Tonight, Ross was putting together a new bookcase that we bought for the extra bedroom. When he was finished, we were talking back and forth about how good it looked and how happy I was that he got it put together! (He has been sick this weekend) A few minutes later, Ross was cleaning up the leftover mess and Luke walked in and said:
"Daddy, you do's awesome."
That is the sweetest thing ever :)
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
The Abundant Life of the Judy's
South Carolina holds many fond memories for me...
I had two favorite places to be...my grandmother BJ's or my Aunt Angie's.
My Aunt and Uncle, along with my two cousins, lived (and still do), in the country of SC. Farm, pigs, cows, goats, peacocks, chickens, emu, tractors, dirt bikes... just to name a few. It was so much fun... simple, relaxing, productive, up early (literally awoken by a rooster! ha), the day was always full. Full of life.
Not much has changed on the farm, as far as farm business goes. Still the same house. Still one bathroom that everyone shares, and you have to go through my aunt and uncle's room to get to it! We dont even think twice about it! Still the same furniture. The same smells. My uncle still has the same truck, good old Chevy.
As far as heart business goes, a lot has changed. God has grown, matured, ripened, and overflowed my Aunt and Uncles hearts for Him and for other people. Since I have "known" my Aunt Angie and Uncle Bud, I knew they loved God. But the awesome thing is, they don't love Him the same that they did 27 years ago. They love Him more. They love themselves less. They love other people more.
They live, according to us city-folk, in the middle of nowhere. Here in this deep country area (not even a town), they have planted a church! Homeward Bound Ministries is the name. They have devoted their lives and time and energy into providing a place for people of this area to come and worship in Spirit and in Truth. Would you believe that after building their worship building and rooms, they had to add small trailor-like buildings on the grounds, for added space? I would, because they are being obedient to Christ.
They don't live the "American dream". Never trying to keep up with latest fad and fashion. They don't have to have the newest car or the biggest house (especially when it comes to the number of bathrooms :).. They really don't care about these things.
They don't need to. They already have everything. They are living what most of us don't even know to dream about. The Abundant Life. It is awesome. It is worth being jealous about ;)
I am very proud of my Aunt Angie and Uncle Bud. They are an encouragement to my family, to live out the Abundant Life that God desires for us.
John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
I had two favorite places to be...my grandmother BJ's or my Aunt Angie's.
My Aunt and Uncle, along with my two cousins, lived (and still do), in the country of SC. Farm, pigs, cows, goats, peacocks, chickens, emu, tractors, dirt bikes... just to name a few. It was so much fun... simple, relaxing, productive, up early (literally awoken by a rooster! ha), the day was always full. Full of life.
Not much has changed on the farm, as far as farm business goes. Still the same house. Still one bathroom that everyone shares, and you have to go through my aunt and uncle's room to get to it! We dont even think twice about it! Still the same furniture. The same smells. My uncle still has the same truck, good old Chevy.
As far as heart business goes, a lot has changed. God has grown, matured, ripened, and overflowed my Aunt and Uncles hearts for Him and for other people. Since I have "known" my Aunt Angie and Uncle Bud, I knew they loved God. But the awesome thing is, they don't love Him the same that they did 27 years ago. They love Him more. They love themselves less. They love other people more.
They live, according to us city-folk, in the middle of nowhere. Here in this deep country area (not even a town), they have planted a church! Homeward Bound Ministries is the name. They have devoted their lives and time and energy into providing a place for people of this area to come and worship in Spirit and in Truth. Would you believe that after building their worship building and rooms, they had to add small trailor-like buildings on the grounds, for added space? I would, because they are being obedient to Christ.
They don't live the "American dream". Never trying to keep up with latest fad and fashion. They don't have to have the newest car or the biggest house (especially when it comes to the number of bathrooms :).. They really don't care about these things.
They don't need to. They already have everything. They are living what most of us don't even know to dream about. The Abundant Life. It is awesome. It is worth being jealous about ;)
I am very proud of my Aunt Angie and Uncle Bud. They are an encouragement to my family, to live out the Abundant Life that God desires for us.
John 10:10
The thief comes only to steal and kill and destroy. I came that they may have life and have it abundantly.
Thursday, January 22, 2009
Food for Thought
Long story short:
Luke has refused to eat dinner the past THREE nights, and breakfast this morning.
It is NOT because he is "picky".
It is NOT because he is not hungry.
As soon as our time at the table begins, it is almost as if he longs to hear the words, "You may not have anything else other than what is on your plate, and if you are done, then you are done until the next meal." I can almost see it in his eyes : "Let the games begin!"
Firstly, his Daddy hates losing at any game. Secondly, I am Daddy's biggest fan :)
Tasha V. and Traci R. we have implemented your family friendly "food rule". IF YOU DON'T EAT IT NOW, THEN YOU CAN EAT IT FOR THE NEXT MEAL...
Luke is eating grits for dinner tonight :(
Luke has refused to eat dinner the past THREE nights, and breakfast this morning.
It is NOT because he is "picky".
It is NOT because he is not hungry.
As soon as our time at the table begins, it is almost as if he longs to hear the words, "You may not have anything else other than what is on your plate, and if you are done, then you are done until the next meal." I can almost see it in his eyes : "Let the games begin!"
Firstly, his Daddy hates losing at any game. Secondly, I am Daddy's biggest fan :)
Tasha V. and Traci R. we have implemented your family friendly "food rule". IF YOU DON'T EAT IT NOW, THEN YOU CAN EAT IT FOR THE NEXT MEAL...
Luke is eating grits for dinner tonight :(
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Luke Got a Job
Luke: Mama, I goin' to work...
Mama: OK son, be careful and I'll see you in a little bit.
Luke: I love you.
Mama: I love you, too.
Luke: I goin' to miss you.
Mama: I'm going to miss you, too!! :)
Luke: I need kiss.
Mama: "kiss"...be careful driving...and don't loose your briefcase!(tool box in hand)
Luke: MAMA, I NOT goin to DRIVE, I ridin my SCOODER (scooter) !!! :)
This brought the sweetest smile to my heart this morning. It also holds me accountable to continue to love my husband in front of my children. He sees me kiss Ross every morning, tell him I love him, and occasionally tell him that I will miss him :) He watches and absorbs everything we do here at home...I hope he will kiss his wife all the time and love her one day like his Daddy loves me ;)
Mama: OK son, be careful and I'll see you in a little bit.
Luke: I love you.
Mama: I love you, too.
Luke: I goin' to miss you.
Mama: I'm going to miss you, too!! :)
Luke: I need kiss.
Mama: "kiss"...be careful driving...and don't loose your briefcase!(tool box in hand)
Luke: MAMA, I NOT goin to DRIVE, I ridin my SCOODER (scooter) !!! :)
This brought the sweetest smile to my heart this morning. It also holds me accountable to continue to love my husband in front of my children. He sees me kiss Ross every morning, tell him I love him, and occasionally tell him that I will miss him :) He watches and absorbs everything we do here at home...I hope he will kiss his wife all the time and love her one day like his Daddy loves me ;)
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
Life Without a Computer
To my surprise, life continued for the 3 months we didn't have a computer. Moving into our new home, Halloween, Thanksgiving, Christmas, David growing and changing, Luke growing and changing, fun with family, back to Parkwood...and more. As I was thinking about adding pictures to our family blog, I thought about everything that really has gone on the past three months, in this brief time, how much changes and how much God does not change.
Before the sad loss of the computer, I was desperately struggling with the season of life I am in as a woman, a wife, and a mom. I did not enjoy my time at home, and ended most days in resentment and frustration. In Nehemiah 9, it says "But when they cried to You in the time of their distress, You heard from heaven, and ACCORDING TO YOUR GREAT COMPASSION....you answered them." God not only answers our prayers to Him, but he hears and responds with COMPASSION. Compassion? After my selfishness, after my resentment, after my anger, after my continual sin? Yes, gracious and compassionate He is to me. "But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness; and you did not forsake them...in Your great compassion, did not forsake them..." Neh 9: 17 and 19.
I truly felt at a loss during this time. Making a schedule, trying to keep Luke entertained, being told everyone goes through this, etc...these were all great helps during this time, but they were not the solution. The solution was admitting my desperation for Christ and then going to him empty asking for change and help. I am convinced and convicted that not spending time in God's Word and prayer will leave life empty and disappointing. I do not want to waste my life being disappointed and empty. I want the Abundant life God has for me!!! It is mine, I must know Him to have it. There is nothing more appealing.
I am encouraged today at God's faithfulness and goodness to me...His compassionate goodness.
Before the sad loss of the computer, I was desperately struggling with the season of life I am in as a woman, a wife, and a mom. I did not enjoy my time at home, and ended most days in resentment and frustration. In Nehemiah 9, it says "But when they cried to You in the time of their distress, You heard from heaven, and ACCORDING TO YOUR GREAT COMPASSION....you answered them." God not only answers our prayers to Him, but he hears and responds with COMPASSION. Compassion? After my selfishness, after my resentment, after my anger, after my continual sin? Yes, gracious and compassionate He is to me. "But you are a God of forgiveness, gracious and compassionate, slow to anger and abounding in lovingkindness; and you did not forsake them...in Your great compassion, did not forsake them..." Neh 9: 17 and 19.
I truly felt at a loss during this time. Making a schedule, trying to keep Luke entertained, being told everyone goes through this, etc...these were all great helps during this time, but they were not the solution. The solution was admitting my desperation for Christ and then going to him empty asking for change and help. I am convinced and convicted that not spending time in God's Word and prayer will leave life empty and disappointing. I do not want to waste my life being disappointed and empty. I want the Abundant life God has for me!!! It is mine, I must know Him to have it. There is nothing more appealing.
I am encouraged today at God's faithfulness and goodness to me...His compassionate goodness.
Tuesday, November 18, 2008
No Computer
Ross and I thought our cord was broken to the computer, but to our dismay, the computer is dead. Over the past several weeks of moving out, moving in, and life, I somehow have survived without the computer...it pains me each day. I am able to check my email briefly at other places, but it is no fun. Hopefully I will have contact with the outside world by Thanksgiving :)
Sunday, November 2, 2008
Happy Birthday Katie
My sister in laws birthday is today! Her and her family live in VA and we do not get to see them as often as we wish we could...We dont have a computer right now, but I am taking advantage of being at my Mom's house.
Katie, Happy Birthday to you!!
Here are a few things I love or admire about my sister in law:
She is fun to talk to...old stuff and new stuff.
She is a great Mom to her son Aden...
She is actively seeking after Christ.
She stays in touch with all of her family, close and distant.
She runs multiple miles a day.
She likes to laugh.
She is sensitive to God speaking to her/ convicting her.
She has been graceful to me :)
Those are just a few...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE!!!
We love you,
Ross, Shannon, Luke and David
Katie, Happy Birthday to you!!
Here are a few things I love or admire about my sister in law:
She is fun to talk to...old stuff and new stuff.
She is a great Mom to her son Aden...
She is actively seeking after Christ.
She stays in touch with all of her family, close and distant.
She runs multiple miles a day.
She likes to laugh.
She is sensitive to God speaking to her/ convicting her.
She has been graceful to me :)
Those are just a few...
HAPPY BIRTHDAY KATIE!!!
We love you,
Ross, Shannon, Luke and David
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