Faithful

For the past year and a half I have been on a journey of learning to live with less and relying more on God's provision than ever before. Some of you may know that in October, we sold our Honda to pay off our other car and to be car payment free. It was a tough decision but Brian and I both felt like God was leading us to follow through with it. It has been nice to live a little simpler with only one car, but I still struggled with wanting another car. The struggle was enough that it stole my joy at times and I considered going back to work, even though it would break my heart to be away from Joel.

Anyhow, the past week or two, God has brought me to the point where I am totally content with the situation and I was able to say wholeheartedly to Him that if I never have another car again, I am happy to continue what we are doing and the sacrifices we are making for our child(ren).

On Tuesday morning, I heard a great message by Randy Alcorn based on his book Treasure Principle(which I've read, but it's been a long time)regarding Matthew 6:19-21...

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven, where moth and rust do not destroy, and where theives do not break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

It was such sweet revelation...everything my eyes can see will not be here someday and I can not take any of it with me. What will stay behind is the legacy that lives in my children and others in our families, the lost, churches, neighborhoods, etc. Oh how He puts things into perspective!

So, as if that wasn't enough...simply seeing things the way He sees them...the very same day, Tuesday afternoon, we got a phone call from one of our Board Members who said they have a car they would like to give us!!! We met with them last night and settled everything. We are now the proud(humble) owners of a 1997 Toyota Camry in excellent condition, with 130,000 miles. I would post a pic but the owner took it to the shop today to get new brakes and a timing belt for us. I honestly am in shock. Brian and I are so thankful and grateful to our Lord. He is Faithful and an awesome provider!

Mr. Personality

What a fun age this is! I realize I am bias, but he's got a lot of personality and it just gets better every day... This rocker was my best "garage sale deal" for the weekend. It was $2.00...needs painted...but still a great deal and Joel loves it! He loves his sunglasses all of a sudden and has a few new words to share...

Mother's Day Weekend

Although it's coming a little late...this past weekend was a great one!

Last Friday afternoon Brian did quite a bit of landscaping for me. We went to Menards, picked out flowers and bushes and he worked all afternoon with a little help from Joel. Poor Joel ended up with a spanking for sticking globs of dirt in his mouth. He loves to put rocks and dirt in his mouth and we've been trying to break him of it.




Saturday morning I was treated to a massage at our church. We had a Mother's Day Spa event. Soooooo relaxing!

Then Saturday afternoon I headed up to Garrett for my niece's birthday party at the Garrett Bowling alley. Sadly, Brian had to work, but I was able to ride up with Janet so that made the trip a little easier. It was good to see everyone and Joel loved it!! That was Joel's first experience at a bowling alley. My brother helped him roll the ball down the lane a few times. He really enjoyed that, but was very upset that he wasn't able to crawl down the lane.