In Christ Alone our Hope is Found

This post was written over 2 days. (o: (Thursday) Ahhh, it's break time right now, so I sent the kids outside with a snack. I probably should be getting a few things ready for our next hour of school, but it's ready in my mind and I just feel the need to write a little. Grace after a really goodnight's sleep. She sure needed it!  I sent Josh to Meijer and to get his hair cut on his bike. He is armed with a 5$ off coupon for a haircut and a save 3$ on 2 bags of lays chips coupon.  Plus they are buy one get one free. That equals really cheap chips. Noooot that we need them, but they are almost free! Hehe. I am starting to get his coupon thing. I went on a website this morning to start getting the hang of the lingo! (o; The reason Josh is going to Meijer is that I am missing one ingredient for tonight's supper and he is not doing school with us! It's handy to have a14 year old that likes to go places. For those of you who didn't see my facebook status las...

First, thank you all for your love and prayers. You are truly a gift. My heart was aching yesterday, but God lifted my deep, dark sadness. For that I am thankful. Today, Ken was at the seminary for the finish of an amazing conference. He really enjoyed it. Josh even went Thursday and Friday night. So, this morning the kid and I made our beds, had breakfast and set out to walk to a few garage sales in our neighbourhood. Before we could get anywhere, Grandma Hazel appeared at her door waving us in. I seriously thought about going the other way, through the church parking lot. I had a feeling that would happen. Anyways, we visited, the kids were kind. Grace loves Grandpa Fredrick. He is getting a little senile, but I bet in the day, he was the Grandpa everyone always wanted. He melts me. The kids went outside after visiting awhile. I found out through our visiting that her grandson died of cancer in the late eighties. I have been meaning to tell them about Micah. It is part of our s...

It feels odd sending out a prayer request just for me on a day that is not really significant in anyway. But I need it today and am realizing that reaching out to my family in Christ is never a silly thing, even if it feels that way. I just read something telling about a boy who passed away at 15, after having cancer many times. It hurts me to read this, but I just can't look away. I saw Christ in this family. Beautiful. Today it scares me so badly, when I know I need to trust my tomorrows to the One who hold them. Are we going to be one of those families who has a son who has battled cancer many times and finally God takes him? It would not be odd statistically for that to happen to our boy. God could have other plans, but these could be His plans. I know His promises and they are many. But acting on them and knowing them are two different things.  I am letting the cracks in my heart be pried open and be filled with fear and doubt. Can you please pray today that I wo...

Safe   by Paul David Tripp For He will hide me in His shelter in the day of trouble. Psalm 27:5 I am safe, not because I have no trouble, or because I never experience danger. I am safe, not because people affirm me, or my plans always work out. I am safe, not because I am immune from disease, or free of the potential for poverty. I am safe, not because I am protected from disappointment or separated from this fallen world. I am safe, not because I am wise or strong. I am safe, not because I deserve comfort or have earned my ease. I am safe, not because of money or power, or position, or intellect, or who I know, or where I live. I am safe because of the glorious mystery of  grace. I am safe because of the presence of boundless love. I am safe because of divine mercy, divine wisdom, divine power, and divine grace. I am safe, not because I never face danger, but because You are  with me in it. You have not given me a ti...

A few moments ago (Saturday night), I was just sitting in the brown recliner waiting for Grace to quiet down in bed, so Ken and I could slip out together for a little bit. I was looking at  2 pictures I  put up last week. They are in the perfect spot, but I debated whether it was time to put them away or if I could put them up. I decided to put them up. I am not sure if I have shared these before. I am thinking some of these have made it on my blog at some point. But I just need to write this. This one is black and white too, so they match. They are pictures that remind me of where our family has been and where God has brought us. It brings me back to January 2010. Our lives were upside down.  We were just starting to realize that Micah would not live, unless God gave us a miracle. One we were too scared to hope for. We had just come back from Great Wolf  Lodge the night before. Our house was a mess. I couldn't find Sunday clothes that morning. I was fru...

Josh got 4 needles this morning at 8:15. I really do despise vaccines. I have done them all for my kids, but I always just took my time. Josh missed his 12 year old needles. In order for my boy to go to school, he needed to get them. Since we don't have a family Doctor, we went to the Health Unit. They were kind and I was thankful that we didn't have to pay the $200 it would have cost. They keep income in mind. Josh's arms are super sore. Poor guy. Did you know they offer the HPV vaccine to boys?  I thought it was just a girl thing. We didn't get it. I am thankful they didn't push. Here is a pic of the kids before we went to Michigan Adventure yesterday. We met Jen at her house. Dee Dee and Ethan didn't get to go, but they had to be in the picture too! (o: I think Naysi  (beside Josh) and Josh have the same eyes. But they both don't get it from the side that they are connected.( I can't figure out how to write that sentence.) (o: Ethan was stil...

So much has happened this past week. Most importantly Siah hit 1001 before we left for Canada. He is now at 1,109. I am thinking that he is going to take a break now! He is getting weary. Picture this one: Micah takes Siah to the bathroom in Tim Hortons in Lapeer, MI. He is standing in the main part of the bathroom. He hears Siah singing, "Wipe, wipe, wipe. lalalalalla. Wipe, wipe, wipe." Now picture a tough guy at urinal looking smug and rolling his eyes. Now picture Micah shrinking a long the wall, trying not to laugh his head off, while at the same time trying to look like he is not with Siah. Next.... The whole family takes a trip to a thrift store. Our favourite kind of store! (o; We are all done. Ken had gone to the van with some of the kids, while I paid.  Since I lost my wallet, I didn't have ID,  only my debit card and library card. Well, you need ID to use a debit card here sometimes. I know. Weird! So it took long. Well, we got in the van and someone men...

In these 3 minutes we talked about trees, cars, flowers and teeth. I did the talking she just smiled and talked in her own little way with her hands. She is getting more words, but she still communicates more with actions.   I really want to get these edited to make them look nicer.  When wedding season is over, I will maybe send them to Julie to edit! (o:.

Before I tell you about my frustrating day and show you lap 876, here is a picture of what Micah loves. I would NEVER buy this for cash money, but they have it at the Food Pantry for PRTS students (It's like a food bank). It just sits there, someone has to eat it! (o; Micah loves it with Ritz crackers. I have to document it. It makes me smile. Another thing that makes me smile is that there is no band practice tonight, unless it starts at 7. We will see in 7 minutes. Ha!!! I am kind of disappointed in our day today. This morning Ken was timing out the route to Josh's school and then on to his own. On Hwy 131, the van lost all it's power. I am so thankful that he was near an exit and was able to coast off. That traffic is pretty busy. Since we haven't bought a phone, (We've been planning to just buy a 20 bucker one that is pay as you go, for travelling.) Ken started walking. He came across a garage that looked reputable and had towing service. So he got th...