I sure hope that your May has kicked off to a good start. The heat is settling in quick around our parts. We've kicked off May with watching our softball girls win the District. Next week we start another round of ball. It's so much fun to watch these girls and especially our girl, Mallory. She plays centerfield. We were so proud of both teams that played against each other. They all, hand in hand gathered together as one of our girls prayed for the game and also for one of our young men that was in a horrific car accident and fighting. His name is Kaden if you can think to lift him up to our Lord. I had the opportunity recently to speak to a group of women at a ladies luncheon event at a local church. Oh we had so much fun. I wished I had gotten pictures of the beautiful decorations. We had a TEA PARTY and we each kept the cup that we drank out of it. Isn't she just lovely? Easter has come and gone but we sure have a great time with family. We gather each...
Web Image Someone sent this to me about a year ago and as I was cleaning out some files I came across this. Worthy of sharing today. Being a parent means... To be brave enough to be the bad guy once in a while. To aim at being a wise Mom or Dad and not to become their 'best friend'. To have the wisdom to not always let them win at chess so they can taste failure. To use the rod with wisdom and not in anger. To be humble enough to admit when wrong and ask for forgiveness. To not make all the choices but to help them make the right ones. To make them independent even though that means letting go. To love unconditionally as it is their birth right to be loved. To show appreciation when they do little things so they feel valued. To ask for their opinion and be willing to change yours if theirs makes more sense. To pray for and with them every day, earnestly. To be bold eno...