Me and my girls
Most girls look forward to the day that they will become a wife. I wasn't too different when it comes to this; I dreamed for much of my life about the handsome man that God had created with me in mind. Of course, for many the next immediate thought is children, becoming a Mother. Now I hope you all have learned by now that I am crazy about Mike. But when I married him something second to none happened to me. I got to become a step-mom too.
(too bad I don't look like Julia Roberts!)
I have already spent many days worried sick,
had many sleepless nights,
many tears shed
but also laughter I might not have known,
smiles of awesome joy,
so much pride that it sometimes feels like my heart may burst,
too great an anticipation for God's plan for their life to unfold that I can hardly sit and wait.
had many sleepless nights,
many tears shed
but also laughter I might not have known,
smiles of awesome joy,
so much pride that it sometimes feels like my heart may burst,
too great an anticipation for God's plan for their life to unfold that I can hardly sit and wait.
To be completely honest with you sometimes I feel like it's too much. But at the same time you should know that I wouldn't change my life for anything.
Is it difficult to be newlyweds and raise 2 teenage girls?
Yes, I think both of those things seem impossible at times and when you mix them together - it creates the perfect storm that I call my beautifully blessed life. Like any parent I can't imagine my life without Katie and Ashley. They make me crazy sometimes but the blessing that they bring to my life completely, entirely and undoubtedly supercedes.
Katie you should know that I think you are pretty great! It brings tears to my eyes to know that you are literally standing on the edge of the rest of your life. Choose to follow Christ in all your decisions - no matter how small they seem and I know unbelievable things are in store for you. I need you to know that my heart already seems too full because you are in my life. No matter what the future holds, I hope you know that I am behind you 110% of the way. There is nothing that you could do that would change the fact that I am on your side. I pray for you often and ask God to guide your steps and show you the Amazing Love that He has for you. I have mixed feelings with the fast approaching August 14th date. So excited for you but have already started to miss you being here. Love you so much, Katherine!
Ashley you should know that I think you are pretty great! I think often about what the future holds for you - I would place a bet that it's awesome. I know it's tempting to fast forward but take time to enjoy this last year of High School - can you believe that? I know that you have many big decisions right in front of you. I trust God that He will help you see what's best for you and I pray that you will follow His lead. You should know that I think the world of you. Your laughter and smile can brighten any day. My cup overflows with joy because you are in my life. It won't matter what happens in your life, from now on you at least have me on your side. I will be behind you every step of the way, cheering and praying! I know that God is Wild about you and I ask Him daily to reveal Himself to you. I can't wait to see you soar through your Senior year and it won't be long before you are leaving me and your Dad in an empty nest. Love you so dearly, Ash!
The more I live this life the more I start to recognize that it's the ones around us that are the most important.
I love my job, I love my ministry, I love my car (is that so terrible?),
I love my house, and of course I love my shoes :),
I love my Mike,
BUT there is nothing like the love I have for
My Girls.
