Simple Joy

Well the Carolinas have definitely brought us some crazy weather and this family has loved every moment of it. Any chance we get to spend time together is pure pleasure for us. It is so rare with Philly`s work schedule that we have him all to ourselves for two days in a row. Snowmageddon has arrived. For two days we were shut in due to the 4 inches that covered the ground. Yes 4 inches.
We had pajama parties, Duck Dynasty marathons, major Yahtzee competitions, inside hockey, and also the usual outside snow activities. The most important event though was the laughter that came from pure happiness. When our children laugh and smile it is simple pure joy for us. How can you not love that cute scrunched up nose?

What about those million freckles that show he was kissed by angels? 

Our days come and end so quickly that before you know it we will be reminiscing over these moments hoping to get them back. I pray that when our children share childhood memories with their little ones they have a smile on their face and a stab of joy in their heart.
Our Father also relishes in our scrunched noses and gentle smiles. He delights when we share stories with our children about how great He is and the joy He brings us. He finds pleasure when we reminisce about all He has provided us. His sacrifice shall be our greatest memory and testament to His love. There is no greater stab of joy then the happy moments we have with God.
"Let the light of your face shine upon us, O Lord. You have filled me heart with greater joy than when their grain and new wine abound. I will lie down and sleep in peace, for you alone, O Lord, make me dwell in safety." Psalms 4: 6-8

In faith and love,
Kristie

A profound thought....

So I have  very important thought to share with you. Something that is life changing. Ready?........

Okay I got nothing. That is the problem. For some reason the perfectionist in me thinks I shouldn't write a word unless it is earth shattering. Every day I think of so many things I want to share but then I stop. I question myself. "Is that good enough?" "Does anybody care?" "Will anybody understand where I am coming from?" Apparently I am under the misinterpretation that I am reaching a million people and that my words could easily change the way women think. WRONG!!! At this point I don't even know if I have any followers  because I can't figure out the template I bought. Yet my own words aren't even good enough for me. I use to struggle with humility and now I struggle with faith in myself.
The other night while having dinner with my best friend I admitted something. *side note. I love having dinner with my bestie because in the beginning it is all the warm and happy in our life and before the end it is true tears and true fears. *
"I just want to be loved" I say. She giggles, "Of course you are loved. Your kids love you, Philly loves you, and I love you." But that isn't what I wanted. I want to be loved by people I don't know. Okay maybe love is too strong. I want to be liked by people. Yeah even that isn't truthful. I want to be popular to people who don't even know me. I want to be like those amazing Christian bloggers whom I stalk daily. I see the number of people that follow them on social media. I see how their newest idea, product line, or shared project with someone else quickly becomes the latest trend. Even on a smaller scale I see how someone can post a pic of their newest eyeshadow and get 300 likes on instagram. I am left befuddled and alone.....
Then I think of Jesus and what His followers would have been like if He came during this time. I mean could you imagine His Facebook page? Epic I tell you! Jesus never worried though about His popularity. He never wondered how many people truly liked Him. He had a purpose and He never waited for the perfect time to share the word of God. I know I have a mission. A purpose. not just to my family but to other people that I haven't met yet. However it is in His time and not mine. I may never reach more than 10 likes on a website. I may never reach more than 10 followers on this blog. My purpose will be how I touched those souls. Will my words resonate to them? So I promise to share more if you promise to expect less. Yes I am talking to you!!! The only one person reading this now. We are perfectly made. The only comment or like we need at the end of the day is from our Father rejoicing in the plans we have made. We don't need followers we just need to follow.

"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things." Philippians 4:8

In love and faith,

Kristie