TJ TURNING 6

In just a few weeks, on March 21, TJ will turn 6. Nothing in the world is more precious to me than this little boy and the relationship we share and the responsibility entrusted to me by God. TJ is truly a light in our family. He is constantly coming up with his explanations and understanding of things and cracking up and amazing us. He is wise beyond his years. He is passionate about music and singing... to the point of driving us crazy because he wakes up singing and goes to sleep singing and makes up songs in between about whatever is running through his mind at the time. He loves his grandparents and family and I am so glad he gets to spend time with them... He says just the right thing to encourage and build up... most of the time. God has taught me so much through this little treasure in my life and this post is simply to express how grateful I am for his life and his giftings and the joy that he brings to me daily. Motherhood is a blessing.

House Cleaning

As you may have noticed from my Facebook profile or interests, I like things clean and nice, but I'm not one who necessarily enjoys house cleaning. I do, however, love this writing about house cleaning.

CLEANING HOUSE FOR 2009... Last Week I threw out worrying, it was getting old and in the way. It kept me from being me; I couldn't do things God's way.

I threw out a book on MY PAST(Didn't have time to read it anyway). Replaced it with NEW GOALS, started reading it today.

I threw out hate and bad memories.
Got me a NEW PHILOSOPHY too, threw out the one from long ago. Brought in some new books too, called I CAN, I WILL, and I MUST.

Threw out I might, I think and I ought. WOW, you should've seen the dust.

I ran across an OLD FRIEND -- His name is GOD the Father, and I really like His style. He helped me to do some cleaning and added some things Himself like PRAYER, HOPE, FAITH and LOVE. Yes... I placed them right on the shelf.

I picked up this special thing and placed it at the front door. I FOUND IT- it's called PEACE. Nothing gets me down anymore.

Yes, I've got my house looking nice. Looks good around the place.
For things like Worry and Trouble there just isn't any space.
It's good to do a little house cleaning, get rid of the things on the shelf.

It sure makes things brighter.

Let this analogy work where we all need it the most -- in our hearts.