Sunday, January 23, 2011
Up Close and Spiritual
Happy New Year! January, 2011 has come, and it is almost over! If you live anywhere in the U.S., you have probably been pretty cold this month! I guess the Global Warming advocates are pretty confused right now. As soon as my girls were settled back in school, a very strong and fast snowstorm covered the Metro Atlanta Area with 6 to 20 inches of snow and a few inches of ice. The Atlanta Mayor declared a state of emergency before the snow began to fall, and our new governor was inaugurated in the midst of the storm, after which he also declared that our great state needed help! As a result of the storm, our school was closed for an entire week! There were many complaints about cabin fever and boredom, but I was grateful for the time that we were given to spend with our sweet girls. An acquaintance mentioned that they actually studied at their house, citing Latin vocabulary and a novel study. I just shamefully giggled and said, "The only thing we learned how to do was kick booty on Wheel of Fortune for the the Wii!"
However, I did get some really cute outfits started for some friends, and I will post photos eventually. I am trying to get my Etsy site up and running, but my real life keeps getting in the way! I am now serving another interim in the 3rd grade at Hebron Christian Academy, and I am in Heaven on Earth. It is quite possibly the most amazing place to teach and learn. God has been so good to me!
God is so good. This is my theme for 2011. It is no secret that my life was turned upside down several times in 2010, and there were times when there was no place for me to look but UP. When I looked into my sweet Daddy's eyes each day between July 7 and September 3, I never knew if I was going to get another chance. On September 3, he hugged me and Marc with strength that he hadn't had all Summer. He then engaged Marc's attention and pointed to me and back to Marc. He then put his hand over his heart, winked at me, and smiled. We told him that we would see him soon, and we left his bedside to attend our dear friends' wedding at the beach. Less than 48 hours later, my Daddy was sitting at the right hand of our Father, and we were scurrying around trying to figure out how to enter into yet another "new normal". Though we are all so thrilled that my daddy is now living eternally in a perfectly healed state, it has been tough to get used to. I still half-way expected him to knock on my door with my mama on December 23. The van's air conditioner broke in my van, and I instinctively dialed his number. While I have the peace that passes all understanding that everyone prayed over us for, I am still having to learn to live without my daddy--my true first love. I have declared to the Lord that I am in a state of emergency. I have dedicated this year to my spiritual revival. I read scripture, and my favorite way to worship is through praise music. However, I want to truly live "in the word", trusting God in every area of my life. I want to live simply, not worrying about the fluff in life. I want to spend my time with my family and friends. I want to enjoy every minute for what it really is: precious time here on Earth with the people that Jesus has let me borrow from Him. I want Him to use me to impact those people for Him.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
However, I did get some really cute outfits started for some friends, and I will post photos eventually. I am trying to get my Etsy site up and running, but my real life keeps getting in the way! I am now serving another interim in the 3rd grade at Hebron Christian Academy, and I am in Heaven on Earth. It is quite possibly the most amazing place to teach and learn. God has been so good to me!
God is so good. This is my theme for 2011. It is no secret that my life was turned upside down several times in 2010, and there were times when there was no place for me to look but UP. When I looked into my sweet Daddy's eyes each day between July 7 and September 3, I never knew if I was going to get another chance. On September 3, he hugged me and Marc with strength that he hadn't had all Summer. He then engaged Marc's attention and pointed to me and back to Marc. He then put his hand over his heart, winked at me, and smiled. We told him that we would see him soon, and we left his bedside to attend our dear friends' wedding at the beach. Less than 48 hours later, my Daddy was sitting at the right hand of our Father, and we were scurrying around trying to figure out how to enter into yet another "new normal". Though we are all so thrilled that my daddy is now living eternally in a perfectly healed state, it has been tough to get used to. I still half-way expected him to knock on my door with my mama on December 23. The van's air conditioner broke in my van, and I instinctively dialed his number. While I have the peace that passes all understanding that everyone prayed over us for, I am still having to learn to live without my daddy--my true first love. I have declared to the Lord that I am in a state of emergency. I have dedicated this year to my spiritual revival. I read scripture, and my favorite way to worship is through praise music. However, I want to truly live "in the word", trusting God in every area of my life. I want to live simply, not worrying about the fluff in life. I want to spend my time with my family and friends. I want to enjoy every minute for what it really is: precious time here on Earth with the people that Jesus has let me borrow from Him. I want Him to use me to impact those people for Him.
For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11
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