Legacy List to Live

At our Sunday School ladies night, Mrs. Janet asked us a question, "If today were your last day on earth, are you leaving behind all that you want to? If not, what are the thing that you want to leave behind? What do you want people to know about you? Your husband, your children? " 

We went over what we wanted to leave behind and let me tell you; ladies that I have around me, they are remarkable!! Mrs. Janet suggested that we write them down. Make a list, a "legacy list". A list that we can be reminded of each day of what our purpose is. A small, short list to keep us on track.

I fell in love with this idea. I want to call my list, "Legacy List to Live". I am going to print it out and put a copy in my bible, a copy in my devotional book, a copy in my wallet and maybe a copy of it as a background on my phone.

I have been thinking about that question a lot. What do I want on my list? What does my heart speak to others? What do I want my heart to speak to others, if it already doesnt? To my child, to my husband, to my family, friends?

I am beyond encouraged by this. Maybe you will be too.

*Be Blessed*

Legacy List to Live: (still a draft, subject to change)

Obedience child of God

Faithful wife and mother

Stay Present

Respectful

Thankful

Kicked Out

Today I got that call! The call that I never dreamt I would get....ok well, at least not for a while! The call from the "principle" saying "Mrs. Allbright, we have your son in the office and he is still misbehaving, please come pick him up."

For a while now, Landen has been getting bad reports from his teachers. He hasn't been listening, been in time out chair and in the office. I was told on Tuesday that if he didn't start acting better, then he wouldn't be able to come back. Last night I told Mrs. Janet that if that happened, this wasn't the place for him. *this is my crystal clear sign*

He was placed in the 3 year old room because of his size, compared to the other kids. Looking at them, they all look like they are about to turn 4....but lets not forget Landen has the mind of a 2 year old, and I think his teachers have done just that.

He has a short attention span, he is hyper and is everywhere all of the time....HE IS 2. His teachers get mad at him and give bad reports because he doesn't sit in his time out chair. That time out chair in against the wall....facing all the kids.....who would sit there!? Not a rambunctious 2 year old! His teacher gets mad when he doesn't tell her what he did wrong....he is 2. He gets distracted and plays with items around him, they don't like that.

Wait a minute, did we forget, he is 2!

My child is fine! He minds when I am around because I make him. That place isn't the right spot for Landen at this time.

They want him to behave a certain way but have not shown the skill, effort or compassion in order for Landen to succeed.

Now we wont miss all those play dates that are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursdays!! :)

When we got home I told Landen that we would be going back to that school, he looked at me and said "teachers mean". 

I gave him a big bear hug and thanked the Lord for this blessing.

Thank you Lord.

Hanging On

This is right where I am at the moment.

Hanging On - Britt Nicole

You see my anxious heart
You see what I am feelin'
And when I fall apart
You are there to hold me

How great Your love for me
Now I see what You're thinkin'
You say I'm beautiful
Your voice is my healin'

Without You I just can't get by
So I'm

Hangin' on to every word You speak
'Cause it's all that I need
Hangin' on to every word You say
To light up my way

Even every little whisper
I'm hangin' on as if it were my life
I'm hangin' on

And when the darkness falls
I can't see what's before me
Your voice is like the dawn
Always there to guide me

Without You I just can't get by
So I'm

Hangin' on to every word You speak
'Cause it's all that I need
Hangin' on to every word You say
To light up my way

Even every little whisper
I'm hangin' on as if it were my life
I'm hangin' on

You know me better than I know myself
Better than anybody else
Your love is soundin' like a ringin' bell
Oh, oh, I won't let go

Hangin' on to every word You speak
'Cause it's all that I need
Hangin' on to every word You say
To light up my way

Even every little whisper
I'm hangin' on as if it were my life
I'm hangin' on

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KRgEO40glG8

The Stirring

There has been a blog going on in my head for the past week or so. The words are jumbled and don't quiet make sense. When I sit down to blog, I cant figure out which topic to write about, because they are all so good. I think I will start off by talking about being stirred, more specifically; me being changed in God's image. There are many changes taking place within me. The most important one is that I am growing closer and closer to the Lord. Beind stirred is quiet uncomfortable. It brings anxiety, which leads me to lean on the lord. It leads me to reprioritize; which leads me asking the lord for guidance. It places the lord exactly right where he is suppose to be; at the top of my mind, my motives, everyday, though all things, in every situation. To top it off, I am reading Radical. Man, that book has sparked something on fire within me. I cannot put my finger on it BUT the Lord knows what it is and I've asked him to bring it out. He has given me many ideas, that I'm putting into action. (Because I wouldn't dare hear from the lord and ignore him!!!) And dare I say, a vision of the future. It is a miraculous thing; to be in the presence of the lord. I want to cry often because of his glory and all he loves me for and has taught me. And continues to show me and give mercy and grace for. Where he leads, I will follow. Even if it is uncomfortable for my flesh. Just like today. I asked him for an answer last night (a clear answer) and he gave it. The answer wasn't the "easy or most desired" one for my flesh but he knows best for me....so I'll follow. For now, that is all. Pray and listen for him, friends. *Be blessed*

Unexpected Places

Just one (of many) stories of how God is at work in my life at the moment. All praise be to Him.

Thursday when I picked Landen up from Mother's Day Out, I saw a flyer for a Splash Day for today in Hallsville at a church. It caught my attention for Landen. Then Friday, I got an email from the Little Texans about the same Splash Day. I had decided to go (in my mind) because it sounded like a great thing for Landen and a good way for me to meet new moms and friends. I am trying to branch out and meet new people.

Sunday at my Sunday School swim party I asked a friend if she was going to go (bc she is a part of Little Texans) and she said she was thinking about it. I told her that we were going and she said she probably would. (One thing I do know, is that when God wants us to hear something, He speaks it over and over again.)

This morning, she told me she was going. So we were on! I came prepared to splash!! I almost wore my bathing suit! LOL (and boy, I am sooo glad I didn't!).

I get there and the nice ladies tell me that the kids will be back here and us moms will be inside talking. "Talking? Umm, ok. Cool. So this is like a "come and drop Landen off and I can relax with other mommies?" SWEET!" Landen was set! Slip-n-slides, water tables, bubbles and kid pools. Meagan and I dropped off our boys and went inside.

We sat down and it was a, dare I say, a "set up" for MOPS!! I had been contemplating joining a MOPS but never had the right info, timing or feelings towards it. I didn't want to force a group onto us and try to make it work out of God's will.

While they were talking, I was having a chat with God. He totally threw this in my lap. I was take by surprise by this. Meagan wasn't. She said she kind of knew they might do this. But I didn't. I really had no clue. Would I have come if I knew? 

I had a great time. Landen had a great time. I met new friends and feel like the Lord won one over on me. :) He is truly amazing and knows whats best!

I have been praying for God to send me some one or something that will fill this "gap" in my life. The "gap" is hard to describe. It isn't a lack of friends, because I have friends, and they are great. Landen has friends and they are great. It is a "gap" that only God knows what it is and I've been praying that He will send something my way to fill it up.

I am excited to add this possible start up of a new MOPS group to my prayer list. I am excited to hear from the Lord and to see what He has in store for Landen and myself.

- One Blessed Lady!