Tuesday, August 26, 2008

Kensington 2008

Today, Marvin had the day off and we took the kids to Kensington Metropark and spent the day. We first did some fishing but didn't catch much:( Then we walked a trail and saw a few things that the kids were excited about. I think chipmunks are the cutest things! The were all over the nature center. I took a few pictures of the quick little things! It has been a tradition of ours since Matthew was a little guy that we stop at Dairy Queen on the way out of the park. It's right at the entrance so it's hard not to stop there. So we finished up our day having an ice cream. I have a ice- cream layout page so the pictures will be perfect.

The kids start back to school next week and I am really looking forward to it. When they go back, I'm getting my butt to the gym and I am getting into shape. I know the summer is almost over but if I can make it through the winter getting thinner, I'll be ready for next summer!

I am looking forward to a better week. Last week was terrible! But, I know that Christ is in control and I am happy where I am in my walk with Him.






Wednesday, August 20, 2008

What a week

This has been a tough week for me emotionally, spiritually and just plain hard. But I have a Christ that is stronger than I am and He is what I needed most this week. I have never prayed and talked to God more than I have in the last few days and I prayed and asked Him for clarity and He sure did give it to me.

I realized this week that I need to seek Him more than anyone else and He will have the answers that I need. I can't put my faith and trust completely in anyone else but Him. I told my kids this week that whenever they have questions in their lives that the only answer is in the Bible and that they need to follow whatever it's says because it is the truth. We cannot be of this world because this world will lead us in the wrong direction. Satan is alive and well and is ready to destroy lives and friendships that have been built for many years. I WILL stand for Christ and I WILL NOT be ashamed either.

I pray that I can just stand firm with the full armor of God on me and that he would protect me and that His glory would be evident to all. I pray for miracles that I know only He can deliver. Thank You Christ for dying for me that I might live and that You live through me.