Tomorrow, I plan to participate in Red Letter Day.
The plan is simple: On March 31, mail an empty red envelope to:
President Barack Obama
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Ave. N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20500
On the outside of the envelope, write:
“This envelope represents one child who died in abortion. It is empty because that life was unable to offer anything to the world. Responsibility begins with conception.”
For more information you can go here.
Monday, March 30, 2009
Rest in Reading
This weekend was pretty restful. We spent some time playing games with good friends. I got a little shopping done. Organized a little bit in the house. I also spent some time reading a novel my husband bought me for Valentine's Day. It feels good to be rested.
I think reading a good novel is one of the best ways for me to feel rested. My favorite author is Lori Wick. She has such a way with writing that throughout the storyline connects the reader with God. I come away feeling refreshed and longing to grow closer to God. She writes fictional stories. The storyline tends to be a romance. At the same time, she works in little sermons and prayers throughout her stories that leave you longing for more of God. You desire to learn the conclusion of the story and see how the characters all fair in the end. Yet, I am drawn to her novels because of the way she leaves me longing for God.
God is working on teaching me about rest. I'm enjoying the rest I've been getting along the way and I am looking forward to what He wants to teach me. I know it will all be for my benefit.
I think reading a good novel is one of the best ways for me to feel rested. My favorite author is Lori Wick. She has such a way with writing that throughout the storyline connects the reader with God. I come away feeling refreshed and longing to grow closer to God. She writes fictional stories. The storyline tends to be a romance. At the same time, she works in little sermons and prayers throughout her stories that leave you longing for more of God. You desire to learn the conclusion of the story and see how the characters all fair in the end. Yet, I am drawn to her novels because of the way she leaves me longing for God.
God is working on teaching me about rest. I'm enjoying the rest I've been getting along the way and I am looking forward to what He wants to teach me. I know it will all be for my benefit.
Saturday, March 28, 2009
Longing for Sleep
Three kids has me in a tailspin. I really have yet to adjust to three. I love each of them. They each add so much to our lives. I wouldn't trade any of them for anything in the world. (Although maybe for a full night's sleep...) Seriously, I just cannot figure out how to balance life and the demands of three children.
I have great intentions. The baby is almost 7-months-old. She should know how to sleep through the night. I've contributed to this problem. We've created some bad habits and she doesn't get herself back to sleep by herself. Well, maybe she would if I gave her more time to do it. I just don't want her to wake up her sisters and have three children up in the middle of the night. Twice, while her older sisters have had sleepovers, I've allowed the baby to cry it out and get herself back to sleep. They were not consecutive days and we are still getting up a couple of times each night.
Needless to say, I'm tired. My brain is foggy. My body is desiring rest. And I'm overeating to compensate. I'm a few pounds from attending Weight Watchers for free again and yet I'm not disciplined enough.
Random thoughts...
Foggy brain...
Think I'll go find something to help me relax that doesn't put pounds onto my body...
I have great intentions. The baby is almost 7-months-old. She should know how to sleep through the night. I've contributed to this problem. We've created some bad habits and she doesn't get herself back to sleep by herself. Well, maybe she would if I gave her more time to do it. I just don't want her to wake up her sisters and have three children up in the middle of the night. Twice, while her older sisters have had sleepovers, I've allowed the baby to cry it out and get herself back to sleep. They were not consecutive days and we are still getting up a couple of times each night.
Needless to say, I'm tired. My brain is foggy. My body is desiring rest. And I'm overeating to compensate. I'm a few pounds from attending Weight Watchers for free again and yet I'm not disciplined enough.
Random thoughts...
Foggy brain...
Think I'll go find something to help me relax that doesn't put pounds onto my body...
Thursday, March 26, 2009
Praying for our soldiers
As you pray for the men & women sacrificing for our country, please remember Rod's cousin, Thomas Iverson, in your prayers. Here's a picture to put a face with the name as you pray. Thanks!
Sunday, March 22, 2009
running nowhere in every direction
Life seems out of control sometimes. There is always something on the calendar. Some type of demand to be met. Even when there is time to relax, we have three little kids that need something almost every moment.
I'm currently doing a study with some friends entitled "running nowhere in every direction". There is much to apply and yet I keep fighting it. In my mind, I can't say "no" to people. I don't want to miss out and I thrive on relationships. At the same time, I have to be intentional or my family, my marriage and myself gets moved to the back burner.
We were sick for two weeks in this house. Just one way God is getting my attention to slow down. After that bout of illness, I took every Friday night and wrote "family night" on the calendar.
This Friday, there was a MOPS activity I could have attended. It took everything in me to stay home. I made dinner, Rod's mom was over and joined us, and Rod asked his mom to stay and watch the girls while we went out.
It was one of the best date nights Rod and I have had in a long time. We had already eaten so our night did not revolve around food. This was a strange feeling as we did not go out to eat for dinner or dessert. We decided to go bowling despite the hour long wait. As we waited, we got something to drink and sat and talk. Uninterrupted conversation? That was one we haven't felt in a while. Looking into each other's eyes as we talked? Another unusual experience. We bowled two games. I won the first. Rod won the second. Rod's total won overall. Despite the defeat, it was a night to treasure. This was well needed for our marriage.
I've been talking to different friends about making our husbands a priority. I have plenty of advice to give but sometimes I forget to take advice for myself. God is attempting to impress upon me the importance of making Rod my priority. Why is it important enough for me to schedule time with others on my calendar and yet time with my husband and daughters should just "happen".
Being intentional paid off this Friday night. Maybe we can try it again soon.
I'm currently doing a study with some friends entitled "running nowhere in every direction". There is much to apply and yet I keep fighting it. In my mind, I can't say "no" to people. I don't want to miss out and I thrive on relationships. At the same time, I have to be intentional or my family, my marriage and myself gets moved to the back burner.
We were sick for two weeks in this house. Just one way God is getting my attention to slow down. After that bout of illness, I took every Friday night and wrote "family night" on the calendar.
This Friday, there was a MOPS activity I could have attended. It took everything in me to stay home. I made dinner, Rod's mom was over and joined us, and Rod asked his mom to stay and watch the girls while we went out.
It was one of the best date nights Rod and I have had in a long time. We had already eaten so our night did not revolve around food. This was a strange feeling as we did not go out to eat for dinner or dessert. We decided to go bowling despite the hour long wait. As we waited, we got something to drink and sat and talk. Uninterrupted conversation? That was one we haven't felt in a while. Looking into each other's eyes as we talked? Another unusual experience. We bowled two games. I won the first. Rod won the second. Rod's total won overall. Despite the defeat, it was a night to treasure. This was well needed for our marriage.
I've been talking to different friends about making our husbands a priority. I have plenty of advice to give but sometimes I forget to take advice for myself. God is attempting to impress upon me the importance of making Rod my priority. Why is it important enough for me to schedule time with others on my calendar and yet time with my husband and daughters should just "happen".
Being intentional paid off this Friday night. Maybe we can try it again soon.
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