So what has been happening?

When I think of what has been going on, the word TRUST comes to mind. I have to trust the Lord for a possible change for myself and the timing of the change, for both of my daughters career paths, for one of my daughters passing a big test and a super busy week, for a friend finding out she has a lump in her breast and it doesn't look good, for my husband's business adventure. So many things that I want God to control and yet waiting for His work done in His time and His way. But I truly believe God is Sovereign and I want His best plan. I don't want to struggle wanting my own way but to go His way. 

I am still reading the Twilight series I borrowed from my daughter. I am on the 3rd book - over half way finished but I have not had much time to read. I am glad I am reading this series so I can discuss with my daughters these books. It is fun to have this common element together. 

This just popped into my head - so I have to share it. My husband told me last night that I am much better at taking care of my dad than some other people he knows. I can get weary sometimes with my dad - like when he gets angry about something and takes it out on me and I have had nothing to do with the situation but I do feel like I will always be there for him. What blessed my heart though was that my husband complimented me about something that I think he sometimes gets jealous about. It is hard to balance responsibilities sometimes. 

This weekend I am off to see my 2 girls in Auburn. I can hardly wait. I hope we have so much fun and I lavish them with love. God has truly blessed me with a wonderful family - I love each of them very much.

She's engaged!

My 21 year old cousin just got engaged! My prayer for her and her beau are that they will live a life that draws them close to the Savior's feet. That they will live in light of His love for them and grow in His grace. I am excited for them and hope they will have a long fruitful marriage.

What a sinner!

Tonight at BSF (Bible Study Fellowship) the TL (Teaching Leader) was talking about our personal sin. She said our sin to God is like spiritual adultery. She said He is our perfect bridegroom and we are His bride and when we sin it hurts Him just like when we are in a marriage and our spouse were to commit adultery. It breaks that sacred covenant. That really raises the bar on looking at how hurt God is when we sin and what that sin feels like to Him. I know I don't want to displease Him but this makes me think about how much it hurts the Lord when I sin. I guess for me it makes my sin's pain so much worse b/c it really hurts Him. I want to be faithful to Him. I want to hate sin the way He hates sin. I want to be close to Him the way He wants to be close to me. I want to grieve over my sin the way He does.

Deep thinking.

Reading again.

My youngest and oldest daughters have really gotten into the Twilight series so I finally picked up the 1st book and have read about 200 pages in a day and one half. So far - pretty good but another book I read a few weeks ago is ranking higher on my list - Swan House by Elizabeth Musser. It has several good elements that draw you in. In fact my youngest daughter read it and loved it. 

Happy reading!