Monday, September 22, 2008

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More like a David less like a Paul.

Hey everyone,
So I'm not sure if everyone has been updated on our current status but John and I are going through some ups and downs right now. We have been dealing with unemployment, which has led to stress financially as well as medical insurance stress. At times I have felt so overwhelmed and so tired and then moments later feeling blessed for having a home, food, a healthy family, and Faith in Jesus Christ. He has been so quiet during these past few months and yet so faithful. I was just telling John how I have felt more like a David and less like a Paul. I am constantly asking God "where are you? don't depart from me" and in the same sentence saying "Praise you Lord". He has taught me more in these last few months then I have probably ever learned. I am so grateful for the the trials cause I know He is refining us!! I was on my way to a cleaning job today and tuned into an old album that basically summed up my feelings. I wanted to share it with you for the sake of allowing you to hear where my heart is and ask for your prayers during this time. John has been nothing but a Rock during all of this, he has been such an encouragement to me and such an example of absolute trust and faith.
Written by Downhere:
Lyrics to Calmer Of The Storm :
When everything is wrong
The day has passed and nothing's done
And the whole world seems against me
When I'm rolling in my bed,
there's a storm in my head
I'm afraid of sinking in despair.

CHORUS
Teach me, Lord to have faith
In what you're bringing me will
Change my life and bring you glory and...

There on the storm I am learning to let go
Of the will that I so long to control
There may I be in your arms eternally
I thank you, Lord,
You are the calmer of the storm.

You rebuke the wind and the waves
Once again I find I'm amazed
At the power of your will
Cuz I'm a child of little faith
I feel the wind and forget your grace
And you say, "Peace, be still."

There on the storm I am learning to let go
The white wave's high,
It's crashing o'er the deck
And I don't know where I go
Where are you Lord, is my ship going down?
The mast is gone so throw the anchor
Should I jump and try to swim to land?

There on the storm,
Teach me God to understand
Of the Will that I just cannot control
There may I see all you love protecting me
I thank you Lord,
You are the calmer of the storm.
[ Calmer Of The Storm Lyrics on http://www.lyricsmania.com/ ]

August 8 2008

Jack's New Trick

Sunday, September 21, 2008

Can you guess Who's Who??

 

Same Age, Same Park, Same Sweatshirt!
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Caleb's new favorite thing to do is help mommy make cookies! He gets his little stool, pours in the ingredients, scoops up the dough, and licks the spoons. He is a great little baker!
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Not super exciting!

Not the most exciting video but if you haven't seen the boys in a while, it's pretty cool watching them interact, share, fight etc... They have so much fun together and Jackson wants so much to be like his big brother

The Many Faces of Jack!

 
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Can't get enough!

I think they won?

 

 

 

A much needed trip to an angels game! We were given two tickets to an angels game about a month ago from great friends of ours! It was exactly what John needed. Thanks again Jake and Jenny!
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BathTime!

 

Always An Adventure!
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Friday, September 19, 2008

Jackson is Everywhere




For those of you who have been waiting to hear from my blog...all apologies. I have not been doing this in a while but realized my family has not been able to see the boys in a while so here are some updates.
JACKSON IS EVERYWHERE!!
He started crawling about a month ago and he is officially a pro! No place is off limits. John caught him on the treadmill yesterday. I guess John and I just aren't used to such an adventurous child, Caleb never ventured off too far. He loves trying to get in the trash, going into Grammy and Papa's room, or just following Caleb and mommy into their bedroom for playtime!
I love every moment of it but it can be exhausting!