Life Flies By

It's amazing how fast life goes by. One day you are 2, then you are 10 and before you know it you are 20 and married. At that time of your life you may be the young parent. You blink and find that you are no longer the young parent but you are the Grandparent. How does this happen so fast?

Today I spent time with the forgotten generation, I take that back, not all of them are forgotten.Some of them have family that visit on a regular basis. However, some of them are like family heirlooms on a shelf. When a moment of "oh, I miss them" comes along, the family thinks I should stop by and see how they are doing. So, for a few minutes we spend time with them and think of the old days. We don't visit for too long just long enough to catch up. I know it's hard when the elderly get to the age when they forget who you are, or ask why you haven't been by, (when in reality you may have visited yesterday)and you ask yourself why do I come so often when they don't remember?

The answer is easy, just like our family heirlooms, they have value. I believe God honors those who remember the forgotten, the hurting,and the lonely. So in our busy lives as we rush through the daily "to do list' we need to stop and think of those less fortunate than us. It doesn't take much to brighten someone's day. Just a hi, you look good, may be just what they need.

So, here is a picture of William, a baby with his life ahead of him. The other picture is my Mom, Charlotte. It wasn't long ago that she was my Mommy, then Zack's Grandma, and then William's Great Grandma. In a blink of an eye, her life flashed by. So, I said all that to say this; Enjoy each day, love those you know and reach out to those you don't.

Selah

Today is the Day!

My heart has been stirred lately in what God is doing in my life. I find myself so sensitive, and ready to cry at a moments notice. Some could say it's because I'm 50 :), but I believe it's because God is doing a work in my spirit and revealing my need for Him.

It's amazing how one moment I am hearing from God and the next I am frustrated with the car that just cut me off on the freeway. I need balance, and that is what I am getting from this new church family I am a part of.

First let me say, I have loved God since I was 3 and have seen many types of Christians, but I find myself wanting to be real. In some churches you have to be part of the "in" crowd to be in ministry, but I have found a new home.

This church is real, you are the crowd! There is no one that sticks out as the Pastors favorite, or best friend. In fact, my new Pastors are so real that I feel like I can seek to be the most pure vessel of honor for Christ and at the same time not battle with "legalism".

It's an ugly truth but it's true, some Christians have so many rules that it give me a headache.

If the truth be told, I was once one of them!
No longer am I bound to religion, I am free as a bird...
Sounds like a song... LOL

Recently, Zack and I were talking on the phone about God and stuff. He inspires me to think outside the box.

He said we shouldn't get caught up in the issues of church and religion. We should just follow the 10 commandments, hello... I spent 12 years of paying for Christian Schools.... and it wasn't until he became an adult to learn such a basic truth?
How funny.

Anyway, I am rambling... we are not allowed to do that in our family :).

My point, or one of them is this: Love God with all your heart and you will love others as well.

So in a practical way this is what I want to do in this season of my life.
Look out for the orphans, the widows, and those down and out. Bring them hope that things will get better.

In one of my next blogs I need to write about one or more of my most down and out times...

The day Donna dropped off brownies and a roll of quarters to my house and the drive through the Grape Vine where I had my crisis of faith.
-Selah

Someday in Heaven!

Yesterday was my Mom's birthday and I thought of her all day. Of all the people I have known or will know in my life she was one in a million. Such strength and dignity throughout her life. I miss her daily, and wish I could sit down and have a cup of coffee with her, or plant some flowers in the yard.

It's strange because I never thought I would miss my parents as much as I do. I mean I knew I would miss them, but you don't realize what a big part people play in your life until they are gone. When I think of them and the fact that they are spending eternity with God... my heart rejoices.

The Lord used my horrible mistakes to reveal Himself to them. I believe that when God restored my life from the effects of drug abuse He opened their eyes. For the first time they saw a miracle in the works. I'm not saying I have arrived, but my life is drastically different then it once was.

Recently, Pastor Mark has been talking about hell, it is a real place. So when I know my parents are living with Christ for eternity it makes me think of how grateful I am.

This week is Manny's birthday, each year I am reminded how my Dad passed from death to life on his birthday. Some day in Heaven I will see them again, and we will rejoice for all eternity!


Blessed be His name, He gives and takes away.
My heart will choose to say "Blessed be His glorious name"!

Memories Of A Fun Day

I found these pictures from the 4th of July last year. My heart melts when I look at my boys.