Friends that fill her with joy

Ps. 112:6-8   Surely he will never be shaken; a righteous man will be remembered forever. He will have no fear of bad news; his heart is steadfast, trusting the Lord. His heart is secure, he will have no fear; in the end he will look on triumph on his foes.

Luke’s birthday today. I’m missing him and not being a regular part of his life, but so grateful for his funny tweets, his heart, his family

Hud’s midnight call – his friend accepting Christ! And that he called us to tell us about it (!)

Corbin listening to an 80’s Christian music playlist on a Sat morn. Takes us back (thx MM)

Corbin bringing home roses for no reason, just lovely

“Living in the daily relief of this fear (the fear of God’s wrath) frees me up to continue being perfected in confidence by the love of God, and it also serves to put all other fears, especially the fear of man, into perspective.” – Gospel Primer

Making and sending our family Valentines cards

That I get to work with these two!

She’s not big on dad hugs right now, but I love that he keeps making her

Going to church in person today, girls getting to see some friends at church

Constantly reminded of the privilege and gift of being IN SCHOOL this year at SCS, just huge

These two, getting to see pics on social media

Jess leading worship at Harris Creek (!)

Cody McQueen – Nehemiah – when rebuilding seems overwhelming or even impossible – Prayer pocket – wait for God to open a clear and obvious opportunity. Be content waiting in the prayer pocket. 

“Re-preaching the Gospel and then showing how it applied to life was Paul’s choice method for ministering to believers, thereby providing a divinely inspired pattern for me to follow when ministering to myself and others.” – Gospel Primer

My french press and good coffee

Valentine surprises from Mama and Papa

“Everything in Scripture that God rebuilds, he rebuilds BETTER.” – Cody McQueen

 

Coach Menendez sharing in chapel about his daughter dying eleven years ago at age ten

 

BAYLOR visit with Basden and friends – so much fun with this group! 

 

Bran’s 21st birthday, celebrated by friends and family – loved our evening in Waco

 

Seeing all of my friends in Jess’ college apartment! 

 

Superbowl Sunday. I didn’t care a lick about the game, but a love the excuse to be with neighbors and friends

 

Beth Fisher’s commitment to her students – even on BELOW FREEZING games

 

Tied at the hip

Wednesday night crew

 

Hud traveling to Park City for ski trip. Flying through DFW, so close but so far away! 

 

Cold wintry weekend, ice day with cancelled school, getting to work from home – and then Monday off for President’s day! 

 

Sitting by the fire in a quiet house, SO restores my soul

 

Lots of unexpected expenses this week – pool leak, Corbin’s car battery / stalling, my car being hit by a deer, fridge going out 2 days ago… while these are not fun things to spend money on, thank you Lord for the ability to fix these things

 

Our pretend refrigerator – timing is AMAZING with this cold front all week

 

“He reached down from on high and took hold of me;

    he drew me out of deep waters. 
He rescued me from my powerful enemy,
    from my foes, who were too strong for me. 2 Sam 22:17-18

Lauren Daigle’s “Turn your eyes upon Jesus”

 

Things that make me laugh

And a happy happy Valentines circa 2010 that also makes me laugh. She definitely put her party outfit together all by herself

Look to the Lord and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles…   1 Chronicles 16:11-12