My days seem very ordinary. It is hard to distinguish one from another right now. Aside for the cute things that Der does, or maybe an explosive, record setting poop that got everywhere (lovely, I know!), each of my days seems very much like the day before. I find myself saying the same things, reading the same books, offering meals, changing diapers, folding laundry, picking up toys, playing pretend...
But...I like to think that it is in the ordinary things that my children will be extraordinary (or at least all that God intended them to be). If I didn't stay home with them, I would miss so so many opportunities to love them and teach them. Just when I find myself getting weary of these ordinary days, Der figures something out that we have been saying or doing for a while and I realize that all this repetition really matters!
So mommies out there...God has given you a monumental task, to teach, train, love and shepherd your children. Your life will be full of ordinary days, but an extraordinary legacy!
Monday, January 23, 2012
Wednesday, January 11, 2012
Your Gonna Miss This...
I love the sweet new country song by Trace Adkins...the chorus goes:
You're gonna miss this,
Your'e gonna want this back,
You're gonna wish these days...
Hadn't gone by so fast,
These are the good times,
So take a good look around
You may not know it now...
But, you're going to miss this!
Even as I type these out the lyrics to the song and listen to it (so i could get them right), I am tearing up- totally overwhelmed with joy!
Joy found in so many things...joy that I personally know and worship a sovereign God that gives me enough grace and energy to get through each day. Joy that even in my exhaustion, I see God using this season of life to sanctify me...to make me aware of how selfish I am, of how much I like to control things, and that I often choose to please people over my Savior.
Joy that God has given me the perfect man for me...ones that loves me, loves his family, and loves Jesus! A man that knows how to encourage me right now and make me feel like what I do as a homemaker is of utmost value. One that starts each morning in prayer and study, spending time with God! A man whose faith, love, and passion for people I look up to!
Joy in my two most precious gifts, sweet Der and Miss B- even when I am knee deep in laundry, diapers, and playing with blocks. I see my Creator in my children. I am in awe of how he knit them together so perfectly. Derek, who has the most precious, sweet spirit. He loves people (we call him our little evangelist, since he doesn't know a stranger), he loves to entertain and make people laugh. He loves the beauty of the outdoors, and is never ready to come inside. He really sees things! He sees the intricate design on a flower and just stares in wonder. It is a joy to see God wooing Derek to himself already- like, Der loves to pray! When we say, lets pray, he takes our hands and starts listing out people he wants to pray for. He gets excited to go to church (even though he obviously doesn't get it yet).
And then, my little lady...what a joy it is to see her become aware of her surroundings. What a joy to be able to make her smile and feed her and hold her! It even brings me joy that she was totally unplanned, and yet I love having her in our family- right now, just as God designed her life!
This post is going to be cut short, as my sweet babies are both now awake.
What brings you joy? Right now, in this season of life...cause you're gonna miss this! I am going to miss this!!
You're gonna miss this,
Your'e gonna want this back,
You're gonna wish these days...
Hadn't gone by so fast,
These are the good times,
So take a good look around
You may not know it now...
But, you're going to miss this!
Even as I type these out the lyrics to the song and listen to it (so i could get them right), I am tearing up- totally overwhelmed with joy!
Joy found in so many things...joy that I personally know and worship a sovereign God that gives me enough grace and energy to get through each day. Joy that even in my exhaustion, I see God using this season of life to sanctify me...to make me aware of how selfish I am, of how much I like to control things, and that I often choose to please people over my Savior.
Joy that God has given me the perfect man for me...ones that loves me, loves his family, and loves Jesus! A man that knows how to encourage me right now and make me feel like what I do as a homemaker is of utmost value. One that starts each morning in prayer and study, spending time with God! A man whose faith, love, and passion for people I look up to!
Joy in my two most precious gifts, sweet Der and Miss B- even when I am knee deep in laundry, diapers, and playing with blocks. I see my Creator in my children. I am in awe of how he knit them together so perfectly. Derek, who has the most precious, sweet spirit. He loves people (we call him our little evangelist, since he doesn't know a stranger), he loves to entertain and make people laugh. He loves the beauty of the outdoors, and is never ready to come inside. He really sees things! He sees the intricate design on a flower and just stares in wonder. It is a joy to see God wooing Derek to himself already- like, Der loves to pray! When we say, lets pray, he takes our hands and starts listing out people he wants to pray for. He gets excited to go to church (even though he obviously doesn't get it yet).
And then, my little lady...what a joy it is to see her become aware of her surroundings. What a joy to be able to make her smile and feed her and hold her! It even brings me joy that she was totally unplanned, and yet I love having her in our family- right now, just as God designed her life!
This post is going to be cut short, as my sweet babies are both now awake.
What brings you joy? Right now, in this season of life...cause you're gonna miss this! I am going to miss this!!
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