Word for Wednesday

Luke 12:27 " Consider the lilies, how they grow; they neither toil nor spin; and yet I say to you, even Solomon in all of his glory was not arrayed like one of these"

May the Lord bless you this day. May you consider the lilies and smile because you know that God is still on the throne and loves you :)

A tune for Tuesday

This song is by Hillsong and is entitled "From the Inside Out". I pray it blesses you today.








God bless you!

Then Sings My Soul Saturdays

I'm linking with Amy and the girls today and sharing a song by Kari Jobe called "My Beloved". I hope it blesses you wherever you are at today....because no matter where that is at, you are His beloved and He loves you. There is no greater joy than knowing that fact!

Where my heart is today............

I know it's not Word for Wednesday......but I was reading this Psalm and it spoke volumes to me and I just wanted to post it for you. I hope it speaks to you, as well.

Psalm 27:4 "One thing I have desired of the Lord, That I will seek: That I may dwell in the house of the Lord, All the days of my life, To behold the beauty of the Lord, And to inquire in His temple"

God bless you!

Happy Sunday!

May the Lord bless you this day!

Friday Night Lights / Sr. Appreciation Night

East Ridge High School Knights - 32 / Ocoee Knights - 20 Yay! We won. This is my knight before we took our walk on the field for Senior Appreciation Night. I could barely breathe across the field .. it felt so final .. next week is their final game depending on if they make playoffs.

To every mother who has raised a knight and must let him go, remember, they were only entrusted to us for this very purpose, and as much as there is an emptiness and ache inside, try to watch them shine!! May the Lord bless you today...big hugs from me to you!

Senior Appreciation Night ... A Mom's Perspective

Tomorrow night is Senior Appreciation Night. We, Josh's parents, are to walk down the field with our son, Joshua Paul, and the announcer will list out his accomplishments and then they will read out a written script of words of counsel that we have written for our son. We were allowed three lines. Three lines? Well, I got through it....not without crying...but I got through it and he turned in the form and tomorrow night Jason and I will walk arm and arm with our son down the football field as he is recognized.

Why does this feel like the first thing in many things to come in letting him go? A recognition, words of counsel to send him on his way and walking away. It hurts. It's exciting. It's only by the strength of the Lord that I know I can face it. If I have quoted Phil 4:13 once this week, I've quoted it a hundred times. Thank you, Lord, for Your Word.

Here are a few of my favorite pictures of Joshua playing football. Thank you for bearing with my Mama's heart during this post.



This is Joshua and baby Jason. He is one of the most affectionate young men I know at this age.

This is one of my favorite pics. Each time before kickoff, the players hold their helmets high!

Joshua is always humble and stays around to visit with his family and take pictures.

In front of everyone, this young man will still kiss his Mama. He does not care about the cool factor...never has. He would much rather be pleasing in the sight of the Lord.

These are both my children. Joshua loves his older sister, Krystle, and she enjoyed coming to watch her younger brother play.

Nice hands!

Getting ready in the huddle!

A look of determination. Focus. And still so handsome...be still my heart.

A practice catch before the game....so intent on doing it right.

Checking out the competition.

A hug for Dad too.

Our Joshua Paul...he walks alongside of Jesus and honors his parents. He brings us joy. We thank God for him each and everyday.

May the Lord bless you this day. May you know the peace of the Lord. Big hugs from me to you!