Wednesday, November 9, 2011
A Strength Like No Other
I looked in the mirror today
I know it was me
It looked like me
Yet it wasn’t me
I saw a soul lost in chaos
A heart broken
Shattered by anger & Resentment
I was lost
I lost the part of me who was strong
Brave
Determined
Fearless
Devoted
The fighter deep down inside of me
Gone……
I hit the ground
My knees digging deep into the floor
Not just asking
But begging
Begging God for a strength that only He could provide
Courage, determination, wisdom
And a back bone bigger than life itself.
Prayed for peace
Comfort
Closure
Guidance
I looked in the mirror today
I saw ME
Strong
Courageous
Confident
I saw me
A daughter
Mother
Sister
Friend
I saw what God has been telling me all along!
I am a princess, His princess
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Devotion I wanted to share!
This was a good devotion this morning so I wanted to pass it on… I have added the scripture from The Message…. Have a great day!
None Of These Things Move Me
ACTS 20:24 NKJ
24 "But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:24
The Message (MSG)
22-24"But there is another urgency before me now. I feel compelled to go to Jerusalem. I'm completely in the dark about what will happen when I get there. I do know that it won't be any picnic, for the Holy Spirit has let me know repeatedly and clearly that there are hard times and imprisonment ahead. But that matters little. What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know all about this incredibly extravagant generosity of God.
Some believers are tempted to give up on their faith in God whenever the least thing seems to go wrong in their lives.
The apostle Paul suffered many things: beatings, stoning, and shipwreck -- yet he called them "light afflictions."
2 CORINTHIANS 4:17 NKJ
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
2 Corinthians 4:17
The Message (MSG)
16-18So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever.
2 CORINTHIANS 4:8-9 NKJ
8 We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed –
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
The Message (MSG)
7-12If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That's to prevent anyone from confusing God's incomparable power with us. As it is, there's not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we're not much to look at. We've been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we're not demoralized; we're not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we've been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn't left our side; we've been thrown down, but we haven't broken. What they did to Jesus, they do to us—trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us—he lives! Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus' sake, which makes Jesus' life all the more evident in us. While we're going through the worst, you're getting in on the best!
We are in a battle for the hearts and souls of men. The devil is against us. While we know our victory is sure, we should not expect to never face obstacles or difficulties.
2 TIMOTHY 2:3 NKJ
3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:3
The Message (MSG)
Doing Your Best for God
1-7So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!— to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn't get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders. An athlete who refuses to play by the rules will never get anywhere. It's the diligent farmer who gets the produce. Think it over. God will make it all plain.
If this life was all there was, this would not be a wise way to live. But there is a life in heaven and a future world. We would be foolish to live as if this life is all there is.
So we should not forget eternity and focus only on the present.
We must hold on to our faith in God, no matter how things seem to be going at the present. Because of our limited understanding, our ability to evaluate things accurately is limited. Our wonderful Lord Jesus can be trusted. He loved us enough to die in our stead, so we could go free. Why would He lie to us?
We must be determined not to be moved by things our enemy does to get us off our faith in God's Word.
SAY THIS: I'm not moved by what I see. I'm not moved by what I feel. I'm moved only by what I believe, and I believe the Word of God.
None Of These Things Move Me
ACTS 20:24 NKJ
24 "But none of these things move me; nor do I count my life dear to myself, so that I may finish my race with joy, and the ministry which I received from the Lord Jesus, to testify to the gospel of the grace of God.
Acts 20:24
The Message (MSG)
22-24"But there is another urgency before me now. I feel compelled to go to Jerusalem. I'm completely in the dark about what will happen when I get there. I do know that it won't be any picnic, for the Holy Spirit has let me know repeatedly and clearly that there are hard times and imprisonment ahead. But that matters little. What matters most to me is to finish what God started: the job the Master Jesus gave me of letting everyone I meet know all about this incredibly extravagant generosity of God.
Some believers are tempted to give up on their faith in God whenever the least thing seems to go wrong in their lives.
The apostle Paul suffered many things: beatings, stoning, and shipwreck -- yet he called them "light afflictions."
2 CORINTHIANS 4:17 NKJ
17 For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory,
2 Corinthians 4:17
The Message (MSG)
16-18So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace. These hard times are small potatoes compared to the coming good times, the lavish celebration prepared for us. There's far more here than meets the eye. The things we see now are here today, gone tomorrow. But the things we can't see now will last forever.
2 CORINTHIANS 4:8-9 NKJ
8 We are hard pressed on every side, yet not crushed; we are perplexed, but not in despair;
9 persecuted, but not forsaken; struck down, but not destroyed –
2 Corinthians 4:8-9
The Message (MSG)
7-12If you only look at us, you might well miss the brightness. We carry this precious Message around in the unadorned clay pots of our ordinary lives. That's to prevent anyone from confusing God's incomparable power with us. As it is, there's not much chance of that. You know for yourselves that we're not much to look at. We've been surrounded and battered by troubles, but we're not demoralized; we're not sure what to do, but we know that God knows what to do; we've been spiritually terrorized, but God hasn't left our side; we've been thrown down, but we haven't broken. What they did to Jesus, they do to us—trial and torture, mockery and murder; what Jesus did among them, he does in us—he lives! Our lives are at constant risk for Jesus' sake, which makes Jesus' life all the more evident in us. While we're going through the worst, you're getting in on the best!
We are in a battle for the hearts and souls of men. The devil is against us. While we know our victory is sure, we should not expect to never face obstacles or difficulties.
2 TIMOTHY 2:3 NKJ
3 You therefore must endure hardship as a good soldier of Jesus Christ.
2 Timothy 2:3
The Message (MSG)
Doing Your Best for God
1-7So, my son, throw yourself into this work for Christ. Pass on what you heard from me—the whole congregation saying Amen!— to reliable leaders who are competent to teach others. When the going gets rough, take it on the chin with the rest of us, the way Jesus did. A soldier on duty doesn't get caught up in making deals at the marketplace. He concentrates on carrying out orders. An athlete who refuses to play by the rules will never get anywhere. It's the diligent farmer who gets the produce. Think it over. God will make it all plain.
If this life was all there was, this would not be a wise way to live. But there is a life in heaven and a future world. We would be foolish to live as if this life is all there is.
So we should not forget eternity and focus only on the present.
We must hold on to our faith in God, no matter how things seem to be going at the present. Because of our limited understanding, our ability to evaluate things accurately is limited. Our wonderful Lord Jesus can be trusted. He loved us enough to die in our stead, so we could go free. Why would He lie to us?
We must be determined not to be moved by things our enemy does to get us off our faith in God's Word.
SAY THIS: I'm not moved by what I see. I'm not moved by what I feel. I'm moved only by what I believe, and I believe the Word of God.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Life is a Journey
The past several months, well years if I am going to be truly honest have been a journey that I have often question the out come. I have hit rock bottom along the way and found myself facing my fears face to face. It wasn't until I realized, realized that I cannot change someone and someone cannot change me that I really began to step out in faith. I was listening to Klove today and this was there scripture for the day. I don't know about you but this was one of those aha moments and I wanted to share it.
Revelation 21:6
The Message (MSG)
6-8Then he said, "It's happened. I'm A to Z. I'm the Beginning, I'm the Conclusion. From Water-of-Life Well I give freely to the thirsty. Conquerors inherit all this. I'll be God to them, they'll be sons and daughters to me. But for the rest—the feckless and faithless, degenerates and murderers, sex peddlers and sorcerers, idolaters and all liars—for them it's Lake Fire and Brimstone. Second death!"
We are truly nothing without Him in our lives. If we walk without faith we are simply saying we are the driver and He is the passenger when in reality He should always be the driver, He is our life coach, the Bible is our play book! We are on His team, from the day we say YES we want you in our life, from that moment we surrender all we have to be on the best team that exist! gods team is better then any world series championship, super bowel victory or Olympic gold medal. He is giving us a chance and opportunity for eternal life,. I realized over the past several months that I wasn't putting all my faith in Him. I wasn't lifting my hands up and saying God I give it all to you! I had to dig down deep, pray for courage, strength and wisdom. Then I gave it all to Him and did with the old child philosophy of NO TAKE BACK! I was giving it to Him and surrendering all I had.
I have to say once I did that, it was like a weight was lifted from my shoulders. I have found when I pray I can do so with sincerity and with purpose.
Remember to live everyday with purpose, with heart and with passion!
Revelation 21:6
The Message (MSG)
6-8Then he said, "It's happened. I'm A to Z. I'm the Beginning, I'm the Conclusion. From Water-of-Life Well I give freely to the thirsty. Conquerors inherit all this. I'll be God to them, they'll be sons and daughters to me. But for the rest—the feckless and faithless, degenerates and murderers, sex peddlers and sorcerers, idolaters and all liars—for them it's Lake Fire and Brimstone. Second death!"
We are truly nothing without Him in our lives. If we walk without faith we are simply saying we are the driver and He is the passenger when in reality He should always be the driver, He is our life coach, the Bible is our play book! We are on His team, from the day we say YES we want you in our life, from that moment we surrender all we have to be on the best team that exist! gods team is better then any world series championship, super bowel victory or Olympic gold medal. He is giving us a chance and opportunity for eternal life,. I realized over the past several months that I wasn't putting all my faith in Him. I wasn't lifting my hands up and saying God I give it all to you! I had to dig down deep, pray for courage, strength and wisdom. Then I gave it all to Him and did with the old child philosophy of NO TAKE BACK! I was giving it to Him and surrendering all I had.
I have to say once I did that, it was like a weight was lifted from my shoulders. I have found when I pray I can do so with sincerity and with purpose.
Remember to live everyday with purpose, with heart and with passion!
Friday, October 21, 2011
This Crazy Life
Every day I sit at my computer before work and I read a quote that a good friend sent me several years ago. "there is nothing that is so chaotic that God cannot bring something surpassingly great out of it! It happened at creation, it happened at the cross, an it is happening today!"
We all face situations in our lives at some point where we question our faith, our self worth and so on. For me the past several years have been a roller coaster ride full ups and downs. But the one constant that has always been there is our amazing God who loves not only me but you! He watches over me, you, your kids, your kids kids and so on. My point is that yeah I know my life is crazy right now. I would have to say is hectic. But I am happy! I am finding strength that I thought I lost so many years ago. I thought the fighter inside of me was long gone. But through faith, hope and lots of prayers I have a strength I never knew was there! I am standing up tall proud and full of hope! I might get knocked down but I WILL GET UP AGAIN! So world look out because Julie Kelly is BACK!
We all face situations in our lives at some point where we question our faith, our self worth and so on. For me the past several years have been a roller coaster ride full ups and downs. But the one constant that has always been there is our amazing God who loves not only me but you! He watches over me, you, your kids, your kids kids and so on. My point is that yeah I know my life is crazy right now. I would have to say is hectic. But I am happy! I am finding strength that I thought I lost so many years ago. I thought the fighter inside of me was long gone. But through faith, hope and lots of prayers I have a strength I never knew was there! I am standing up tall proud and full of hope! I might get knocked down but I WILL GET UP AGAIN! So world look out because Julie Kelly is BACK!
Tuesday, October 11, 2011
You are important!
You Are Important!
1 CORINTHIANS 12:22,27 NKJ 22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
There are NO unnecessary parts in the Body of Christ.
The devil wants you to think your part does not matter, so you will slack off.
But your part IS important. Your prayers are important. Your giving is important. Your witness to others is important.
It is easy to believe a famous person who ministers to thousands is vital in God's plan. But we need to be reminded that every member of the Body of Christ is needed -- including you!
Don't condemn yourself because you aren't doing a job that puts you in the spotlight. Don't worry that no one knows what you are doing. God knows.
Someone witnessed to Billy Graham. Someone prayed for Oral Roberts to be healed of tuberculosis. Do you know their names? God does. What if they hadn't been faithful and obedient to do their part?
What if the person who brought you the Gospel hadn't been obedient?
So, when you are tempted to be discouraged and think what you do doesn't matter -- resist those thoughts!
No one but God may see what you are doing, but it is significant.
Have confidence in God. He knows what He is doing. God placed you where you are. God has a plan and a job for you to do there. Be faithful and do it. When it is time for you to do something else, God will arrange it and lead you out.
Don't try to be somebody else. Just be faithful and obey God where you are.
Too many Christians think preachers are supposed to do all the work in the Body of Christ. Preachers may be likened to a mouth. A mouth is important. But a mouth is not more important than our hidden, internal organs. We don't see the liver and kidneys working. However, you could live without a mouth capable of speech, but not without functioning kidneys or liver.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:22 NLT 22 In fact, some of the parts that seem weakest and least important are really the most necessary.
A body may exist without some of its parts functioning, but it cannot accomplish as much as it would otherwise.
Do your part! God thinks it's meaningful. Don't let the devil convince you otherwise.
Maybe all you can do is pray, but that is most important.
Obey God and be faithful where you are. You are needed or God would not have placed you there.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:22,27 NKJ 22 No, much rather, those members of the body which seem to be weaker are necessary. 27 Now you are the body of Christ, and members individually.
There are NO unnecessary parts in the Body of Christ.
The devil wants you to think your part does not matter, so you will slack off.
But your part IS important. Your prayers are important. Your giving is important. Your witness to others is important.
It is easy to believe a famous person who ministers to thousands is vital in God's plan. But we need to be reminded that every member of the Body of Christ is needed -- including you!
Don't condemn yourself because you aren't doing a job that puts you in the spotlight. Don't worry that no one knows what you are doing. God knows.
Someone witnessed to Billy Graham. Someone prayed for Oral Roberts to be healed of tuberculosis. Do you know their names? God does. What if they hadn't been faithful and obedient to do their part?
What if the person who brought you the Gospel hadn't been obedient?
So, when you are tempted to be discouraged and think what you do doesn't matter -- resist those thoughts!
No one but God may see what you are doing, but it is significant.
Have confidence in God. He knows what He is doing. God placed you where you are. God has a plan and a job for you to do there. Be faithful and do it. When it is time for you to do something else, God will arrange it and lead you out.
Don't try to be somebody else. Just be faithful and obey God where you are.
Too many Christians think preachers are supposed to do all the work in the Body of Christ. Preachers may be likened to a mouth. A mouth is important. But a mouth is not more important than our hidden, internal organs. We don't see the liver and kidneys working. However, you could live without a mouth capable of speech, but not without functioning kidneys or liver.
1 CORINTHIANS 12:22 NLT 22 In fact, some of the parts that seem weakest and least important are really the most necessary.
A body may exist without some of its parts functioning, but it cannot accomplish as much as it would otherwise.
Do your part! God thinks it's meaningful. Don't let the devil convince you otherwise.
Maybe all you can do is pray, but that is most important.
Obey God and be faithful where you are. You are needed or God would not have placed you there.
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Thursday, June 2, 2011
The Ups and Downs in this crazy life
We are coming up on the 1 year anniversary of my Papa Jacks death. As I reflect back on this past year, and the events that have taken place; I find it sometimes.... Hard.... To understand the very purpose we are all here. Shortly after we lost our Papa, we lost my dad’s brother, my Uncle Greg. Then in February, we lost my mom’s brother, my Uncle Mike... Now we have lost a longtime family friend, my Uncle Stan from the devastating tornado that ripped through Joplin on May 22nd. This weekend we will say goodbye. We will continue to pick up the pieces, continue to help others rebuild their lives, homes and futures.
Still I sit here finding it hard to understand. I guess I miss the simplicity of life from when you are a kid. Granted we all wanted to grow up so fast; being a kid.... Well it was easy. My biggest worry in the summer was where I was going to ride my bike that day, or whose yard I was going to mow, and lastly was getting to that nights softball games. Now days, there is a mortgage, a car payment or 2, bills, bills and bills... LOL! Not that I am complaining, but for some reason when we are a kid, we don’t over analyze things and situations. We live in the moment, and most of the time we don’t worry about how others really view us. Kids typically speak from the heart, and never hold back...
I thought I would share something a friend of mine gave me a few years ago, it hangs in my cubicle and I read it daily….
Gods Plan
“Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. “
God has a plan for your life. He brought you into this world to fulfill this plan. It is the best plan that anyone could ever make for you. It is a plan that will bring Him the greatest glory and you the greatest good. From the beginning of each day until its end, God is working out his plan.
As you follow God’s plan for your life, you do so by faith. It is important to remember that he is the Guide and you are the follower. He does not need to bring you into His planning room as a consultant to help Him decide what is best for your life. God has called you to trust Him and to take the next step of obedience according to His will. God has said “I will bring the blind by a way they did not know, I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, And crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, And not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16
Last I always read this quote when I am down in the dumps so to speak...
There is nothing that is so chaotic that God cannot bring something surpassingly great out of it. It happened at creation, it happened at the cross and it is happening today!
Still I sit here finding it hard to understand. I guess I miss the simplicity of life from when you are a kid. Granted we all wanted to grow up so fast; being a kid.... Well it was easy. My biggest worry in the summer was where I was going to ride my bike that day, or whose yard I was going to mow, and lastly was getting to that nights softball games. Now days, there is a mortgage, a car payment or 2, bills, bills and bills... LOL! Not that I am complaining, but for some reason when we are a kid, we don’t over analyze things and situations. We live in the moment, and most of the time we don’t worry about how others really view us. Kids typically speak from the heart, and never hold back...
I thought I would share something a friend of mine gave me a few years ago, it hangs in my cubicle and I read it daily….
Gods Plan
“Jeremiah 29:11
11 For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the LORD, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. “
God has a plan for your life. He brought you into this world to fulfill this plan. It is the best plan that anyone could ever make for you. It is a plan that will bring Him the greatest glory and you the greatest good. From the beginning of each day until its end, God is working out his plan.
As you follow God’s plan for your life, you do so by faith. It is important to remember that he is the Guide and you are the follower. He does not need to bring you into His planning room as a consultant to help Him decide what is best for your life. God has called you to trust Him and to take the next step of obedience according to His will. God has said “I will bring the blind by a way they did not know, I will lead them in paths they have not known. I will make darkness light before them, And crooked places straight. These things I will do for them, And not forsake them.” Isaiah 42:16
Last I always read this quote when I am down in the dumps so to speak...
There is nothing that is so chaotic that God cannot bring something surpassingly great out of it. It happened at creation, it happened at the cross and it is happening today!
Friday, May 27, 2011
Great Site to see before and after tornado
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1389737/Joplin-MO-tornado-At-89-dead-twister-cuts-4-mile-swathe-Missouri-town.html
The link above shows some really good before and after pictures from the May 22 tornado that hit Joplin.
The link above shows some really good before and after pictures from the May 22 tornado that hit Joplin.
Tuesday, May 24, 2011
My Uncle Stan......
I was 4 years old.... I wanted to play soccer just like my sisters, but at the time you were supposed to be 5. I remember my dad along with his side kick, Uncle Stan coming home from the draft to tell me I got to play! Talk about excited!
Many have asked if Uncle Stan was my mom’s brother, and I just pause and smile... No, he was not, and he was not my dad’s brother. He was my parent’s best friend for more than 30 years. He lived on our couch, well I am not for sure how long it was, but it was for a good chunk of time... And let me tell you, the man could cook! I remember him using our oven to make homemade deer jerky…
I think by the time I hit double digits I was taller than him, and I will never forget when he married Jan, because she was like 6 foot, and poor Uncle Stan was, well, not 6 foot...
My sisters and I all have our own memories of him... For me, I will always remember the fishing trips. He would get us day old fried chicken, and off we went... For the longest time I thought the only way you could eat fried chicken was cold... I mean heck that was the only time I ever remember eating it as a kid. LOL! For Paula it was the purple cows she remembers. You know a scoop of vanilla ice cream and grape juice.... For Wendy it was that little MG car he had, and he would literally take all 3 of us kids in it... Lucky Wendy, she always got the seat! LOL! Paula and I were typically crammed in the back; you know where you are not supposed to be seeing the car is a 2 seater... But those were also the times when a kid could walk in to the store at 8 and by your parents a pack of cigarettes, you didn’t get a ticket for not having a seat belt on, and it was never out of the ordinary to see a group of kids in the back of a truck....
Our Uncle Stan was big teddy bear! We will always love you! You will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for the memories, most of thank you for being Uncle Stan to 3 little girls! And thank you for being the friend to my mom and dad that you always were! I know Grandma Kirk is smiling right now having you by her side! Play a game of boggle with her, and tell her we all say hello! Love you Uncle Stan! To the moon and back! Love ya!
Many have asked if Uncle Stan was my mom’s brother, and I just pause and smile... No, he was not, and he was not my dad’s brother. He was my parent’s best friend for more than 30 years. He lived on our couch, well I am not for sure how long it was, but it was for a good chunk of time... And let me tell you, the man could cook! I remember him using our oven to make homemade deer jerky…
I think by the time I hit double digits I was taller than him, and I will never forget when he married Jan, because she was like 6 foot, and poor Uncle Stan was, well, not 6 foot...
My sisters and I all have our own memories of him... For me, I will always remember the fishing trips. He would get us day old fried chicken, and off we went... For the longest time I thought the only way you could eat fried chicken was cold... I mean heck that was the only time I ever remember eating it as a kid. LOL! For Paula it was the purple cows she remembers. You know a scoop of vanilla ice cream and grape juice.... For Wendy it was that little MG car he had, and he would literally take all 3 of us kids in it... Lucky Wendy, she always got the seat! LOL! Paula and I were typically crammed in the back; you know where you are not supposed to be seeing the car is a 2 seater... But those were also the times when a kid could walk in to the store at 8 and by your parents a pack of cigarettes, you didn’t get a ticket for not having a seat belt on, and it was never out of the ordinary to see a group of kids in the back of a truck....
Our Uncle Stan was big teddy bear! We will always love you! You will forever be in our hearts. Thank you for the memories, most of thank you for being Uncle Stan to 3 little girls! And thank you for being the friend to my mom and dad that you always were! I know Grandma Kirk is smiling right now having you by her side! Play a game of boggle with her, and tell her we all say hello! Love you Uncle Stan! To the moon and back! Love ya!
Friday, May 20, 2011
what a game!
Hats off to my little man Dakota! Last night he went 2 for 2 and one walk! We are so proud that he over came his fear of the ball and put the ball in play! He was on cloud 9 all night! We love you Kota!
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Thursday, May 19, 2011
Crazy days of Summer!
I cannot believe it has been soooooooooooo long since my last post... It seems that the days and nights just keep running together!
We are full swing into baseball! Both boys are playing yet again! I love this time of year. I could sit and watch baseball 24/7.... It amazes me though how different our children can be. Hunter loves baseball. He eats and breaths baseball. It could be 2 hours from game time and he is fully decked out from head to toe... Now Dakota, yes he is another story. He is the little boy in left or right field looking up at the stars.... Still I love watching them just having fun... Granted I would love for both my kids to be the diehard athletes that Darren and I once were... And wish we still were... I know deep down that each child has to be themselves. For Dakota he is smart, he loves music, loves science and math. He wants to play the guitar. He plays sports because his friends play. He doesn’t play to be the star, and he is ok with that... I am ok with that. Hunter, he is my outdoor kid. Loves fishing, sports and getting dirty! I guess his names suites him well!
All in all, summer is off to a great start! We have church camp in July and that is all Dakota talks about! I am not sure I am ready seeing I will be completely worn out after the fact. I think I need a training program just to get ready for camp... LOL!
Until next time!!!! (Which will be a lot sooner)
And now we are off to the ball fields!
We are full swing into baseball! Both boys are playing yet again! I love this time of year. I could sit and watch baseball 24/7.... It amazes me though how different our children can be. Hunter loves baseball. He eats and breaths baseball. It could be 2 hours from game time and he is fully decked out from head to toe... Now Dakota, yes he is another story. He is the little boy in left or right field looking up at the stars.... Still I love watching them just having fun... Granted I would love for both my kids to be the diehard athletes that Darren and I once were... And wish we still were... I know deep down that each child has to be themselves. For Dakota he is smart, he loves music, loves science and math. He wants to play the guitar. He plays sports because his friends play. He doesn’t play to be the star, and he is ok with that... I am ok with that. Hunter, he is my outdoor kid. Loves fishing, sports and getting dirty! I guess his names suites him well!
All in all, summer is off to a great start! We have church camp in July and that is all Dakota talks about! I am not sure I am ready seeing I will be completely worn out after the fact. I think I need a training program just to get ready for camp... LOL!
Until next time!!!! (Which will be a lot sooner)
And now we are off to the ball fields!
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