Friday, July 23, 2010

'Goodnight'

Last night I went in and prayed with my daughter as I put her to bed. She let loose the best prayer I have ever heard from her. She wasn't just thankful but specific. She praised God and poured out her heart about how lucky she felt to have what she has. Many of us as parents spend so much time wondering if our kids are 'getting it'...it sure sounded like she was. At any rate, all I could do was smile and happy cry. My own flesh and blood was connecting with the creator and I was just a interested bystander....and I treasured that moment in my heart. I believe I experienced the definition of a 'goodnight'. Does it get any better?

Tuesday, July 13, 2010

'Stand in Awe'


It has been an ion since I blogged and I don't have a whole lot to say…other than that I am super grateful to God for my life. Oh I have challenges. I feel my body breaking down and I have some physical struggles that are still dogging me. But, in the last few months I have seen three things that have brought me perspective, three things that have inspired my heart…Sue Bettale passing away and moving on to be with the Lord, Haley and Lilly Hawkins battling the odds of premature birth, and my little sister, Angie Martin having a baby. Sometimes my brothers and sisters, we just have to stop and witness the Lord working and stand in awe.