No.. Not in Italy...

Just hanging out with Neyvada and Anabella taking fun pictures at Carrabba's Italian Grill, waiting for yummy meatballs:o))

Sharing This Devotional From Pastor Les

Daily Devotional - Monday, 5/11/2009
Good Morning,



The thrilling Bible utters, “Commit your works to the Lord, and your plans will be established.” – Prov. 16:3.

Is it possible that one can commit one’s plans to God and he will establish them? The answer for today is YES! It is because we commit the plans to do a certain project and they are indeed the works of God. It is similar to Psalm 37:4-5 where it states that God is willing to give us the desires of our heart.

However, there is a condition to these promises of God. The condition is to delight oneself in the Lord. If I delight myself in the Lord, God will give me the desires of my heart. If I commit the plans that I have asked God to give to me and they are the works of what He wants to do through me, He will make sure that they get done.

When we set our affections on delighting ourselves in the Lord, we will only want to do His good will and pleasure. We shall not be disappointed when some of our plans do not get done. Why? It is because anything that happens whether good or bad, done or not done, will be done to glorify HIM and we know that all things work together for good to those who love God (Romans 8:28).

My question to you is, “What kind of plans are you making in your life?” All of us make plans for tomorrow. Some of us make plans that are just about tomorrow’s shopping excursions, some for the week’s activities, and some for extended periods of time. No matter to what extent of our plans, the question is, “Are you allowing God to be involved in your plans at all times?” Are you seeking His face before you make the plans and are you seeking His wisdom before you write them down?

God is interesting in the plans that you make and wants to be in charge of your life (Rom. 12:1-2), but it up to you to allow God to take the steering wheel of your life and lead you forward. When He is in charge there will be no disappointments. Why? It is because everything that comes into our life is from the hand of God. He has purpose for that event. We must look for His fingerprint in the activity.

So, plan with His purposes and desires in your mind. You will find that you will be overjoyed with life every day that you live. I love living that way. Try it, you might love it too!!!

In His love,

Pastor Les ( I love this one Pastor Les , thanks so much ....)

Happy Mothers Day...

Before I was a Mom, I never tripped over toys or forgot words to a lullaby. I didn't worry whether or not my plants were poisonous. I never thought about immunizations. Before I was a Mom, I had never been puked on. Pooped on. Chewed on. Peed on. I had complete control of my mind and my thoughts. I slept all night. Before I was a Mom, I never held down a screaming child so doctors could do tests. Or give shots. I never looked into teary eyes and cried. I never got gloriously happy over a simple grin. I never sat up late hours at night watching a baby sleep. Before I was a Mom, I never held a sleeping baby just because I didn't want to put her down. I never felt my heart break into a million pieces when I couldn't stop the hurt. I never knew that something so small could affect my life so much. I never knew that I could love someone so much. I never knew I would love being a Mom. Before I was a Mom, I didn't know the feeling of having my heart outside my body.. I didn't know how special it could feel to feed a hungry baby. I didn't know that bond between a mother and her child. I didn't know that something so small could make me feel so important and happy. Before I was a Mom, I had never gotten up in the middle of the night every 10 minutes to make sure all was okay. I had never known the warmth, the joy, the love, the heartache, the wonderment or the satisfaction of being a Mom... I didn't know I was capable of feeling so much, before I was a Mom ...................

Happy Mothers Day to my mom.. I love you and thank you for your heart and your love . Happy Mothers Day love to the birthmothers and their big and loving hearts, Happy Mothers Day to all the Grandmothers, Godmothers, friends , sisters .... Happy Mothers Day to all the wonderful mothers everywhere....

Thought For the Day....

The only survivor of a shipwreck was washed up on a small, uninhabited
island. He prayed feverishly for God to rescue him. Everyday he
scanned the horizon for help, but none seemed forthcoming. Exhausted,
he eventually managed to build a little hut out of driftwood to protect
him from the elements, and to store his few possessions.
One day, after scavenging for food, he arrived home to find his little
hut in flames, with smoke rolling up to the sky. He felt the worst had
happened, and everything was lost. He was stunned with disbelief,
grief, and anger He cried out, "God! How could you do this to me?"
Early the next day, he was awakened by the sound of a ship approaching
the island! It had come to rescue him! "How did you know I was here?"
asked the weary man of his rescuers. "We saw your smoke signal," they
replied.

The Moral of This Story:
It is easy to get discouraged when things are going bad, but we should
not lose heart, because God is at work in our lives..... even in the midst
of our pain and suffering. Remember that the next time your little hut
seems to be burning to the ground. It just may be a smoke signal that
summons the Grace of God.

Happy 6th Birthday Mariah!!

Matteya

Mariah's sister valerie

gabi and neyvada

mariah.

Gabi, Bella, Teya and Vada had fun at Mariah's birthday . Mariah your a beautiful Guatemalan princess....Thank you for a fun afternoon...

Bella and Nikki....

Bella and her school friend Nikki having fun at a friends birthday party...

Gabi Volunteers....

Gabi and I volunteered for a church festival Friday evening. Gabi , our new friend Kathy and I had the basket raffle tent. Gabi explained to everyone that came to the tent what you had to do to win a basket of many cool gifts. Then after her 2 hours of work , she got to go on a ride and play a game... Good work Gabi! The next day Gabi and her sisters went to the festival just to enjoy the fun...

"It's good to value the things money can buy, but it's good, too, to check up once in a while and make sure you haven't lost the precious things in life money can't buy..... The gift of yourself is priceless...." ~ Bettie B. Youngs