Thank you to all the beautiful women who gave us:
birth
taught us right from wrong
warm hugs
delicious food
love
life lessons
and
encouragement
Without you, the world would miss out on something wonderful.
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Happy Mother's Day
Thank you to all the beautiful women who gave us:
Without you, the world would miss out on something wonderful.
Friday, May 8, 2009
good things
a gentle breeze bringing the beautiful scent of lilacs into my office
peanut butter and homemade raspberry jam sandwich
guests arriving in one week
sharing our lovely parrot tulips with friends
tomorrow's flower and herb shopping trip with a few girls
generous friends giving us their grill
'national ride your bike to work' week starts on monday
the promise of a sunny week after days of rain
most of all - - it is friday
Thursday, May 7, 2009
life in the slow lane
Friday evening, we had unwelcomed car trouble (when is it ever convenient or welcomed?). A generous friend had offered to help the next time we found ourselves in a bind (especially since last month we put over a thousand dollars of our savings into fixing Eric's car) and we took him up on his offer. A few hours later, Eric's car was fixed and life returned to normal. At then end of the experience, I can honestly say that God was glorified.
It was humbling - we hate asking for help.
We don't like to inconvenience people or think we are overstepping the bounds of a relationship. There have been so many times that we have felt used for our talents and not our friendship. But the Lord put Mike's name on my heart and we called. And he came. On a Friday night. With a smile on his face.
Originally, we were looking into using a moped to offer some relief to keep Eric's car alive as long as possible. We could give you a handful of reasons we've decided to put this purchase off for a year. But we won't. At least not in this space.
We are so incredibly fortunate to have two cars - even if his windows, windshield fluid tubes, and fans don't really work. And we are keeping that in mind, even when things get a bit too hot or don't work as well as we'd like.
I wonder how many other areas in my life I am incredibly blessed but still complaining.
Many nights I grumble to myself about having to pick up the house, wash laundry, or do small maintenance on things. Sometimes I forget how blessed we are to have a wonderful home, our own washer and dryer, and all of the things we own. When our iron broke, we were able to buy a new one without even blinking an eye. When Eric wears out another pair of shoes because he works so hard on his feet, we pick up another pair - without even having to think about saving up for them.
Then I think about all the children who go to bed hungry in the world. Many of them don't even go to "bed" but sleep on a dirty floor or cardboard. I think of the women who have to wash laundry in the river and it is such a hard task, I only have to push a few buttons. There are so many girls who are sold into sex slavery because their families have no food and feel desperate. When have I ever felt so desperate?
Oh the shame of feeling sorry for myself that I just spilled an entire pitcher of water and have to clean it up quickly before guests arrive when millions of people around the world don't have access to clean drinking water. I have to admit, sometimes I am a camel trying to go through a needle (Matthew 19:24).
Today I am thankful.
It was humbling - we hate asking for help.
We don't like to inconvenience people or think we are overstepping the bounds of a relationship. There have been so many times that we have felt used for our talents and not our friendship. But the Lord put Mike's name on my heart and we called. And he came. On a Friday night. With a smile on his face.
Originally, we were looking into using a moped to offer some relief to keep Eric's car alive as long as possible. We could give you a handful of reasons we've decided to put this purchase off for a year. But we won't. At least not in this space.
We are so incredibly fortunate to have two cars - even if his windows, windshield fluid tubes, and fans don't really work. And we are keeping that in mind, even when things get a bit too hot or don't work as well as we'd like.
I wonder how many other areas in my life I am incredibly blessed but still complaining.
Many nights I grumble to myself about having to pick up the house, wash laundry, or do small maintenance on things. Sometimes I forget how blessed we are to have a wonderful home, our own washer and dryer, and all of the things we own. When our iron broke, we were able to buy a new one without even blinking an eye. When Eric wears out another pair of shoes because he works so hard on his feet, we pick up another pair - without even having to think about saving up for them.
Then I think about all the children who go to bed hungry in the world. Many of them don't even go to "bed" but sleep on a dirty floor or cardboard. I think of the women who have to wash laundry in the river and it is such a hard task, I only have to push a few buttons. There are so many girls who are sold into sex slavery because their families have no food and feel desperate. When have I ever felt so desperate?
Oh the shame of feeling sorry for myself that I just spilled an entire pitcher of water and have to clean it up quickly before guests arrive when millions of people around the world don't have access to clean drinking water. I have to admit, sometimes I am a camel trying to go through a needle (Matthew 19:24).
Today I am thankful.
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