The day of love is just around the corner and I realized just how long its been since I actually took the time to write the words" I love you" down on sticky notes. It was something I did all the time in lunchboxes and cabinet doors and it jolted me today to think about all the little reminders that God has for me during MY day that I am loved. I have food and clothes and a roof over our heads and indoor plumbing (and for those of you in the lower 48 states...yes sometimes an outhouse is the common sight some parts of Alaska. Since we've been in Alaska, time has pushed forward and stood still all at the same time. Its very different than anything than I have ever experienced before.
Today I really wanted to sit down and write. Write about how much I just love my little family, who ironically have grown entirely not little since we arrived here (Have I said my 10 year old is now wearing my clothes? ) It just seems to have gone much too quickly.
My little girl is always willing to help and puts a smile on my face every time I see her. She is thoughtful of others and considerate of their feelings. She loves to make things with her hands and give them away. God has blessed her with incredible love for other people and creatures that wonder the earth great and small.
My little boy is full of energy and zeal. He is the one that will come up to me and say "Momma, I just....Love you" and squeeze me so tight and then run off and play. I hope that I can always be kind and gentle with his heart because one day he is going to be the leader in his family like his daddy is in ours. Today Daddy got the crew ready for school today...Made eggs and turkey bacon and a big dose of love. I am thankful for him and the Godly man that he is leading our family. I want to be better at following and I can only do that with God's help. Snow is covering the ground now and I hear that New England is also expecting some crazy amounts of snow today. With Alaska now a beautiful shade of white, I realize how much has been made clean and whole again in our lives because of what Jesus did for us, and how I need to appreciate every little thing as it is here. It will be all too soon that the snow will melt away and the seeds will be planted and the flowers will grow. They'll be picked and taken away to someones table where I don't see them as often but still know they are beautiful and are bringing joy and love to everyone who sees them.....
Come now, let us settle the matter,”
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
says the Lord.
“Though your sins are like scarlet,
they shall be as white as snow;
though they are red as crimson,
they shall be like wool.
