Jan 28 2007
I really have been trying to update for awhile. I have about 5 posts half-written that have either gotten interrupted or I just haven't had the words to finish. Right now I am waiting to see if my dear husband is able to settle down enough to get some sleep. He was called into work early tonight. He went in about 6:30 pm and about 9:00 pm he came home whiter than a sheet with a migraine and vomiting. I gave him some pain medication, but he can't keep that down. I am waiting to see if he can get to sleep otherwise I will be making a trip to the ER with him yet tonight.
After my trip to the neurologist last week I found out that not only do I probably have sleep apnea, but I am anemic as well. No wonder I have been tired all the time. I thought I was just lazy.
Let's see what else has been happening here? Not a whole lot, I guess. Hannah went to a bridal show today with the photographer that she shoots with. They had a good day. Hannah will be going up to see another photographer friend in the next couple of weeks who also does weddings and this friend is going to teach Hannah some more things, technical things regarding photography so she is looking forward to that. She will attend a bridal show with her also.
Josh has finished driver's ed so he is back on his normal schedule which we like because we don't have to get up as early. He's still plugging away at the Book of Acts for Bible quizzing. He and his dad recently bought a foosball table.
In Bible study we just finished Acts 15 where the Gentiles have been brought into the covenant with the Jews without having to go through a ritual conversion. What grace God has given to be in covenant relationship with Him. In Chapter 13:38 we read, "Therefore let it be known to you, brethren, that through Him forgiveness of sins is proclaimed to you..." This would have very different meaning to a first century Jewish person than it does to us today. It would entail a national forgiveness. It speaks of the character of God. He is a forgiving God. It is part of His nature. And in order to be in a covenant relationship with His people He has to forgive. He promises that when there is repentance and turning back to Him then He is willing to forgive and restore the relationship.
We reap the benefit of that. When we embrace the God of Israel we reap the benefit of that forgiveness and that restoration. We reap the benefit to some extent now, but there is much more coming in the future. He does this all for His Name's Sake. Those of us who life for His Name's Sake must reflect His character and seek to forgive those with whom we are in relationships with. Modern psychology tries to tell us that it is for our benefit and to some extent that it true. But, more importantly is the fact that it reflects God's character. It shows the world who He is when we seek to forgive and restore and live for His Name's Sake and not for our own.
Some pictures from the last few weeks:
New foosball table
Hannah playing with her dad
Josh found a warm, quiet corner to read in
Well, it's quiet here so I don't know if I will be going to the ER or not.......Hopefully, my dear husband can sleep this one off.
As a mother I have tried to educate my children in everything I think about life. I have also found that many times I was learning right along with them. When I didn't know the answer to something the most important thing for me to do was to point them to the One who did have all the answers. We have had to work through many tough issues together, but we have rejoiced in God's blessings to us. Now my children are nearly grown and my life has entered a new season. I have discovered that I have changed also. My blog is a place to express my thoughts and feelings about my God, my family, and about life through word and through photography. May my life bring honor to the Almighty.
