Mother's Day

 Well hello world,

I am going to just jump right in seeing how I have time before I am called off again to battle booboo's and play tea party. I have been reflecting on Mother's Day.

I became a mom 6 years ago. My daughter Lauren was born in 2006. My sweet bundle of joy. Today she is still a joy :)
I decided that this year i would do something different. I made each of my children a card a little thank you note per say. That I will be giving to them on Mother's day. Hey they are the reason I can even celebrate the day. I told them how much they mean to me and that am grateful for them. I consider my children to be blessings in my life, gifts from God. I want my children to know that although I might loose it at times; and occasionally raise my voice. Even maybe forget someone was suppose where green to school one day. That i am and will forevermore be grateful for the responsibility,privilege, and honor to be called MOM. To be their MOM.

To my babies Lauren and Aj. My love for you grows each and everyday. I thank God for the blessing  that you both are. Los quiero con el alma mis vidas.

When I was growing up my mother's greatest wish was that i would have children that were just like me. Funny it seems that her prayer was answered. I am learning so much and discovery so many things. And Even though my children aren't exact replicas of me. I can understand now what my mom meant. With great humility i accept the fact that i am not perfect. But with great joy I rejoice in knowing  God is. And that the precious gift HE has given me  is helping in my spiritual growth.T see this world in a new light. I know that even through the chaos of life, dirty dishes, homework, play dates, and toys that seem to never find their place. I can look at it all say it is OK.

Jesus, thank you for giving me the strength for each and every new day. For teaching me brand new lessons along the way. and for children that see the great big things in the little things of life


Happy Mother's day to you all. Till next time

John 3:16

New International Version (NIV)

¹⁶ For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life.

HI 2012

It is 2012, a brand new year. One that we have no idea what it holds for us. A pretty scary thought when you think about it. But today as I listen to worship music and reflect on God's truth I am completely in awe of all of the possibilities, the excitement for a new adventure awaiting me around the corner.

Believing with everything in me that God has a plan. I know this true just read Jeremiah 29:11.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.

Letting go of all that has hurt me and saying no to the thoughts that try to control me. Am God's daughter and this year I chose to live in that freedom. How immensely cool is that. My prayer for each of you that may read this. Is that this year you feel God's love pour over you like rushing water. A year to see your children with new eyes and learn to love the way they do. For those with a spouse to love that person so much and with such passion that just the thought of them makes you smile. For those of you wondering how to keep going trust in God.

May 2012 be a year of blessing to each of you
In Jesus name a pray this amen.

P.S Smile the year just a bit more it can make a difference in how you feel.
Check out this link.
http://youtu.be/Z8SPwT3nQZ8

Prespective

Wow it feels like forever since i have written. But here it goes for that last couple of weeks I have found myself in a funk. Not knowing exactly how to maneuver myself away from it. Feeling a bit overwhelmed with my surroundings. And boggled down by my very own thoughts and concerns. Exhausted and drained.

Well i prayed, prayed for God to show me what in the world was up? What do i need to work on, what do I need to change? My day went on still no answer and finally I get to the line to wait to pick up my precious daughter.whom am very thankful for. I began to to read and study the word and reading a book.And then it hit me it is my attitude it was waaaaayyyyy off. I realized that I had some how let life get in the way of God's truth. Am blessed that HE is so faithful to answer my prayers. I lacked in my attitude of gratitude.

See when you let disappointments and complaints arise it gives birth to more negativity. and in return you are left feeling empty, tired, frustrated and bitter.
When you focus on the positive of life the blessings; you open the door of you heart to see things in a new perspective. A new refreshing light. Yes I will have laundry and dinner to cook. But am grateful to have a family, yes i might be a bit tired. But i can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

I was only seeing my long to do list. the nonsense of circumstances clouding the overall picture. I am blessed. I am grateful for those who love me . For the gift of motherhood, for a spouse who loves and cares for me. For sisters who hear me. For my vitamin D( nickname of a BFF). Most of all for the grace that God so lovely pours over me each and everyday. I leave you with this verse

Isaiah 40:31 (NIV)
but those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. The will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint.



Father God, I thank you for all that you are in my life and for the blessing and teaching you bestow on me and this family. I pray that you would overflow my heart with your love and presence and that you would protect me from my own careless thoughts help me to stand on your truth and only on that truth. In Jesus merciful name I pray.

AHHHHHH!!!

Summer time is here and I must find things to do. Things that will occupy my children's day.Pressure to make sure this is a GREAT SUMMER. I take deep breath's frequently hoping that I can some how exhale all the frustrations that I now have pent up inside of my head and heart. I can feel the throbbing in my temples from the constant repeating of DON'T HIT YOUR SISTER. To the WOULD YOU PLEASE STAY STILL. I am realizing and learning that I have choices to make.Choices that will define how I react to my day in a different way. I have always tried to teach my children that life is about making choices. But I do not believe that I was being a good example of that today. Today I made choices and reacted in ways that might I been less then useful. I realized that I to needed to take full responsibility for the choice I made on how I reacted to the situation of two children under the age of 6. That are fighting, arguing, and just plain nonsense. I have more than enough excuses for why my attitude today was lets say unreasonable. But I also knew that I could not be a hypocrite and let my current circumstances get me a go free pass. Yes today, I realized that I needed to step up my game and make a better choice one that was useful choice one of great importance today . I forgave myself instead of pitying myself today I took full responsibility for my actions. Realizing that I don't need it to be a great summer. But a summer full of love, and lessons in the simple things of life appreciating what is right in front of you and not what could be. Jesus I pray for wisdom in being a good example of self control and positive reactions. Amen

Graduating!!!

Ahh, Could it be that a preschool graduation would have such power over me. As I gazed upon my 5 year old daughter standing in her blue cap and gown. I got very emotional; tears rolling down my face as I realized that my baby was no longer a baby; but on a new journey into a school grade child. I must say I was not ready to feel what I was feeling. This new chapter in our lives. Fun and at the same time scary. Knowing that she is on a new adventure of each day becoming more and more who she is meant to be. I pray that my husband and I will teach her in the best way possible, support her no matter what, and guide through the craziness of life. She graduates to a new stage of life and right by her side I stand. Wondering how her school years will be. What will be her favorite subject. Yes, I know it is only Kindergraden but to me her Mother it is a whole new world. May God grant my husband and I the wisdom we shall need. And bless her every step that she takes. I feel like I gratuated today to for I know now that I can not keep to myself but that my baby girl is growing up and each moment is more precious then the last.