Today was D.A.R.E.graduation for our 6th grader.
I was proud of her. She wasn't a special speech speaker. She didn't do anything but blend with the class.....but I know how hard this class was for her....forcing her to deal with the demons of the past and experiences I'd wager not many in her class have lived, but one never knows. She could have written a "wow" speech, but hers was more text book...hiding those feelings/experiences she doesn't want anyone to know about.
SOOO.....I'm very proud of her and I've told her so.
Yup. See the smile....says it all.
Wednesday, April 25, 2012
Sunday, April 22, 2012
My Man With Wise Eyes
My man with wise eyes
Tells me no lies
He is faithful and true
Even when life paints blue.
My man with wise eyes
Holds me when my soul cries
He is my strong hold
Who allows me to live bold.
My man with wise eyes
Loves his sweet potato fries
He is charming and funny
I love it when he calls me “Honey.”
My man with wise eyes.
Sunday, April 8, 2012
Happy Easter! ~2012~
Easter bunny - The rabbit, or hare, was a symbol of abundant new life in ancient times, and reminds us of spring and new life.
Easter eggs & baby chicks- Eggs and chicks symbolize new life. Eggs have been a symbol of spring since ancient
times. An egg also is a symbol of the rock tomb out of which Christ
emerged when he arose again. The chick, hatching out of the egg,
symbolizes new life or re-birth.
May you have a year ahead of new life in Him!
Saturday, April 7, 2012
Bubble Gum Car Wash
When Sophia was little she was scared when we’d go through a car wash, we’d have to give her a
stuffed animal to hold, hold her hand and talk her through it…..dark
tunnel, loud noises and splashes of water against the windows can really
be a little frightening.
Now
at a ripe old 4.5 yrs old – she BEGS to go to the car wash, she LOVES the
wax treatment of two colors that blend into one and the kids say “Mom
it smells so good….like bubble gum!” So – every
now and then I indulge in an overpriced car wash to “entertain” the kids
and save my arm from the cheaper wand wielding version I can get in
town with a slew of quarters.
Recently was just such a day – I sprung for the expensive one only to have it
rain the next day…..wish that van washing trick worked to bring rain in the summer
when we are hitting day 23 of 100 degree weather in a row without a
whisper of moisture in the air!
The
frugal part of me gets annoyed that I didn’t believe the weatherman at
the chance of rain and more that I “wasted” my money on the car wash
when I won’t get to enjoy a clean vehicle as long as I’d like.
Does
God feel that way about us – annoyed that we didn’t listen to his
forecast like the people of old when he told them he was sending his son
and they didn’t accept that miracle son when he did come? When
I’m worrying about wasting my money, do I relish in the joy of a 4 year
old laughing at the car wash enjoying the water washing our van clean. Am I able to see Jesus washing away my sins like the dirt from my van? I answer “yes” what do you answer today?
So,
instead of a Starbucks moment….I think I’ll save on the expensive Mocha
Fraps I like and take in a few more car washes this year….Blub Blub
1 Have mercy on me, O God, according to your unfailing love;
according to your great compassion
blot out my transgressions.
2 Wash away all my iniquity
and cleanse me from my sin. Psalm 51:1-2
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