Psalm 121
A song of ascents.
1 I lift up my eyes to the hills—
where does my help come from?
2 My help comes from the LORD,
the Maker of heaven and earth.
3 He will not let your foot slip—
he who watches over you will not slumber;
4 indeed, he who watches over Israel
will neither slumber nor sleep.
5 The LORD watches over you—
the LORD is your shade at your right hand;
6 the sun will not harm you by day,
nor the moon by night.
7 The LORD will keep you from all harm—
he will watch over your life;
8 the LORD will watch over your coming and going
both now and forevermore.
During Bible study tonight Beth Moore was talking about Praise Music and how is can be such a wonderful thing and a painful thing. She said she does not sing a Praise song unless she really means what she is singing. For instance You are my All and All. Is he really your All in All...
Blessed be the name of the Lord you give and take away give and take a way my heart will choose to say Blessed be your name. Oh I remember a time a week after I had Jana. I heard that song on the radio and wanted to scream and say I do not want to choose Blessed be your name. You took something from me that I can never have back. But I couldn't with tears streaming down my face hitting my steering wheel i sang from deep in my soul My Heart will choose to say Blessed be your name. I felt like it was God's way of saying ENOUGH... You have been mad at me I have broad shoulders but enough is enough. You need to get on with life. Yes you will have your ups and downs but I am your Rock and YOU WILL get through this. I still can not help but get teary when I hear that song.
It also confirmed why I only want my Kids to listen to Praise Music. Have you ever thought of how easy it is to memorize a song? I bet for most people it is easier to remember a song than most Bible verses. If I am going to fill their hearts and souls with words I want it to be worshiping God. Not some Guy or girl. I want them to have words to cling to through trying times.
Monday, September 20, 2010
Ecclesiastes 4:9-12 ( 9 Two are better than one,
because they have a good return for their work.
10 If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
I am doing a Beth Moore Study on Psalms. I am learning a lot from it regarding relationships. While doing it I am reflecting on relationships. On what a wonderful Blessing they are in my life. How they are all so different but all beautiful. God does that. He gives you just the right friend for whatever life circumstance you are in.
For Instance Tami and I have been friends since 10th grade in High School. She is responsible for introducing me to Jason:) We have been through boyfriends, dating, engagements, weddings, babies, losses, pain, deaths and we are still Best friends. We have always been there for each other. God has blessed me with a friend and a family member how cool is that? I always have a friend at family functions. I love her babies Luke and Mara. I thank God for the blessing of our friendship.
God Has also blessed me with my friend Tonee. We met through Church 3 years a go. We did not start to get close until we got pregnant with our third babies. It was so much fun being pregnant together. Since then we have gone through good times and bad. Birthdays and more pregnancies. Lots of fun times sleep overs, dinners etc. She is a crack up and I am so thankful for all the goofy times we have shared.
She has taught me how to let loose as a Mom and the fun of Boy's. I love hanging out with her whether we are playing with babies or cleaning out closets. I thank God for her daily. She has taught me a lot of Grace and to give it to every one.
Kristin,
She is a friend that I met through church. I love her dearly. She is always the person I go to if I need prayer. If it is in the middle of the night I know she will stop everything and pray for me. God has so blessed me with her. She is full of life and I love the Chilis Dates we have shared.
God has also blessed me with friends from our old Church Kendra and Quincy. We have met once a month for the past couple of years. I love that we can go time without seeing each other and pick right back up. We have also gone through good times and bad cried together. Kendra was the first person there when I lost my baby. We cried together. I will never forget that.
Quincy will always be a part of our family. We have spent many nights and dinners together;0
We started going to a new Church in Jan of 09'. It was painful because we missed all of our BW friends but felt it was what God was leading us to do. Shortly after attending there I met Megan Deprez. She is a gift from God. She welcomed me with open arms and Love. I am so grateful for the friendship of her and her Husband Matt. We love them both dearly. We spend a lot of dinners together. They love our Children as their own. Such a Blessing.
In closing I want to say that many people hope for just one good friend in their lifetime and I have been blessed with many. God is so good to me. I thank him for my friends daily and do not take them for granted.
because they have a good return for their work.
10 If one falls down,
his friend can help him up.
But pity the man who falls
and has no one to help him up!
I am doing a Beth Moore Study on Psalms. I am learning a lot from it regarding relationships. While doing it I am reflecting on relationships. On what a wonderful Blessing they are in my life. How they are all so different but all beautiful. God does that. He gives you just the right friend for whatever life circumstance you are in.
For Instance Tami and I have been friends since 10th grade in High School. She is responsible for introducing me to Jason:) We have been through boyfriends, dating, engagements, weddings, babies, losses, pain, deaths and we are still Best friends. We have always been there for each other. God has blessed me with a friend and a family member how cool is that? I always have a friend at family functions. I love her babies Luke and Mara. I thank God for the blessing of our friendship.
God Has also blessed me with my friend Tonee. We met through Church 3 years a go. We did not start to get close until we got pregnant with our third babies. It was so much fun being pregnant together. Since then we have gone through good times and bad. Birthdays and more pregnancies. Lots of fun times sleep overs, dinners etc. She is a crack up and I am so thankful for all the goofy times we have shared.
She has taught me how to let loose as a Mom and the fun of Boy's. I love hanging out with her whether we are playing with babies or cleaning out closets. I thank God for her daily. She has taught me a lot of Grace and to give it to every one.
Kristin,
She is a friend that I met through church. I love her dearly. She is always the person I go to if I need prayer. If it is in the middle of the night I know she will stop everything and pray for me. God has so blessed me with her. She is full of life and I love the Chilis Dates we have shared.
God has also blessed me with friends from our old Church Kendra and Quincy. We have met once a month for the past couple of years. I love that we can go time without seeing each other and pick right back up. We have also gone through good times and bad cried together. Kendra was the first person there when I lost my baby. We cried together. I will never forget that.
Quincy will always be a part of our family. We have spent many nights and dinners together;0
We started going to a new Church in Jan of 09'. It was painful because we missed all of our BW friends but felt it was what God was leading us to do. Shortly after attending there I met Megan Deprez. She is a gift from God. She welcomed me with open arms and Love. I am so grateful for the friendship of her and her Husband Matt. We love them both dearly. We spend a lot of dinners together. They love our Children as their own. Such a Blessing.
In closing I want to say that many people hope for just one good friend in their lifetime and I have been blessed with many. God is so good to me. I thank him for my friends daily and do not take them for granted.
Sunday, September 19, 2010
10 Years Baby...
We will be Married 10 Years September 30th. In some ways it seems like yesterday others it seems like it has been longer...
We have bought a house, got a mini van:) and have had four wonderful Blessings.
Jason surprised me this year by booking a room at the JW. He pull out all the stops. I was amazed. When I walked in the room I found this......
We relaxed in the room and then we decided to go on a walk. It was also during the opening of Art Prize so we got to see some of the different pieces.
We walked to the Bistro for Dinner. Jason got a Firestone Pizza and I got Ravioli. It was amazing.
After dinner he arranged a carriage ride. It was so romantic.. Sitting in the carriage next to the Love of my life I kept thinking about how blessed I was. God is so amazing.
Marriage is not easy but really is anything that is worth fighting for easy? I think the good times make up for the trying times. I am amazed everyday that if we give our Marriage over to God every day he protects it and blesses us. Oh and when he blesses us it is so sweet and good. I think it is rare to find a everlasting love. A love that just gets sweeter over time like a good wine. I honestly still get butterflies in my stomach when I hear Jason's Truck in the driveway. I find him as attractive as the day we met. Ok maybe more:) Now he has that whole distinguished Daddy look going on. I can not wait to celebrate the next 50 years with the Love of my Life.
.Friday, September 17, 2010
Lanie Love
Our 4th and Final addition to the
Blanchard Family is three months old today. When did that happen? She is sleeping through the night now. She is really on crabby when she is hungry or tired. I am so
blessed with her. I am not sure how big she is because we do not go to the Doctor until next month but she is in 3-6 month clothes and size 2 diapers. Jana wore this outfit in Jan. and their Birthdays are only a week a part.
Blanchard Family is three months old today. When did that happen? She is sleeping through the night now. She is really on crabby when she is hungry or tired. I am so
blessed with her. I am not sure how big she is because we do not go to the Doctor until next month but she is in 3-6 month clothes and size 2 diapers. Jana wore this outfit in Jan. and their Birthdays are only a week a part.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
First Day of School
Oh it is that it is that time again.... I am am never ready. Cole started second grade and Seth Started Pre-K. The Morning started out a little rough. Cole was tired and so was Seth. It was bittersweet for sure walking down the sidewalk to School. I missed them before we got to the end of the sidewalk.
Cole was Oh so ready to get into his Class. He has Mrs. Fowle this year. He likes her:0 Seth has Miss Greca. So happy to have a Teacher that we have already had.
Oh when you are pregnant people tell you over and over they grow up too fast and you just nod your head and smile but it is so true enjoy every second
Monday, September 6, 2010
Well all I can say at first is WET........... We started off the weekend in rain and ended it in rain. High part of the weekend seeing my babies with their cousins low of the weekend Weatherman predicting High of 82 today and Sunny when in reality it was 62 and raining:(
I love how we spend so much money on toys and our kids are just as happy playing with a box. So cute hearing their giggles coming from the Box
The Boys also loved getting wood for the fire. They spent hours doing this so cute!
Jana spent the whole weekend giving bumps. So cute! She would say "Bump" then make a fireworks sound.
Lanie smiled sweet at every one. She is 2 months now and such a delight. She slept great in the Tent. Seth LOVED doing crafts:) Coled playing with the Cousins. I enjoyed watching my babies suck every ounce of fun they could get out of the weekend.
Until I blog again. School starts tomorrow:(
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)