January Highlights

Now that we’re half way through February, I think it’s a good idea to share our January highlights.  I know my blog is more like a “cob”website.  My days are so full of helping my hubby, mothering, homeschooling, caring for our home, attending Bible Study, ministry, & the list goes on & on.  So, blogging is definitely not at the top of my list.  However, I realize with that track record I may not have a lot of visitors, but I know I can always count on my mom.J

        1.  Speaking of mom, she lovingly came to help while KT was away with the pastors.  Carysse & Grandma did lots of fun activities together while Big brother was at school & Baby sister was napping.  She relished that undivided grandma time!   Here are some precious pics from her visit. 

Making brownies

Playing Candy Land

Making a paper chain 

Mom, you're definitely Queen to us!  

        2.   The cool pic that my hubby took while at the Pastors’ Week Away.

 3.  Carysse was invited to another Princess party.  It was so fun seeing all the little princesses together.  Here’s a pic of her & the Birthday Girl.

Isn't this a beautiful castle cake! 

 4.   Hot BBQ grill with a snow back-drop doesn't seem to go together unless you're a pregnant wife with a super, loving husband!  I was craving some of his special chicken wings; my super hero came to the rescue! 

          5.  My sweet girls sporting their cute dresses that their daddy bought.   

Wordless Wednesday

Introducing...

Turner Baby #4!!!  We're 5 months pregnant! 
The due date is June 20! 

What Do You Do With Disappointment?

*You thought you’d be married by the time you turned 30, but it didn’t happen.

*You thought you’d have a baby by now & you’re still waiting after 5 yrs. 

*You thought you’d be accepted into that school or program but you weren’t chosen. 

*You thought you’d get the promotion but instead you were laid off. 

*You thought you’d have a healthy baby but your child has multiple disabilities.

The list of things that can disappoint us are endless whether it’s a simple interruption to your daily routine, cancelled plans, or a life-altering accident that leaves you with a debilitating condition.  Disappointment is undeniably unavoidable.  The longer you live the more disappointments you’ll most likely face.  Unfortunately disappointment can easily turn into despair and depression.  Many times when I get disappointed I quickly fall into the “Woe is me” pit.  I throw myself a pity party.  In those times, I get so wrapped up in the temporal that I refuse to think about eternal things that truly matter.  By God’s grace I pry myself out of that depressing party a lot quicker than I used to.  There are several promises that I strive to turn to and meditate on when I’m disappointed. 

Here’s a list of 6 of them: 
*The Lord will fulfill His purpose for me! (Psalm 138:8)

*God will supply all that I need at all times in order to abound in every good work! (2 Cor.9:8)

*Nothing can separate me from Christ’s love! (Romans 8:35-39)

*Those who seek the Lord lack no good thing!  (Psalm 34:10)

*Nothing can hinder God's plans for me! (Job 42:2)

*For those who love God all things will work together for good! (Romans 8:28)

God’s Word is our only lifeline from drowning in the sea of disappointment.  God is always doing much more than we can think or imagine through each of our disappointments.  Every promise of God finds its Yes in Christ (2 Cor. 1:20)!  Those of us who have put our trust in Christ can claim all His promises as our own.  He will never leave nor forsake his blood-bought children (Hebrews 13:5; Eph. 1:7)!  

Sweet Video

She's as sweet as her apple pies!  BTW, looking for a great book about Traditions & Holidays?  Well, this book is a must have!   

“He that deserves nothing should be content with anything.” 

~Charles Spurgeon

Why I hate Disability

It’s so daily! There has never been a day over these 8½ years of my son’s life that I didn't have to face disability. It never ends. It’s something I have to face day in, day out, and many times in the middle of the night. It goes with us on every family outing & it invites itself on every family vacation. I may forget about it temporarily, but it won’t let me do that for long. It stares me in the face causing me to acknowledge its presence.

But disability is also a gift to me. Because it’s so daily, I must turn to my Savior constantly. Before disability entered my life, I was a prideful, self-sufficient, “I have my life all in order” type of girl. I had a great childhood, went to good schools, had the best teaching job, & married the man of my dreams, so when I got pregnant I thought that our son would complete this perfect picture. Then February 10, 2003 came. Along with it prematurity, hospital visits, seizures, mental disability, etc. My perfect life was shattered. What a good gift from God! Of course my flesh hates every bit of this chiseling of my selfishness & pride.

But it causes me to have to run to Jesus. Many days I wake up and dread getting out of bed. I lie there and wonder how I've been able to do all that I do for the last 2920+ days of my life. But I get up. Again & Again & Again. God is with me. Holding my hand or should I say carrying me through the day. So this daily-ness of disability leads me down the path to Calvary and at the cross is where I lay my burdens down and my Savior’s sufficient strength restores me to keep living life to the fullest (John 10:10)…Daily.