We are a family of four (with one on the way) made up of two imperfect parents who still don't have all the answers or have it all quite figured out (we are working on it, though)... and two boys (ages 10 and 1 1/2). We also have two dogs - Pretty Girl & Preacher (2 Miniature Schnauzers who love to destroy the bathroom). We love each other deeply, recognizing that family is precious and irreplaceable. We are on a journey to fulfill the purpose God has for us....it seems to be ever-changing. We pray that we guide our boys to live life on purpose, love people, and exemplify Jesus Christ... We are all a work in progress!
For the next twelve hours I will be exposed to the day's demands. It is now that I must make a choice. Because of Calvary, I'm free to choose. And so I choose. I CHOOSE LOVE…..No occasion justifies hatred;no injustice warrants bitterness. I choose love.Today I will love God and what God loves. I CHOOSE JOY…..I will invite my God to be the God of circumstance.I will refuse the temptation to be cynical…the tool of the lazy thinker. I will refuse to see people as anything less than human beings,created by God. I will refuse to see any problem as anything less than an opportunity to see God. I CHOOSE PEACE…..I will live forgiven. I will forgive so that I may live. I CHOOSE PATIENCE…..I will overlook the inconveniences of the world.Instead of cursing the one who takes my place, I'll invite him to do so. Rather than complain that the wait is too long, I will thank God for a moment to pray. Instead of clinching my fist at new assignments, I will face them with joy and courage. I CHOOSE KINDNESS…..I will be kind to the poor, for they are alone.Kind to the rich, for they are afraid. And kind tothe unkind, for such is how God has treated me. I CHOOSE GOODNESS…..I will go without a dollar before I take a dishonest one. I will be overlooked before I will boast. I will confess before I will accuse. I will choose goodness. I CHOOSE FAITHFULNESS…..Today I will keep my promises. My debtors will not regret their trust. My associates will not question my word. My spouse will not question my love. And my children will never fear that their mother or father will not come home. I CHOOSE GENTLENESS…..Nothing is won by force. I choose to be gentle.If I raise my voice may it be only in praise.If I clinch my fist, may it be only in prayer.If I make a demand, may it be only of myself. I CHOOSE SELF-CONTROL…..I am a spiritual being…..After this body is dead, my spirit will soar.I refuse to let what will rot, rule the eternal.I choose self-control. I will be overcome only by joy.I will be impassioned only by my faith.I will be influenced only by my God.I will be taught only by Christ.I choose self-control. Love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control.To these I commit my day.If I succeed, I will give thanks.If I fail, I will seek His grace.And then, when the day is done,I will place my head on my pillow and rest.
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I can't believe Cooper is already 2!!! When is his actual birthday? I love the photo shoot picture too! Hope you are feeling well!
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