The last couple of weeks have been a couple good games of 'phone tag' with St.Vincent.
Try this. Great well that's not helping. Try this. Then do this.
Wait. How much more do we try before you say those words
"I don't know."
Those words are OK to say at times...
"The Lord will fight for you;You need only to be still."
I've been house sitting these last couple of days and walk into this sign each time.
It has caught my eye for a couple of different reasons.
One being it's in my fifth grade teacher's home right above the kitchen walk way. The same fifth grade teacher who would sit with me and pray, hold me when I cried in grade school.
It's speical to see that my teacher still loves Jesus.
Sometimes it's hard to remeber that the Lord will fight our battles. That we only need to be still.
The last couple of days I have spent my time with a precious five year old who has stolen my whole heart.
The little one has taught me how to love deeply.
These words came out last week
"Miss. Chelsi, My heart breaks up for people hurting."
Deep words from such a smart little girl.
As we accomplished this awesome sand castle our talk got deep.
"Do you know that song I'm going down;down to the river to pray. I just love that song! I think we need to listen to again."
Yes, Yes, we do sweet little one.
There are days I 'skip' praying. Not because I don't think prayer doesn't work but the simple fact I just don't. I don't because I think I can do life all by myself at times.
Crazy huh? I know. I couldn't even build this awesome sand castle myself so what makes me think I can do life by myself?!
I learn each day from this little one.
See, I'm not so sure she has needed me as much I've needed her.
The small talks about cats,dogs,movies,songs,Jesus,the weather,and going under water.
Sitting outside enjoying the beautiful days the Lord HAS given to us.
Painting toes pretty sparkling blue!
I'm so thankful for her. The simpliest conversations are sometimes the most meaningful.
As my car broke down this week and had to get towed. I am number one thankful for Jason and Nici who have taken me under their wings this summer. Jummping right in when I need help!
I am thankful for the last rental car available until next week! Goodness, I'm not sure what I wouldve done without a car to drive for the last few days.
I am thankful for friends who keep me going no matter what's going on.
When I am around them it's only positive!
Oh how I have loved having this girl in town for the last four weeks! We have shared so many laughs, stories, our hearts.
I'm thankful for the much needed time I've had with her.
I'm thankful for Maddie Moo who I have been able to watch grow into this beautiful young lady.
The Holdren family have been such a blessing to our family.
I'm so glad we got to celebrate with her in one of her biggest accomplishments in graduating High School.
In the mist of these overwhemling moments I have been able to stay focused to pick out the ribbon for the cheerleaders in Sept. for their bows!
Isn't it pretty?!
Sometimes, all we need is to be reminded through others that Jesus will fight our battles if only we are still and trust in him.
These last few weeks have been such a blessing!
Being overwhemled is bound to happen but I am thankful for the unending love the Lord has shown through others.
