{{ 6 }} LIttle Ones

When we lived in the country I worked very hard to turn a hayfield into a pretty yard. Friends and my Mother shared their plants; I purchased little pine saplings. Years went by and the pines grew.

Just before we were to move to town in Dec. I went out and walked around my field and visited my trees.

On the ground lay three very small pinecones. There were many tears as I knealt to gather them. One for each of my children who grew up in the house in the country. It was a sweet parting love gift. I keep them still.

{{ 5 }} Home Group

We've changed our home groups to Wed. nights. Had a house full of little ones running around.

God is so good. We studied our place in the Word and had a great discussion.

Love my people.

{{ 4 }} Shadow Play

Genesis 1: 3, 4 "And God said, Let there be light;

and there was light."

And God saw that light, that it was good........"

This is one thing I do appreciate about my home...the morning light streams in through the lace curtains and creates this beautiful pattern on the wall.

It was Bible study day and I am reminded of another Light....the Light of the World who stepped down from a heavenly realm into the darkness of our world. I was able to spread a little of the Word with a fellow Believer today after our study and the verses we went over were perfect.

I love how God does that.

{{ 3 }}

Tonight I got side-tracked when I became a little frustrated with my closet. I've bought a few candles during the after Christmas sales. I love the fragrances of fall and winter so I pick up a couple extra every year....you can't beat a quarter. When I went to put them away the closet was disorganized and I couldn't get anything else in. Fixed that little problem and decided to burn away a few that I won't use again. So the house smelled great and looked pretty too.

Maybe tomorrow I'll capture the Santas in the background.

{{ 2 }} Him

He's the one.

There are a dozen times when I want to wring his neck but

he's the one that I run to when I'm not running to Jesus.

The one I want to spend my time with; the one I'm growing old with.

He teases me and torments me. He knows me and still loves me.

He's a visionary, entrepreneur, counselor, man of God,

spiritual leader of our home.

He's the founder of Harvest House, our latest ministry.

I am my beloved's; my beloved is mine.

{{ 1 }} 1-1-11

I'm starting the challenge...one photo each day.

This is to document the everyday things in my life.

Let's see how far I get....

For now I know it's time to take down the tree and I'm afraid I haven't spent as much time as I'd like in this room. Stefan and I had a sweet time putting the branches on. It came on the week end of an earth shaking event for us. Our hearts were laid bare, we wanted for nothing other than eachother's company and to be home where we felt safe. This tree, this year, that night I will remember as my youngest son spent the evening helping me fluff the greenery to make it the most beautiful. With a 17 year old...those moments are rare. We must store them in our hearts.

Passing of Time

I've been gone a long time. So many things take place in your heart while you're living life. Sometimes it's too deep to share, there are no words.

I've come across a couple of blogs lately that I wonder how I got there and when I'll ever find the time but I want so badly to read every word. To rest and reflect. I can tell there's a part of me that still wants to be on the foreign mission field. I know I'm getting more used to being here but there's that feeling that something is missing...or that I'm someday going toward it.

We're starting a new ministry in a nearby town. It might as well be a foreign field for time has left it in the dark corners. We will minister practically and this is my field for now. I jokingly report that God has a building payment due on the 8th because we don't have a cent...we're just following what He tells us...though many would question our sanity.

As I met an aquaintance in the drugstore last week I saw a familiar gleam in his eyes as he spoke of going out on a limb and starting something that seemed illogical to thers. He had the fire of conviction as he told me of the plans for his ministry. I know it well and I think there aren't a lot of us who have been called out. There's an urgency in the air. Time flies by and eternity is knocking....who will be ready if we do not tell them? If we do not go?

My friend stopped by today to cry. Devastating news has befallen her. I can only listen and hold her as she weeps. I am touched that she feels comfortable enough to speak of such private things but God gave me the words to tenderly guide her toward the cross. It is there she falls to her knees and lays the broken soul before him. He is the Healer, the Resurrection, He is LIFE.

There will be another baby on the block in a few months. The neighbor is expecting number 4.

We have a new grandbaby coming in Aug. Tough times ahead for my dear ones in the west. It is difficult to find an apt., baby on the way, mother in law dying.

As I think of the term: One Thousand Gifts I am humbled. I want to grab a pen and begin writing; it's a Holy Experience to remember.