Monday, May 23, 2011

Sleep

Sleep is hard to come by these days. I don't know why, I am tired but it is not happening. So, what do I do when I can't sleep? I pray. I pray for my family, I pray for others I know having problems or situations or needs. I used to worry, and stay awake and get myself in a tisey. But you know what? The God I serve is bigger than I and does not need my anxiousness. He is capable of working things out without my advise, so I try not to worry and just pray.

I kinda like being awake when I am now. It is like a special time with me and God. I pray for new mothers who are probably awake with little ones, or pregnant mama's needing a little rest before the babe comes. I pray for daddies who are busy working providing for their families. I pray for soldiers fighting and alone and maybe afraid. I pray for neighbors and those without Jesus. I pray for me, that I might be slow to anger and open for what God has asked of me. I pray for my children and know that while they might not always be here in my home, that they be in God's will for their lives. I pray that I have taught them well to serve our Lord.

So what about you? Do you struggle with sleep sometimes? What do you do?

Tuesday, May 3, 2011

Oh the beautiful days

What beautiful days of spring we are having here! We have been busy with some yard work, planting flowers and cleaning up - a never ending job here it seems!

Windows are open and fresh air is pouring in. I have the sound of music coming from my children - drum beats, guitar chords and beautiful piano notes.

Beautiful days, beautiful flowers and beautiful music - my life is great!

Teena - try this for the owls