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?!?
I can not stand to watch the news since we've moved to an area that has so much bad news! So I am thankful for bloggers who keep us informed about topics that are important to me. I don't want to hear about all the crime in the larger D/FW area, but a recall on the Chinese-made die cast Sarge toy from the movie Cars was important news to me. I'd like to thank Mommy Zabs for putting the information out there for me to find! (and my SIL who called after she saw it on the news to make sure I knew) You can see the recall specifics on Sarge here... our car did not match the criteria to be recalled. But even at 3, I sometimes have to remind David not to put his cars in his mouth... now I find out that some of them have dangerous amounts of lead in the paint. 
Mommy Zabs is taking a stand and speaking out on this China issue in her new blog, Not China Made. If you're wondering, "What China issue?" then I strongly suggest you go take a read. This site also includes information in other product recalls. Warning: You may be disturbed about some of the things you'll learn about China. 
