This weekend was a special weekend for our family. Back in May when my sister got married the pastor asked us why we hadnt asked him to baptize the boys yet. Well, I dont know. There's such touchy issues with baptism and when it should happen that I honestly wasnt sure what the right or wrong thing to do was. Let me give you some back ground....
Skip (the pastor) has a special place in our family. Growing up we weren't the church going people and in all honestly other than the surface level understanding of Jesus I didn't know Him. It wasn't until we joined the youth group where Skip was the leader that I accepted Christ. Through his guidance my sister also came to know Him. After that we all started attending church and our whole family came to believe in Him. Skip then baptized my sister, brother, and I. A handful of years later he married Widmar & I. Needless to say, he plays a huge roll in our family. So who better out there than to baptize our boys. After retiring from the Air Force as a chaplain he has his own church in downtown San Antonio. St. Johns Lutheran church is a beautiful church, if you ever visit San Antonio you should stop by.
http://www.stjohnsroosterchurch.org/
It was a decision I struggled with. I was old enough to make the decision to be baptized and I see the importance of that. However, is there anything more precious than welcoming a baby into His kingdom? Each denomination does different things with baptism, something I have learned a lot about in the last year in praying over the decision we did. With all this being said, we did get the boys baptized this weekend. The decision was made with a lot of prayer. It was beautiful and such a great experience for us as parents. We were joined by their godparents, my parents, sister, and brother, and friends who were very excited to be a part of such a special day. We were blessed to have them all there and happy they were able to share in it.
My thoughts on all of this...if the boys decide later on that they want to be baptized again, we would strongly encourage it. For now I am beyond blessed and honored that Skip, the man who played such a huge roll in our lives and our faith as a family, was able to do it.
We are so blessed this Christmas to be at home with family! We have enjoyed the Riverwalk already and some Whataburger. :) Today we are relaxing after a funfilled weekend! Take time away from all the stress with the upcoming holidays and remember the reason for the season. Jesus came into this world, died and rose again for YOU. This is a time to remember that. Don't stress about the presents, or the traveling. Take time to remember and enjoy your family blessings.
Tuesday, December 21, 2010
Sunday, December 12, 2010
While You Were Sleeping - Casting Crowns
I am a huge Casting Crowns fan and never knew this song existed! LOVE IT! Thanks Rebekah for sharing!
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
No Inkle Inkle
So we have taken a liking to the word "NO"! For instance Jamie (my sister) asked Jacob to sing Twinkle Twinkle and he promptly told her NO INKLE INKLE and shaking his hand at her. By the way when he sings twinkle twinkle for you it will melt your heart...just sayin!
Everything we ask them they say NO. Jacob is worse than Joshua and it usually follows NO as;dfjaslfjlskdfja (inserted jibberish i dont understand) followed by one word that I asked him. For instance NO asdfjaslfj;asdkjfasdf Apples! or NO as;fdjasd;fjdsf chichen (chicken), or the all time favorite NO Nigh nigh in which case he throws himself on the couch and hides his face in the pillow and pretends to snore.
New songs we know:
Twinkle Twinkle
Bah Bah Black Sheep
Itsy Bitsy Spider
ABC's (they can actually say a lot of it on their own which impresses me) I am however biased
Patty Cake
Its unbelievable how much they have grown and how their vocabularies have expanded. Somedays are harder and more exhausting than others, but my way of looking at it is...they are only this little once. Love on em now!
Everything we ask them they say NO. Jacob is worse than Joshua and it usually follows NO as;dfjaslfjlskdfja (inserted jibberish i dont understand) followed by one word that I asked him. For instance NO asdfjaslfj;asdkjfasdf Apples! or NO as;fdjasd;fjdsf chichen (chicken), or the all time favorite NO Nigh nigh in which case he throws himself on the couch and hides his face in the pillow and pretends to snore.
New songs we know:
Twinkle Twinkle
Bah Bah Black Sheep
Itsy Bitsy Spider
ABC's (they can actually say a lot of it on their own which impresses me) I am however biased
Patty Cake
Its unbelievable how much they have grown and how their vocabularies have expanded. Somedays are harder and more exhausting than others, but my way of looking at it is...they are only this little once. Love on em now!
Monday, December 6, 2010
Words of A Homemaker
Thank you Tamika for sharing this!! So often I feel this way
Words Of A Homemaker
God, I want to do great things for you,
And speak to all the nations!
God replies:
That's well and good,
But for now
Fix your children's complications.
Lord, I want to straighten up the world,
Feed the hungry and fulfill someone's wishes!
God says:
Fine, but for the present,
You need to wash the dishes.
Lord, I want to preach, proclaim your name
And bring salvation to the earth!
God says:
Good! Then teach your children
And preach my name to those you've given birth.
At the end of the day,
I think of all I've done.
But as I look it seems,
I've accomplished nothing for the Son!
God I had no time to witness one on one,
I couldn't join my church group,
They said I missed out on lots of fun.
My household is the only thing
That managed to be cleaned,
My neighbor is the only one,
Besides my family I could feed.
The only ones I've read Your Word
Are those within my home.
God I've done so very little
And I feel so all alone!
God says:
I've seen the way you cleaned and cooked
And taught your kids My name.
Tomorrow morning at eight o' clock,
I'll watch you do the same.
The work you do at home,
Though no one really sees,
Is helping to raise little ones
To grow and worship me.
My ways are not your ways,
I don't expect you yet to see,
But the precepts that you've taught your children,
Will help others bow the knee.
Your children will reach out to others,
Your example in their mind.
They'll do great work for Me
And their children will respond in kind.
The hand that rules the world,
Also rocks the cradle.
Because of you, your children love Me,
All their hearts are stable.
Though your house is your domain,
Your tasks seem rather plain,
Your efforts will reach the multitudes,
Though from humble work they came.
~Author Unknown~
Words Of A Homemaker
God, I want to do great things for you,
And speak to all the nations!
God replies:
That's well and good,
But for now
Fix your children's complications.
Lord, I want to straighten up the world,
Feed the hungry and fulfill someone's wishes!
God says:
Fine, but for the present,
You need to wash the dishes.
Lord, I want to preach, proclaim your name
And bring salvation to the earth!
God says:
Good! Then teach your children
And preach my name to those you've given birth.
At the end of the day,
I think of all I've done.
But as I look it seems,
I've accomplished nothing for the Son!
God I had no time to witness one on one,
I couldn't join my church group,
They said I missed out on lots of fun.
My household is the only thing
That managed to be cleaned,
My neighbor is the only one,
Besides my family I could feed.
The only ones I've read Your Word
Are those within my home.
God I've done so very little
And I feel so all alone!
God says:
I've seen the way you cleaned and cooked
And taught your kids My name.
Tomorrow morning at eight o' clock,
I'll watch you do the same.
The work you do at home,
Though no one really sees,
Is helping to raise little ones
To grow and worship me.
My ways are not your ways,
I don't expect you yet to see,
But the precepts that you've taught your children,
Will help others bow the knee.
Your children will reach out to others,
Your example in their mind.
They'll do great work for Me
And their children will respond in kind.
The hand that rules the world,
Also rocks the cradle.
Because of you, your children love Me,
All their hearts are stable.
Though your house is your domain,
Your tasks seem rather plain,
Your efforts will reach the multitudes,
Though from humble work they came.
~Author Unknown~
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Virtuous Woman
10 Virtues of the Proverbs 31 Woman
We want to encourage women to serve God in every aspect of their lives.
1. Faith - A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways. (Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 31: 29 – 31, Matthew 22: 37, John 14: 15, Psalm 119: 15
2. Marriage – A Virtuous Woman respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a helpmeet. (Proverbs 31: 11- 12, Proverbs 31: 23, Proverbs 31: 28, 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, Genesis2: 18)
3. Mothering - A Virtuous Woman teaches her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She nurtures her children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom, and trains them in the way they should go. (Proverbs 31: 28, Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 22: 6, Deuteronomy 6, Luke 18: 16)
4. Health – A Virtuous Woman cares for her body. She prepares healthy food for her family. (Proverbs 31: 14 – 15, Proverbs 31: 17, 1 Corinthians 6: 19, Genesis 1: 29, Daniel 1, Leviticus 11)
5. Service - A Virtuous Woman serves her husband, her family, her friends, and her neighbors with a gentle and loving spirit. She is charitable. (Proverbs 31: 12, Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20, 1 Corinthians 13: 13)
6. Finances - A Virtuous Woman seeks her husband’s approval before making purchases and spends money wisely. She is careful to purchase quality items which her family needs. (Proverbs 31: 14, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 18, 1 Timothy 6: 10, Ephesians 5: 23, Deuteronomy 14: 22, Numbers 18: 26)
7. Industry – A Virtuous Woman works willingly with her hands. She sings praises to God and does not grumble while completing her tasks. (Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 24, Proverbs 31: 31, Philippians 2: 14)
8. Homemaking – A Virtuous Woman is a homemaker. She creates an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for her family and guests. She uses hospitality to minister to those around her. (Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20 – 22, Proverbs 31: 27, Titus 2: 5, 1 Peter 4: 9, Hebrews 13: 2)
9. Time - A Virtuous Woman uses her time wisely. She works diligently to complete her daily tasks. She does not spend time dwelling on those things that do not please the Lord. (Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 19, Proverbs 31: 27, Ecclesiastes 3, Proverbs 16: 9, Philippians 4:8 )
10. Beauty – A Virtuous Woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ. She uses her creativity and sense of style to create beauty in her life and the lives of her loved ones. (Proverbs 31: 10Proverbs 31: 21 – 22, Proverbs 31: 24 -25, Isaiah 61: 10, 1 Timothy 2: 9, 1 Peter 3: 1 – 6)
www.virtuouswoman.org
We want to encourage women to serve God in every aspect of their lives.
1. Faith - A Virtuous Woman serves God with all of her heart, mind, and soul. She seeks His will for her life and follows His ways. (Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 31: 29 – 31, Matthew 22: 37, John 14: 15, Psalm 119: 15
2. Marriage – A Virtuous Woman respects her husband. She does him good all the days of her life. She is trustworthy and a helpmeet. (Proverbs 31: 11- 12, Proverbs 31: 23, Proverbs 31: 28, 1 Peter 3, Ephesians 5, Genesis2: 18)
3. Mothering - A Virtuous Woman teaches her children the ways of her Father in heaven. She nurtures her children with the love of Christ, disciplines them with care and wisdom, and trains them in the way they should go. (Proverbs 31: 28, Proverbs 31: 26, Proverbs 22: 6, Deuteronomy 6, Luke 18: 16)
4. Health – A Virtuous Woman cares for her body. She prepares healthy food for her family. (Proverbs 31: 14 – 15, Proverbs 31: 17, 1 Corinthians 6: 19, Genesis 1: 29, Daniel 1, Leviticus 11)
5. Service - A Virtuous Woman serves her husband, her family, her friends, and her neighbors with a gentle and loving spirit. She is charitable. (Proverbs 31: 12, Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20, 1 Corinthians 13: 13)
6. Finances - A Virtuous Woman seeks her husband’s approval before making purchases and spends money wisely. She is careful to purchase quality items which her family needs. (Proverbs 31: 14, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 18, 1 Timothy 6: 10, Ephesians 5: 23, Deuteronomy 14: 22, Numbers 18: 26)
7. Industry – A Virtuous Woman works willingly with her hands. She sings praises to God and does not grumble while completing her tasks. (Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 16, Proverbs 31: 24, Proverbs 31: 31, Philippians 2: 14)
8. Homemaking – A Virtuous Woman is a homemaker. She creates an inviting atmosphere of warmth and love for her family and guests. She uses hospitality to minister to those around her. (Proverbs 31: 15, Proverbs 31: 20 – 22, Proverbs 31: 27, Titus 2: 5, 1 Peter 4: 9, Hebrews 13: 2)
9. Time - A Virtuous Woman uses her time wisely. She works diligently to complete her daily tasks. She does not spend time dwelling on those things that do not please the Lord. (Proverbs 31: 13, Proverbs 31: 19, Proverbs 31: 27, Ecclesiastes 3, Proverbs 16: 9, Philippians 4:8 )
10. Beauty – A Virtuous Woman is a woman of worth and beauty. She has the inner beauty that only comes from Christ. She uses her creativity and sense of style to create beauty in her life and the lives of her loved ones. (Proverbs 31: 10Proverbs 31: 21 – 22, Proverbs 31: 24 -25, Isaiah 61: 10, 1 Timothy 2: 9, 1 Peter 3: 1 – 6)
www.virtuouswoman.org
Tuesday, November 23, 2010
"What Can I Do?"
Heard this song at church on Sunday and it really spoke to me. This is what I'm thankful for this Thanksgiving. Because in the end without my God I would not have anything that I have today. The wonderful husband, children, parents, siblings, family and friends. It is truly amazing to see the work God is doing. He has blessed me so much through so many ways this year and I am so very thankful for everything.
What Can I Do Lyrics
By: Paul Baloche
Verse 1:
When I see the beauty of a sunset's glory,
Amazing artistry across the evening sky
When I feel the mystery of a distant galaxy
It awes and humbles me to be loved
By a God so high
Chorus:
What can I do but thank You,
What can I do but give my life to You
Hallelujah, hallelujah
What can I do but praise You,
Everyday make everything I do a hallelujah,
A hallelujah, hallelujah
Verse 2:
When I hear the story of a God of mercy
Who shared humanity and suffered by our side
Of the cross they nailed You to,
that could not hold You
Now You're making all things new by the power
Of Your risen life
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Next Assignment
It looks like we will be headed to Fort Drum, NY in May! I dont even know what else to day besides that! :) We are very excited, like Widmar said...at this moment in our lives its the perfect place for us. We will be close to family, we will be close to my sister who may every now and then need to see her big sister and nephews, and widmar will be working in a brigade where he thinks very highly of the commander. Funny how after we get this assignment we already talk about the next one. (partly because they tried to talk Widmar out of this one, bunch of army lingo/logistical things) heavy/heavy/light/light...whatever! We are hoping to one day make it west (which was at the top of our list). The nature of the beast...God is the ONLY one who knows where we are going from here on out. For now, I am full of joy!
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