Moments That Speak

There are several instances of life that I find it difficult to measure success.  Do I base how well something went on aesthetics, compliments, or numbers of recipients?  This is especially difficult when you're trying to spread the love of Christ.  However, the most beautiful occurrence is when God just makes everything stop and truly reveals Himself to you.  I am fortunate enough to say that I witnessed such a moment along with some other members of my church tonight at our first ever Trunk R' Treat.

This was the first one, so I wasn't sure how much people would be interested to attend or to help.  All I could do was put my trust in scripture.  It was particularly Matthew 10:42 that really solidified God's plan for this event.  This scripture says, "...And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones who is my disciple, truly I tell you, that person will certainly not lose their reward.”  For this event we replaced "cup of cold water" with candy to really put it into perspective.  How powerful is it to realize that we were not just giving candy to adolescents, but to disciples of Jesus Christ!  

As we went through the motions to set up, particularly setting up our rain shelter, the clouds parted to open the sky up and reveal the sun.  We haven't seen sunshine in over two days and, in a sea of clouds, the sun appeared.  It didn't appear through the clouds or we didn't see a little brightness in part of the sky.  We saw the sun.  There was even a rainbow on the other side of the sky.  We were overtaken by the beauty!  Did I mention there was no rain during the entire Trunk R' Treat?  It was as if God said to us, "O.K. I think its great that you are building this shelter from the rain.  Go ahead build it, but you are not going to need it.  I will bless your prayers.  I will be with you as you love on my children!"

  

If monkeys were monsters that are actually babies!

So the lil' man is asleep and I am regaining all feelings of peace that do not involve following a 1 year-old around all day. Now, in silence, I reflect on my bundle of joy:

This morning he awoke and we moved to the living room for our mommy-baby cuddle time. When I was least expecting it, Manny reached over and tickled my foot! This act also tickled my heart with joy! He never misses an opportunity to live out the monkey that he is. 

I love seeing his personality unveil itself to us! To just think, this is only the beginning!

Living for Goals: big and small!

Looking at my fourteen month-old son son, I can't help but smile! He IS my pride and joy in life. I hope and aspire to be by his side during every accomplishment in life, and, cheering him along the whole way. I also want to set him up for greatness in everything he does. So, since before he was born, I started setting goals for him, and goals for where I would fit in as his mother.Now you might be asking  yourself, 'what goals do you set for an infant?' I believe you must be intentional in everything you do. With a baby so young, it's my job to guide him through this new world. Honestly, I must share with you, it is my greatest joy in life to see my little man repeat something back to me that I taught him.

Some of my goals include language (primarily English, because that's our family's first language ), athleticism, music, faith, a pure enjoyment for life, and many more. These aren't in any particular order.

Life is full of ups and downs. You never know what is going to be thrown at you. I want my son to know that you don't have to always be happy, nor do you have to be content, but you can find joy in every circumstance. You can smile, dance, and laugh even in unfavorable circumstances! I can write more and more, but this is a blog not 'War and Peace'. I am here to leave a legacy. My living God has blessed me in ways that can not be counted.  I want to pass this to my son. I have seen the sun set in various places from coast to coast in this country, and a few more. I have seen the purest of love and the most vicious hatred. I have stood in the midst of the beauty of the earth: underground in mammoth cave, on the edge of the grand canyon, on a kayak in halong bay with one of my best friends in my life, and at the alter of God marrying the love of my life.  These are just the highlights! I will intentionally walk through life, as an adventure, with my little boy!