That's the truth! And the truth will set me free!
Verses I'm focusing on this week & why:
Philippians 4:8- Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things.
Colossians 3:2- Set your mind on things above, not earthly things.
2 Corinthians 12:9- "My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness." Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me.
* As a mother, I struggle often times with feelings of pure inadequacy. And this week, I'm feeling them more than ever with the absence of my husband. Satan works very hard at showing me all of the things I'm not 'great' at, and making me lose sight of all my strengths. I know with all of my heart that I am a mother because the Lord has called me to the privelage of raising one of His children. He didn't make a mistake when he chose me for this job. He knew I would struggle with anxiety, and depression throughout early motherhood.. HOWEVER, He.still.chose.me. I am still the best match for my son. Days when I feel weak, which is most, I don't have to rely on my own strength (THANK GOD)! I have every reason to be weak on my own, but because I'm a child of the Lord, I can lean on Him through the moments when the enemy presses hard. And in Him, I am anything but inadequate.
Life is so precious, enjoy every moment while you can.
Monday, July 2, 2012
Thursday, June 28, 2012
Today's precious lasts
As much work as it is keeping up with an ALMOST 2 year old boy, there's so much joy my son brings me! I want to go through a list of my favorite things he's been up to lately so I never forget these moments!!
*Watching him walk around the house on the phone (which is sometimes a real phone, sometimes a toy phone, and sometimes his hand) talking up a STORM! He mostly rambles even though he knows plenty of words, I think he just wants to sound like he's carrying on a conversation.. so he just says whatev! So stinkin funny to watch! :)
*That I can still rock him to sleep if I want to, but he doesn't HAVE to be rocked! My favorite moments with Ayden are when we're snuggled up close, so rocking him to sleep is so very special to me- and he falls asleep super fast if I sing to him! Watching his little eyes close, and seeing him just totally relax in my arms, it's surreal. I'm so spoiled. :)
*How when we pray peace over him, he repeats it back to us with a huge smile- "PEE!" :)
*The way he interacts with others- I can already tell this kiddo is going to be a softy. He hates to see his friends upset, and becomes very concerned when they cry! He picks up on emotions very easily, which is a good and bad thing!
*When you ask him where Jesus lives he says, "HEH!" (Heavens) and points to the sky, and then when you say, "Where else can he live?" He says, "HAR!" and points to his heart!!!
*And of course, his obsession with bellybuttons, cars, trucks, bikes, tractors, and anything with wheels. :)
So blessed with this boy!
*Watching him walk around the house on the phone (which is sometimes a real phone, sometimes a toy phone, and sometimes his hand) talking up a STORM! He mostly rambles even though he knows plenty of words, I think he just wants to sound like he's carrying on a conversation.. so he just says whatev! So stinkin funny to watch! :)
*That I can still rock him to sleep if I want to, but he doesn't HAVE to be rocked! My favorite moments with Ayden are when we're snuggled up close, so rocking him to sleep is so very special to me- and he falls asleep super fast if I sing to him! Watching his little eyes close, and seeing him just totally relax in my arms, it's surreal. I'm so spoiled. :)
*How when we pray peace over him, he repeats it back to us with a huge smile- "PEE!" :)
*The way he interacts with others- I can already tell this kiddo is going to be a softy. He hates to see his friends upset, and becomes very concerned when they cry! He picks up on emotions very easily, which is a good and bad thing!
*When you ask him where Jesus lives he says, "HEH!" (Heavens) and points to the sky, and then when you say, "Where else can he live?" He says, "HAR!" and points to his heart!!!
*And of course, his obsession with bellybuttons, cars, trucks, bikes, tractors, and anything with wheels. :)
So blessed with this boy!
Tuesday, June 26, 2012
House projects!! :)
Moving into a new home is so exciting! And even though we've been here for almost 4 months now (wow!) there are still soooooo many things we want to do with this place! So here's a list for those interested in seeing what we're up to! :)
*Landscaping- a never ending project! Good thing we love fresh air! :) This includes planting more grass, taking down trees we don't like, tearing down an old shed, trying our hand at gardening, and trying to keep up with the dang weeds!
*Landscaping- a never ending project! Good thing we love fresh air! :) This includes planting more grass, taking down trees we don't like, tearing down an old shed, trying our hand at gardening, and trying to keep up with the dang weeds!
*Painting the living room, bathrooms, and bedrooms. We've painted our kitchen & dining room a beautiful teal & white combination- walls are teal, cabinets are white! We've chosen a deep red as our accent color, and it's super pretty! I smile every time I walk in there!
*Carpeting the hallway and bedrooms.
*Hanging pictures/decorating more in general.
I'm just still so thankful that we can call this place our HOME. Thankful that we don't have to worry about re-locating every few years to re-station, thankful that we have the most genuine neighbors, and that God's hand (as usual) was in the very center of us purchasing this beautiful house!!
PS- if you haven't seen it yet, you need to come over! :)
Wednesday, June 6, 2012
Pippy Ta Ta!!
I have had SUCH an amazing day with my handsome little boy! I've been working really hard at being a very intentional parent, by that I mean making sure I'm taking every opportunity I have to teach him right from wrong, actually taking the time to explain the difference instead of using bribes or redirection, and then giving him the chance to make the right decision himself. A.lot.of.work (most days) but I know the pay-off is going to be more than worth it, actually, it already is!
This morning Ayden starting saying, "Pippy ta ta!" I have NO idea what it means, I'm pretty sure he's just saying it because it sounds funny.. but who knows!! It's ridiculously cute! :)
He has been SUPER smiley all day. I have been on the receiving end of many slobbery kisses, and he has told me that he loves me twice!!! :)
He listened to me very well during our grocery shopping adventure, and managed to get through all of his mini tantrums without causing too big a scene.. ;)
He "CHEESE"'d for a picture, and it turned out super cute!!
I purchased him a new toy today: a bubble blowing lawn mower- he took that thing around our house no less than 10x in the first hour we had it. He absolutely LOVES it! He pushes it and says, "Mo GRA!" (Mow grass).
He snuggled up with me for nap today, and decided to be super silly before falling asleep. He rolled over to me, plugged his nose and said, "Pee yew!" Which is what he hears me say all of the time! haha! We did that back and forth for a few minutes, along with some tickle pickles, and he fell asleep perfectly content in about 20 seconds when I said, "time for nap!" :)
ALSO, my new favorite: When we ask him where Jesus lives, he points to the sky and says, "In the Heavens!" More like, "Heh!" (his form of Heaven!) And when you ask him where else, he rubs his shirt and say's, "In my heart!" More like, "Har!" :)
This post is for me, I know it's not exciting to most, but it's important that I remember these special moments with my gift from Above! :)
I LOVE YOU, AYDEN JAMES HEARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
This morning Ayden starting saying, "Pippy ta ta!" I have NO idea what it means, I'm pretty sure he's just saying it because it sounds funny.. but who knows!! It's ridiculously cute! :)
He has been SUPER smiley all day. I have been on the receiving end of many slobbery kisses, and he has told me that he loves me twice!!! :)
He listened to me very well during our grocery shopping adventure, and managed to get through all of his mini tantrums without causing too big a scene.. ;)
He "CHEESE"'d for a picture, and it turned out super cute!!
I purchased him a new toy today: a bubble blowing lawn mower- he took that thing around our house no less than 10x in the first hour we had it. He absolutely LOVES it! He pushes it and says, "Mo GRA!" (Mow grass).
He snuggled up with me for nap today, and decided to be super silly before falling asleep. He rolled over to me, plugged his nose and said, "Pee yew!" Which is what he hears me say all of the time! haha! We did that back and forth for a few minutes, along with some tickle pickles, and he fell asleep perfectly content in about 20 seconds when I said, "time for nap!" :)
ALSO, my new favorite: When we ask him where Jesus lives, he points to the sky and says, "In the Heavens!" More like, "Heh!" (his form of Heaven!) And when you ask him where else, he rubs his shirt and say's, "In my heart!" More like, "Har!" :)
This post is for me, I know it's not exciting to most, but it's important that I remember these special moments with my gift from Above! :)
I LOVE YOU, AYDEN JAMES HEARE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Sunday, May 20, 2012
Sweet dreams cutie pie
Tonight Jaymes & I decided it best to put Ayden to sleep in our bed with us. He's super congested for whatever reason, and I didn't want him getting worked up over being put in his crib (like he has in recent days) and then not being able to sleep because of even worse congestion!
Long story short: We laid down with him after reading his bed time stories, turned out the lights, prayed, and turned on the sound machine. During nap today I used the same method (sleep with mommy) for the same reason and it worked in about 30 seconds! Tonight, Jaymes fell asleep about 30 seconds in, I pretended to be asleep so Ayden would stop talking, and Ayden kept turning from Jaymes to me, smiling up a storm because he was in-between his two most favorite people at bed time!! :) After awhile I thought he was about to drift off but instead he started pointing to my nose, teeth, lips, and eyes.. and smiling as if to think "she has no idea I'm doing this.. mwuahaha!" Little did he know I could see it all through a little crack in my eye. It was precious, it's a memory I don't want to forget.. the simple things in life that make us most happy!!
We had to put him in his crib because he just wouldn't fall asleep after all, but he's going down peacefully so far!
I LOVE THAT BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Long story short: We laid down with him after reading his bed time stories, turned out the lights, prayed, and turned on the sound machine. During nap today I used the same method (sleep with mommy) for the same reason and it worked in about 30 seconds! Tonight, Jaymes fell asleep about 30 seconds in, I pretended to be asleep so Ayden would stop talking, and Ayden kept turning from Jaymes to me, smiling up a storm because he was in-between his two most favorite people at bed time!! :) After awhile I thought he was about to drift off but instead he started pointing to my nose, teeth, lips, and eyes.. and smiling as if to think "she has no idea I'm doing this.. mwuahaha!" Little did he know I could see it all through a little crack in my eye. It was precious, it's a memory I don't want to forget.. the simple things in life that make us most happy!!
We had to put him in his crib because he just wouldn't fall asleep after all, but he's going down peacefully so far!
I LOVE THAT BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Mismatched candlesticks
My husband
and I are two totally different people, we always have been. I think we notice
more now, then we did while dating our differences. It’s our choice to let
Satan have his way with them, and fued… or, do what the Lord designed us to do
TOGETHER.
Sadly, I’m
human. I don’t always choose the Lord’s way. There’s times when dangit, I just
want to win- I want my point proven. I bet the enemy just loves those moments
when I choose my human desires over what’s best. You see, sometimes God draws two
TOTALLY different people together because there’s something amazing in each of
them, that the other needs. And when they work hard at setting their
differences aside, a strong team is created. A team that the Lord can use to
further his Kingdom!!
Why does it
matter if I’m right, anyways? Or if my ‘point’ is proven.. I’m pretty sure it’s
not MY point that needs to be proven to begin with!
There are so
many things I can’t do without my husband’s support, his guidance, and his
leadership. I have to make a conscious effort every day to forget the things
that inevitably drive me ‘crazy’ about him, and love him for who he is (flaws
and all!)
I love you,
Jaymes Heare!
Monday, May 14, 2012
Forgetting who I am.
I 'stumbled' across a devotional this morning that spoke very loud to me (or, God placed it in my path for a specific reason!) ;)
The main jist was this: A mom of 3 young boys realizes how miserable she is, she struggles daily with feelings of inadequacy & exhaustion, and is completely overwhelmed. She asked herself, "After struggling with 3 years of infertility, shouldn't I be enjoying every single moment of this? What is wrong with me??"
After reading this, I started thinking about how I struggle with the same thoughts! Not every day, and not after struggling with infertility, but I do!! And what's wrong with me? Nothing! I'm human, and those feelings (in doses, might I add) are completely normal! ESPECIALLY with 3 little boys!!
She goes on to say that she knew her soul needed refreshment. She was totally consumed in the day-to-day life of 'stay at home mommy' and she was starting to lose who SHE was beyond that. She chose to find herself again, in the middle of the chaos!
She started creating little 'moments of peace' throughout her home. Fresh cut flowers on her table, a pretty coffee mug, a ruffled blouse. She knew that the answer to peace wasn't found in these things alone, but in Christ. However, finding her identity was a start!
Here's the link, it gave me such a boost!!!
http://glynniswhitwer.com/2012/05/do-you-ever-feel-like-running-away/
The main jist was this: A mom of 3 young boys realizes how miserable she is, she struggles daily with feelings of inadequacy & exhaustion, and is completely overwhelmed. She asked herself, "After struggling with 3 years of infertility, shouldn't I be enjoying every single moment of this? What is wrong with me??"
After reading this, I started thinking about how I struggle with the same thoughts! Not every day, and not after struggling with infertility, but I do!! And what's wrong with me? Nothing! I'm human, and those feelings (in doses, might I add) are completely normal! ESPECIALLY with 3 little boys!!
She goes on to say that she knew her soul needed refreshment. She was totally consumed in the day-to-day life of 'stay at home mommy' and she was starting to lose who SHE was beyond that. She chose to find herself again, in the middle of the chaos!
She started creating little 'moments of peace' throughout her home. Fresh cut flowers on her table, a pretty coffee mug, a ruffled blouse. She knew that the answer to peace wasn't found in these things alone, but in Christ. However, finding her identity was a start!
Here's the link, it gave me such a boost!!!
http://glynniswhitwer.com/2012/05/do-you-ever-feel-like-running-away/
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