Christmas evening
Hello,
I awoke this morning to the gentle pressure of baby Kezzie on my stomach. She's such a cutie. It was about 5:45 when Jerusha began to call me out of bed. Christmas starts early around here. As annoying as it can be, I know I will miss it like crazy when we're all older and no one wants to get up before nine. I love watching the little people open their presents. They are so happy. It's contagious.
We went to worship together and it was cool to see everyone on Christmas day. Anyways, after church was over we had a really nice dinner, and I took a nap. Then Jerusha Dearest insistently beckoned me to start baking cookies with her oven. I gave her an Easy Bake Oven for her 4th birthday a few weeks ago, and she is totally excited about making stuff. Anyways, so we made sugar cookies. I still have my old Easy Bake Oven that Nonie gave me. I really enjoyed making the miniature cookies with her.
Well everyone, Merry Christmas. I am so glad that God has me right here right now in my life. I'm also glad that He has you right here right now, in whatever sort of relationship I am in with you, because friends and family are the best thing we have on this earth. Love you guys.
500th post
This is my 500th post. It may not seem like many to some of you, because I am sure that most of you have posted more than 500 posts in the last year and a half. I just thought it was kind of cool. Anyways, it's been a good week. Some things have saddened me, but it's the right kind of sad.
Yesterday was my last day to work at Chick-fil-A. I had to stop working there because I took on a tutoring job, and I can't do both. It was hard to leave, I actually didn't realize how difficult it would be until people began to say good bye.
I am moving on in life. It's a good thing. Sometimes it's difficult to do what God calls us to, but in the end it's the only way, and we will be happier if we do.
Well I am going out with my sisters for a little Christmas lunch. Have a beautiful day. Love with the love of Christ. Let the world know that you are His disciple.
I love you guys.
a long and good day
Hello, my day has been a long one. I awoke early to see my smaller siblings off on a hiking trip with my father. I just got back from the CYA dinner. I had a good time serving. I loved doing Alyssa and Ana Marie's hair. Everyone looked so beautiful. Anyways, I know these posts haven't been very long, that's cause I'm really tired.
Thanks.
Christmas Break is a beautiful thing
Do I here agreement?! That's because it's true. I'm not going to post right now, but I will in the near future. It's been a long week. We had Mom's family Christmas over today, so that was good. Anyways, I need to head to bed. Thanks.
Happy Birthday Jerusha Gracie
My baby sister is four today. I remember so well the day she was born. I stayed up really late waited for Mom and Dad to call us from the hospital. They called at 4:00 am and I was so excited. I hadn't had a new little sister in eight years and Gracie follows a line of four boys in our family.
I love my sister. She has quite the attitude. Her long lashes and rosebud lips are abosultly charming. She loves pretty dresses and bows in her hair. Almost every evening when I tuck her into bed and she'll ask to hear a story about castles and princesses. Jerusha is a very smart girl, and I'm eager to discover what will come of her energized life.
I pray for her. On this her 4th birthday I wish to write a small ode to little Rusha Grace:
Dearest Rushie with your eyes so blue,
I wish you success in all that you do.
You seek to inspire a sense of wonder
in those around who you are under.
You love to laugh and dance and sing.
You delight in the beauty of everything.
Dearest Rushie with your eyes so blue,
Enjoy your cute dress and candy too.
Don't ever stop loving life Rusha Grace
and someday when we see His face
not only will we honor and adore
but we will laugh and love forevermore.
Dearest Rushie with your eyes so blue,
I can't even explain how much I love you.
Happy fourth birthday my little one.
Gracie, I hope that you have lots of fun.
Thank you for gently reminding me.
that it's the faith of a child that sets a soul free.
.
See Him
A Poem:
Do you not hear the world singing,
and the joy of His creation ringing?
Can you not see His faithful care,
or do you just breath it in like air?
When you walk past and avoid my eyes,
there's something in my soul that dies.
I want you to understand abiding Love
to be filled with the Spirit from up above.
Why do you say that everything is ok,
when you barley make it through the day?
Why can't you see? Don't you understand?
You're destined for Hell after this land.
Listen to His song in the stars of the sky.
Watch for His love in the water near by.
He is the Master, and the Ruler of everything.
It won't be long before He returns as KING.
That was written for the people who burn my heart with sadness.
Rebekah Ann
of beauty and of song
I hope that I have not discouraged any of you. I do not mean to in any way bring people down. I struggle with the sin of self pity. It's not a good thing to think that my struggles are too hard or too much. God only sets tasks before His children that are completeable. I have been busy, but life is wonderful. In an incredible sort of way the more I do the more I realize how little I can really do. I need so much help in so many things.
Encouraging things that have happened over the last two days that made me happy:
1. John Calvin came bounding into my room, gave me a huge smile and then wrapped me in his arms. Without a word I knew he loved me.
2. A sweet old lady pointed out to me this morning that I left my gloves in the cart.
3. Last night the little 3-year-old girl Rachel that I babysat said to me out of the blue, "Becca, you're very beautiful."
There are thousands of situations that make me smile everyday. If only I could write them all down and keep a book of happiness. Why not start a small book?! We could start right now...
a day
Hi, this is Mec. I'm writing for Rebekah because she doesn't have time to post this evening. I have been a bit worried about her lately. She has been too emotional and down. Not all the time, just often enough to make a person wonder. I know she'll be ok though. She always pulls through. Better put, God always pulls her through.
This afternoon she had her first tutoring session. Becca's helping this girl named Christiana with her school. I'm glad she has the opportunity. She'll be able to minister to this girl in powerful ways while making some much needed cash. She's excited.
You know, if she could I'm sure Becs would like to say that she loves you. You all have no idea how much you mean to her. It might now always seem like it, but you encourage and support her in ways that she could not live without. So I'll think you on her behalf.
Well I should go. Have a beautiful evening.
Mec
a poem
It's all gonna be ok.
Tomorrow is another day.
God keeps me in His palm,
and I lay there dependantly.
Trusting He will care for me.
I feel like a little child.
My emotions are running wild.
I shouldn't cry. I can't complain.
Because for my sins He was slain.
Thank you.
