More Prayers Needed

Someone commented on my Prayer Post about another family that is in urgent need of prayer. I began reading up on them and have now added them to my prayer list on the side. But I was made aware this morning that it is a HUGE and URGENT NEED today. The mother's name is Tricia and she has cystic fibrosis. She is pregnant and having some complications with her breathing. So far the baby is okay, but she is only 24 or 25 weeks so when they deliver they are not sure if the baby will make it. Please go to their site http://cfhusband.blogspot.com/ and read a little about them. Pray for Nathan, Tricia, and baby Gwyneth! I am sure they appreciate it!

Prayer and What God is telling me

I have been hearing from God a lot about prayer lately. We have touched on it at church in various ways, I am daily reminded by a chart on my mirror to pray for my boys, and Cory even gave me the gift of prayer for Christmas. I think God is trying to tell me something, what do you think!

Anyway, so the last few months I have been blog hopping, because I spend way to much time on the computer, and found several people in need of pray. I can't even remember how I stumbled on to the first one for Copeland Farley but I did and I am so glad! Boothe, Copeland's mother, was getting ready to give birth to her any day. You may think no big deal, but it was a huge deal. Copeland had been diagnosed with Trisomy-18. I hadn't heard of this before so I read and read about it. I read about Boothe's journey of faith through all of the doctor's visits. I read about Copeland's birth and her brief life of 8 days. I read about the funeral and how God was speaking to them. I read, cried, smiled, and felt a touch from God as I read about how this woman was testifying about our Lord's strength, comfort, and guidance.

Her blog me to several other Christian families that are also coping with this disease. Some of these families are further along the journey than Boothe, but some are just now grieving the loss of their child. There is one family that had a son early in December who is still alive. There are a couple of families due to give birth soon. You are probably wondering why I waste my time reading these, but I don't think I am wasting time. I am learning more about our God. These ladies are all so thankful to God for the opportunity to have had these children, and grateful for the impact that these babies have had on their lives, and the lives of so many others. These women and their children have taught me more about my faith in the last few months than I have learned in a long time. These women are so open and honest about what they are feeling and thinking. They have grieved and shared the joy and hope they have all at the same time. They know that their children are in heaven with God and are healed. What an awesome and yet difficult thing.

There are a couple of other families on my prayer list that do not have children with T-18, but with other things like cancer. They also need prayer. I am not trying to sadden you today, but wanting you to join me in prayer for all of these precious families. I think God has enriched my life even in the past few weeks because I am becoming more obedient in prayer for these families and for others. Please take a moment if not to read about them, to lift up their name in prayer.

Every time I think of you, I give thanks to my God. Philippians 1:3 (NLT)

Let me say first that I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith in him is being talked about all over the world. Romans 1:8 (NLT)

Questions about God

While putting Caden to bed tonight we read in his new God’s Mighty Warrior Devotional Bible. We started at the beginning and read about creation and the devotion was on taking care of God’s creation. We will be making pine cone bird feeders tomorrow!

Then we said prayers which sometimes he doesn’t want to do, so I just said them. I didn’t pray anything extraordinary just thanking God for the day we had and prayed for Caden to feel better and for good rest tonight. Then I asked Caden if he wanted to pray and here is how the rest of the conversation went:

Caden: no Mom, but did you hear God.
Me: What do you mean, just now?
Caden: When you prayed did you hear him?
Me: Well yes, I guess (lame answer I know, but he caught me off guard)
When you pray you are talking to God and He can talk to you too.
Caden: But did you hear him, because I didn’t.
Me: Well you don’t hear him with your ears, you hear him with your heart.

So then Caden pulls the collar of his shirt down and leans over to listen to his heart. He looks up at me and said: I don’t hear him yet mom. So I tell him he has to be still and listen and then he can hear God. I then kissed him goodnight and that was that.

He is only 3 1/2 and already asking these questions. It warms my heart to know he is so curious about our God, but also scares me to know that I need the answers to the questions he asks so that I can help him!

Dear Jesus, please put the right words in my mouth and help me guide this precious boy to you! Allow me to not confuse him by saying too much or too little. Also if I don’t have the answers allow him to feel comfortable asking his Dad, grandparents, or others in his life. Keep me close to you and in your word so that I am prepared for more questions like these! Thank you for his curiosity!

Carter's Birthday Parties

I am a little late with this post, but I couldn't find the new cord for the camera. We had two birthday parties for Carter this year because of the weather and his birthday being so close to Christmas. I tried to do one earlier in December but the weather didn't cooperate. He had fun and loved his cupcake! Caden made sure we all wore our party hats and sang Happy Birthday the right way...whatever that is! It was a fun time had by all!

Here are the boys and me getting ready to party at my parents' house.

Carter liked his hat!

The birthday boy with Mommy and Daddy, we can't believe he is one!
The entire clan (minus me of course, someone had to take the picture!)

Carter is starting in on the cupcake...we forgot his booster chair for my mom's table so Cory had to hold him! We tried to warn Cory!

This is the aftermath of the cupcake!
Birthday party part two: this is the Guymon crew!
Carter wanted to grab the candle I think...
Carter kept trying to chase Brooklyn and that was not making her happy!

Caden is making Mommy get her exercise

The title says it all. I now have no excuse to not get my exercise! Caden has been bugging us like crazy to get that bike out and take it for a spin. Well the snow finally melted off the streets so we bundled up and went for a ride. My bike has flat tires, so I am just walking, but I am definitely getting a workout! He is fast on that thing! Cory took a quick video of Caden on the driveway then we headed off around the block. We went around twice, then came into go potty, now we are off again! Jack and I are going to get skinny whether we want to or not!

Happy 1st Birthday Carter!

One year ago today, my little man was born! He has changed so much in this year. He is walking almost running everywhere and eating everything in sight by himself! He is growing up too quickly! Happy Birthday my sweet little man!

Happy Birthday Jesus!

Here are a couple of things I found today about the true meaning of Christmas! Happy Birthday Jesus, thank you God for sending your son to be born today and saving us from our sins!

Jesus Born on This Day - Avalon
Today a child is born on earth
Today a childis born on earth
Today the glory of God shines everywhere
For all of the world
Jesus born on this day
He is our light and salvation
Oh, Jesus born on this day
He is the King of all nations
Behold the Lamb of God has come
Behold the Savior is born
Sing of His love to everyone
Jesus born on this day
Heavenly child in a manger
Oh, Jesus born on this day
He is our Lord and our Savior
Today our hearts rejoice in Him
Today the light of His birth
Fills us with hope and brings peace on earth
Jesus born on this day heis our light and savation
Oh, Jesus born on this day He is the King of all nations
Today a child is born on earth
Today the glory of God shines everywhere
For allof the world
He is light, He is love, He is grace
Born on Christmas day


The Perfect Gift~Emily Ulm
Some may think it's presents,
Others family.
Some may think it's all aboutPutting up the tree.
But what I believe, I know is true:
He died for me and for you.
God sent his Son on Christmas Day,
To later leave, and take our sins away.
How could a Father give up His Son?,
Even though He became the Holy One.
His love so great and so true,
There's nothing He wouldn't do for you.
So when we celebrate this year,
Give plenty of love and joy and cheer.
But there's one thing we mustn't forget,
Jesus is the perfect Gift.

Try to remember the true meaning for this day while you are opening presents and celebrating with family! Christmas Blessings from our house to yours!

Christmas Part III

Merry Christmas! The kids got up bright and early, well 4 out of the 5 did, so we began our day before the sun came up! The kids had a great time and got lots and lots of stuff! They aren't quite sure what to play with and are very impatient when it comes to waiting for batteries to go in!