Wednesday, November 09, 2011

An education, of sorts.

 This past month we spent a week with some dear friends.  And I would tell you who they are, except they are headed to foreign lands to do things that probably shouldn't be published on the internet.  For that reason, you can smile and pray for them if you recognize.  However, in this last visit we had quite an education.  You see, our sister, has two older brothers.  She knows how to play with cars, run fast, and fight back.  (I know, I'm sorry to all we have hit recently)  Anyway, we only recently received our first baby doll.  We wear pink dresses only because mommy likes them.  But this week, we learned much.  You see, above sis is sitting in with her friend, who is playing dress up in a twirly skirt.  One, I might add, that has sequins.  :) And do you know what she is saying?  Something precious about the baby doll.  Yes, they are having a lesson about baby dolls.  It was priceless. And, as pink and frilly as the dress is, the expressions were even better.  Here, they have found themselves in a crib together, and I just thought it was a priceless pic. 


Let me talk for a moment about this wonderful lady.
She is a mother of three precious girls.  She has talked with me for hours on end on raising daughters.  I have taken priceless insight from her heart.  She recognizes beauty in the simplest of things and she has a heart set before the Lord.  She longs for his heart- and from that place inspires obedience.  She has taken steps of faith that I have not seen in many.  I am inspired.  I am moved to listen to and obey the Lord because of the testimony in this woman.  I am blessed.

Tuesday, November 08, 2011

It's just for fun. . .

I'm so surprised!!

Or just really cute.  :)

Here we are. . . a bunny, an angel, and a tree.


A bunny in a tree

And an angel on the steps. . .
We had such a wonderful time in Shreveport this year for Halloween- it's about become an annual tradition.  Two years and running.  We are blessed with dear friends, a community of people who are seeking after the Lord in their lives, and LOADS of fun!  Despite the fact that we might have brought the stomach virus, there was so much to do!  We ate wonderful food, drank coffee, created plays, colored pictures, and talked for hours.  It is truly an amazing thing when the Lord unites hearts in such a way as ours are connected to Shreveport, LA and her people. 

And again. . . I am grateful.