Ya know I just can't get my mind around how the oil companies can be so happy in their cushy houses and not have to worry about bills. Those of us who work for a living and live paycheck to paycheck and have cut out anything possible just to make bills know what it is like to wonder which shall we do this month eat or heat the house? We are putting a new furnace in because the old one is an awful one from who knows when. Talk about stress!
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Tuesday, October 16, 2007
A Baby's Smile
I forgot what it is like to have a new life make eye contact and smile at you as though you are the most important thing in their world! With my husband in a rotational job and gone for half the month I am so thankful for this newest little one. She reminds me that life does go on. Even when I don't want it to. I remember thinking this with my oldest and being in tears over the fact that she was growing up so fast and that I couldn't be home with her. Thank God for a wonderful husband who works so hard for us. I can't believe that we made it through so much and our two oldest aren't messed up. Lord give us the wisdom to do the same with this one and with each new curve ball that life throws at us.
Looking back on things growing up I can now understand why mom and dad didn't do certain things or let us. I pray that we are as discerning in our children's lives.
Looking back on things growing up I can now understand why mom and dad didn't do certain things or let us. I pray that we are as discerning in our children's lives.
Wednesday, October 10, 2007
Blessings
Ya know, it is amazing how the Lord knows your every need before you do. I am amazed at the peace and quietness of heart He has given me. Even though everything had felt like it is falling down around me He is there as the strong tower for me to run too.
As of my last post I have now had to climb down into our lift station and unclog our sewer line. It is amazing what you find yourself doing when you are the only there to do it. My pastor came out to look at it and we found a busted pipe. On top of having to replace our behemoth of a furnace from the dark ages. The Lord had once again provided when the walls were closing in.
I was just on the phone this morning with a lady from Washington state and she asked how long we were going to be in Alaska. I said forever. There was no hesitation in that. People who live in the lower 48 just don't understand unless they visit and they are the type of person that can handle the long winters, the isolation, the quiet, and making yourself get out instead of becoming a hermit. I LOVE IT HERE AND NEVER WANT TO LEAVE! Our lives are so much more full and healthy than when we were in the lower 48. I think everyone should live at least one year in the Alaska bush to know what is really important to them. I am thankful knowing that my children will not grow up in the city where everything is rush rush from one place to the other. Everyone says you should stop and smell the roses, well come to Alaska and you will find out what that really means.
As of my last post I have now had to climb down into our lift station and unclog our sewer line. It is amazing what you find yourself doing when you are the only there to do it. My pastor came out to look at it and we found a busted pipe. On top of having to replace our behemoth of a furnace from the dark ages. The Lord had once again provided when the walls were closing in.
I was just on the phone this morning with a lady from Washington state and she asked how long we were going to be in Alaska. I said forever. There was no hesitation in that. People who live in the lower 48 just don't understand unless they visit and they are the type of person that can handle the long winters, the isolation, the quiet, and making yourself get out instead of becoming a hermit. I LOVE IT HERE AND NEVER WANT TO LEAVE! Our lives are so much more full and healthy than when we were in the lower 48. I think everyone should live at least one year in the Alaska bush to know what is really important to them. I am thankful knowing that my children will not grow up in the city where everything is rush rush from one place to the other. Everyone says you should stop and smell the roses, well come to Alaska and you will find out what that really means.
Friday, October 5, 2007
Why?
Why is loneliness such a huge thing in the human mind?
Is it because we are insecure in our own minds? Do we constantly worry what others think of us? Do we not think enough on higher things like He commands us? How about just because your best friend isn't right there beside you?
I wonder sometimes what life would be like if my best friend never came home one day. How deep would the despair go? But then I remember that today is not that day and no matter what He is there and will pick me up when I get to deep. I love having him right beside me and am so thankful for the times that he is there. The things that he puts up with and the little things he does for me to make life easier. Thank you Lord for the most wonderful person that you have chosen for me to walk through life with.
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