Do you ever ask "Why?"

Asking why. First I will say, I love reading other peoples blogs.....many of them are so encouraging and inspiring! I enjoy working on my own blog...it is fun for me. I try to put in funny things and encouraging things so that I too, can encourage any reader that reads my blog.
But today I need to say I am asking the Why question. Why did both my in-laws die of cancer (along with other people close to me)..Why did four children die in a bus crash in a small town in Minnesota..a town close to my heart because I spent every summer there with grandparents.
Why..I have been praying about something that has to be dealt with daily, for 16 years and still no sign of any answer, makes me wonder if I am totally clueless on what I am supposed to learn through the waiting. Today I feel like saying...."just cut me a little slack" (And I am totally aware that it could be worse! So I really have no right to say that.)
I do know that we live in a fallen world and I must have faith that God will carry every burden as long as I keep giving it to him.....He is in control and He can see the big picture even when I can't. I have to rest in Him and trust that all things work together for good! Because they do!
So today I will attack my "Everyday Tasks" turn on the tunes and try to snap out of it and God will give me the grace to make it through today! I have a lot to be thankful for so I will try to focus on that!

Everyday Tasks

In the midst of smelly laundry, dirty dishes, snotty noses, misplaced keys, overdue library books, bills, and cooking - there is training there. There is character building. There is attitude shaping. There is soul defining. There is heart grounding. All of which must take place for us to become what God intends. Ever feel overlooked by the world? Take heart -- we are handpicked by God. I am not just doing tasks. I am building a legacy. I am shaping God's kingdom. I am in the process of not only discovering my calling but that of my family as well. And I don't know about you, but it sure does make me look at my everyday tasks... even the smelly laundry in a whole different light.

Dream

Day Dream BIG! You never know when your dream will come true.

You know you're a mom when.....

Thought this was cute.

You know you're a mom when... You count the candies on the cupcakes to make sure they are equal.

You know you're a mom when... You only shave one leg at a time.

You know you're a mom when... You hide in the bathroom to be alone, or to eat a treat without having to share it!

You know you're a mom when... You use your own saliva or the child's saliva to clean their face.

You know you're a mom when ... Your kid throws up and you CATCH it! Why do we do that!?

You know you're a mom when... You make up somewhere to go so that.. you can drive the car.

You know you're a mom when... You say at least once a day or every few days that..." I am not cut out for this job." But you know you wouldn't trade it for anything in the world.

No matter how long you have been a mom, your kids teach you something new almost everyday!

Know this:
1. Motherhood IS a profession!
2. Our marriage relationship must come first.
3. Maximize the moments we are given, we only get to do it once!
4. Understand our worth and...our value!

Come to Colorado and see!!! Isaac & Cassie Last summer

My goal for this summer is to at least TRY to make it

to the top of a 14'ner !! Start preparing now!

My cousin mailed me this today! Thought it was worth putting on my blog! Thanks Mary Lou, I loved it! http://www.greatquotesmovie.com/ definitely worth 3 minutes of your time!

Happy Valentines Day !

* Phileo-the love between a brother and sister; a friendship love.
The love that is about feelings, something that you see in someone that draws you to be their friend.

* Storge- parental love; nurturing or security love.
This is the type of security love that binds families together, no matter what.

* Eros- romantic love; lustful, selfish love
Between a man and woman. If eros love is all that is there it won't last. The other loves need to be there also for the relationship to last.

* Agape- unconditional love; the God-kind of love!
It is unconditional and pure. No expectations. Accepts everyone for who they are.
This type of selfless love is the greatest gift of all.