silence

today I am taking a quick moment to enjoy the silence.

althought it may only be for a moment: I hear nothing but the breaths of my pets (four of them, two cats and two dogs). Three of my kids are at school, oldest is still sleeping, and of course my soldier husband is at work and I still in my PJ's listening to silence.

For me this is rest. I grew up on a farm in Iowa, unique life I believe. We did not have a television nor radio or the paper. My connection with the outside world was from church or school. So I have found comfort in it: Peace actually.

I gaze outside my window and notice the leaves blowing in the gentle wind. I am so thankful for Autumn. It reminds me of God's grace for us. so gentle and loving yet directs us in the path that He has already created for us. We have the option to follow.

2 Peter 1:3 His divine power has given us everything we need in life and godliness through our knowledge of Him who called us by His own glory and goodness.

Rest in this today!

Forgotten

I realized recently that I have forgotten how much I enjoyed blogging so I begin the journey again! I also noticed that along the way I have lost some "followers". I hope that I gain you back.

Ok so quick notes:

who am I fooling, nothing with me is quick notes and even if I am the only person that reads this so be it! I want to document my thoughts, life, views, opinions, and memories. I am tired of the perseption that we must be perfect in order to post something to the public forum of life. WHY do we do this to ourselves? If you know me (future readers/ followers) I refuse to live my life with a plastic face...this means different things to different people. To me is means that I am who I am. By God's grace that is continually changing to be more like Christ. Honestly some days are so much better than others. Yet, I don't try to hide who I am or what I feel or think. I understand that many may not agree nor find it culturally accepted and I respect that (or at least try).

Ok~ enough babbling!

Past post discussed my oldest son following in the family tradition of joining the military. Well, sometimes our plans and God's plans or even just plans don't match. In his case, that is what ended up happening. We received news on August 19'2010 that he is disqualified from joining due to a skin condition (exzema). He has few slight rashes on his feet and legs but due to the military's regulations he is unable to join. Devastation broke through our hearts. I understand to many that is not a proper responce to finding out this news, but to our family this was devasting! He dreamed of being a soldier since he was three years old. I have vivid memories of him dressing up in his Dad's BDUs (Battle Dress Uniform), wearing the head gear, and painting his face with the camo paint.



I don't know how this blog will work but I promise to be honest, myself, and hopefully someday by doing this it will benefit someone.