Baptism . . .

Baptism . . . today is a day of celebration. My older brother, Steve, birthday is today. But that isn't the only reason to celebrate today.  On June 26, 2011, my oldest son Justin was baptized at Willow Creek. 

 

Willow Creek 

Justin with his small group 

He goes down . . .

Love this :)

Great memories! 

As I reflect on the impact this has had on Justin, and the friendships he has made and continued to grow in his own way I am truly blessed to be his mom.  

On June 26, 2005, I was baptised at Willow Creek (no picture).  One of the hottest days of the year !!! Timmy my little guy was only 6 months old.  I had the honor of being in a small group and being baptized with some amazing ladies.  

This was a God thing, not planned for us to be baptized on the same day 6 years later. 

The LORD has done it this very day; let us rejoice today and be glad.

Psalm 118:24

Justin and me :) 

Love this kid!! 

20 Days and counting . . .

20 Days and counting . . .

Have you ever overcommitted to something, or think you can be the ‘hero’ and do it all?  I have been trying to be honest with myself, and ask why do I always say yes?  The bottom line is I like to be a ‘pleaser’.  I don’t want someone to be disappointed in me or upset if I say no, or I can’t make it.   Reminds me of Matthew 5:37, “Just let your yes mean yes.  Let your no mean no.  Anything more than this comes from the evil one.” NIV I find this to be a good reminder, when I am feeling overwhelmed and guilty for not committing to something.   In advance, I have apologized to my husband, children, family, and friends for not being as available as I have been in the past. 

I woke up this morning in a panic.  I realized we have less than 20 days to finish packing and moving from Algonquin to St. Charles. In these 20 days, 7 days I am in class all day.  I can’t forget the homework and deadlines I need to have done before then.  UGH!!!  Have you ever had that feeling? You wake up thinking ‘everything’ has to be done today?  This is the norm for me.   I have this crazy idea I can fit 28 hours of work into a 24-hour day.  Packing, moving, and unpacking will not end here.  In addition to selling our home, buying a new home, starting my masters at Judson, completing my first year of teaching, and raising three kids I am feeling a bit overwhelmed. 

Stay tuned for more . . . 

Crazy, Fun and Never Boring

Where to begin . . . life is with me is crazy, fun, and never boring.  In the next few weeks, life will be insane.  I am in the midst of my masters program at Judson University and currently sold our home in Algonquin and moving to St. Charles in 27 days.

Thanks for visiting and following my blog, I will be posting about my crazy life as a wife, mom, friend, runner, and teacher.  Please enjoy reading, comment, and ask questions.