Romans 8:28

Romans 8:28 "God works everything out to the good for those who love him."
This has been one of my favorite scriptures and this verse has sustained me through many trials in 2009. I was listening to a Christian radio station here in the Boro and the DJ said something amazing about this particular verse- He said many people think this verse means that when you Love God everything will be fine and God will turn the bad things in your life to good. He said he believes that God also uses your pain and suffering for other people's good! He gave an example of someone close to you dying but because of the death people were saved. Even when you are going through a hard time in your life and you are seeking out HIS Good in it- look at other people's lives, their situations, and remember that HE works out everything to HIS Good and HIS Purpose.

Boro Residents

We are here in the Boro!! We have been here about a week. Ryan started work today and starts school Jan. 14. I am going to start subbing hopefully next week. We are enjoying the apartment and spending time with Grammy, Pops, Chuck, Liz and the boys, Sara and Holly. Jeff and Amanda came in last week as we celebrated the New Year!! It feels weird being back- it's almost like we are on vacation and it brings back memories of the good ole College days. We hope to catch up with friends and enjoy our time here. I miss my family and cant wait for my parents to come see us next week!!
Wilson has had a few firsts this past week. He is drinking from a sippy cup, walking behind his firetruck toy by himself, and he learned today how to pick up his leg and get off of it. He is getting SO big- he would rather walk than crawl. He LOVES playing with his cousins- they already have so many memories!! It's hard to believe in just about a month he will be 1!!!!! Breaks my heart! Thank you all for your prayers. I will keep you updated!!


Ashley

Wilson and Santa December 2009

THE PICTURE SAYS IT ALL!

Mommy/Son Day

Saturday we enjoyed the beautiful snow! God blessed us with such a fun day. Wilson and I played in it and I took some pics. I am really going to miss this house in the winter- our backyard truly looks like a Winter Wonderland!!

ENJOY!
I thought this tree was beautiful!

FYI: This was in our neighbors yard- he was not a fan!
My SNOW ANGEL!




He was eating it here- He loved it- Dont worry it wasnt yellow!
Love that Smirk- reminds me of Ry!

A Devotion from Anne Graham Lotz

I receive daily devotions from Anne Graham Lotz and this is one I received today Sunday December 6, 2009. I thought I would share!!

You can go to annegrahamlotz.com and type in your email to have them sent daily. I love the way God uses her to use Scripture and life lessons and apply them to daily life. There are days her devotion sustains me!! ENJOY!

Jesus went up on a mountainside and sat down with his disciples.

John 6:3, NIV

As Jesus and His disciples rested together on the mountainside, we have the beautiful picture of the Good Shepherd, making His sheep lie down in green pastures, leading them beside the still waters, that He might restore them on the inside. Jesus knew the demands that would be made on the disciples and Himself that very day, and He knew in order to meet those demands, they had to have some time alone together.

Again and again, I have been amazed to discover that the verse of Scripture or thought or insight that God seems to give me in my early morning quiet time with Him is the very same verse or insight or thought I am called on to give to someone else during the day. Many times I have wondered how I would have been able to speak a "word that sustains the weary," had I not first received it for myself in those brief, early morning retreats. Jesus offers us ample resources, but we have to receive them from Him in order to impart them to others.

Blessings,

Anne Graham Lotz

My heart

So God taught me a lesson recently: To not always follow my heart! WHAT? I have always been taught by many people to do just that but as God is slowly stripping away every thing that is not of HIM he is teaching me this! I must allow God to Lead my heart to keep my emotions and flesh in check with HIS WILL. Wow- it definitely does not happen over night, but I thank God for keeping HIS Word and Lessons Fresh and New to my heart. We serve an amazing God- and I pray I am obedient and disciplined to continue to listen! Conviction is hard but worth every pain.

Wilson Grey and Kirsten Jane

In October I hosted a jewelry party for my sister (Premiere Jewelry)! We had the best time- and of course Wilson loved it because his girlfriend came. Kirsten just started walking and she would go sit next to him and when she would try to get up and he would pull the back of her pants to sit back down. Here are a few pics!!