The Week Ahead

As a mama, today i am feeling a mixture of sadness, pride and joy. This morning we saw Rachel off to camp. This week she and her friends from church will be serving by helping those in need. There will be so much to do; cleaning, yardwork and childcare to name a few of the known assignments. With so much to do the week should go by pretty quickly for the kids and their leaders.

On the other hand, for Jeremy, the boys and me the hours will tick by very slowly. We will miss her so much-we are already missing her. Though her absence makes it difficult for the next few days we are proud of Rachel. She is going with such excitement and wanting to help that it is hard to imagine not being proud of the young lady she is growing into.

Then there is the joy of knowing that Rachel is doing what she feels is God's will and we believe that the center of God's will is the very best place to be.

It is going to be so much fun to hear of Rachel's experience upon her return. I am sure she will be exhausted but more than anything she is going to feel a deep satisfaction knowing she has shown God's love to those who may experience so little of it in their own lives. The memories and the eternal rewards are going to be far greater than any temporary exhaustion she may feel at the end of the camp experience.

As a mama i ask everyone who reads this to pray for Rachel and her friends this week they act as the hands and feet of Jesus.

Thank you and God bless!

Thank You

If i were to list the names of friends and the many ways they have encouraged me these past few weeks i could go on and on. God has blessed me with a great group of ladies who have prayed for me, supported me and hugged me when i needed it most. He has surrounded me with His love inside the home with a loving, supportive husband and children. They all share my excitement in this new endeavor and let me know they are praying for me everyday. There is not a day that goes by that someone doesn't send an email or speak to me personally to say they are praying or that they are proud that i am following what i truly believe to be God's will for me.
I only wish i knew how to show my friends and family how much i appreciate all that they do for me. One thing i can say, i thank God for you all and i pray for you too.