It's been awhile....

We have been crazy busy (mostly for good reasons) lately which means I have not had any time to post pictures or blog at all, sorry folks. So here are some pictures and a couple videos of what we've been up to.

Enjoy!'

2010-07-31

Fly to Jesus

I posted a week or so ago about Joshua Harris' mom who was dying of cancer. I've followed his blog for some time now and have really loved his writing so in a strange way I feel connected to him and his family. I've prayed for his mom when he asked for prayer and smiled when I read of her faith in Jesus.

All that to be said, on July 4th is seems that the Lord finally put an end to Sono Harris' life here on earth and brought her home. Here's the post on Joshua Harris' blog with a beautiful picture of his mom included.

I was both sad and happy when I read this post and reminded of my Dad's death more than six years ago and a song that always brings me back to that time.

The song is called "Come to Jesus" and the version that I love is sung by Chris Rice. This song is basically about the life a Christian from beginning to end. The last bit of the song is just the words "Fly to Jesus" sung over and over and is speaking of the physical death of a believer. This song was played at the Easter church service I attended the week my dad passed and was such a gift from the Lord for me at that time.

So, Sono Harris has flown to Jesus and although I am brokenhearted for her family I am tearfully overjoyed for her.

Here's the song if you want something really beautiful to listen to:

Jesus Paid It All

I just read this post on Joshua Harris' blog and am just so thankful for my savior. Please read of a beautiful woman (his Mom) dying with grace and comfort knowing that soon she will be with her savior.

When from my dying bed
My ransomed soul shall rise,
“Jesus died my soul to save,”
Shall rend the vaulted skies.

And when before the throne
I stand in Him complete,
I’ll lay my trophies down,
All down at Jesus’ feet.

Jesus paid it all,
All to Him I owe;
Sin had left a crimson stain,
He washed it white as snow.

Sweet Things

Here are a few sweet things that have happened in the past week with my boys.

1) James actually saying "Happy Father's Day Daddy" to Ryan on Sunday. This was followed by a hug and a sweet smile.

2) Will has teeth! Two little teeth have pushed their way through on the bottom. So sweet.

3) Will claps! In the past week Will has started clapping, especially when I come into the room, so sweet.

4) Today James bit his tongue and asked me to kiss it. Although I was reluctant, I couldn't say no to his sweet face sticking out his tongue, so I gave him a quick kiss. After kissing his tongue he looked me right in the eyes and said "All better." A little gross but mostly sweet.

Father's Day

Just read this beautiful Father's Day post and had to share. Please read it and enjoy.

Happy Father's Day.