Seasons of Life

First, I wanted to share these pictures with you since I am not allowed to take little J to the barber. Derek feels this is something he should do (LOL)~ Anyway, I always get the cutest shots of him in the chair. I think Derek is trying to show that he is not being "man handled" at the barber shop. And, uhhhmmm, when they go- (the three of them- Derek and both J's) let's just say it is about a 2 hour process- but the big J believes that Mr. Jethro is the best barber this side of the Mississippi. I would have to agree- he gives a great cut to all my boys!

School starts tomorrow, and I am happy for the distraction. We will have one in high school, 2 in elementary school, and 1 in preschool! We have it all worked out, so know one should be left anywhere too long! We are still unsure on the other 2 boys, and we have turned that situation entirely over to God. Derek and I have had many emotions over this entire situation, but we both agree that God will be the ultimate decision maker, and we must trust that he will help us adjust to whatever the outcome may be. In church today we were talking about the difference a home could make for children- so true, and it makes me almost angry to think that J is going to have a great foundation to build a life, and his brothers may not have that same opportunity. That is what really bothers me if the truth be told. That J has siblings that are having decisions made by spiteful case workers that will effect them for the remainder of their life. It makes me sad. But, we rejoice in knowing "In his heart a man plans his course, but the Lord determines his steps" Proverbs 16:9

Have you ever thought about your season of life? I have thought about it a lot over the last two months. The awesome thing about life is that (to a point) it keeps right on going. And God tells us that he loves us as much today, as he did yesterday, and he does in the future. It's just awesome that all we have to do is ask, and God is there.

It was Promotion Sunday today, and one of our missionaries spoke to the kids. He told them one of my favorite scriptures "For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future." Jeremiah 29:11. That is just the beauty of the Bible. There are so many promises that God makes to us to flourish, to be safe, and know that we are taken care of. What a mighty God we Serve!

Have a great first week of school!