Are not two sparrows sold for a penny? Yet not one of them will fall to the ground apart from the will of your Father. And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. So don't be afraid; you are worth more than many sparrows. ~Mathew 10:29-31~

I took this picture last month sometime. Rodney had told me that there was a bird building a nest. So one afternoon we were eating lunch when the bird came to the window. We went to look at it, but I think we startled and scared the bird. I waited days to see if he would return, but he never did. As i took the picture, I just said to myself "God is an awesome God!." It's just crazy how he works and how we can see it in his creations.I honestly thought, we humans make some DUMB choices! We are the only creatures who are given free choice. And many of us don't think that our choices will affect us or our loved ones in the long run. I say this because I have seen myself as well as friends and family make choices without consulting God, that has lead to hurt and pain.
I thought for sure the bird would come back. We only frightened him once. I figured if I stayed away from the window he would return. I sat and pondered, "why wouldn't he return, its his nest he's building, his home" And then God gave me the answer as i stood at the window capturing this image. The bird didnt not return because he felt unsafe. He was building a home but felt that it was no longer on solid ground. Who knows, the bird could have been building so that it could lay eggs. The bird was not afraid to leave. It didnt say"well i know theres something wrong with the place I chose, but let me go back."And it struck me. HOw often do we, women, continue to build our homes in an unsafe place. We see signs, or flags that this is not solid ground, yet we continue to expose ourselves and our children to a potential damaging environment. God is so good. I pray that friends and family members "fly away" from that nest that they've built. We can always find another home. A better and safe location. God will take care of the rest. 

"But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness,
faithfulness, gentleness and self-control. Against such things there is no
law." ~Galatians 5:22 - 23~

Happy Mother's Day!!!

A special mothers day shout out to: Valerie, Ronalyn, Tosha (happy belated bday), Renae, Adrienne and Lu.:)

I went home to CT over the weekend to spend time with my mother and family for Mother's Day. I hadn't seem my mom in over a month since she just returned from Dominican Republic. I was so excited to see her. When I walked in the door she was right there infront of me. I thought to myself, "she's so skinny." I reached over hugged her as I usually do, but this time i didnt want to let her go. We spoke for a minute, but the whole time she spoke, I was starring at her. Her hair was so short now. She had a great tan, but it didn't hide how her eyes
had a slight sunken look to them. I then excused myself to go say hi to my sister. I went in the room and she says, "Did you see how skinny mom is?" I looked at her and then just looked up at the ceiling. My sister being so strong and a nurse, says, "Don't do it, don't cry." So i didn't. I knew that my mom's disease (thyroid's grave disease) had been acting up while she was gone and that her symptoms were coming back. But looking at her, I could see that it was eating away at her.

Despite the impact of seeing my mom, we (my mom, sister, and I) had a GREAT weekend. we had sabbath lunch together,we went Shopping!! And then had Mother's day dinner together. I enjoyed every moment of it. I felt a little sad when I left. my sister is leaving for her trip to Florida and my mom will be staying alone for 4 days. So I felt that I should stay, but my mom being the strong mother that she is would have told me to go home and go to work. I know that my cousin will be stayin with her while my sister is away and I know that my aunt lives right next door. But i'm even more comforted by God's promises.
This morning as i read my devotional it stated, "God loves us and promises to see us through it all. God also promises us an eternity in bliss. This realization should give us joy and peace that will enable us to better endure whatever difficult circumstances we find ourselves in now." How true this is. That we as Christians don't have that same type of worry when things happen as the world does. Although i was saddened and frightened, I did pray and I was certain that God is going to take care of my mom. I will not be troubled, instead i will stand on the promises of joy and peace. Not that it means that i will jumping up and down thru my moms recovery, but I know that inside I am happy knowing that there is a miracle worker who LOVEs us. That is what gives me peace to sleep at night.

"Wives, submit to your husbands as to the Lord. For the husband is the head of the wife as Christ is the head of the church, his body, of which he is the Savior." ~Ephesians 5:22,23~

I was just looking at a lot of my scrapbook LO's and blog entries. I don't have a lot on my husband. And its not because I don't love him or that he's not part of my life. I may be reading more into this than I should. But I honestly know that there are times where I don't appreciate him like I should. So I just wanted to dedicated this entry to him, my hubby. The love of my life! I am blessed to have a God fearing husband who supports and loves me unconditionally the way Rodney does. We may have our disagreements, but in the end I would have it no other way. I married my best friend (btw, our 1 year anniversary is next month!) and soul mate. That is why I do not fear or argue with the above text. I will submit myself to my husband because he has submit himself to the LORD. That is the best kind of love a man can have for a women and vise versa.
I know I've been away for a minute. :) It's just that I had been busy with my school work. Yes, my masters class and final project are finally over!! I am free to create again. LOL. HOpe to hear from my bloggers real soon. Have a blessed day.

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest." Mathew 11: 28

Aren't there days where you are just TIRED? Tired of work. Tired of going through the motions. Well yesterday was one of those days for me. Everything was just getting on my nerves. I was frustrated and needed a break. So here I am today, Thank God, relaxing. Bringing my burdens to him and having peace of mind. I really needed that. I'm just so thankful that we can always count on him to get back our sanity.