Lee

My oldest son... loves to build things and create things. 

Reading a book on presidents and having some deep discussions...

Uncle Joe bought the boys this snap circut set. They LOVE it.

Lee loves to read and has massive amounts of info stored in his brain. Homeschooling him is a delight. He reads his history and science "for fun".

Lee is my responsible child, reliable beyond his years.

He loves his animals and feeds and care for them without complaining. 

Brothers: very different personalities but they are best friends, most of the time. 

He is an overcomer! 

Lee is good at fixing things.

He made a family tree representing his entire family! 

God knew what he was doing when he gave me this son of mine. I am blessed to be his mommy! 

David...

David is my happy go lucky child... My boy after God's heart.

He is full of energy, life and enthusiasm.

He is not a big fan of animals but does his chores diligently.

He works hard and aims to please.

He excels in all sports. Give him a ball and he will be happy for hours.

David is a loving brother, often playing with and helping out his little sisters.

David got to take his picture with Ben Carson! 

Life is never dull with David, he has a very active imagination.

David's sweet, "life is always good" personality has been a great blessing to our family. He brings much needed laughter and enthusiasm to our lives. I am blessed to be his momma!

Friday Encouragement:

Every once in awhile I  have these faith crisis or moments when I really just need to hear from God. I need something to remind me who is in charge.
God has brought us through many challenges. We have many God Stories, a huge list of ways God has been real to us. But still occasionally we falter in our faith. Why? Because sometimes God's best for us does not line up with what we want and sometimes that brings pain and heartache.

We have claimed Psalms 68:5 along with Jeremiah 29:11-13 as our family verses.

A father to the fatherless, a defender of widows, is God in his holy dwelling. Psalms 68:5

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares theLord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12Then you will call on me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you. 13You will seek me and find me when you seek me with all your heart. Jeremiah 29:11-13

 This is MY life Chapter and promise that God has given to me!! Isaiah 54

1“Sing, barren woman,

you who never bore a child;

burst into song, shout for joy,

you who were never in labor;

because more are the children of the desolate woman

than of her who has a husband,”

says the Lord.

2“Enlarge the place of your tent,

stretch your tent curtains wide,

do not hold back;

lengthen your cords,

strengthen your stakes.

3For you will spread out to the right and to the left;

your descendants will dispossess nations

and settle in their desolate cities.

4“Do not be afraid; you will not be put to shame.

Do not fear disgrace; you will not be humiliated.

You will forget the shame of your youth

and remember no more the reproach of your widowhood.

5For your Maker is your husband—

the Lord Almighty is his name—

the Holy One of Israel is your Redeemer;

he is called the God of all the earth.

There are days when  I need to be reminded that these promises are true. This does not mean that I will get everything I want as I want it! It simply means the grace will be there to walk through whatever God has brought me to.

Please feel free to post your verse, song or promise that God has given to encourage you!