Sunday Rest

For in six days the Lord made the heavens and the earth and the sea and all that is in them, and he rested on the seventh day; therefore the Lord blessed the Sabbath day and set it apart as holy. (Exodus 20:11 NET)

Here are my sweet boys enjoying a Sunday nap in Mommy and Daddy's bed.

Skating Party

     The boys went to their friend Justin's skating party. It was Logan's second time to skate, Lucas' first. Logan did really well. Lucas tired out after 3 or 4 times around the rink, and spent the rest of the time hanging out with Lauren in a booth watching everyone else skate. Logan had so much fun, he's already asking for us to take him skating this summer.

     Yes Lucas insisted on wearing his jack-o-lantern shirt Joshua's parents had bought him last fall. Silly boy! 

My Baby Pictures

     My sister gave me these pictures she found in some things my mom gave her. The picture on the left is my with Granny (Mom's mom). On the right is with my mom and dad.

     When Joshua came home tonight and saw these, he said he sees so much of our boys in these pictures. I've always thought they both look just like him, but maybe they look (or at least looked) a little more like me than I realize. 

                         Logan                                   Lucas

Me

Ankle Update

My ankle is pretty sore tonight. It's been a long week between my injury, two days of STAAR testing, and back to normal school schedule today. It is getting better, but I'm itching to get back training for our run with Logan. Here's a picture from Saturday when I injured it, Tuesday, and tonight.

Lunch Date with Logan

We had early release at school today due to STAAR testing, so Logan and I had a lunch date at Chili's. When we walked in, Logan noticed they were playing the Alabama Spring game. He got very excited. So we sat where we could watch the game. He was a little confused about the Bama vs Bama part at first. We had a nice lunch talking and enjoying the game. We're ready for Crimson Tide football! So thankful for the extra one one time with my lil Lo today!

The Power of Words

    We tend to underestimate the power of words in our culture. We flippantly say things, and then justify it by saying we didn't really mean it. Or it wasn't meant the way it was heard. Or the other person shouldn't have _________ and then I wouldn't have responded like that.

     Our words have the power to crush. I've watched people (children and adults) alike shrivel under the weight of another's harsh words. Sometimes we do not realize the long lasting affect of our words spoken out of anger or frustration have. I know I have said things plenty of times out of anger or frustration that I wished I could take back. The problem is you can never "unspeak" what you've spoken.

     The opposite is also true. Words can bring comfort, healing, and encouragement. I've seen people with low self-esteem blossom when they are continually encouraged and supported. We don't realize what the smallest word of encouragement means to someone else. Something we view as being small or insignificant can mean the WORLD to someone else.

     Here's a few verses I have come across in the last couple of weeks.

"Speaking recklessly is like the thrusts of a sword, but the words of the wise bring healing." 

Proverbs 12:18 NET

"Speech that heals is like a life-giving tree, but a perverse tongue breaks the spirit."

Proverbs 15:4 NET

"Death and life are in the power of the tongue, and those who love its use will eat its fruit."

Proverbs 18:21 NET

"The north wind brings forth rain, and a gossiping tongue brings forth an angry look."

Proverbs 25:23 NET

     My prayer is that my words are pleasing to God and bring comfort, encouragement, and healing to those who hear them. 

Lunch Date with Lucas

On Friday, Lucas and I went to Red Robin for lunch. Luc wanted to eat where there's a TV in the floor. We had a nice lunch together, and then we went shopping at Hobby Lobby. I love my one on one time with little Luc! I'm so thankful that I'm able to be home more.