Is that sweet, or what?!?!
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Sometimes I wonder why we even have toys when something like a spatula brings so much joy! It's no wonder that
Aunt Sissy actually sold an empty cardboard box on eBay last Christmas for over $10!!!
Elizabeth is getting a little Mom time. She's so cute!
Today's chapter of
The Power of a Praying Parent by Stormie
Omartian, was
Being the Person God Created. This was such a good chapter that I thought I'd share a bit of it with you. My favorite verse in the chapter was this:
They (our children) will spring up among the grass like willows by the watercourses. One will say, "I am the Lord's; another will write with his hand, "The Lord's." - Isaiah 44:4-5
And the prayer ending the chapter was also excellent - read it for my children or your own:
Lord, I pray that You would pour out Your Spirit upon David & Elizabeth this day and anoint them for all that You've called them to be and do. You have said, "Let each one remain with God in that state in which he was called" (I Cor 7:24). May it be for these children according to Your Word, that they never stray from what You have called them to be and do, or try to be something they are not.
Deliver David & Elizabeth from any evil plan of the devil to rob them of life, to steal away their uniqueness & giftedness, to compromise the path You've called them to be. May they not be a follower of anyone but You, but may they be leaders of people into Your kingdom. Help them to grow into a complete understanding of their authority in Jesus, while retaining a submissive and humble spirit. May the fruit of the Spirit, which is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control grow in them daily (Gal 5:22). May they find their identity in You, view themselves as Your instrument, and know that they are complete in You. Give them a vision for their lives when setting goals for the future and a sense of purpose about what You've called them to do. Help them to see themselves as You do - from the future and not their past. May they be convinced that Your thoughts toward them are thoughts of peace and not evil, to give them a future and a hope (Jer 29:11). Teach them to look to You as their hope for the future. May they understand it it You "who has saved us and called us with a holy calling, not according to our works, but according to His own purpose and grace which was given to us in Christ Jesus before time began" (II Tim 1:9). May their commitment to being who You created them to be enable them to grow daily in confidence and Holy Spirit boldness.
Wow...
On the moving front, I got more boxes packed today. Doesn't look like much. (Notice the cat on the boxes?)
BUT I also filled up one of those huge black trash bags of stuff to throw away and listed a ton of stuff to give away on
Freecycle! Aren't you proud of me for parting with stuff?!?
Dad's coworkers from the hospital took us out for a going away dinner tonight and gave him this really cute cookie bouquet. We had a good time with some good Mexican food!
Here you can see Elizabeth has turned a couple of burly firemen into mush! The Captain (holding E) also works at the Comm Center. The Lieutenant (right) is one of Dad's favorite officers, to say the least.
Denise (left) was the boss that hired Alan. She is married to the Lieutenant. I failed to warn Denise & Nichole that I was taking their picture. : )
Beth (left) and her son are visiting with the new boss, Wendy.
My all time favorite for any season has to be a cheap pair of Old Navy flip flops. I got these last summer during buy one, get one 1/2 price!
