Let's talk about flowers

I had a great idea! I kept a tag from each of the flowers that I planted. And also, as you saw, I took pictures of each one and of the group. Now, if I take another picture when they're in full bloom.. I'll have the perfect makings of a scapbook page!! Just think of it, a whole scrapbook devoted to my flowers. That way I can look back and see how I've grown (hahaha) in the flower planting department. And also, so that in a few years I can look and see what they did and it will help me learn.



Now, to turn this great idea into a reality?? That will be a little harder...

Beautiful Creation

Here are the flowers that I planted.

I'm not sure if they're going to turn out the way I want them to, but that's how we learn. I had lots of fun planting them and I want to do more and more.. but can't right now. I also used Root Booster on them so I look forward to seeing how that turns out.

Surviving

Not much to report. We're all sick here and just trying to live through the grumpiness. The weather is supposed to be nice this week so hopefully we'll be able to get out for some nice walks and bike rides.

Favorite

2 Cor. 4:16-18

Therefore we do not lose heart. Though outwardly we are wasting away, yet inwardly we are being renewed day by day. For our light and momentary troubles are achieving for us an eternal glory that far outweighs them all. So we fix our eyes not on what is seen, but on what is unseen. For what is seen is temporary, but what is unseen is eternal.

These are some of my favorite verses. I know that I haven't seen any troubles that equal what the writer experienced, but these verses are still for me. When things are going rough, or I've just had a tough day, I know that there is a purpose. I know that God will renew me when I ask. And I'm working towards something that is greater than I could ever imagine. So, I look to God, whom I can't see, because He is eternal.

God is Good!

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So cute!!

Brooklyn said the funniest thing this evening. We've been learning, in her workbook, that different things can have the same name. For example, a baby cow has the same name as the lower part of your leg. So, we've been talking about calves lately. The ones on our legs. She asked me where it was on her dinasour, so I showed her on me where it was. I said, "This is my calf." She said, "I have a calf" and she showed it to me. She thought for a second and said, "I think yours is a cow". Oh my! I laughed so hard. What the mind of a four year old doesn't think of.

Die To Self

The Bible verse on our desk top today is Psalm 73:26.

My flesh and my heart may fail, but God is the strength of my heart and my portion forever.

When I think about this verse, I really wonder why I've been following the flesh all these years. I have been following God. But have I really put Him first? Am I really doing all that He's asked me to do? I know for sure that both questions are a "no". He's never ask anything impossible of me. Why does it seem impossible?

Something my SIL said has stuck with me for a few weeks. Someone said they "wanted" something and for some reason that started some people saying something that they wanted, myself included. Then, my SIL said, "I want to not want". I'm sure as she said it she didn't expect to impact anyone, but she did. That's what I want too! I'm so tired of thinking of all the things I want and not getting them. These are not needs that I'm talking about, I have everything I need, and more. That's the point. Why can't I look at what I have and be thankful to God for everything! I know he cares about what I want, but I'm sure he gets tired of hearing all of our "wants" when we have so much. I want to look at my life and see how blessed I am. See everything I have, instead of everything I "want".

Lord, show me how to not "want".

FYI

I would like the world to know that I have officially reached my goal weight. I am now at my pre-Samantha weight. It's not really a pre-pregnancy weight, but it's where I want to be for now. If I loose more than that's fine, but I'm happy with my size. If I stay this weight, but loose my belly, that will be great! I know I'll never be back to "normal". But this is now my normal and I feel great about it! I know my body is still changing because I'm still breastfeeding, but in a few more months I'll be done. Which, by the way, is going to be very bitter/sweet. This is my last baby. I will never breastfeed again. I would like to take the time to record something extremely sweet, and something I hope to remember for the rest of my life. Whenever Rebecca feeds, she places her hand over her eyes and nose. It is so cute! I will try and take a picture without revealing too much. And I don't think I'll post it, but I want to be able to remember it.

A few things

Our church service yesterday was awesome! We were able to dedicate our baby girl to the Lord publicly. I know now that I have to do it every day. But God will help me to do that.

Even though I still feel my fears, God is equipping me to deal with them. I know that God loves my girls so much more than I, though I can't comprehend it. I know that He works for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purpose. I also know that nothing can separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. Praise the Lord for His love and faithfulness!

Change

Change is never easy for me. I can feel God changing me and I can tell my body is trying to reject it. I know see how I am mostly just a "Sunday" Christian. Not totally, but also not a full-hearted Christain. I can see now how God wants to change me. I'm trying, I want to be that person that I can see in the distance, but she's so far away. How long will it be until I reach her? My whole life, perhaps? Your will be done, Lord!

Even the little things

Wow, God just showed me how he cares about everything. Brooklyn lost her favorite duck last night and couldn't take it to bed because we couldn't find it. She was sad. Today she was talking about it and wanted one the Backyardigans to find it. Then it came to me. Why don't we pray about it. So we prayed and asked God to help us find her duck. Not 2 minutes later she remembered where she had put it. Inside a toy I looked at last night, but under some other toys so I couldn't see it. God is so good! He even cares that Brooklyn has her favorite duck.

Welcome

Welcome to my new blog. If you've never read my blog before I don't claim to be a great writer, or great a spelling. This is more for me. So I can look back at all the struggles and all the prayers and see how God has carried me through everything. I promise to be truthful and it may not always be pretty, but this is me. Hopefully I'll get better as I age in the bloggers world, but only time will tell.