Keepin up....

   How does one do it? I'll be one of the first to admit, I struggle with managing my time. Some days can be very laid back and ever so relaxing, yet others are quite rushed. I like neither of the two actually. Id prefer somewhere in the middle. :)

  Each spring always bring its fair share of business for us. We have 2 children in ball at different parks and a baby that happily tags along on these busy days. Lucky for us, he is an outdoor baby, as most are! My DH has just taken on a new job and on most nights does not get home till 6 or after. The children and I are literally on the go with ball 5 days a week. If not practicing, one or sometimes both of them are usually playing a game. Mix this in with an already busy schedule and it can get pretty chaotic.

 
   I have found that keeping a calendar is a life saver. It has defiantly become a must for me and keeps us all organized, on time and most importantly, where we are supposed to be when we are supposed to be there. I just use the old fashion paper pin up calendars and hang it right next to my computer.  Ive tried a small calendar that I place in my purse, but I never looked at it. Ive considered using an online calendar but not sure if that would work for me either. What about you, how do you stay organized, any suggestions.?

Have a blessed day, we have a busy one ahead.
   Stephanie

All is quiet....

   Well, for a moment anyway.  I just tucked my oldest son (7) into bed.  Hes been restless for several weeks, coming into our room in the middle of the night complaining of hearing noises and being scared. Sometimes I wonder if its just a ploy to crawl in the bed with mommy and daddy. This is not something that I like to get in the habit of allowing my children to do. Gavin has learned though, if he visits his daddy's side of the bed rather than mommies, he's likely to get what he wants. I do like to give my children the benefit of the doubt though. I mean Im not completely cold hearted. Maybe he is hearing noises. All houses have there share of creepy noises in the middle of the night, when all is quiet. Perhaps he can hear his sister snoring in the other room? The cat is pretty fat and can make quiet the ruckus running through the house at night. The A/C unit is right outside his window and does give off that growling effect from time to time. Dogs bark all hours of the night. The rednecks in the neighborhood never seem to stop riding there 4 wheelers. It could be a number of things.

    Case in point, though he feels afraid, He does not have to be afraid. He is choosing to be. I have asured him time and time again that there is nothing in this house that can hurt him. He needs to stay in his room and not keep waking up everyone else. Enough is enough. Today, I shared with him what Gods word has to say on the mater. I receive little daily devotions in my email from  Todays Seed @ E-min .  More times than I can count, God has used them to minister to me in very specific ways. Ill share with you what I shared with my son from todays scripture reference:

The LORD is my light and my salvation; I will fear no one. The LORD protects me from all danger; I will never be afraid. When evil people attack me and try to kill me, they stumble and fall. Even if a whole army surrounds me, I will not be afraid; even if enemies attack me, I will still trust God.        (Psa 27:1-3 GNB)

Prayer: LORD, I cannot avoid feeling afraid at times, but I can choose not to be in fear. Those are distinctly different things. Even when I feel afraid, I do not have to let it control me. Regardless of what is coming against me, You are greater. Help me learn to live in this Truth more than in what I feel. In Jesus' name, Amen. 

Maybe we'll all get a much better nights rest this evening!  I pray God will help him overcome his fear and learn to trust more in Him rather than his feelings. This is a lesson I think even us adults struggle with at times..   Good night and God bless.  

Stephanie