Well, it's been awhile since I've been on here, but we had a great time on our trip to Texas, and I feel like we've been going non-stop ever since we arrived home Saturday!
It was so good to be with our family down there, and it was great to have a break from the every day routine, you know? The trips there and back were long, but they really weren't bad. The kids DID ask several times, "How many more minutes?" but overall they did so well.
The trip also provided plenty of opportunity for me to step back and kind of evaluate the goings on of my life and re-evaluate my priorities and perspectives a bit. I found myself reflecting quite a bit on several things, although I must say I didn't come to any definite conclusions. There are many things about which I am still praying and seeking God's direction.
But, as for the trip itself, we saw lots of animals, ate lots of good food, and had a ton of fun!! The highlight for me was the night we went to Rodeo Austin...that was a great time! Laura and Will were extremely hospitable and patient (we invaded their home for a week!) I'm so thankful that we were able to go, but now we are home, unpacked, and getting back into the swing of real life. Of course, that's not a bad thing. There's just something about sleeping in your own bed...even if it is cram packed with kiddos by the time morning rolls around! :)
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and a collective sign of relief for the recently purchased king size bed:)
i meant sigh
What precious pics of your kids. They are so cute! Glad you guys had such a good trip on you vacation!
Hebrews 12:1-3
And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up
We should always follow the example of Jesus. Jesus is the leader in our faith. And he makes our faith perfect. He suffered death on the cross. But Jesus accepted the shame of the cross like it was nothing. He did this because of the joy that God put before him. And now he is sitting at the right side of God's throne.
Think about Jesus. He was patient while sinful men were doing bad things against him. Think about him, so that you also will be patient and not stop trying.
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