids each have their duties. “But what does mom do?” They ask. Well mom does everything else! I say. But of course a mom’s work is never done.

So, I have been running the conversation with my children back through my mind asking myself, “why didn’t you say it like this or you could have said that a little gentler.” I also asked myself “what fruit of the spirit are you exhibiting?” Of course I say, LONGSUFFERING!! And with a chuckle, I must remind myself constantly of the word of God. I want my words to be like Jesus’ words. I want my children to be amazed at the gracious words that come from my lips daily. I want them to speak well of me. I desire to build them up and instill in them the character of Christ and not the madness of mom! I love them dearly, however sometimes I feel I am at my brink and I will explode. But then I remember to hold my peace and 1. Choose not to fight or argue; 2. Use my natural gift of nurturing; 3. Get a clue that God is all knowing and he knows what we can handle. Thank you Lord! For your word is a lamp unto my feet and a light unto my path.

A heart to heart with myself!

Ok so I am a real mom! I had a "coming to Jesus meeting" with my child last night and I' m sure I was just having a conversation with myself for the most part. It felt liberating to be able to release all the frustration I had bottled up inside. After the conversation, I just knew that I had hit a tune on her heart strings and she would just pour out her feelings about what we had just discussed. Not to my surprise, there was the usual silence! Ok so I have to remember to keep it short and sweet and there may just be a hint of interest that would make her engage me in coversation.

It is better to fail in a cause that will ultimately suceed than to succeed in a cause that will ultimately fail.

Hello all!

So this is my first blog! I am really excited about sharing my life with you. At times it gets a little complicated but whose life doesn't anyway right? So drop in sometime for just a minute and I will try to keep it interesting.

Peace