"While I'm Waiting"

I heard this song on the radio
the other day, and could not
get over how much it summed
up my life right now. I thought
I'd share the lyrics with you.

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am hopeful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it is painful
But patiently, I will wait

I will move ahead, bold and confident
Taking every step in obedience
While I'm waiting
I will serve You
While I'm waiting
I will worship
While I'm waiting
I will not faint
I'll be running the race
Even while I wait

I'm waiting
I'm waiting on You, Lord
And I am peaceful
I'm waiting on You, Lord
Though it's not easy
But faithfully, I will wait
Yes, I will wait
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve You while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting
I will serve you while I'm waiting
I will worship while I'm waiting on You, Lord

lyrics by John Waller

Soccer :)

Today was Matthew's first
soccer practice. He did such
a great job! I am so proud
of my big boy!

Matthew's Face Met the Mud!!!

Logann wanted to be out there
so badly!

Next year, baby LoLo...

next year!

Waiting...

I'll be back soon...I'm just waiting right now...

How Do You Explain?

Valentine's Day is not a big

deal at our house. I get

the kiddos a little treat (like

they really need it after they

get their loot from school), but

Chris and I don't really do

anything big or fancy. We spent

the evening at home with the

kids and watched the Bachelor

together :) Valentine's Day does

remind me about God's love though.

God's love is not celebrated one day

a year. It does not take a dozen roses

to make me feel special...the crown

of thorns Jesus wore is more precious.

It is so hard to fathom the love of the

Lord. As I sat and looked at my children

Valentine's night, I thought to myself,

"How could God love us more than I love

my children?" I don't know how, but I

know He does!

I saw these song lyrics on

another blog the other day, and

decided to borrow them for this

Valentine's post. This is one

of my favorites!

How do you explain, how do you describe
A love that goes from east to west
And runs as deep as it is wide
You know all our hopes
You know all our fears
And words cannot express the love we feel
But we long for You to hear

So listen to our hearts
Hear our spirits sing
A song of praise that flows
From those You have redeemed
We will use the words we know
To tell You what an awesome God You are
But words are not enough to tell You of our love
So listen to our hearts

If words could fall like rain
From these lips of mine
And if I had a thousand years
I would still run of time
If you listen to my heart
Every beat will say
"Thank You for the life
Thank You for the truth
Thank You for the way"

[Listen to our hearts - Steven Curtis Chapman & Geoff Moore]

More Snow!!!

Today we got out of school
an hour early. By the time
I got off the interstate to my
exit, the roads were super-
slick! I put myself in the grass
to avoid hitting the car in front
of me. Then, as I turned into
the kids' school, I slid again.
Trying to get out of the school
parking lot (which slants up
at the exit) was crazy! My tires
were just spinning. Finally,
after a couple of tries, I made
it. We got home safely and
then enjoyed the beautiful

white stuff.

What Do We Do On Snow Days?

We are very well acquainted with
snow days...as today was our 1oth
so far this year. The kids and I are
perfecting our lazy days at home to
get every ounce of fun out of them
that we can. Here are some things
you might find us doing on snow days:

• staying in our p.j.s all day
• playing in the snow
• watching Cinderella or Toy Story
• making cinnamon rolls
• building pillow forts
  
• taking naps
• cuddling with sick ones
• helping daddy study
• reading books
• coloring
• playing on the computer- LoLo ♥ Starfall!
• staying up late
• organizing toys and books
• looking outside to see if the snow's still there
• loving every minute of life

Living By Faith

I care not today what the morrow may bring,
If shadow or sunshine or rain.
The Lord, I know, ruleth o'er everything.
And all of my worry is vain.


Living by faith
In Jesus above
Trusting, confiding
In His great love
From all harm safe
In His sheltering arm
I'm living by faith
And feel no alarm.


Tho' tempests may blow and the storm clouds arise;
Obscuring the brightness of life.
I'm never alarmed at the overcast skies,
The Master looks on at the strife.


Living by faith
In Jesus above
Trusting, confiding
In His great love
From all harm safe
In His sheltering arm
I'm living by faith
And feel no alarm.


I know that He safely will carry me thro'
No matter what evils betied;
Why should I then care, tho' the tempest may blow,
If Jesus walks close to my side.


Lyrics: James Wells, 1918. Composer: J. L. Heath, 1918