The Lord has been gracious to constantly remind me lately of a song I loved in college. As I walk through long and exhausting days of mommyhood, I have needed a reminder that my labor is not in vain and that every decision that I make has consequences, good or bad. How I respond may affect not only my own children and home, but their children (and their children's children) years from now. Some mornings I have woken up to this song in my head, even though I haven't heard it in years. Praise God for His faithfulness to remind us of the Truth using music. "Remind me of this with every decision, generations will reap what I sow."
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
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Sunday, July 17, 2011
Introducing...
Notice anything different? :) A few days ago, hubby informed me that I need a new blog title. Something a little more interesting and focused. See, this blog started out as a way to update our ministry supporters and share pictures of the kids with family and friends. "Darst on the Daily" fit. Somehow between then and now "our" blog has turned into my blog and has, well, evolved. It has become a place for me to (still) share pictures of the kids and update supporters. But it has also become a place for me to process, to share my heart and to tell anyone who will read about what God has done in me.
In college a good friend and I started making cards and were looking for a name to call our little "business". Though it never really went anywhere (other than some great gifts for friends), we decided on "In All Things". As I thought and prayed over it, this seemed like the perfect title for this blog. Its not catchy or cute, but that is my vision for what I write here. That whether in pictures of my kids, DIY crafts, recipes, or posts about what God is doing in my heart, that HE would be glorified...In All Things.
So, welcome! I pray as you read these posts that Christ would become more real, more loved and more glorified in your heart and life!!
"If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen." 1 Peter 4:11
In college a good friend and I started making cards and were looking for a name to call our little "business". Though it never really went anywhere (other than some great gifts for friends), we decided on "In All Things". As I thought and prayed over it, this seemed like the perfect title for this blog. Its not catchy or cute, but that is my vision for what I write here. That whether in pictures of my kids, DIY crafts, recipes, or posts about what God is doing in my heart, that HE would be glorified...In All Things.
So, welcome! I pray as you read these posts that Christ would become more real, more loved and more glorified in your heart and life!!
"If anyone speaks, he should do it as one speaking the very words of God. If anyone serves, he should do it with the strength God provides, so that in all things God may be praised through Jesus Christ. To him be the glory and the power for ever and ever. Amen." 1 Peter 4:11
Friday, July 15, 2011
More Travels...
This week has been a really fun one for us. We have been in dire need of a few restful days for a while now, and this week fit the bill! First, we spent 3 days close to Charleston, SC with the CO Charlotte directors and families. For the guys this meant working 9-5 and enjoying dinner and evenings together with the families. For the rest of us, it meant we got to enjoy a super cozy house and hang out with some great friends all day! Here's a few highlights....
On Saturday we headed north from Johns Island to Topsail Island NC to spend a few days with my family. A quiet beach and lots of help with the kids made for a restful time!
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| Nothing more restful than looking out over this |
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| Shadows on the deck |
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| My Favorite boys |
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| A fish like her momma...my girl loves the pool! |
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| Bike ride that all the babies LOVED! |
On Saturday we headed north from Johns Island to Topsail Island NC to spend a few days with my family. A quiet beach and lots of help with the kids made for a restful time!
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| Sweet baby D..the newest member of the family! |
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| Kisses for D! |
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| playing on the beach |
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| I love this picture! D is "scaring" Nias... |
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| the boys catching some fish |
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| family time |
Monday, June 27, 2011
SBP in pictures
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| Sibling Love |
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| First trip to the beach |
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| Loved the pool! |
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| Family date to the Aquarium |
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| Buried in the sand! |
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| My favorite...what a precious moment!! |
Friday, June 24, 2011
SBP
If you're wondering why it's been a while since we last updated, there are two reasons. 1) we have been living in a hotel since the end of May. 2) we have been living in a hotel since the end of May.
Let me explain....
Every summer, we pack up our family (which grows significantly every other summer) and make the 4 hour drive to Myrtle Beach, SC. Now, before you gush "ohh...tough life" or "wow, must be nice."... Give me a second. Yes, we live at the beach for a month, and yes there are perks. Namely having a pool outside your door and a beach across the street.
The SBP is an amazing thing, and as a student I wanted to live there all year. But the SBP hasn't been so sweet to us since having kids. I think I made a record "never been done" by leaving a week early...for the second time in 3 years. So what happened? My toddler freaked out about staying with babysitters she dosen't know well. My infant ran a fever for almost a week, contracted strep throat, and woke up 4 times almost every night. That same week, I got what we will call "virus of the century". Only to give it to the toddler 2 days later. Overwhelmed yet? Me too. So, we packed up 3 of the 4 of us (hubby couldn't leave because he was singlehandedly managing the chaos of 147 college students) and headed to my in laws.
The SBP chewed us up and spat us out. But you know what? It was worth it. It was worth it to have one conversation with a young believer and watch her hear truth and be changed. It was worth it for students who have no idea how a healthy family functions, to watch us love eachother and our kids. It was worth it to be with my husband for 3 weeks as he worked insane hours so that he could find a little rest and normalcy in our family.
Everyone is relatively healthy now. After lots(!) of doctors visits and long nights, we are more than happy to be home! Thank you all for your prayers for us, the SBP and the 147 college students who will never be the same when these 8 weeks are over!
Let me explain....
Every summer, we pack up our family (which grows significantly every other summer) and make the 4 hour drive to Myrtle Beach, SC. Now, before you gush "ohh...tough life" or "wow, must be nice."... Give me a second. Yes, we live at the beach for a month, and yes there are perks. Namely having a pool outside your door and a beach across the street.
The SBP is an amazing thing, and as a student I wanted to live there all year. But the SBP hasn't been so sweet to us since having kids. I think I made a record "never been done" by leaving a week early...for the second time in 3 years. So what happened? My toddler freaked out about staying with babysitters she dosen't know well. My infant ran a fever for almost a week, contracted strep throat, and woke up 4 times almost every night. That same week, I got what we will call "virus of the century". Only to give it to the toddler 2 days later. Overwhelmed yet? Me too. So, we packed up 3 of the 4 of us (hubby couldn't leave because he was singlehandedly managing the chaos of 147 college students) and headed to my in laws.
The SBP chewed us up and spat us out. But you know what? It was worth it. It was worth it to have one conversation with a young believer and watch her hear truth and be changed. It was worth it for students who have no idea how a healthy family functions, to watch us love eachother and our kids. It was worth it to be with my husband for 3 weeks as he worked insane hours so that he could find a little rest and normalcy in our family.
Everyone is relatively healthy now. After lots(!) of doctors visits and long nights, we are more than happy to be home! Thank you all for your prayers for us, the SBP and the 147 college students who will never be the same when these 8 weeks are over!
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