Give Me Grace--Sunday

What do you do when your 4 your old hops in your bed before you have a chance to make it and asks you to come snuggle with him and read a book?

What would I do?

Easy question! I'd count my blessings and hop right in!

"Sunday in a quiet time, bless this little life of mine. In the wonder of each day, let me live a holy way. Amen." ~ Cynthia Rylant

Give Me Grace--Saturday

Last week, we were very excited to get a package in the mail from our friend, Peggy. 2 years ago, she helped us create a beautiful, "happy" flower garden in our backyard.

In that envelope, we received the excitement to.........

turn this.........

into this!!

Saturday in early morn
make me thankful I was born.
Give my spirit peace within
Let each day with hope begin." ~ Cynthia Rylant


Seeds are such a wonderful portrayal of hope.
If we desire to plant those little, tiny specks of anticipated beauty, we will....in time.....drink from the goodness of what they will eventually become.

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Thank you so much, Yardzilla!!
You don't know how much we miss running down the sidewalk to say "Hi" and visit with you as you work in your yard!
Sara

Give Me Grace--Friday

"Friday keep the ones I love.

Comfort them from up above.

Lift their hearts and hold them dear.

Help them know that You are here." ~ Cynthia Rylant

Hard to believe that its has been almost 9 months ago that we moved......3/4 of a year....3 seasons. We've experienced hot son, autumn colors and cold snow. As spring erupts, so much that was unfamiliar is slowly becoming familiar. But, all that was once familiar, will NEVER become unfamiliar. That is a big comfort.....

We look to the west and wonder how everyone is doing.....we will always miss being closer to those we love!!
Have a great week-end!
Sara

Give Me Grace--Thursday

"Thursday open up my eyes....

to your angels...

in the skies.

Let me know their wings are near me,

and that they will always hear me."~Cynthia Rylant

I love this picture and the various angel images we have around the house.....those images draw my mind to a faithful guardian that is so close to me at all times.

Whenever I get ready to take a many-mile journey back home from seeing my 98-year old Grandma, she always puts her hands up in the air and wiggles her fingers around and says......

"Remember, your angels fly with you wherever you go. Your family has 8 of them following you......all the way home."

Such a strong and beautiful truth of security and comfort......and it is always only a thought and a prayer away.
Sara

Give Me Grace--Wednesday

Happy Birthday, Mark!

We love you!

"Wednesday make me full of light."

"Guide my heart both day and night."

"Give me gladness, give me grace."

"Shine your love upon my face." ~ Cynthia Rylant

We are so thankful for a husband and a dad that reflects God's love to his family.

As we said on Sunday, "Cheers to all those years!!!"
Have a wonderful day!

Sara
Ky, Rocky, Moe, Buttercup, Nacho & Coco

Give Me Grace--Tuesday

Tuesday teach me faith and caring,

teach me wisdom, teach me sharing.

Raise me up and make me strong.

Be with me the whole day long. ~ Cynthia Rylant

Yesterday was a beautiful day to be outside. Nacho rode his bike.

Yes! Do you see what is missing from this picture?
More specifically........Nacho rode his bike without training wheels.

My big strong boy. Using his sturdiness and balance to ride.....


and planting his feet firmly on the ground at all the right times.

My hope this day is that our family will grow stronger......stronger in faith.
Knowing that faith helps guide us, helps us stay balanced and keeps us on the right path.....and realizing that this steadiness comes from standing firmly in the One who is the Giver of Grace.

Sara

Give Me Grace--Monday

We found this book at the library. I grabbed it because it was written by one of my favorite authors........Cynthia Rylant. It is a "Child's Daybrook of Prayers" and I will quote from the book each day this week.......

and strive to make the words come alive in our daily life.

"Monday make me good and kind
to all creatures that I find.
Help me love God's whole creation.
Make my life a celebration." ~Cynthia Rylant

Monday is piano lesson day for Moe. We have a wonderful teacher who comes into our home and the whole family adores him. Moe has blossomed under his guidance and has just finished up Fur Elise and is working on a book of Ragtime songs.

As I am writing this entry, I can hear a bird chirping, so the kids and I just opened the window so we could hear it more clearly. It feels good to take a moment and really listen to how beautiful its sweet melody actually is.......a sound that can just get swirled in with the normal din of everyday living.

I hope today that we will recognize the celebration that is going on around us......
and that the unique mix of sounds that reach our ears each day won't just become a white noise that we take for granted.

~The birds chirping their springtime song~the imperfect playing of the piano music as the student gets ready for the teacher~ the playtime conversations of Nacho and Buttercup~ the sweet babbling talk of a one year old~the humming of the laundry machine as we wash and put away snow jackets and pants~
This is the harmony that is going on around me right now......All are beautiful vibrations and tones that blend together and contribute to the celebration of this day!!!

May your day be a celebration!
Sara