Good Friday

It is Good Friday, a day of reflection. I remember being a child and we were not allowed to play as if it were any other day. It was a day of reverence. I am grateful for that training. It is still a day of reverence to me. This morning I listened to this narrative of the crucifixion.
Please sit down and listen, it is about 10 minutes, but it is so powerful. In order to be grateful for what Jesus has done, we must realize exactly what it is He has done.

Happy Birthday Meggie Girl!!!!!

Today is the first day of spring and today it Megan's birthday! She is 21! It is s hard to believe that my youngest is 21! I am grateful to God for every minute I have had with her. To help her celebrate the big event Mindy and MaryBeth have come from Denver. They have had great fun, all sleeping together in one bed, late night movies, visiting cemeteries (one of Meg's favorite things to do), shopping, movie going, but most importantly, just enjoying the tremendous friendships they have shared their whole lives. Tonight we will enjoy Meg's sisters and their families will come over for her birthday dinner of Green Chili Enchiladas made with these incredible corn tortillas my friend Solange gets for me, chips and guac and GF carrot cake. Yum, I can't wait. Well, Happy Birthday to my baby girl!! I love you Meg!

Where DOES She Get It??

If you read Erin's last blog entry you will know what I am referring to. If you haven't, then go to Erin's Blog and read it. This is a picture of Erin at 18 months, genetics are amazing!!

"We do not know what to do, but we lift our eyes to you." 2 Chr. 20:12. Words that are often said from my mouth. I am regularly puzzled by life and am not sure how I am supposed to respond or act and I often say to the Lord "I don't know what I should do." (Actually, I often speak or act and realize I should have asked the Lord first.) It is a great place to find ourselves. Aware of our need for God to speak and act, aware of our lack of ability to go it alone. We have a great promise that follows this remark by Jehoshaphat, verses 15-17 reads "Listen. Do not be afraid and do not be dismayed..for the battle is not yours but God's...You will not need to fight this battle. Stand firm, hold your position, and see the salvation of the Lord on your behalf...do not be afraid and do not be dismayed..the Lord will be with you." Yesterday, as I read this chapter I was comforted by these words, that God Himself goes before me and cares for me and defends me and helps me. He already gave his all for me, shed his precious blood for me and conquered sin and death on my behalf, of course I have nothing to fear, I just need to lift my eyes to Him and be reminded of the truths of the Gospel.