So God created man in his own image, in the image of God he created him; male and female he created them. Genesis 1:27
Sometimes it is hard for me to remember that my children are fearfully and wonderfully made in the image of God himself. I need to be reminded of this on a regular basis. When you look at your children knowing that they have been created in God’s own image you just have to try to find something positive to say to them even on the worst of days.
When we started the process of adoption we knew NOTHING, well we knew we wanted to add a child to our family. We knew nothing about the process of adoption or where to start. (more…)
Over the course of the last year I have worked hard to form new eating habits. These habits have now become part of how I perceive and consume food. I no longer eat because of stress. I no longer help myself to seconds because it was good. I am not tempted by yummy looking sweet treats. (more…)
I am beginning to wonder if Spring has really arrived or if she is just teasing us. The past few days we have had some windy cooler weather that I did not appreciate. I have been looking forward to taking the family out on the boat, but the cooler temperatures and wind have dashed that desire. (more…)
My daughter knows just how to melt my heart. I picked her up from school the other day and she hugged me tight and said, (more…)
I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me~ Phil 4:13
A few days ago I woke up with Phil. 4:13 running through my head and heart. Lately have been having feelings of failure, especially as it relates to weight loss. I know that I am not a failure but it is hard not to feel that way when the numbers on the scales refuse to budge. (more…)
It is always wise to stop wishing for things long enough to enjoy the fragrance of those now flowering~ Patrice Gifford
On our recent vacation we found ourselves on a river tour of the Old Belize River and the Mayan Ruins at Altun Ha. During the course of this tour we saw many beautiful and breath taking sites. I was in awe of the spring colors of Belize. Our surroundings looked as if we had stepped into the most beautiful picture one could paint. (more…)
One of my favorite parts of our recent family vacation was our trip to Maya Key Private Resort. If you ever find yourself in Roatan this is a must see sight. I liked that this stop had something for everyone. It was hard to find excursions that we could all enjoy, since Madilyn has a limited range of activities in which she can participate. (more…)
We have just returned from a wonderful family vacation. It was nice to get away, unplug, and reconnect as a family. We spent a wonderful week cruising on the Norwegian Star. We sailed out of Tampa and had a great time visiting Rotan Honduras, Belize, Costa Maya, and Cozumel.
I know its been kind of quiet here on this blog. I have not abandoned my blog. I have just not had a lot that I can write about. I have lots of stuff is going on but part of working in public is being judged by what you put on your personal blog. (more…)
