Today I spent a few hours shopping with two good friends. I am learning there is so much stuff for little girls! I have always enjoyed buying things here and there for a little girl, but to plan on a one in my house?!? Whole other story! There are so many times when I'm looking and trying to decide on what to get, which size and how much to spend that I just want to run out the door screaming. I remember being overwhelmed when Alex was due. I remember having to start from scratch in deciding all baby stuff. Quite frankly, I think that was less stressful than just trying to decide one little girl's wardrobe. Tights. Headbands. Barrettes. Dresses. Gowns. Light pink. Dark pink. Hot pink. Orange pink. It's enough to drive anyone crazy.
I am so grateful to my friends who are helping me through this. With their advice, support, and just calming presence they bless me and help keep me sane. I'm sure I'm driving them crazy with my topic jumping, over-doing, and just plain hysteria but they come across as bearing it well.
While part of me can't wait to see my little girl, Katherine Grace aka Katie, another part of me is very thankful that I have a few months before that happens. Hopefully, by the time Katie arrives I'll have everything straight and ready..at least for the first few months!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Wednesday, March 9, 2011
A Sacrifice Worth Making
I am not Catholic, and up until the last few years, I always thought Lent was for Catholics only. Each year I learn of more and more people making sacrifices in remembrance of the greatest sacrifice of all. This year, I am feeling compelled to make a sacrifice myself. What will it be? The few hours of TV I watch each week? Facebook? Emails? Reading? Each takes precious time away from something else I could spend time doing. They each have too much control in my life, control I allow them to have.
Walking a Christian life is not easy. It's full of temptations that come in many forms. It's hard to walk in the path of Christ when you feel you are the only one. That is why it is always good to have prayer partners, Bible studies, and a wonderful church family. Accountability to your fellow Christian brother or sister is very important. It can make the difference of someone doing just enough to get by, and someone who is experiencing all God has to offer in full force.
My dear brothers and sisters, I ask you to hold me accountable for this time. I pray for the next six weeks I'll use the time that I would normally take on Facebook and spend it on something honoring Christ and/or my family. Praying my relationship with Jesus is much stronger at the end of this.
Walking a Christian life is not easy. It's full of temptations that come in many forms. It's hard to walk in the path of Christ when you feel you are the only one. That is why it is always good to have prayer partners, Bible studies, and a wonderful church family. Accountability to your fellow Christian brother or sister is very important. It can make the difference of someone doing just enough to get by, and someone who is experiencing all God has to offer in full force.
My dear brothers and sisters, I ask you to hold me accountable for this time. I pray for the next six weeks I'll use the time that I would normally take on Facebook and spend it on something honoring Christ and/or my family. Praying my relationship with Jesus is much stronger at the end of this.
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