Its Friday again
Lord, it is friday again, and life seems to be flying by for my family and me. Jodi just celebrated her birthday, in Japan, 15 hours ahead of us, so i had to keep on trying to figure out if it was her birthday or not when i prayed for her. To make sure i was ok, 
i prayed for her before, during my devo time, on the 24th, and kept on praying until today, the 27th, just to make sure. So, LORD, will you bless JoJo? i want to remind you how much she means to me. we are working on the itinerary for our trip to Japan in march, i am afraid, that i won’t be up to the opportunity, or that i will disappoint you or her during this time. LORD, will you prepare me and Marge and Jojo’s precious friends in Japan? we will be used by you as you wish to use us.
Misty is leaving for Russia in just a few short hours, and as always, i have these conflicting emotions. She and i are so much alike, and i know i have to drive her to the brink sometimes. i said something stupid yesterday that was very hurtful to her, and even though i apologized profusely, the words are lying there. She is gracious about it, and hopefully it will be one of many anecdotes in our life to look back on someday, today i fell that she has been wronged, so close to leaving. Please, LORD, give her your grace and help during this time of getting ready to leave. Bless misty in her work for you, and she works for you in our lives too.
Matt was home for a computer swap, and as always, i am amazed by his energy, and his ability to get things organized and working well, and the kindness he shows when i know i have been trying to him as well. My kids daily teach me your love and kindness, Father. He worked all night, with only ½ hour of sleep, but was kind enough to call me to thank me for the help i gave him. One thank you like that sure goes a long way, LORD.
I guess i want to remind you LORD, that i am yours, my wife is yours, my kids are yours, and i am so thankful to you, for your grace and for letting me be a part of your kingdom. You daily affirm me, strengthen me, and humble me. i just hope you will let me grow up to be more like my kids, more like YOU today. Thank you again, LORD, for WHO you are and for all you have done for me... marvino
i prayed for her before, during my devo time, on the 24th, and kept on praying until today, the 27th, just to make sure. So, LORD, will you bless JoJo? i want to remind you how much she means to me. we are working on the itinerary for our trip to Japan in march, i am afraid, that i won’t be up to the opportunity, or that i will disappoint you or her during this time. LORD, will you prepare me and Marge and Jojo’s precious friends in Japan? we will be used by you as you wish to use us.Misty is leaving for Russia in just a few short hours, and as always, i have these conflicting emotions. She and i are so much alike, and i know i have to drive her to the brink sometimes. i said something stupid yesterday that was very hurtful to her, and even though i apologized profusely, the words are lying there. She is gracious about it, and hopefully it will be one of many anecdotes in our life to look back on someday, today i fell that she has been wronged, so close to leaving. Please, LORD, give her your grace and help during this time of getting ready to leave. Bless misty in her work for you, and she works for you in our lives too.
Matt was home for a computer swap, and as always, i am amazed by his energy, and his ability to get things organized and working well, and the kindness he shows when i know i have been trying to him as well. My kids daily teach me your love and kindness, Father. He worked all night, with only ½ hour of sleep, but was kind enough to call me to thank me for the help i gave him. One thank you like that sure goes a long way, LORD.
I guess i want to remind you LORD, that i am yours, my wife is yours, my kids are yours, and i am so thankful to you, for your grace and for letting me be a part of your kingdom. You daily affirm me, strengthen me, and humble me. i just hope you will let me grow up to be more like my kids, more like YOU today. Thank you again, LORD, for WHO you are and for all you have done for me... marvino
posted by Unknown @ 12:33 PM
1 Comments:
At 1:01 PM,
djayt said…
This is a fascinating time to be alive, isn't it? I can just check in here and feel like I'm caught up with you and your family.
It's inspirational to me, whether you mean it as such or not, to see you struggle with the same hopes and dreams for your kids that I do for mine, even though they are not quite to those life stages.
Over spring break we are hoping to go to Mississippi for a little 3 day misson thing with a big church nearby. It's not Japan, but I still think there might be a language barrier.
We'll be in Illinois this summer when our oldest is at a band camp thing, and we'll try to get together with y'all again then.
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