So, I’m reading a book called “The Good and Beautiful God” by James Bryan Smith, for a study that Joel and I are participating in at our church. The book’s aim is to break down the incorrect narratives or understandings that we may have about God, and replace them with a correct understanding of God…the God that Jesus revealed in The Bible. He is good and beautiful. I have only read four chapters so far, and this book has impacted me greatly. So I had to share what’s on my heart…
Lyla’s Turns SIX
Lyla Jane was born on a Black Friday. Now, six years later, Lyla’s birthday is, once again, on Black Friday. Every year when Lyla has a birthday it is, of course, a bit emotional for me because I am reminded of what a miracle she is, and that we are amazingly, inexplicably blessed to have had yet another year with the gift of our daughter. But this year I have been much more emotional and sentimental about her birthday…I think because I will never, ever forget the Black Friday of 2008, the day on which Lyla made me a mama…and the days that followed. They were the most difficult days of my life. Truly they were, but God, in His grace, has turned that pain and sorrow into beauty and joy that is hard to even describe.
Thought I would share the story of that incredible day, that Black Friday, six years ago…
Little brother!
Looks like we’re going to need to start shopping for blue! Lyla and Pearl are going to have a little brother! He’s healthy as can be ~ thank you Lord!
Number 3
Arriving early October!
Easter Morning 2013
Weekend Getaway
We went for a winter walk…
Catch Up
A very special trip up north…
Pearl and I went on a road trip up north to visit our friends Susan and Luke and their three kiddos. They live in northern Minnesota, near Fargo, so it was quite an adventure! Pearl had an absolute blast playing constatly with the kids. There was never a dull moment! And I had a blast catching up with my friend Suz. The snow storm of the century happened to hit while we were up there (they got 16 inches of snow!) so we got to stay for an extra day and a half! Here are some pics and vids…