Thankfullness

I just want to tell every one Happy thanksgiving!!!!!!!!!!! We all have so much to be thankful for but most of all: our Precious Savior: salvation and knowing he holds us and never will let go......

Our love to your families and prayer that through tis season and new year that we grow closer to the Lord and serve Him more....

JACKIE'S BLOG

My mom's new blog address is:
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I have a bacterial infection in my brain in the areas that effect speech, balance, walking, emotions, and can change at a moment notice. It is fatigue because it is trying to heal so it shuts down the things that are not crucial. I go and have new IV stuff in Olathe tommorow and then start at home. Possibly some seizure stuff as well.

Thanks for your prayers.... I am so thankful to the Lord. I miss my kids so much but know they are being well cared for and having a much better time then the hospital or sitting still would be.

I am thankful for a doctor that loves the Lord and goes the extra mile. For friends and family that love us and do things that never cease to amaze me. A hubby that keeps going and helps me find a laugh and holds me when I cry. My two precious little ones..... I want them here but am thankful that they can have a place to be that is safe and fun..... they think every kid spends the night with cousins and friends.... sleepovers.... yes.

Micah is off this weekend.... I am so thankful for that. My mother in law has been calling and checking daily if not more and is coming at hristmas. We are having a large thanksgiving and for some reason I am not stressed. Probably because I am excited to have people over and be around....... having fellowship....... what a blessing.

Most of all I love that the Lord is teaching me..... pruning me and holding my whole family.....

MRI

WE are off to KC. I am having trouble with talking and walking.... Please pray for wisdom and peace.... Pray kiddos hang in there.

SIN

Well, as usual I do not quite know where this is going.... I have been struck by the fact lately as I have been in touch with much more people from my life. Before 15 during 15-20 and from then to present. It has been a good thing and I am thankful for people to be able to see what only the Lord could do..... but one thing I have seen is how people are making choices that totally contradict everything that has been taught. Now believe me when I say I have had to totally admit I chose sin and disobediance..... thank you lord for bringing me back. And just because I was 15 does not mean it was not outright horrible sin.....I guess what I am thinking of is what my brother has said to me..... It is always better to obey..... We are trying to instill this in our children....

I guess what I am saying is let us be a generation that says.... I want to walk as closely as I can to the precious Savior and not as close to the gray line of maybe sin maybe not....

I am not talking legalism. I am talking obedience....... being so in love with my Savior that I would not want to be anywhere. else......

I had a friend ask me one time..... can a God like him save a man like me after everything I have done to people and others...... the answer is YES!!!!!!!!

I had someone say that all I ever talk about anymore is God..... is that so despicable? Is it wrong for me to be so in love with my king that I want to tell others about Him and His mighty miracles in my life.......

I guess I would say, It is time to put off all filthiness and run the race as hard as we can...... let us spend ourselves or rather the strength the Lord gives us here. It will be abundant in heaven....

The Joy of the Lord is our strength. Grab onto this joy, fall in love with our Savior and run as hard as you can...... I used to dream of many different things but I now dream of: standing before the Lord and hearing Him say..... Yes, you made your wrong choices that I have made into a beautiful life lived for me..... well done my good and faithful servant....... those are the sweetest words we could ever here. because the only reason He is able to say well done is because of His strength in our life.....

Stay away from sin..... it might seem fun for a time but will bite you in the end.... consequences there always is whether big or small........ they will be there. and some of the so called small ones are the hardest......

LIVE WHOLEHEARTEDLY!!!!!! THIS IS THE ONLY ONE WE HAVE FOR HIM!!!!!

If you are not in love with your Savior....... not an emotion but a stable knowing love then ask Him why. He gives us wisdom abundantly when we ask.....

I have to laugh because Micah and I look so different then normal. I mean lets just say we are comfy and casual...... tshirts and jeans are fine for us........

and my hair well it is on its way to growing out after being sick....

but I do like it the picture that is... It captures alot of thoughts memories and things I rejoice over.....

and my kiddos are adorable..... that is my favorite part...they look so sweet and were so proud to be part of the evening. I love being a mom and wife........

Patience is a virtue....

Well I am not sure where this post is going to start.... I was not feeling very well on Friday and by the middle of the afternoon all of a sudden words were gone. I have to say I am incredibly thankful for great friends and caller ID. The latter two let them know I needed them and to call my hubby. My 10 yr old nephew was brave and helped me....
My friends came across Town from there busy lives and helped with kids and support...... thank you to you both. I love you guys and it was great comfort to have you come.
Words are there some. As I get more tired they seem to fade away.... harder to get out. I have to say that making me pick my words carefully is not a bad thing especially for all of that know I am quick tongued...
It is not easy to be sick... some days totally bed ridden others able to do quite a bit.....
but I would not trade it. It has taught me and my family so many lessons we otherwise never would have known. I would never have slowed down and listened to the Lord or much of anything...... It has taught us so much about contentment and that Gods will is best even if we would change it. I think it helps you grow leaps and bounds when you have to have Him help you get up and go.
I have a little one that has been angry, scared and worried showing all of these in not the kindest ways but learning very valuable lessons.
My kids are the only ones I know that can get IV flushs and stuff I need when not able to myself. (nothing dangerous... we are not doing surgery)
My kids have a heart for people with health problems and are not afraid.

I guess what I am trying to say is I think it absolutely amazing that the Lord loves us so much that He designs the perfect plan for us whether we agree or not he knows.... I rejoice in that.

I am not trying to be a hermit. I miss all of you so much. I am thankful for your pray, support and love and obviously we have not moved because other family members have shown up at things.....

Please pray for me and my family to spend our time wisely and time that would build memories and character for the Lord..... that we would praise Him for each new day and keep us looking up......
Even if I can not read alot I can pray, and recall scripture to mind.... this is why we memorize. I am learning that so much now.

I love my two kiddos, hubby, parents, brothers and there spouses,my favorite niece and nephew, our church family and my friends that I have known forever(you know who you are.....)
I just needed to pause and write this because despite the tears, frustration and times I have just balled the last week. I am blessed to Have a Savior that suffered for me... and if I need to taste that here then let it be because in Eternity I will be free... free to only worship, free to not hurt free to be only who the Lord wants me to be. How great to not have to worry about my ugly sin nature.....

Just thoughts on a wonderful night with stew simmering and an IV pump going... much better then gravity that was all day.... I am really trying to figure out how to make IV polls a good looking accessories....... thanks for listening and for your encouragement back it does mean alot and helps more then you will ever know!!!!!