Camdyn reads her first book!

Camdyn reads her first book at age 5! We love you Camdyn and are so proud of you!

So Long, Insecurity

I've started reading Beth Moore's latest book titled, So Long, Insecurity. I must admit, I turned the book upside down when carrying it to the check out counter....oh how pervasive insecurity can be! I was insecure while purchasing a book on insecurity. Oh I have a lot of growing to do....
Beth's book offers one definition of insecurity:
"Insecurity refers to a profound sense of self-doubt -
a deep feeling of uncertainty about our basic worth
and our place in the world. Insecurity is associated
with chronic self-consciousness, along with a chronic
lack of confidence in ourselves and anxiety about our
relationships. The insecure man or woman lives in
constant fear of rejection and a deep uncertainty
about whether his or her own feelings and desires
are legitimate."
After reading this definition, I was actually patting myself on the back as I examined myself and thought that most of those tenets really didn't describe me.

Then I kept reading:

"Some of us never seek healing from God for our insecurities
because we feel like we don't fit the profile. We think insecurity
only looks one way, mousy, maybe even inept -and that's not
exactly who we see in the mirror. At least not once the mascaras
on. And it certainly is not the woman we present to the public.
Insecurity's best cover is perfectionism. That's where it becomes an art form."

Oh dear. Yep, this hit me square in the eyes. I am constantly on a path of being humbled at the work God has to do in my life. I am so thankful for this book and for the online community through Beth's blog that is working through this issue together. Lord, help me to believe your Word. Help me to break free from the chains of insecurity. This is a journey I am ready to take.

Think this book might hit home with you too? Check out Beth Moore's blog with details about the online discussion group.
http://livingproofministries.blogspot.com/2010/02/so-long-insecurity-discussion-group.html

Pop Pop Goes to India

Many of you prayed for my dad on his recent trip to India with the Gideons International. The India Blitz team handed out 453,000 Bibles from January 14 through January 30. I think Dad knew this trip would deepen his faith in many ways, but what I don't think he realized was how it would strengthen mine and all those he met as well. The pictures speak for themselves as to how he impacted the Indian friends he met, however I don't have a picture of Claire offering the prayer she spoke nightly for her Pop Pop, or a picture of Nate and my eyes meeting when we realized she finally GOT it and understood the profound work of God that Dad was doing on this trip. Here was Claire's prayer at age 6: "Dear Lord, Please protect my Pop Pop on his trip and help him to understand their Indian words. Help him to tell them a true word about Jesus. I am really proud of him for taking this trip and I miss him alot and I know my mommy does too!"

Dad I am so challenged by your faith and love of our Lord. You are such an example to me. I love you so much!

Valentine Scavenger Hunt

This is what Nathan and the girls woke up to on Valentine's Day: (each phrase was a clue in a scavenger hunt for their Valentine's gifts!)

Good Morning to you
And Happy Valentine’s Day
Before you open your gifts
There is a game you must play!

Go to a place where you
Will find the next clue
And it will give you instructions
On what you should do.

First, find the only place
Where Rebecca likes to sleep
Under her cushions,
But don’t make a peep!

The garage is the next place
You will go..if you dare!
Look all around
The old orange chair!

Biscuit is quietly waiting
With your next clue
Find him now so
He can tell you what to do!

Daddy probably needs a break
From all of this fun and glee
Your next clue waits where he
Can get a cup of tea!

Valentine’s Day is here and I
Hope you have had fun,
Your presents are waiting in a
Cold place that gets no sun!

A hint from me:
To enter this place you will need a key!

The Valentine's gifts were locked in our walk in attic! The girls guessed it right away! The pictures are of them reading clues and finding their small presents! I love you Nathan, Claire and Camdyn! :)

We got it!

Well our last post wished for some snow instead of just ice and we got it last weekend! :) About 3.5 inches in our yard and it was fluffy snow that was perfect for snowballs and snowmen! The girls and friends had a ball!

Let it Snow??

It seems like everyone has gotten snow except us!!?? We got a little dusting but that was it! If it comes though, the girls are ready in their gear!

Super Bowl

Nathan got the awesome opportunity to go to the Super Bowl last weekend! He was so excited to not only attend a Super Bowl for the first time but to enjoy this experience with his Dad! They had an awesome time at the football game although I think Nathan was equally impressed with all the fancy cars he saw at the hotel they visited for a pregame event. Boys will be boys I guess! And I was tickled that Nathan brought me back a surprise from the trip! Thank you babe!! I LOVE IT!!!!