Blessed

It's been awhile since I've posted anything on my blog. I haven't taken much time lately to spend on the computer. I figured if I still have any faithful followers I should probably give a little update! Smile.

Isaac grows more precious every day and I am truly overwhelmed with the joy he brings into our lives! Mommyhood can be hard sometimes, but it's so worth it when he looks up at me with those trusting eyes and gives me a big grin! He's giggling now...especially at Daddy! And taking everything in! He likes to watch the dogs and keeps a close eye on me!!! Isaac's eating rice cereal and baby oatmeal. Our little independent often likes to hold the spoon and his bottle all by himself. He's a great little cuddler and likes to give Mommy hugs and even kisses!

I've been getting back into quilting; making baby quilts and now a bedspread for my sis and her fiance for a wedding present (they already know about it, though the final product will be a surprise). Quilting gives me an outlet for my creativity and is something I enjoy doing. And I have plenty of opportunity since we have lots of expectant friends!!! March, May, June, July, Sept, Oct!!!!!! So fun!

Last weekend we went to the city to visit family and spent a fabulous weekend away! We took Isaac to the Aquarium before we headed home and he totally looked around and took in all the colors and movement! It was precious!!! It's so fun to watch him grow and change!!!

This week is the last week for the Beth Moore study I've been attending. I really think this study on the Fruit of the Spirit has changed me. It has helped me to realize more and more what it means to be filled with the Holy Spirit and my inability to live out the fruit without the Spirit's power!!! I need the Lord to work in me to live in love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness and self-control!!!! This study has also taught me that there's more to so many of these qualities than one would expect! For example, peace has to do with submitting to God's authority in our lives!!! Peace RULES in our hearts. And Patience is all about extending mercy to others. If you ever have a chance to be in a Beth Moore study DO IT!!!! I have been totally blessed!!!!

I suppose I should head off to bed. I pray the Lord blesses your hearts and draws you closer to Himself!!!

Daylight Savings

I'm pretty sure that whoever came up with the idea to do daylight savings and change the clock twice a year DID NOT have a baby on a feeding schedule. Otherwise they would never have attempted to so disrupt said schedule!! Isaac has done okay today with the time change, but he's been a little fussy and confused about why he's eating when he's eating and then the whole sleep thing is messed up as well. Yeah...not the greatest idea anyone ever had!!

Faith

This week's homework for the Beth Moore study is on the Fruit of the Spirit, Faithfulness. Today's lesson was really wow and made me realize why my faith has wavered at different times in my life. The main passage of Scripture for today was Hebrews 11. Verse 6 says that without faith it's impossible to please God because we must first believe that He is and then that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him. This question was posed: Is my faith based upon what God does or Who He is?

After reading this lesson I have to admit that my faith has mostly been based on what God does. No wonder I've struggled to trust Him!! God certainly doesn't always do what I think He should and He definitely doesn't do WHEN I think He should!!! This has caused me to feel like the Lord has let me down and has made me wonder if I can trust Him in whatever current circumstance I find myself in.

Beth Moore said that faith based upon what God does sets us up for a rollercoaster ride!! But faith in Who He is allows us to rest upon what we know of His character and the fact that God loves us no matter what the circumstances of life look like.

I need to adjust the basis of my faith. My faith should rest upon the truth that He is and trust that all that He does falls in line with His character and love for us. Wow! So that was a revelation I need in my life!!! Thank you, Jesus!!!

A Day Away

R had the BRILLIANT idea to take a short roadtrip yesterday and visit some friends we hadn't seen for a couple years! We had such a great time visiting with them! We've added to our families since we last saw each other and our boys are just 3 weeks apart. We're hoping they'll become little buddies over the years as we keep in touch!!!

It felt so good to get away and just enjoy each other's company and the company of friends and time with our sweet son! I didn't realize how much I needed that until we did it and I feel refreshed and thankful! We got home a little before 10pm last night and went straight to bed. R and I can't decide if it's maturity or old age, but we're finally getting home at a decent hour. Parenting will change your life! Smile. And it's so awesome!