Life

In the midst of all our struggles, life still continues around us.  We would like for it to halt when we go through trials.  When we are in an unknown, undesired, unplanned, and unsure situation, we want the dailies to cease to be.  That everything that we are responsible for and to would just pause as we try to figure out where we are.  But life doesn’t work that way.
It is because of that that I am forever grateful to have Jesus in my life.  It is thanks to His presence that I can move forward in the direction He has for me.  This by no means makes it easier, it makes it doable.
I have been reminded that in Christ, I stand from a place of victory not defeat.  I am an overcomer so no matter what I am in the midst of, I will be victorious on the other side.

Engaged!!!!

My eldest got engaged earlier in the week.  I am beyond excited for the next part of the journey he is on.

The Happy Couple - Photo cred:  Abby

She was just so excited - Photo cred:  Abby

Their love shines through here - Photo cred:  Abby

The ring - Photo cred:  Abby

Look at those elated faces

She just can't believe it happened.

Laughter

Laughter truly is good medicine.  Had some sad news this week.  My heart is heavy for a friend's family that is grieving the loss of their mother. 

Pain and sorrow are meant to be a part of our lives.  There is truly no way to escape these actions.  But God in His infinite wisdom and love grants us joy and laughter.

But today, God shined down on my family in the form of laughter from the next generation. So blessed and honored to be able to have a group over where they can enjoy themselves and feel very comfortable in our home.

Glowing

In March we were faced with finding a new instructor for Abigail and horse back riding.  I must admit, I took it for granted and thought it was going to be easy.  You see we live close to a lot of different farms that provide lessons.  We are still in the process of figuring out where we will end up finally.  She has been riding at a location that people have praised but we just were not feeling it.  I would look at her face and see her sadness but we forged forward.  Truly hoping it would get better.  Well, this week it did.  Below is a picture of that day.

She is glowing again!!!!  It warms a momma's heart when one of her own is joyous!  I truly shed tears to see her soooooo happy doing what she loves.  I mean this girl loves horses and the barn so much that I can usually see her shoulders relax when we arrive at the farm.  So, we will still try some other places throughout the summer.  But this face, this smile, this girl who has my heart, was happy and so was I.

New Friend

I discovered a new friend these last few days.  The Kindle.  With the snow days and all I was looking for something to do.  Basically skirting my responsibilities.  While reading many different blogs I happen on this one about a christian author and before I knew it I was reading one of her books.  She has this series called Discarded Heroes.  Military stuff.  I read number two and while I did not have to read one to understand two, I did anyway.  I realized how much I actually enjoy reading.  Since I read sooooo much with the kiddos for their school, I didn't think about my leisure time.  Now I'm back to being addicted.  Looking for my next book to read.  I finally picked up a book I started a looooong time ago.  Hopefully I will get through it this time.