Meet Summer

Here is Wyatt's new kitty, Summer. Brett also has a kitten which he named Willow, but I don't have any pictures yet.

Little Miss Mya

Today she had her first haircut. I was worried we might cut off all her beautiful curls, but it looks like she will still have them. Maybe they are more than just baby curls after all! I couldn't get her to cooperate for a good front picture, but you get the point....

Happiness

What if God designed marriage to make us holy more than to make us happy? ~Gary Thomas

In one of the Psalms, King David writes these words to God, "You have made known to me the path of life; you will fill me with joy in your presence, with eternal pleasure at your right hand."

Anne Graham Lotz, daughter of Billy Graham, writes these words about one of the storms in her life:

"These storms of suffering have increased and intensified in my life because Jesus wants me

to soar higher in my relationship with Him--

to fall deeper in love with Him,

to grow stronger in my faith in Him,

to be more consistent in my walk with Him

to bear more fruit in my service to Him,

to draw closer to His heart,

to keep my focus on His face,

to live for His glory alone!"

When you live for God's glory, happiness isn't elusive. It doesn't fade in and out like the tides, but is a constant source coming from within.

"Come to me, all of you who are weary and carry heavy burdens, and I will give you rest." ~Matthew 11:28

Come Back

You run, you hide

As tears fall from your eyes

They fall like snow

From a wounded soul

You hold inside

The hurt of great divide

The hole is starting to get old

So come back to the light

To the love, you will find

It’s been here all along

So come back to the start

And you’ll find in your heart

That you always belonged

To me

Just take the rope

I won’t let it go

Give in

We can start again

I’m life, I’m hope

And I’m ready to explode

With how bad I want you back home

So come back to the light

To the love, you will find

It’s been here all along

So come back to the start

And you’ll find in your heart

That you always belonged

To me

You’re my daughter, you’re my son

You’re the one I long to love

And you’ve heard I chose to die

Do you know you’re the reason why?

What a difference...

...a little paint can make!!

It's Official!!!

Our little Olivia is now officially a US Citizen! I didn't even think about taking my camera, but thankfully was able to take this picture with my cell phone. This is just outside the USCIS office, and she was having such a great time waiving her American flag!

Resurrection Eggs...

Have you seen the Resurrection Eggs? Today in Sunday School the boys both received a set.

"A donkey, praying hands, three coins, and a strip of leather ... what do these have in common? You can use them to help children understand and remember the true meaning of Easter--the death, resurrection, and ascension of Jesus Christ."

They came home and can tell me all about what Easter is really about! What an amazing way to help them remember! Have a Happy Easter!!!