A Snapshot into My Life
This picture.
It is a snapshot into my life right now.
It brings me joy.
The wall calendar – We bought a four-month calendar last year. A one month one did not work for us. We have 3 children with jobs now, one child taking Ninja classes, and 5 kids in theater classes. I am directing and volunteering at STP. We needed a way to see the bigger picture. It has changed the way we run the house. The rule is – if it is not on the calendar then Carl and I are not tracking it. It lets the older kids own their own schedules.
My vinyl Psalm 46:10 sticker – We bought this when we first moved into the house. It is my mother’s favorite verse. It reminds me to pray for my family. It also reminds be to be still. God loves my family more than I ever could. He is working in our lives drawing us closer to Him each day even when that day seems chaotic.
My ocean picture – One of my favorite places to be in the whole world is the ocean. There is something about the sound of the waves and the smell that calms my soul. It makes me feel closer to God. I try to get to the beach by myself at least once a year. It helps me refocus my own life and get closer to God.
A pile of school-work – This is who we are. We are a Christian homeschool family. There is lots of school that happens at that table. Yesterday I was helping 3 kids at the same time. This is just one way I show my children how much I love them. Homeschooling is hard sometimes. It takes patience and sacrifice. I love being the one who gets to see the lights go on when a child learns something they have struggled with. I love to see them get excited when they learn something cool.
William’s Bible and Journal – This is my most favorite. William leaves for work early on Mondays and Thursdays. I come out of my room (which is behind the wall with the picture and calendar) to see him reading his Bible and writing. Oh, it makes my heart sing to sit down with a cup of coffee and talk to him about what he is reading. This is why we work so hard during those little years. This is why we are on our knees every day. This!!!
My own Bible, computer, notebook, and pens – anyone who knows me well knows that words are my love. Reading them and writing them. I am reading through the NT these first few months of 2020. I am also focusing on praying this year. Every morning I write out my prayer to God. It is hard to get up every morning. I don’t always do it with a good attitude. It never fails that when I open my Bible and start to read that my heart starts to change. I start to crave that time more and more. I look forward to my mornings. Even when a little girl wakes up and climbs into my lap for a hug. I carry her to the couch and tuck blankets around her. She listens to my music and Bible reading as I finish my devotions. Such special moments.
The table and benches – It is hard to find a table that fits all 10 of us. This table will not even do that. We have two of our older boys eat at the breakfast bar. We bought this table off craigslist. It was a cream color. One year for Christmas my parents helped me sand it down. We found it had been painted black underneath the cream. It took us several days, but we finally found this beautiful wood. My dad loves woodworking and made me two long benches so we could fit more kids. It reminds me of the love my parents have always shown to me. They taught me about Jesus and encouraged me to believe in Him.
One picture but it is filled with so much love. It brings me such joy.
My challenge this week: Take a picture and count the blessings you see in it.
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