deep thoughts

like most of you i was shocked when i turn on the news friday to discover the shootings in connecticut.

i was deeply sadden because 

its almost christmas and those parents cant see the joy on their children's faces

those littles can no longer run and play with their friends

families will gather without them

seats will be empty in classrooms

the list of sadness goes on and on

i feel extra sad because i now know what it is like to love my own child.

i cannot imagine the grief and the pain those parents are going through

it makes me wonder why

my only comfort is knowing the God is good

and he is good all the time

even when we don't understand why.

my prayers go out to not only the parents and families of those who lost someone

but to everyone, that we would all realize how precious life is,

and that only God can heal and save us.

feels like home

its almost been two months since we have moved into our new house

we have been working on unpacking, moving things around,

working on cleaning the yard up,

getting things just right....

while there is still a lot of things we would like to do

(oops...i would like to do)

 this new place is feeling like home.

its nice to wake up these fall mornings and have toasty floors

(yup, radient heating- i love you)

walk into parker's room so see him sleeping so sweetly

(or screaming) in his cute bedroom

to walk down the stairs and see family on the walls

to light candles that smell of fall and make everything cozy :)

even to hear the rain outside...

it's nice to have a home and be there.

 

we are so blessed!

Being thankful....

We have so much to be thankful for and it often gets lost in the holiday craziness. I am trying more and more to see the good in my life and focus on the blessings God has given Brandon and I. Especially, during this time of year I think its important to give thanks where it is due!

God has blessed us with...

a beautiful place to live

each other

wonderful friends

delicious food

 health

jobs that we enjoy

wonderful family that love us

Christmas joy and decorations

Really the list goes on and on. I am just so thankful for all the blessings He has given us, most importantly our salvation. 

Merry Christmas!

thoughts

Fear not, for I am with you; be not dismayed, for I am your God; I will strengthen you, I will help you, I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.

Isaiah 41:10