Miracles from the Lord

On Monday my sister and I went to Chik-fil-A for lunch. While we were there, I saw a family from our old church and was remind of the great ways God works. When the mom was pregnant with the oldest daughter her water broke at like 24 weeks. The doctors told her she would probably be delivery the baby that night. But to God's grace and mercy he resealed her water and allowed her to be pregnant almost to term. It was great to see their daughter who is now like 7 or something. Also, while I was leaving I saw a family from Apex whose daughter just had heart surgery about 2-3 weeks ago. For the procedure the doctors had to stop and restart her heart. Pretty scary stuff! I was again remind of God's faithfulness. Sometimes it is so easy to forget all the wonderful things the Lord has done. I was so encouraged when I left lunch with my sister. Her and I had a great time letting the boys play and we spent sometime talking about what God has been doing in her life. Which is also amazing and a miracle. Praise be to God!

Praise you in this storm

I was sure by now, God you would have reached down, and wiped our tears away. Stepped in and saved the day. Once again, I say amen, and it's still raining. As the thunder rolls, I barely hear you whisper through the rain, "I am with you." And as your mercy falls, I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away.
I will praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands. You are who you are no matter where I am, and every tear I cry you hold in your hand. You never left my side. Though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm.
I remember when, I stumbled in the wind, you heard my cry to you and raised me up again. My strength is almost gone, how can I carry on, if I can't find you? As the thunder rolls, I barely hear you wisper through the rain, "I am with you." As your mercy falls, I raise my hands and praise the God who gives and takes away.
I will praise you in this strom and I will lift my hands. You are who you are no matter where I am, and every tear I cry you hold in you hand. You never left my side. Though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this storm.
I lify my eyes unto the hill, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of Heaven and Earth. I lift my eyes unto the hill, where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord, the maker of Heaven and Earth.
I will praise you in this storm and I will lift my hands. You are who you are no matter where I am, and every tear I cry you hold in your hand. You never left my side. Though my heart is torn, I will praise you in this strom.
~Casting Crowns.

I heard this song on the radio a couple nights ago, which I have heard it plenty of other times, but that night it really spoke to me. I hope it encourages anyone else reading this going through a tough time.

A New Pet

Rob and I have been talking about getting Broderick a fish for about a year now. We finally did, today. We were out doing some shopping last night and went ahead and bought a tank, and then Rob and Broderick went and picked out one today. It is a Beta. Broderick is still thinking about a name. When Rob first asked him what he wanted to call him, he said, "Fish." Sometimes it is so simple for kids. Broderick changed his mind and doesn't want to call him that anymore. I am glad he has it, because he really likes it. However, I told Rob I a will not be cleaning the tank or flushing it when it dies. I don't touch fish. I hope you all enjoy the pictures and if you have any ideas for a name let me know.

We finally got some firewood and Rob and Broderick made a fire a couple nights ago. Broderick loves helping Rob make them. Whenever Rob gets the gloves out Broderick says, "Are you going to wear your daddy gloves?" It cracks me up every time.

On a different note, this past week in house church we have been reading Matthew 4. Verse 11 is very encouraging to me. "Then the devil left him, and angels came and attended him." There have been some things going on in my life, not Satan tempting me necessarily (even though he is always at work), but it is great comfort to me to know God's angels are attending to me and those around me. I know sometimes when I am going through things and feeling overwhelmed or exhausted I think..."I can't do this without the Lord." And that is the truth, I need his angels attending to me all the time. God's word is so true and powerful!