Hurt

I'm so hurt today. What is supposed to be a special time has been overshadowed by an enemy sent to steal, kill and destroy me.

I know that every day is a spiritual fight and its not that I'm unprepared, just in shock that the devil would stoop so low. But then again, he is the devil, right?

This is one of those times when I have to stand and having done all - just stand. And if my God is for me who can stand against me?

NO ONE!!! and NOTHING!!!

Praise God who always causes me to triumph in every place.

Its so strange that my tests come in the form of wanting revenge for the evils done to me. It draws me to my knees every time because that is where my help comes from. I cast my cares on Him because He cares for me - Really. Cares.

I will trust God with my heart and my emotions in this moment.

Thank you Lord for your peace. Thank you for your love. Thank you for your compassion and never ending loving kindness to me, your daughter.

A Real Parent

We can learn so much from animals about parenting. Almost all creatures have instincts when it comes to their little ones. I was struck by this goose carefully maintaining her position of protection for her eggs. She was resting behind a bush on the curb of the drive to my workplace. Although her small family was not in the optimal environment, she made due with what she had. It wasn't much, but she kept a watchful eye.

Its simple things like this that brings my mind to the greatest of our creator. He is concerned about every living thing and even the must mundane of circumstances in life today. Glory to God! The Bible says that He is like a hen who longs to gather her brood safely under her wings (Luke 13:34, KJV). Whether we are aware or not, we have the greatest parenting exampe in the Lord Himself!

On the contrary, we heard about a father who tried to kidnap his own children from school today. There was an amber alert for the children in this particular family. Chay was really concerned about it and I told him to pray. We did and we later heard that the amber alert was cancelled because the four children had been found across town. It's a crazy world and we cannot keep an eye on our children at all times. However, we can trust them to the One who never sleeps or slumbers (Psalm 121:4, KJV). I am so glad!

Not all parents are good parents. But we do have a good God. And the Bible tells us that when our mother and father forsake us, then the Lord will take us up. Glory to God again! Whether you are wondering if you will be a good parent because your parents were not, or whether you feel as though it is to late to parent well, there is hope in prayer.

The best parent will never stop praying for their chidren. When we have done our best, we leave our chicks in the hands of their Maker.

Spring Break

This Spring break was great! Our family got a chance to go to the IX Center amusement park. We went our to eat a few times, the boys spent tons of time outdoors with their new best friends and I took a lot of naps! Here are a few pictures of our fun!

My baby shootin' some hoops!

Kaz's pony ride

Chay and I at Cirque Shanghai

IX indoor amusement park

Me and my boyz

Daddy with the boyz

Kaz and the Tin Man

Chay's Cup of Dirt from T.G.I. Fridays'

The boyz with a GIANT Gorilla

IX indoor amusement park view from the Ferris Wheel