Lucas had been watching a "Donut Man" video on tv while I was cleaning in the back of the house. (Donut Man is a 1990s fashioned children's musical video type of thing produced by Integrity music. Despite some of the cheesy script and the singing Donut, it is solid Biblical teaching on a preschoolers level.)
All of a sudden I heard him running to my room yelling "Mooommmyy, Moooommy"
I could tell whatever he had to say was very important, and expected the next thing to come from his mouth to fill me with terror and a trip to the emergency room.
"What is it, Lucas?" I asked
"God loves me more than BASKETBALL!" he said with more enthusiasm in his voice than I think I've ever heard.
"Why yes He does," I replied, thankful that God had revealed such a simple yet important truth to my 3 year old son.
Thursday, January 22, 2004
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
not for the faint of heart (*poop warning*)
If reading about an infant's waste products disgusts you, then stop reading this now!
Jacob has had diarrhea since yesterday morning. After a quick call to the ped., it was decided that he probably just has a stomach bug, since there are no other symptoms. I was told to get special kind of formula for him and let it run its course.
After a call to 5 different stores, I finally found one that carries this stuff. So, my mother-in-law is on the way to pick it up and hopefully, we'll have the poops under control by days end.
Before I had children, I surely would have gauked at someone writing about their child's intestinal trouble.
However, after 3 children, I no longer even squirm when the talk of poop occurs. In fact, I heard Celine Deon (which in no way states an endorsement of her or her music) say once, "I dont' mind changin diapers. The truth is inside there." Maybe she's right.
Jacob has had diarrhea since yesterday morning. After a quick call to the ped., it was decided that he probably just has a stomach bug, since there are no other symptoms. I was told to get special kind of formula for him and let it run its course.
After a call to 5 different stores, I finally found one that carries this stuff. So, my mother-in-law is on the way to pick it up and hopefully, we'll have the poops under control by days end.
Before I had children, I surely would have gauked at someone writing about their child's intestinal trouble.
However, after 3 children, I no longer even squirm when the talk of poop occurs. In fact, I heard Celine Deon (which in no way states an endorsement of her or her music) say once, "I dont' mind changin diapers. The truth is inside there." Maybe she's right.
Friday, January 16, 2004
Rock my world
Jacob (the 7 1/2 month old) has rocked my world.
At the beginning of his life people would ask, "so how is it with 3 boys so close in age."
"Piece of cake," I would respond, secretly proud of my mothering skills.
That was my answer.......until a week ago.
Jacob started crawling.
Now I have one more child that can disappear in a mere second. 1 more child to stop from eating things that weren't meant to be eaten. 1 more child to stop from pulling something off the shelf that could send us to the emergency room. 1 more child....well, you get the idea.
I knew it would come. I just wasn't prepared.
Now when people ask "so how is it with 3 boys so close in age" my answer is....
"if we all survive until they're in college, it'll be by the grace of God."
At the beginning of his life people would ask, "so how is it with 3 boys so close in age."
"Piece of cake," I would respond, secretly proud of my mothering skills.
That was my answer.......until a week ago.
Jacob started crawling.
Now I have one more child that can disappear in a mere second. 1 more child to stop from eating things that weren't meant to be eaten. 1 more child to stop from pulling something off the shelf that could send us to the emergency room. 1 more child....well, you get the idea.
I knew it would come. I just wasn't prepared.
Now when people ask "so how is it with 3 boys so close in age" my answer is....
"if we all survive until they're in college, it'll be by the grace of God."
Moving
By reading Bryan's blog, I realized in the business of the past couple of weeks, I haven't posted about the recent happenings in our household.
About 2 weeks ago, we received an email newsletter from a missions ministry that I have traveled to Honduras with a few times. In the letter, it was stated that they had an immediate opening for a Director of communications.
I read the qualifications and thought that they matched Kyle perfectly, but since we were (and still are) extremely happy where we are, I deleted it and went on about my day.
When Kyle got home later that night, something (actually God) told me to go to the deleted file and show it to him. I did and he dismissed it. Actually he laughed and said "Mississippi....."
The next day, however, he began talking of sending his resume in feeling that God was telling him to explore the possibility. I told him they'd never pay him enough.
After confirmation from the ministry that they indeed would pay him what he needed, Kyle sent in his resume. We were both somewhat hesitant, yet still certain that God was directing him to do so.
To make a long story short, we traveled to MS last weekend, Kyle interviewed last Monday and they called on our way home to offer him the job.
I left out many details that were engineered by God to confirm our decision. Maybe I'll have time to share them later.
Now, we are praying that our house sells quickly so we can all move together and not be separated.
About 2 weeks ago, we received an email newsletter from a missions ministry that I have traveled to Honduras with a few times. In the letter, it was stated that they had an immediate opening for a Director of communications.
I read the qualifications and thought that they matched Kyle perfectly, but since we were (and still are) extremely happy where we are, I deleted it and went on about my day.
When Kyle got home later that night, something (actually God) told me to go to the deleted file and show it to him. I did and he dismissed it. Actually he laughed and said "Mississippi....."
The next day, however, he began talking of sending his resume in feeling that God was telling him to explore the possibility. I told him they'd never pay him enough.
After confirmation from the ministry that they indeed would pay him what he needed, Kyle sent in his resume. We were both somewhat hesitant, yet still certain that God was directing him to do so.
To make a long story short, we traveled to MS last weekend, Kyle interviewed last Monday and they called on our way home to offer him the job.
I left out many details that were engineered by God to confirm our decision. Maybe I'll have time to share them later.
Now, we are praying that our house sells quickly so we can all move together and not be separated.
Wednesday, January 7, 2004
Decisions, decisions, decisions
It's been quite a while since I've posted. Been extremely busy and I honestly forgot I even had a blog page!
Our family is in the process of making a big decision. We believe we are doing what God has asked us to do, but our extended family is being quite obnoxious about it. They do not believe that God speaks to people, therefore, it is impossible for them to understand. They are being brutal about it and we have no defense except to say "We are being obedient to our Lord." which makes as much sense to them as jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge.
All we can do is ask God to soften their hearts and somehow give them supernatural understanding. Though it may seem a big request, I know nothing is impossible with God.
Our family is in the process of making a big decision. We believe we are doing what God has asked us to do, but our extended family is being quite obnoxious about it. They do not believe that God speaks to people, therefore, it is impossible for them to understand. They are being brutal about it and we have no defense except to say "We are being obedient to our Lord." which makes as much sense to them as jumping off the Golden Gate Bridge.
All we can do is ask God to soften their hearts and somehow give them supernatural understanding. Though it may seem a big request, I know nothing is impossible with God.
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