The Most Important Thing

So it is no secret that I have been feeling a bit blah lately. It had not occurred to me until this morning that I have been focusing on the wrong things. Funny how that happens. So I got up this morning (too early, thanks to my almost 2 year old) and drug around the house feeling totally uninspired. Then my oldest asked me to come and play with him and his brother. We had so much fun, laughing and laughing, them jumping on momma over and over agin. So, reminder #1 about what is important. My children and the joy they bring me and hubby. Then the phone rang. I have caller ID and normally don't answer the phone when I don't know the number. But I thought, "what the heck?" A voice on the other end started asking me about Jesus. He was very kind and shared scriptures about the hope we have in Jesus. The call did not last long when I assured him that I indeed know Jesus and was very aware of the hope he brings. Reminder #2 about what is important. In todays world when everyone is so self-focused (myself included) it was so refreshing to know that there are people out there that still care enough about others that they would call strangers to share the gospel of Jesus Christ. I do not know this mans theology and I don't need to. God used him this morning to remind me of His faithfulness and the hope I have in Jesus.

So here is what is important. #1 my realtionship with my Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. #2 my family and the example I set for them. #3 sharing the love of Christ with others. When these get out of line or forgotten you end up out of whack, self-centered and miserable.

So thank you Lord for loving me enough to arrange all of that this morning. Your grace, mercy and compasion never cease to amaze me.

Not Sure

I am trying to decide about whether I should keep the blog or not. While at times it has been a fun and interesting past-time, I am just not seeing it that way right now. I LOVE reading everyone else's blogs but lately I don't really have anything that bears sharing with the world. I have been dealing with some stuff and don't really want to air it out for anyone to read about. And I don't know if anyone reads it anymore anyway. So until I decide I will keep it up but will write out my thoughts in a journal instead. So Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas to everyone out there. And congrats to all of the new mommies.

And please continue to keep me and my family in your prayers. Thanks!

Pray, Ladies, Pray

Asking for more prayers. Thanks!

My new Favorite Song

Some Updates

Well, Isaak is finally here. You can read more detailed info on his mommys blog.
www.babycutler.blogspot.com

He is beautiful and I feel so blessed to have been able to be there for his birth. My children, of course, tested the limits of acceptable public behavior, but they were great for the most part. I have spent the better part of the morning trying to get my computer to recognize my camera so I could post some pics of Isaak but its just not happening today. So I am taking that as a sign that his mommy & daddy should be the one to introduce him to the world. So to all that are waiting.....you won't be dissapointed. He is perfect. Thank you to all that have been praying for them. God certainly had/has his hand on them.

I have other stuff in the ole noggin this morning but I am just too tired to type it all out. So maybe tomorrow.

Mule Day Update - for those that care

Saturday was Mule Day. I was up and outside freezing my tail off before dawn. Since we live so close we park cars in our yard for a small financial donation (nice way of saying that we charge people 5 bucks to park in our yard). We made over $500 so it was worth it. And I didn't even cross the street to take part in the festivities. It is always to odd to me that all year long we live in quiet solitude and then for one week a year it is like living in the middle of Disney World. But it has funded my Christmas and birthday fund for this year.

I am off this afternoon to Pensacola. My brother and sister in law are going to have their first little boy Isaak tomorrow. I know some of you keep up with their story on their blog but for those that don't........ Amick and Christy have been praying and trusting the Lord for this little miracle and they are so close to holding him and loving on him. Please pray for an easy labor and delivery for Christy. And please pray that the Lord would surround them with Christian doctors and nurses and that the arrival of Isaak would be a witness to all that meet him and his parents. I am already so proud of them and I cannot wait to see the little family together. Thank you for your prayers for them and please pray that we will travel safely.