Happy Weekend!

I’m scheduling this post; I am so exhausted right now and it’s only 8:30 pm and I have a sneaking suspicion that I won’t set my alarm for a Saturday morning!
I hope each and every one of you has a blessed, restful weekend.  We’ll pick up on Monday bright and early with our Bible study!  I, for one, am very excited.
I’m trying a new posting system where I don’t even have to be on the internet.  I am growing technologically by leaps and bounds, it seems.  All for you.
Since a few of you are “in the trenches” of mommy-hood, up all night with little ones, I thought I would put up a song for you.  It’s one of my all-time favorites.  (Let’s see if THIS works!!)
Enjoy.

Lynsey

Lynsey

First of all, let me say that I am so excited to be the AC for this email challenge, and get to know all of you wonderful people.  Let me tell you a little about me.

In a nutshell, I am adopted, I am "cradle Catholic" which just means I have been a Catholic Christian my whole life, I am married and have three kids.  Taylar is 7, Alyson is 4 and Jace is 2 1/2.  Here is a picture of all of us together recently:

Just so y'all know I have attempted this challenge since the first time they have offered it, but I have done it on Twitter and not by email.  I have also never done the Bible study with the challenge, but that is mostly because it took me all year just to start waking up at 5:30.  I wake up (most days) on time...but unfortunately have not included exercise yet into my morning routine.  I am about 20-30 lbs overweight, technically obese by government standards, so I desperately need that exercise.

My husband is not Christian.  He believes in God, but...I'm not entirely sure that he prays or reads the Bible, ever.  I have been praying for him but not as consistently as I should, and I have been a little impatient with God about this.  My dad is in his 60's and we have been talking to him about going to church for 30 years...and he just decided to start this past summer.  So I know my husband may take a while.  But can I ask you all to pray for him too?  Pray for his eyes to be opened and pray for a trusting heart.  He has a "I make my own luck God has nothing to do with it" kind of mentality.  Anyway, prayers are appreciated.

I sometimes hesitate to tell my friends I am Catholic because frankly, I have grown tired of being evangelized and debated with.  Trust me when I tell you that I have researched and read arguments from both sides, and I have stayed with the conclusions that I grew up with.  You are welcome to ask me any questions you wish and I will be happy to answer you in the best way I know how.

All of that said, I don't want to focus on religion in our group.  I want to focus on getting up and being with the Lord and reading His Word and encouraging one another in our walks with Him. This is one reason I have hesitated to put my thoughts on the Bible study passages, though I have thoroughly enjoyed reading your responses so far.  This week's passage from Galatians (the first week if anyone decides to read this post in December) is bringing to mind the debate of faith vs. works.  More along the line of "what are works" than the "faith alone" aspect.  (I will put all of that in a comment instead to further discussion.)

Anyway, that is me in a lot more than a nutshell.  I think we have a wonderful group of people and I look forward to getting to know each of you better.

Jenny

Howdy!

I am a farmer's daughter, a wifeof 8 years, and mother of 2 beautiful blessings (aka-- my 2 little cowgirls!).

My family and I live on my husbands family farm/ranch, our children are the 5th generation to live here. We raise cattle, horses, chickens a few barn cats, and 3 loving border-collie dogs.

I am a Homeschool mama of 2 years now, and wouldn't have it any other way.

I am a Christian women, a child of God.
My life's goal is to lead my children to Christ by teaching them thru his word, by my actions and by his love thru me. 

Raquel

Stephanie

Michelle

Donna

Renee

Natalie

Day two!

Good morning everyone!  I hate to say this, but with the advent of college football season, and the fact that LSU (my husband's favorite team) playing a close game last night, PLUS the fact that I plum forgot to wash his work jeans....

Yes, that means it is 10:15 pm and I just put his jeans in the washer.  It's going to be a long night.  My father-in-law is coming into town today, so here's hoping I am awake when he gets here.  If I have emailed you this post by 6 am, count yourselves lucky.  It might be a rough morning over here.

I am trying to remember wise words in the Gospels, and I just came across Matthew 7:11, "If you, then, though you are evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your Father in heaven give good gifts to those who ask him!"  

Today I am asking Him for the gifts of the spirit, especially patience and gentleness, and possibly for the opportunity to rest this afternoon.

For now I'll raise my cup of coffee (or two, or three) and pray and hopefully do a few jumping jacks and get my blood moving.  I hope y'all have a wonderful morning.  Be sure to let me know how I can pray for you today!

Lynsey

Paula

me in a nutshell: I'm from CA, when I was 16 moved to CO. Spent a few years in different parts in TX. I've been a believer for 16 years, Catholic background turned evangel. Married for almost 9 years to an amazing man, David. We have 2 beautiful boys, Ezra 5 and Noah soon to be 3. We've lived in Costa Rica for a year, studied Spanish, lived in Buenos Aires, Argentina for 3 years and now currently in TX for 9 months to move on to our next assignment....not sure where YET!

my weaknesses: getting the BEST sleep, REM, during the hours I need to be up and ADAM...so i can't stand mornings when it's still dark out! i'm not a consistent person, i'm not a big goals set kinda person, i just go with the flow, that's how i've always been. i like to eat all kinds of different foods, i love music, i love to dance (though i don't get to that much), love to read!

my strengths: are when i'm weak, HE is strong! And I CAN do all things through HIM!

items to lift up ALWAYS: my family (parents, 2 brothers and their families) don't have a relationship with the Father, our next job assign., my sis-in-law family going through a divorce.

looking forward to hearing all about you and your journey thus far!

peace out! 

Sarah

Patty

Good Morning! Day One.

Today marks the very first day of our Hello Mornings challenge girls!  How did you do this morning?  I don't think any of you said you were perky morning people (in fact I believe there are a few night owls among us)!!  

I'm writing this at 1:48 so I know a few of you had an off day, and you know what?  That's OK!  Tomorrow is a brand new day, full of new possibilities and fresh starts.  

I hope the rest of your day is going better.  And...I'll see you tomorrow!

Blessings, 

Lynsey