I know some moms put their little boys in khakis and button down shirts (aka Little Man Clothes) long before 15 months, but we finally passed that milestone (Can you call that a milestone?!?) this past weekend.
We have had a busy two weeks and as I've thought about our last few weeks, looking at Weston in his little man clothes has brought one thing to my mind - how God has provided for and protected us.
Cold weather is (sort of) here and Weston is growing up fast. Last spring a friend at seminary gave us loads of boy toddler clothes. Weston has all the winter clothes he needs including that handsome little outfit above! Thanks Meg!
We've heard No from one job prospect, but have 2 more prospects on the table. Thanks to all our wise friends who have counseled us and prayed for us so far in this process! Your wisdom is appreciated more than you know!
One sweet Grandmother has filled our gas tank more than a few times and another sweet Grandmother housed us on our way to North Carolina (and even bought us some pacifiers because we left that much needed item at home!)
On our to North Carolina we had an unfortunate run-in with a dog on the interstate. We won but not without a few damages to our car. Our insurance company was fabulous, arranged everything and we were back on the road in time to make it Uncle Kyle and Aunt Halley's wedding weekend. Thank you USAA :)!
Our insurance deductible for that little wreck was $500. And that was the EXACT amount we received in the mail from a friend who had no idea we had that expense. They just had some extra money in their budget and thought we could use it. You know who you are and we love and appreciate you!
I could go on and on...free lunches, a friend giving Kevin a great part-time job, free sewing lessons from a friend, two beautiful houses to live in...and more and more.
If you know me well enough you know I am a doer. I keep myself busy working and it is hard for me to rest. Hard work is definitely not a bad thing. I will hopefully instill a good work ethic into my boys.
But one problem that raises its ugly head in my life is that I don't really believe that God is the one providing for me (Matthew 6:25-33) I start believing the lie (again and again) that I have earned everything I have. It takes an EXACT monetary gift in the mail to remind me, yet again, that I am not in control!
It is my Heavenly Father who gives me the ability to work and earn money. It is He who provides the cars we have, the food we have, the health we have, and most importantly my salvation in His Son. I could never earn that!! It is a free gift (Romans 6:23).
Thank you to the givers in our life! You are a picture of Christ and his gift on the cross!
Rebecca
Cold weather is (sort of) here and Weston is growing up fast. Last spring a friend at seminary gave us loads of boy toddler clothes. Weston has all the winter clothes he needs including that handsome little outfit above! Thanks Meg!
We've heard No from one job prospect, but have 2 more prospects on the table. Thanks to all our wise friends who have counseled us and prayed for us so far in this process! Your wisdom is appreciated more than you know!
One sweet Grandmother has filled our gas tank more than a few times and another sweet Grandmother housed us on our way to North Carolina (and even bought us some pacifiers because we left that much needed item at home!)
On our to North Carolina we had an unfortunate run-in with a dog on the interstate. We won but not without a few damages to our car. Our insurance company was fabulous, arranged everything and we were back on the road in time to make it Uncle Kyle and Aunt Halley's wedding weekend. Thank you USAA :)!
Our insurance deductible for that little wreck was $500. And that was the EXACT amount we received in the mail from a friend who had no idea we had that expense. They just had some extra money in their budget and thought we could use it. You know who you are and we love and appreciate you!
I could go on and on...free lunches, a friend giving Kevin a great part-time job, free sewing lessons from a friend, two beautiful houses to live in...and more and more.
If you know me well enough you know I am a doer. I keep myself busy working and it is hard for me to rest. Hard work is definitely not a bad thing. I will hopefully instill a good work ethic into my boys.
But one problem that raises its ugly head in my life is that I don't really believe that God is the one providing for me (Matthew 6:25-33) I start believing the lie (again and again) that I have earned everything I have. It takes an EXACT monetary gift in the mail to remind me, yet again, that I am not in control!
It is my Heavenly Father who gives me the ability to work and earn money. It is He who provides the cars we have, the food we have, the health we have, and most importantly my salvation in His Son. I could never earn that!! It is a free gift (Romans 6:23).
Thank you to the givers in our life! You are a picture of Christ and his gift on the cross!
Rebecca
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