Hear my cry, O God; listen to my prayer. From the ends of the earth I call to you, I call as my heart grows faint; lead me to the rock that is higher than I. For you have been my refuge, a strong tower against the foe. Psalm 61:1-3
Lord, lead me to the rock that is higher than I..
09 August 2010
17 July 2010
Its been a long time..
Well, blog world.. it has been a long time...
I don't have any clever words or good encouragement today.. but I do covet your prayers.
I am, yet again, job searching..... I have received my teacher's certification and would like to begin teaching in a local school. The catch... many job-seekers and few jobs to go around. I am a first year teacher on paper, but have worked with children for a long time in various school settings, afterschools and summer camps. I just long to work with children and make a difference in their lives.. to love the ones that are not loved, to inspire them to love to learn, to seek out the answers they desire, to feel safe, comfortable, heard.
So, today I ask for your prayers, your advice or encouragement....
I don't have any clever words or good encouragement today.. but I do covet your prayers.
I am, yet again, job searching..... I have received my teacher's certification and would like to begin teaching in a local school. The catch... many job-seekers and few jobs to go around. I am a first year teacher on paper, but have worked with children for a long time in various school settings, afterschools and summer camps. I just long to work with children and make a difference in their lives.. to love the ones that are not loved, to inspire them to love to learn, to seek out the answers they desire, to feel safe, comfortable, heard.
So, today I ask for your prayers, your advice or encouragement....
20 April 2010
Be Courageous
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be terrified; do not be discouraged, for the LORD your God will be with you wherever you go." Joshua 1:9
This is Josh's life verse, and just something I wanted to share. Be encouraged.
This is Josh's life verse, and just something I wanted to share. Be encouraged.
29 March 2010
Two years and counting..
Josh and I just got home from our anniversary dinner.. I cannot believe that it has been two years already! In two years we have lost jobs, gained jobs, lost friends, gained friends, restrengthened friendships, gone to school, taken time off work for school and put up with each other! I must say, I am a blessed girl! Who else would put his career desires on hold so I could go to school to seek the career path the Lord placed me on?! Who else would do all the house work, yard work, and cooking so that I can lesson plan, write papers and work on projects for one school or another?!
I am amazed at where the Lord has brought us in the past two years. I am thankful that God hand-picked my husband for me, that he molded us to fit one another so harmoniously! I am in awe at Josh's strengths in the areas of my weakness, or his ever-present patience with an impossible wife, or his genuine love and tenderness towards others.. whether it is our neighbors, friends, families, or a stranger. I love my husband's kindness towards others, it is an example he sets for me daily.. and one I'm glad he'll set for our future (very far future) children.
Thank you Lord, for my precious husband. I pray that I can be even a fraction of the wonderful spouse to him that he is to me. I pray our marriage is glorifying to You, for that is our purpose in life.
04 January 2010
Wind in the Willows
Jonathan had David reaffirm his oath out of love for him, because he loved him as he loved himself. -1 Samuel 20: 17
Jonathan and David had a love for one another than ran deeper than just friendship, it was a bond of brothers. Two men that sought after the Lord, bound together by their love for their Lord, their country and their people.
Wind in the Willows is a childrens book about friendship, one that Id like to read. Reading the synopsis of the book makes me want to read it more and more. Josh and I have begun reading "Devotions for people of purpose" by Charles Colson.. we wanted to do a devotion together, but decided to stray from the popular couples devotional books for this year.. and Josh bought this book knowing that I like Chuck Colson. So, we have started having a devotion together.. and already, one day two, the topic hit home for me.
"..And we ourselves must remember that we have an obligation to our own friends to call them to accountability when we see them falling into sin- and to be open to the loving rebukes of friends who are concerned about our moral character." -"Confronting our Friends" Devotion for January 2nd
"Friendships sound the call to a higher and transcendent communion with God." -Guroian
Jonathan and David had a love for one another than ran deeper than just friendship, it was a bond of brothers. Two men that sought after the Lord, bound together by their love for their Lord, their country and their people.
Wind in the Willows is a childrens book about friendship, one that Id like to read. Reading the synopsis of the book makes me want to read it more and more. Josh and I have begun reading "Devotions for people of purpose" by Charles Colson.. we wanted to do a devotion together, but decided to stray from the popular couples devotional books for this year.. and Josh bought this book knowing that I like Chuck Colson. So, we have started having a devotion together.. and already, one day two, the topic hit home for me.
"..And we ourselves must remember that we have an obligation to our own friends to call them to accountability when we see them falling into sin- and to be open to the loving rebukes of friends who are concerned about our moral character." -"Confronting our Friends" Devotion for January 2nd
"Friendships sound the call to a higher and transcendent communion with God." -Guroian
14 December 2009
Taste and see that the Lord is good..
The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing. Psalm 34:7-9
God is good, all the time. All the time, God is good.
07 December 2009
December 7, 2001
8 years ago today..
I miss my Granny so much. She had such spark. She was witty and bright, so full
of life and love for her family. Granny had a funny wheezing laugh, that made others join in. I always gave her a run for her money.. I sassed her and she took it in stride, loving our similar spunky personalities. She treasured my sister and I above all possessions, that we were certain of. Kelly and my constant bickering and sarcasm made her laugh and join.
I have so many funny memories of her..
..Granny asked me to shovel the snow on the porch while we were visiting their home in Minnesota and I responded,"If you give me a little dollar" and she did!
..She wouldn't let me roller blade without my mom being home, but I could ride my bike!
..She always wore a terrycloth sunbathing onesie at our house when she'd visit, so she could sunbathe..
..I would run to Granny when Grumpa would make me so mad I cried, and then I'd laugh the whole time she fussed at him for it..
..Kelly and I would take her reading glasses and pretend we were Granny..
..During one argument of sorts, I told Granny, "Leave me alone, you old lady!" haha! She thought it was so funny.. and I was serious! But I always had her laughing at me.. no matter how sassy or disrespectful I was, she found me hilarious!
..Granny gave Kelly and I money every time we shopped with her, she spoiled us... but, I think I was the only rotten one!
I have found ways of carrying her with me. This picture is from my wedding day. I wore my Granny's emerald and diamond pendant on a chain my Aunt Carrie bought for me. And I am currently wearing the ring that matches. Granny's memory is cherished and sacred. Kelly and I were truly blessed to have gotten to know her and be spoiled by her. I wish that our younger cousins, Andrew and Elizabeth had gotten the time with her that Kelly and I did. Granny was a special lady. And I miss her today.
I miss my Granny so much. She had such spark. She was witty and bright, so full
of life and love for her family. Granny had a funny wheezing laugh, that made others join in. I always gave her a run for her money.. I sassed her and she took it in stride, loving our similar spunky personalities. She treasured my sister and I above all possessions, that we were certain of. Kelly and my constant bickering and sarcasm made her laugh and join.I have so many funny memories of her..
..Granny asked me to shovel the snow on the porch while we were visiting their home in Minnesota and I responded,"If you give me a little dollar" and she did!
..She wouldn't let me roller blade without my mom being home, but I could ride my bike!
..She always wore a terrycloth sunbathing onesie at our house when she'd visit, so she could sunbathe..
..I would run to Granny when Grumpa would make me so mad I cried, and then I'd laugh the whole time she fussed at him for it..
..Kelly and I would take her reading glasses and pretend we were Granny..
..During one argument of sorts, I told Granny, "Leave me alone, you old lady!" haha! She thought it was so funny.. and I was serious! But I always had her laughing at me.. no matter how sassy or disrespectful I was, she found me hilarious!
..Granny gave Kelly and I money every time we shopped with her, she spoiled us... but, I think I was the only rotten one!
I have found ways of carrying her with me. This picture is from my wedding day. I wore my Granny's emerald and diamond pendant on a chain my Aunt Carrie bought for me. And I am currently wearing the ring that matches. Granny's memory is cherished and sacred. Kelly and I were truly blessed to have gotten to know her and be spoiled by her. I wish that our younger cousins, Andrew and Elizabeth had gotten the time with her that Kelly and I did. Granny was a special lady. And I miss her today.
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