Truth Intravenous

I hook up to the Truth Intravenous early in the morning. The words of Jesus course through my veins and remind me where I've come from and where I'm going. They are life and liberty, love and healing, inspiration and hope for a new day. In a week where I've been drained of energy, my patience has been more than tested, and twisted philosophies attempt to inject the port-line to my heart, I return to the Truth I.V. for a recharge. Then, as the day wears on and I encounter toxic contagions that bring my spirit down, it can only be temporary because the Holy Spirit whispers the anti-biotic I so desperately need...and I receive it.

Gratitude:

1839. this colour--all summer long

1840. the way they slowly and (im)patiently worked out a little song together--a first!

1841. driving with this kid and laughing together at her first drive-through

1842. her buddies and how they love her

1843. these two besties and how they are still little enough to mostly parallel play

1844. waking up to this scene (as they watch a movie together on a Saturday morning) 

1845. helping to decorate my nephew's wedding in our greenhouses

1846. how she fell asleep during the ceremony

1847. how Jenna's brothers checked out the groomsmen to the Mission Impossible soundtrack before she came down the aisle--all of us roaring with laughter!

1848. Mr. and Mrs.

1849. welcoming you to our crazy family, Jenna! Yep, you already fit in :)

1850. the way he carried his bride and swung her around

1951. getting roasted at the reception and taking it like a pro

1952. the way my sister-in-law makes everything she touches beautiful

1953. how she can be transferred and still sleep--none of our kids could!

 1954. lighting sparklers and creating more cousin memories

1955. all these amazing kiddos at Linda's memorial birthday party

1956. celebrating her life with fireworks once again

1957. all of us missing her and grateful for the years we were gifted after her diagnosis

1958. writing messages in memory of Linda on paper lanterns

1959. the way my brother-in-law, Martin (Linda's husband), is always the go-to man for fireworks and lantern launching

1960. sending them up and watching the beauty of light in the sky--whispering (a few more) goodbyes and see-you-soons

1961. when Grandpa gets into the food

Truth I.V.: gratitude glorifies God and God deserves the glory!

And one of them, when he saw that he was healed, returned, and with a loud voice glorified God, Luke 17:15

May I always remember to glorify You with my thanksgiving, Lord.

"Sree Years Owd"

She holds up two...no four...no three fingers--yes, she's finally got it--and says, "I'm sree years owd." We cheer and encourage and she smiles her tiny white chicklet teeth. We've loved on this small girl since she was born and she's a daughter and sister to us. Her momma entrusts her to our care and we are helping, but oh so grateful. Wouldn't you be? Just look at those big brown eyes! This simultaneously feisty and tenderhearted child has captured our hearts and we praise God He allowed us to be a part of hers.

 

  

 

 

Beginnings

It's only four months until New Year's but this is truly our fresh start, our hopeful beginning.

Happy Schooling, whatever that may look like for you and your family!

Oliver--gr.3

Emily--gr.5

Molly--gr.8

Meghan--gr.11

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Where The Wild Things Are

They say there are wild things at the Safari, but WE know where there's water, children are even wilder! So my sister and I take those kiddos to one of our favourite places and let them be inspired by the creation of God and then let them loose in the water park. I LOVE watching them play, no matter what age.