The Katina's were awesome! In case you've never herd them they sound like a mix between U2, Cold play, and Maroon 5. Only they are singing to bring all the glory to our sweet Lord! I mentioned on my family blog that Jay went but I'm not sure I accurately conveyed how much having him in church with me meant. I felt so deeply blessed to see this tiny baby step. It meant so much more then just birthday niceness- it was a sign from God that He is working in his heart. He is answering my humble prayers. Jay's heart may not be wide open, but it isn't closed either. Blessed baby steps lead to walking....in his case hopefully with the Lord soon.....but, still I pray.
Then on Monday Joan took me to her women's groups Christmas event. I got to go ALL by MYSELF. This was huge for me. I never get to leave Aubree, Jay usually says he doesn't have boobs so he can't keep her (LOL), but on Monday he did. It was nice to have some real me time to enjoy my friends company. Did I mention yet that I love Joan in this post? If not then there it is. She is my sister, my confidant, and friend. Every moment we get to spend together I cherish.
The Christmas event was so cute! All the husbands were the servers, even escorting us to and from our cars. The pastor and his wife are so friendly, funny and cute. I can never remember the pastors wife's name (can you remind me Joan?) but she's a great speaker. Her message was about the gift that keeps on giving. It talked about Gods gift of His Son Jesus, our sweet Jesus' gift of salvation, and our gift to Him and the world. I wish I had it on tape because there were so many good points and verse I can't seem to recall right now, but I did feel fuller for going. There was one verse she shared with us that resounded in my soul. It was Isaiah 46:4
Even to your old age and gray hairs I am he, I am he who will sustain you. I have made you and I will carry you; I will sustain you and I will rescue you.
.. who wouldn't loooOOooove that. I will leave you tonight with that beautiful picture of our sweet Savior cupping us in His hands -even as our bodies age and our hairs fade to white, He will carry us; wrinkles, burdens, sadness, joy and all.... it's beautiful......what an awesome God we serve.
3 comments:
I love reading your posts about Joan....it's one thing for the both of you to have such a sweet & solid friendship, but it is so much more that you always remind her how much she means to you. Our friends & those we care so much about need to know they are loved, and what a faithful friend you are to Joan to be sure that she knows that :D
That is the BEST picture of you two! You each carry a serenity and confidence...it must be all those blessings God was floating around!
And thank you for sharing that scripture...we haven't gotten to chapter 46 yet in our study....that's an AWESOME one!!!
The Lord IS working at Jay's heart. Be faithful. Keep covering him in prayer and God will finish the work that He has started.
I's so glad that you were able to share the blessing with me last Monday. Pastor Mike's wife's name is Julie. :) Would love to have you and your fam visit us at Life Church again.
And last but not least ... Thank You ... for your sweet words of friendship and know that you too are loved! :)
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