4.10.13

Today has been a VERY challenging day... thank you, Aunt Lynn for the reminder...Tomorrow I shall try to do better..... However, during my dinner prayers.. the children asked me why I thanked God for them... and I said that though I do not always like their behaviors.. I am still grateful for them. Take the time to watch this... well worth it...
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4.7.13

What an amazing day.  Thank you, God.  Mackenzie and I, woke up with a sore throat and nose half stuffy and half running.  We took some medicine and went to church.  I served as a communion assistant and Jordan served as an acolyte.... Mackenzie sat in the pew (beautifully) with my friend (this is good practice for next Sunday when Jordan receives communion for the first time).  Pretty proud of how well behaved she was...  I am also pretty proud of myself... I read a lesson without turning red and I didn't mess up.  I am getting more comfortable... before my sweet California friend sends me the "you should look into a career in....."YES, I enjoy what I am doing and am happy serving in this capacity.... at this time in my life... as Pastor Mary recently preached... "It is enough".
After church, I purchased new bikes for Jordan and I.. we already went out for a family ride and I am excited for the exercise they will provide... It's good there is a "free" corner in my living room to store them..lol Mackenzie has requested her training wheels be removed... soon! May Monday morning merge with meaningful messages... Make it magnificent.

4.3.13

Starting with God, If we are with God, we know we are appreciated for who we are.  Tonight I was given two great opportunities... 1. To share with a loved one a healing service at my church.  Little did I know when I saw the candles were not lit, it meant I would be assisting. 2. It was a last minute thing, no time to panic.  I did the best I could (without my reading glasses) and I did alright.  It really is an honor to be assisting someone so amazing. The most amazing, yet terrifying moment was when I realized I would have to lay my hands on Pastor Mary and I was so nervous... I could barely read the words and it was just a mind blowing experience.  After the service, the comment "another thing under your belt".... made me smile... Just yesterday, I said how much I have done thanks to the encouragement and gentle pushing from Holy Trinity (mainly Pastor Mary)... it's amazing.  I am so grateful and I would volunteer to do it again... it really was a wonderful experience, and it made it even more special, that I was able to share it with someone I care about.