Wednesday, April 20, 2011
Biking so free, biking's for me!
Lately the kids and I have been riding. Riding here riding there, it's been so fun to just get out on the trail Or road and let the pressures of the day dissolve for an hour or two! We definitely want to bike alot this summer and look forward to many adventures riding and riding and riding...
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Mom --- and lovin' it!
Lately, I've been feeling challenged by the fact that i am a stay-at-home mom.
I've been a mom for 12 years now. (oh, where did time go?) Often, it's easy to feel like my "job" at home isn't really that important and so easily i feel pulled to do more, be busier, or that what I'm doing doesn't quite cut it when comparing to others who may appear to be doing a whole lot more.
Where does this leave me? ---- not very content.
As i was helping colleen out last week, by having 5 of her kids over,
it occurred to me those famous words that Jesus spoke "Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (paraphrased)
At this point in the day, Caitlyn was cruising around (kind of following me and in her own little world all at the same time) and singing her little heart out.
That's when it hit me. Now, not to say it hasn't hit me before, but these little reminders are always good for us! I knew then that this moment was God's perfect will for me and my day! Here I was, surrounded by 8 children, the exact people-group Jesus mentioned to us about His kingdom!
Cait happened to be singing a nice little song about me (haha!) and it made my heart sing too! Her words were "Aunty Tammy, aunty Tammy, thank you aunty Tammy!" What a little sweet heart. God can use her to minister love to me!
I know that sometimes we can be distracted by so many outside things as moms. We are pulled, twisted and turned in every direction EVERY day! It's time to look to our children and to not hinder them, but allow them to be the outlet of our attention! Focusing on them, is like focusing on God's kingdom!
I know now that whether I have 10 kids in the house, or 3 that mommy-ing them is the best place to be!
I've been a mom for 12 years now. (oh, where did time go?) Often, it's easy to feel like my "job" at home isn't really that important and so easily i feel pulled to do more, be busier, or that what I'm doing doesn't quite cut it when comparing to others who may appear to be doing a whole lot more.
Where does this leave me? ---- not very content.
As i was helping colleen out last week, by having 5 of her kids over,
it occurred to me those famous words that Jesus spoke "Let the little children come to Me, and do not hinder them, for the kingdom of heaven belongs to such as these" (paraphrased)
At this point in the day, Caitlyn was cruising around (kind of following me and in her own little world all at the same time) and singing her little heart out.
That's when it hit me. Now, not to say it hasn't hit me before, but these little reminders are always good for us! I knew then that this moment was God's perfect will for me and my day! Here I was, surrounded by 8 children, the exact people-group Jesus mentioned to us about His kingdom!
Cait happened to be singing a nice little song about me (haha!) and it made my heart sing too! Her words were "Aunty Tammy, aunty Tammy, thank you aunty Tammy!" What a little sweet heart. God can use her to minister love to me!
I know that sometimes we can be distracted by so many outside things as moms. We are pulled, twisted and turned in every direction EVERY day! It's time to look to our children and to not hinder them, but allow them to be the outlet of our attention! Focusing on them, is like focusing on God's kingdom!
I know now that whether I have 10 kids in the house, or 3 that mommy-ing them is the best place to be!
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Baby so beautiful!
It's a surreal moment when a baby enters the world! It's fascinating and almost unbelievable....it's hard to wrap one's mind around a human life coming out of another human life! WOW! What a miracle. I am so thankful to have witnessed the birth of my newest niece Cambria Love via Colleen Banman!
It was such an honour to be part of such an incredible event...when someone breathes air for the first time, a precious babe so perfectly made by our Creator. She is beautiful. It's amazing to think we get to have another little personality running around, another little hand to hold, a kiss to give, a giggle to hear. I'm so excited to get to know Cambria and all the wonderful God given personality and uniqueness that will be solely hers....given by our Great, Merciful God and Saviour!
.......so blessed.......
It was such an honour to be part of such an incredible event...when someone breathes air for the first time, a precious babe so perfectly made by our Creator. She is beautiful. It's amazing to think we get to have another little personality running around, another little hand to hold, a kiss to give, a giggle to hear. I'm so excited to get to know Cambria and all the wonderful God given personality and uniqueness that will be solely hers....given by our Great, Merciful God and Saviour!
Thursday, March 24, 2011
California dreamin'...
Recently Lawana and I enjoyed a visit with Shelley in Murrieta Ca....it was so great to be together and hang out with Shell at the bible college. More pics to come.....:)
Hawaii
Finally! I will be posting some Hawaii pictures! Jason and I had a very special 10 day getaway to Kauai, Hawaii....it was so great to be on this beautiful island. It's tropical and lush with amazing scenery! We enjoyed our days walking the beaches, snorkelling, watching the local surfers, hiking to waterfalls, fine dining, shopping, hanging out by the pool.....the weather was glorious! Even though it rained a few days, I was so happy to just be in Hawaii! It also helped that even in the rain, it was still super warm out.
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