some summer moments

                                                  I can't get enough of the setting sun

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

more to come

 

 

 

 

relaxing with the birds

Watching and waiting allows me time to...relax.

What kind of word is that these days? Even if I take a few moments that seems to fill my soul cup to the brim.

I marvel at the bravery these birds have to fly right by me and perch, look around sneak a seed and off they go.

I fed them at that moment, selfishly I do that so I can observe them close up.

I have always loved watching nature unfold in front of my eyes. From a thunderstorm rolling in, the sun rising and setting or birds taking care of their brood.

 

 

...caught taking a picture

 

 

Taking photos is relaxing, especially moments like this! My children, my favourite subjects!

1 John 4:7

Let us love one another with the love that comes from you. And as we love each other, live in us, Lord, and make your love complete in us.

 

My prayer today....

                                                                         

Letting your child be...well who he is!

This represents so much of who Jack is...a builder, creator or many wonderful things. Lately he has been designing his own lego and hoping to create this at home.

What I have learned again (I am always learning) is simply that Jack is his own person with unque gifts that God has designed just for HIS glory! Like this lego, the design had a purpose. Jack created this and God enabled Jack to be this creative person.

What I love about homeschooling is that when I do stop to allow mornings to be lego mornings and outdoor play he is full of JOY! Don't get me wrong, fractions are there to digest as well...but I love the balance and the lack of stress to allow him to be free to be who he is!

 

Aah Jack, I love ya!!!!

Looking through his eyes....

 

 

When you take the time to look through his eyes the world turns a different colour. I see things that I missed. I notice things of a unique colour. I open my eyes to his world. That is when you can hold the heart of your child and say I love you in a precious way.

 

Aah the  memories of warmth together.

 

 

precious girls...I think one of my fav pics ever of the girls together!

 

She grew up on this trip...I watched and marveled at how God is changing her into a beautiful young woman!

 

 

 

She could have slept on the lounge chair on the beach. So... we brought the cushion inside and put it by our bed! She was happy....

 

 

                                 We met Sean the dolphin and wow what can I say...he was beautiful....

 

Oh Jack the playful one just soaking up the sun and water!

 

 

Sara taking time to discover the beach

 

 

 

We loved our time away and so thankful for our amazing time away together!

 

 

Simply remembering moments...

 

I remember when she held her sister and would just stare with love abounding.

I remember that purple, cotton dress and the multi-coloured scrunchie in her hair that matches a gymnastics suit Sara wears to her class now!

I remember the feel of the velvety soft blanket Katie was wrapped in that day.

I remember the smooth, tender skin when I kissed her cheek..

I just remember and am thankful.

 

Oh, and I remember Spring, somehow I do!

                                          

              I remember to stand strong when I feel weak.

 

I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me...I can do all things IN Christ!

When I hold Sam, I remember when I gave her twin baby dolls and she naturally held and hugged them both and cared for them as I see her caring now for her sisters.

 

 

Today I remember moments and I am just thankful.

Serving

 

 

One year ago (almost) we found a precious place filled with smiles and glorious songs radiating from beautiful children.

A place called paradise to visitors perhaps but to these ones, precious ones, it is home but with many trials and perhaps lost hope.

 

We were able to stand with them and in a small way, serve them.

 

You know me, the weeper...I could hardly take it all in....

 

 

I wanted to hold them all and tell them they are so beautiful and loved by a God that created them...

 

 

Even though is was simple, it brought big smiles and changed hearts, changed mine.

 

Soon we will visit them again! I can't wait! God use us...

To have and to hold

 His precious daughter at his side, a flurry of emotion

Curls and bobby pins, hair spray and careful attention to detail, all for the celebration of love!

 

The lace adorned with detail that lined her veil and her dress, all intentionally chosen to wow the groom

 

petals tossed with grace and sweet smirk from our very own flower girl - Sara Glo

 Those in attendance yet again have to privilege of witnessing a union blessed by God, a covenant before man and God all to His glory

The commitment to love and adore as long as they both shall live

 

 

The moment they had been waiting for, man and wife for the firs time.

 

 

 

 

You know what I love? That the entire ceremony pointed to the one who created them, who gave them one another, the God who sent his son for us!

 

To you Marjolaine and Sope, we love you and celebrate this new adventure in your lives.

You are dear to us

March 1, 2014

Bon Voyage Mes Amis!