Considering Dorian

Woke up a little anxious this morning and reminded myself of how much God loves and cares for us and God brought to mind some verses I long ago memorized. I also thought of Pastor Daniel’s message on Sunday in which he used those verses in Matthew to remind us of how God’s got us, He is our provider of all we need; He takes care of the birds and the flowers and we are so much more important to Him than those, after-all He created us in His image!

Doesn’t mean we don’t have to use the brains he gave us to plan and prepare! So, more planning and prep today on both the home and work fronts!

Trust Him

Transparency re: Father’s Day

Full transparency on Father’s Day, a day of big feelings (often leading to big actions) for our kiddos...and dads!

For some it is a confusing day of expectations, split loyalty, being hit head on with anger, anxiety, grief, fear and the reminder of immense loss.

For D it has been a roller-coaster of a week excitement, fears, and anxiety as he met his bio-father for the first time. It’s been a rocky road to walk through this with him.

For A it’s a time of processing thoughts and feelings of disappointment, resentment and yet oddly some safety/relief not knowing about his own bio-dad (though with his permission we’ve been seeking info, no answers yet.)

A day of mixed emotions for us too, as we think of and remember our own Dads; one in heaven and one long gone from the picture.

But also of great celebration for these amazing boys we are so blessed to love and who call Beaver, Dad (especially when they are wrapping him around their little fingers🤣💙)

To all the men out there inspiring, influencing, and investing into the lives of kids, thank you!!

To the dads who hurting related to loss, separation,  or broken dreams, we see you, God sees you, you are loved.

💙💙💙💗💙💙💙

#FosterCare #Adoption #Blessed #ILYPIO

Fearless

The other day I was talking to my husband and was expressing how nervous I was to speak in a particular meeting.  My son, overhearing chuckled and said, “yeah right, not you! I know better.”  I was surprised and asked a few questions.  He said, “you are never afraid to speak up, especially if someone says or does anything to me, you speak right up and you are not nervous at all.” 

It was inspiring to me that he really thought I was joking, it never occurred to him that I would be afraid to address anyone. It got me thinking about these two verses:

2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind!

2 Corinthians 12:9 And He said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for My strength is made perfect in weakness.” Therefore, most gladly I will rather boast in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.

There certainly are times I am afraid, but in those times, as I seek His wisdom and guidance, as He promised His power is made perfect in my weakness.  It is in Him we can be Fearless!

Whatever fears you are facing, give it to God, allow Him to work through you, to shine through you, to love through you, and be Fearless!  He’s got you!

I get to do that!

I’m so thankful to work for a company that not only allows but encourages prayer and speaking to patients about spiritual things. 

Imagine having the privilege of opening a Care Conference with prayer and asking the Lord to be with us, guide us, and unite us as a team as we create a care plan while keeping the patient’s goals and best interests at the center!

I get to do that!! #Feelingwhole

Living Dangerously

Conversation:

H: Here is your ice cream knife. Uhh...Be careful!

A: What?

H: They were out of spoons, I thought we could improvise!

A: Didn’t they have forks?

H: Nope

A: We are living dangerously folks!!

H: You have to learn to be flexible, in life, and when life hands you ice cream you just figure out a way to eat it! (See what I did there? I turned a poor parenting move into a life lesson!! Lol!!!)

A: Yup, when life gives you ice cream you’re thankful because life didn’t have to give you ice cream, but it did!

#LivingDangerously

Church

Sometimes I don’t have words for what the Lord has placed on my mind and in my heart so I create...meme or a collage or painting...whatever...

Today a collage:

Whatever it is God has placed upon your heart to do, do it!