Feeding the animals

Today we went to feed the animals at a wildlife refuge. We road on a covered wagon while all of the animals came to eat the 5 gal bucket of feed we bought. It was lots of fun, Judah (1) kept trying to eat the animal feed and get in the bucket. Jessie (6) did a great job of feeding the bulls with super long tongues and lots of spit. They would open their mouths and you just pour it in! I'll post pix later! I played tug of war with one of the caribou (I think) who tried to steal my cup. Ethan (4) and Sydney (2) both loved it as well.

While we were there, I was reminded so much of the creativity of the Lord. He is so creative. The girraffes were beautiful and tall. I always knew they were tall, but standing right next to one having it eat from your hand, brought it all into perspective. There markings were just perfect, how does He do that? Then the camels, the zebras, all of them, the Lord created each one unique. He is amazing.

Your life is not your own

Dear Kids,
It wasn't until I began to have you guys, that the scripture that says, "Your life is not your own..." 1 Cor. 6:19,20 totally came to life for me. I realize that my life belongs to you right now and it will for many years. And while you are young, you are needing a lot, and it is demanding, but I would not give it up for the world.

That scripture in Corinthians means that when you give your life to Jesus, when you surrender your wants, desires, dreams, to His Way and His Will, that is called giving your life to God. And your life is really not yours, you give your life to Him. The next part of the scripture tells us why our life does not belong to us. It says this: "You were bought with a price." God purchased each of you with the life of His Son so that you don't get what you deserve. We all deserve to go to Hell because of the sin in our lives. "All fall short of God's glorious standard" Romans 3:23 But when we surrender to the Lord, he gives us what we don't deserve...an eternity with Him in Heaven. Thank you Lord. I love you guys!

Why this blog?

I wanted to start this blog so that I could have a record of the journey of my family's life together. I really want it to be something my kids will be able to read one day about all the crazy and wonderful things that happened to them while growing up. Also, I want it to be just another way of sharing my walk with the Lord with them. Life isn't always easy, Jesus never promised it to be, infact, He said "count the cost" Luke 14:28 of following him.

I don't get much time to journal which was the original plan, but I thought a blog would be better since it's not paper and it will always be here.

I have 4 kids ages 6 and under and I am pregnant with number 5.

Life is always active. Sometimes crazy, most of the time fun. Hardly ever quiet. Always meeting needs.