Dear Little One! How is life in your world? Everything is good here. Today's Sunday, so we went to church. We had two new visitors, which was a great blessing and encouragement. Our Pastor used to go and teach once a week at a group home. When he was no longer able to go, he left tracts and Bibles in the lobby type area. There was a new worker at the group home, who found them. She had been looking for a Baptist Church, so she called the other day to ask for directions. She came today and brought a friend with her. :)
Two weeks ago the pastor asked us to make a list of things that we knew where true since God was all-powerful. I forgot, but this morning I was making mine out and as I was thinking, somewhere in the middle the Lord showed me one, that I will probably remember for the rest of my life. Since God is all-powerful I am never alone. I am never alone, such comforting words! The basis for that truth is found in Heb. 13, "I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee." No matter where you are, you may be in the lowest hell or on the highest moutain, Jesus will NEVER leave you. Another verse says, "nothing can separate us from the love of Christ" There are so many verses that I could give to you to show you that Jesus will never leave you. No matter where you or or what you do, Jesus will never leave you or forsake you. I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
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Sunday, October 31, 2010
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Day 227
Hey Little One. Today, is your mother's birthday. I would tell you how old she is, but I'm not because I'm a nice daughter like that. ;) A little hint is, however much older she is than me, double that and subtract one. hehe Okay, so maybe I'm not such a nice daughter...She loved her gifts. :) We did good this year. I was so happy when she finally opened them. :)
We had a brisket, she hasn't had one in 9 years. (they don't sell them hear in Canada) She's really been wanting one, so when we were in the states yesterday we bought one. It was VERY good. I loved it. It was huge, so it will probably last us for 3 meals, which is great! My dad made her, her favorite dessert-four layer dessert. It's a weird name I know, but I guess who ever decided on the name, called it like they saw it.
Today, was THE longest paper route day EVER. The new route we have has 271 on Saturdays, so that's a bunch. Plus, he wanted us to do another route when we we're finished. That's the most houses we've done on a Saturday. So by the time we were almost done we were beat, we were on this one street and we only had 14 papers left. Our dad had decided that was enough. (not a bad idea:) So Papa is stuffing this paper in a door hole, which isn't working that great. Then from across the street we here, "Reiner, two pieces." (You would love the guy, he's really funny, but super nice. We're very happy to work for him. He's Polish, so he has this really cool/funny accent. I love him.) Alexa asked, "Is that Andy???" Sure enough our manager was waiting for us to get to that house, so he could bring us not only the new route list, but all of the papers and flyers for it. I mean how can you say no to that right??? I was cracking up, I couldn't believe he was actually waiting for us! So being the nice, can't say no to people, people we are, we took it. First, we had to have a little break to tank up, we were very hungry by then. Thankfully, the route was very easy, so we finished in less than an hour. I was very happy. I'm going to be even happier and grateful when I see the pay check. :) Well, I'm trying not to fall asleep at the computer. I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
We had a brisket, she hasn't had one in 9 years. (they don't sell them hear in Canada) She's really been wanting one, so when we were in the states yesterday we bought one. It was VERY good. I loved it. It was huge, so it will probably last us for 3 meals, which is great! My dad made her, her favorite dessert-four layer dessert. It's a weird name I know, but I guess who ever decided on the name, called it like they saw it.
Today, was THE longest paper route day EVER. The new route we have has 271 on Saturdays, so that's a bunch. Plus, he wanted us to do another route when we we're finished. That's the most houses we've done on a Saturday. So by the time we were almost done we were beat, we were on this one street and we only had 14 papers left. Our dad had decided that was enough. (not a bad idea:) So Papa is stuffing this paper in a door hole, which isn't working that great. Then from across the street we here, "Reiner, two pieces." (You would love the guy, he's really funny, but super nice. We're very happy to work for him. He's Polish, so he has this really cool/funny accent. I love him.) Alexa asked, "Is that Andy???" Sure enough our manager was waiting for us to get to that house, so he could bring us not only the new route list, but all of the papers and flyers for it. I mean how can you say no to that right??? I was cracking up, I couldn't believe he was actually waiting for us! So being the nice, can't say no to people, people we are, we took it. First, we had to have a little break to tank up, we were very hungry by then. Thankfully, the route was very easy, so we finished in less than an hour. I was very happy. I'm going to be even happier and grateful when I see the pay check. :) Well, I'm trying not to fall asleep at the computer. I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Friday, October 29, 2010
Day 226
Hey you! We're driving back from Buffalo. We were supposed to pick up something for you, but it wasn't in. :( Its ok though, we were able to find something for your mommy for her birthday, so I am very thrilled about that! I think she's going to love it. ;) I love giving people gifts, sometimes I think I'm more impatient for the persons birthday than they are, so I can see them open their gift!
We were in Walmart when I called your mommy, she picks up and says, "ER." I'm said, "what?" So she's said, oh you didn't get my email? Samuel sprained or broke his ankle. We're getting ready to go to the ER. Just this morning as we were driving to Buffalo, I thought it will be a miracle if we can make it without an injury this week, because just after Landon's hand was better, Micah broke his toe. Samuel said he heard it snap, and so did a guy on the other side of the court. So they went to the ER and we were all praying it wasn't broken. A couple hours later we get a call, it's not broken, he just sprained it really and has to stay off of it for a week. I was texting Samuel, and I said, well, thank God Almighty it's not broken. Then I said, who knows God might've healed it. He text back and said, he thought He had. Now we'll never know on this side of eternity if He did, but the fact is that it's possible. I know you're probably thinking that's impossible, and on all points that's my first instinct, too. Yet the Bible says clearly many different times, nothing is too hard for God and He can do the impossible. So that's all I'm trusting in, which is a pretty safe place to be. :) I am VERY thankful that it's broken. God is good, very good. I love you little one!
Your Sister,
Larra
We were in Walmart when I called your mommy, she picks up and says, "ER." I'm said, "what?" So she's said, oh you didn't get my email? Samuel sprained or broke his ankle. We're getting ready to go to the ER. Just this morning as we were driving to Buffalo, I thought it will be a miracle if we can make it without an injury this week, because just after Landon's hand was better, Micah broke his toe. Samuel said he heard it snap, and so did a guy on the other side of the court. So they went to the ER and we were all praying it wasn't broken. A couple hours later we get a call, it's not broken, he just sprained it really and has to stay off of it for a week. I was texting Samuel, and I said, well, thank God Almighty it's not broken. Then I said, who knows God might've healed it. He text back and said, he thought He had. Now we'll never know on this side of eternity if He did, but the fact is that it's possible. I know you're probably thinking that's impossible, and on all points that's my first instinct, too. Yet the Bible says clearly many different times, nothing is too hard for God and He can do the impossible. So that's all I'm trusting in, which is a pretty safe place to be. :) I am VERY thankful that it's broken. God is good, very good. I love you little one!
Your Sister,
Larra
Thursday, October 28, 2010
Day 225
Hey kiddo! How are things going in your world? Today, was your mommy's midwife appointment. I didn't go to this one, because it was a VERY long visit, close to three hours. One of her midwives is also a homeopath doctor, so she had a visit with her. The first visit is supposed to take a long time so she can learn a lot about you. I don't really know everything about it. I didn't go, because I didn't want to sit through all of it. :)
I don't really know what to tell you, nothing exiting has been going on. Tomorrow we're going to find something for your mommy's birthday. I know we seem very last minute, which we are most of the time, but we generally aren't this late. It's just hard to determine what we should get her this year.
Alexa and Papa started a new route this morning. This is a 2 week route, which is very good. At least it will be the same for a while, it makes the routes go faster. Saturday should be crazy, because we will have 271 papers! That's the largest route we've had so far. It will be great on payday. I'm learning to love it. In the morning, it's good, but during the day it's not the best. :) Well, I need to clean my room and finish the laundry, I'll be gone all day tomorrow and the weekend is filled, so this is the only time I have. I love you!!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
I don't really know what to tell you, nothing exiting has been going on. Tomorrow we're going to find something for your mommy's birthday. I know we seem very last minute, which we are most of the time, but we generally aren't this late. It's just hard to determine what we should get her this year.
Alexa and Papa started a new route this morning. This is a 2 week route, which is very good. At least it will be the same for a while, it makes the routes go faster. Saturday should be crazy, because we will have 271 papers! That's the largest route we've had so far. It will be great on payday. I'm learning to love it. In the morning, it's good, but during the day it's not the best. :) Well, I need to clean my room and finish the laundry, I'll be gone all day tomorrow and the weekend is filled, so this is the only time I have. I love you!!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Day 224
Hey Little One, we just got back from church. The weather was not as chilly, so we decided to walk home. :) We got coupons for ColdStone (a really exspensive ice cream place) buy one get one free, so we decicded to splurge. :) It was delicious.
Church was so good. We were having thanksgiving and this guy shared a verse from Jerimiah that God had spoke to him about. I don't remember where it's at was, but it was "learn not the way of heathen" After that the Holy Spirit led our dad to have a prayer time for the Holy Spirit to show everyone where we had "learned the way of the heathen." Then we just had a testimonial time where we shared what God showed us. It was very powerful, you could feel the presence of God. I love my church. Until God chooses otherwise, I wouldn't want to be any other place. That could never happen in a big 500+ church, it would mess protocal up. ;) At our church we have the liberty to do whatever the Holy Spirit wants us to do. I hope you love it as much as I do. God has blessed us in allowing us to be a part of this church, believe me I've been to a LOT of churches, and I think ours is one of the best. The most important thing is, you find a place where you can hear from God and you go to the place God leads you to go to. If those two things are right you can't go wrong. Wow, I can't believe I'm giving you advice on how to find a church. lol I'm crazy! I'm going to bed, I love you!!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Church was so good. We were having thanksgiving and this guy shared a verse from Jerimiah that God had spoke to him about. I don't remember where it's at was, but it was "learn not the way of heathen" After that the Holy Spirit led our dad to have a prayer time for the Holy Spirit to show everyone where we had "learned the way of the heathen." Then we just had a testimonial time where we shared what God showed us. It was very powerful, you could feel the presence of God. I love my church. Until God chooses otherwise, I wouldn't want to be any other place. That could never happen in a big 500+ church, it would mess protocal up. ;) At our church we have the liberty to do whatever the Holy Spirit wants us to do. I hope you love it as much as I do. God has blessed us in allowing us to be a part of this church, believe me I've been to a LOT of churches, and I think ours is one of the best. The most important thing is, you find a place where you can hear from God and you go to the place God leads you to go to. If those two things are right you can't go wrong. Wow, I can't believe I'm giving you advice on how to find a church. lol I'm crazy! I'm going to bed, I love you!!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
Day 223
Hey kiddo! It's Tuesday, so you probably know where I am. :) On the bus, I already miss the Go Train. lol It's pouring outside! I never remember an umbrella when it's raining, I bring one sometimes when it looks like it's going to, but when it actually rains, I don't have one! There's some people next to me who are speaking through sign languge. I'm so thankful I can hear, but I've always loved sign language, I think it's beautiful. It's so cool how they can say so much with their hands! (yea, I know I'm weird!;)
There's this song that's been in my head since yesterday. The lyrics are, well, some of them. ;) "...sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayer..." I thought about all the prayers I've prayed for, the ones that have been answered, and most of all the ones that haven't. I thought what it would be like if they had been answered. For a lot of them my life would be jacked up right now. So when you pray and sometimes it seems like God won't answer that prayer, don't be discouraged , because maybe, just maybe there's a reason. God always knows what's best for us. I know times it's hard to see that, but just trust Him. He loved us so much, He sent His Son to die for us, you know why? Because He thought it best to give sin depraved man a second chance. He wanted to give us a chance to accept Him as our Saviour so we could live forever with Him. Last Sunday our pastor ask us to write down a list of since God is Almighty, how does that apply to us. I never wrote mine down, but the first thing that came to was, I can trust Him with my life, and that's good enough for me. Since I can trust Him with my life, I know there's a reason for my unanswered prayers, and if it wasn't for them, who knows? I just might now be here. God is an amazing God! I love you!!
Your Sister,
Larra
There's this song that's been in my head since yesterday. The lyrics are, well, some of them. ;) "...sometimes I thank God for unanswered prayer..." I thought about all the prayers I've prayed for, the ones that have been answered, and most of all the ones that haven't. I thought what it would be like if they had been answered. For a lot of them my life would be jacked up right now. So when you pray and sometimes it seems like God won't answer that prayer, don't be discouraged , because maybe, just maybe there's a reason. God always knows what's best for us. I know times it's hard to see that, but just trust Him. He loved us so much, He sent His Son to die for us, you know why? Because He thought it best to give sin depraved man a second chance. He wanted to give us a chance to accept Him as our Saviour so we could live forever with Him. Last Sunday our pastor ask us to write down a list of since God is Almighty, how does that apply to us. I never wrote mine down, but the first thing that came to was, I can trust Him with my life, and that's good enough for me. Since I can trust Him with my life, I know there's a reason for my unanswered prayers, and if it wasn't for them, who knows? I just might now be here. God is an amazing God! I love you!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Monday, October 25, 2010
Day 222
Dear Little One, today I went and spent the day with a friend. I had so much fun. She has the cutest little baby boy! I just loved holding him, I can't wait till I can hold you! He was such a sweet little one, he hardly ever cried and was very content! He had the brightest blue eyes. I hope you will be friends with him when you're a little older. He's only about 6 months older than you. :)
Right now I'm on the train back to Toronto. The train is so much nicer than the subway. :) On a bonus, I got to catch the express train which will take me all the way there with only one stop. :)
Now that I saw Katie's baby, I can't wait till you come. I hope you enjoy this wonderful, crazy, beautiful, sometimes magical thing God choose to call life! It's an amazing gift, one I know I don't deserve, but I'm so thankful for, I've been blessed, real blessed, and to think in a month or so, I'll have another sibling. God's been good, real good. If I spent my whole life thanking Him, it would never be enough. I hope you get to know the God I serve way better than I do, believe me, it's worth going through the valley for, it really is. I love you little one!
Your Sister,
Larra
Right now I'm on the train back to Toronto. The train is so much nicer than the subway. :) On a bonus, I got to catch the express train which will take me all the way there with only one stop. :)
Now that I saw Katie's baby, I can't wait till you come. I hope you enjoy this wonderful, crazy, beautiful, sometimes magical thing God choose to call life! It's an amazing gift, one I know I don't deserve, but I'm so thankful for, I've been blessed, real blessed, and to think in a month or so, I'll have another sibling. God's been good, real good. If I spent my whole life thanking Him, it would never be enough. I hope you get to know the God I serve way better than I do, believe me, it's worth going through the valley for, it really is. I love you little one!
Your Sister,
Larra
Sunday, October 24, 2010
Day 221
Dearest Little One, today was a beautiful day. I love the weather when it's like this. Plus, it's supposed to be warm all week. I think some Canadians are crazy, some people had winter coats on today! They complain they can't stand the heat (which it hardly ever gets above 85), and the complain when it's cold! They're never happy, I'm like make up yours minds! What do you want? Cold or Hot???!!! lol Well, that's my rant for the day.
We (well, Alexa and Samuel sang, I played the piano) sang this new song. It's really an old song, but it was the first time we'd done it. It was a remix of "Take My Life and Let it be" It's really good. I'm sure it will still be on youtube when you're older. I hope you like to sing. Alexa is really hoping you learn to play the piano. I think I'm going to make you, even if I have to pay for the lessons myself. :) It's an amazing talent.
Church was very good, I wanted to share with you the verse from John 6:68, "Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life." There will be times in your life, where you will stray. I've had my fair share of going astray (nothing I'm proud of), but whenever I come back to the Lord. I feel exactly how Peter feels, "to whom shall we go?" There's no other place I'd rather be. When you're close to Jesus, don't leave, because really, to whom will you go? I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
We (well, Alexa and Samuel sang, I played the piano) sang this new song. It's really an old song, but it was the first time we'd done it. It was a remix of "Take My Life and Let it be" It's really good. I'm sure it will still be on youtube when you're older. I hope you like to sing. Alexa is really hoping you learn to play the piano. I think I'm going to make you, even if I have to pay for the lessons myself. :) It's an amazing talent.
Church was very good, I wanted to share with you the verse from John 6:68, "Then Simon Peter answered him, Lord, to whom shall we go? thou hast the words of eternal life." There will be times in your life, where you will stray. I've had my fair share of going astray (nothing I'm proud of), but whenever I come back to the Lord. I feel exactly how Peter feels, "to whom shall we go?" There's no other place I'd rather be. When you're close to Jesus, don't leave, because really, to whom will you go? I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Saturday, October 23, 2010
220
Hey little person! Do you like my newest nickname for you? I rather like it, but I'm crazy like that. lol You REALLY need to learn to settle down a little bit. You move so much we can see your mommy's tummy going up and down! The gadget says you're supposed to sleep more, but it seems like you've kicked it up a notch or two. :) I love watching and feeling you move, but it's rather painful for your mommy.
Your Sister,
Larra
Micah is very happy, he doesn't have to wear his cast any more. He goes Monday to get it x-rayed to make sure it healed properly. He said it feels weird. I kinda miss it, I know that sounds mean, but you have no idea how hard it is to find ONE pair of black socks on Sunday morning for church. (Once you live here long enough you will realize there is a sock thief that lives with us.) Here lately, I've only had to find one, because he wears a white one with his cast. Oh, well, tis life.
We (your father and I) did the paper route this morning. I was sooo tired, I barely overcame. :) I thought it would never end, we had close to 240 papers. It's going to look amazing on the paycheck next week though. I go in phases, sometimes I say we're out of our minds, and at other times, I say it's not that bad. Either way our craziness and our normalness (I know that's not really a word, but my brains not functioning to give me the word I'm looking for.) pays bills and puts food on the table. God has blessed above all we could ask or think. As I went grocery shopping with Micah this morning, I couldn't help but praise God for all His goodness. Don't ever forget to praise God for the little things. One thing your mother has always instilled in us, is to be grateful for the smallest things, no matter how significant. She used to tell us, (which here lately it's been true still) when we can have napkins and ziplock bags we are doing good. For a while we had them, and I never really missed them. Then we went a couple of months without napkins and ziplock bags and I realized when we could afford them what a blessing it was. That's just a very small example, but in you life look for the small things. It will make your day! I love you!Your Sister,
Larra
Friday, October 22, 2010
Day 219
Dear little one, I just got back from the mall with your sister and dad. We've been trying to find your mommy something for her birthday. (don't tell her we haven't found anything yet:) So far, we've come up with nada.... so hopefully, we'll find something next week. It was funny, we were shopping in this one store, and we were talking to the sales clerk, and he trying to get us to buy something. He said, "Parents are so hard to shop for, I never know what to get mine, so I don't buy them anything at all." That cracked me up, I told Alexa we should try that. lol :) I don't think that would go over too well. :)
I was reading in Numbers and the Lord showed me this other verse, it's at a time where Balak wants Balaam to curse the Israelites, but God has blessed them, and has told Balaam not to bless them. If Balaam decides to go against the LORD, then Balak will make him a very honorable man. When Balak sends Balaam messengers this is what Balaam tells them, "If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own hand; but what the LORD saith that will I speak?" To hear God's voice is very precious and fearful thing, when God speaks He is very serious, so don't take it lightly. I'll never forget what a preacher once said, when God speaks to you, obey the first time, because you never know that might be the last time you hear from Him. Through out your life, you will be offered many things, if you will just go against the commandment of the Lord. Don't do it, it's not worth it. Don't sacrifice the eternal for the temporal. I can't stress enough how important it is to not only stay in touch with God, but also to obey His voice.
In the end of the story, Balaam obeyed the voice of the LORD, and blessed God's people three times. While he may have seemed like this spiritual giant, he wasn't, he struggled just like you and me. Each time he could've turned away and said I'm done, but he went each time to sacrifice and he heard God's voice say no. The third time, it says, he didn't go as the other time to seek enchantments, he set his face to the wilderness, he had made his decision. He never did anything wrong, and he knew from the beginning what was right, but it took Him a while to decide that's what he was going to do. You may come to a point in your life, where you know what the commandment of the Lord is, but you stop just for a second to see if there's any other way. Don't choose the house with silver and gold over the commandment of the Lord. I love you little one!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
I was reading in Numbers and the Lord showed me this other verse, it's at a time where Balak wants Balaam to curse the Israelites, but God has blessed them, and has told Balaam not to bless them. If Balaam decides to go against the LORD, then Balak will make him a very honorable man. When Balak sends Balaam messengers this is what Balaam tells them, "If Balak would give me his house full of silver and gold, I cannot go beyond the commandment of the LORD, to do either good or bad of mine own hand; but what the LORD saith that will I speak?" To hear God's voice is very precious and fearful thing, when God speaks He is very serious, so don't take it lightly. I'll never forget what a preacher once said, when God speaks to you, obey the first time, because you never know that might be the last time you hear from Him. Through out your life, you will be offered many things, if you will just go against the commandment of the Lord. Don't do it, it's not worth it. Don't sacrifice the eternal for the temporal. I can't stress enough how important it is to not only stay in touch with God, but also to obey His voice.
In the end of the story, Balaam obeyed the voice of the LORD, and blessed God's people three times. While he may have seemed like this spiritual giant, he wasn't, he struggled just like you and me. Each time he could've turned away and said I'm done, but he went each time to sacrifice and he heard God's voice say no. The third time, it says, he didn't go as the other time to seek enchantments, he set his face to the wilderness, he had made his decision. He never did anything wrong, and he knew from the beginning what was right, but it took Him a while to decide that's what he was going to do. You may come to a point in your life, where you know what the commandment of the Lord is, but you stop just for a second to see if there's any other way. Don't choose the house with silver and gold over the commandment of the Lord. I love you little one!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Thursday, October 21, 2010
Day 218
Hey you! How are you doing? I am VERY tired. lol I can't wait till it's time to crawl into bed. :) It's a quiet night, your brothers are at basketball practice, Micah is in bed, and it's just us girls up. (such precious moments...haha)
The time has come for boots, I wore mine today. I didn't this morning, but tonight when I went back out, I had to wear them. It's was actually cold. :) We should be able to go ice skating here in a couple of weeks. I'm so excited! It's the highlight of my winter, I do enjoy going with our sister, Alexa. I hope you will like it. We haven't been able to get your brothers to join us.
I wanted to share with you this verse in from Numbers, "God is not a man, that he should lie; neither the son of man, that he should repent: hath he said, and shall he not do it? or hath he spoken, and shall he not make it good?" The first part is my favorite, "God is not a man, that he should lie...." There will never be a reason why you can't trust God. I know at times the devil will try to give you evidence to prove otherwise, but remember, the devil is the "father of lies" while on the other hand it's impossible for God to lie. Whatever God tells you, He will do it. I love you!!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Wednesday, October 20, 2010
Day 217
Dear Little Person, How are you doing? I'm doing amazing. The song comes to mind I heard several years ago, "...everyday I'm amazed that God would spend the day with me..." To think that the Almighty God wants to spend the day with ME! I'm so thankful that He does. Tonight's Bible Study was cancelled so we could spend time with God. It's amazing how God works, this week I've been trying to spend more time with God. The past week or two my devotions have been very dull, it more like I was just going through the motions. On Monday, I was thinking about it, and I was wondering why the Bible seemed dead, it's generally not like that. Then I started to think about everything else I was doing. I've been reading a LOT of books and watching more movies. Because I was doing all of that, my Bible didn't have any value to me. I then remembered why I had stopped reading "fluff" books as a friend calls them, and why I didn't watch movies all the time. I was amazed how when I stopped reading those books how alive the Bible came, and how I wanted to read every chapter. Tonight as I just sat there and read my Bible and prayer I was amazed at how good it was. Be very careful with what you put into your mind, it will affect you WAY more than you know. Don't listen when they tell you that it's okay and you can do both, it won't affect you, it's a lie. I'm not saying you have to cut it out completely, who knows you may be strong enough to handle it, but don't fool yourself into believing you it won't hurt you spiritually at all. I love you so much!
Your Sister,
Larra
PS Today, is your grandpa's birthday. We call him Paw Paw, he's your mommy's daddy. :)
Your Sister,
Larra
PS Today, is your grandpa's birthday. We call him Paw Paw, he's your mommy's daddy. :)
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Day 216
Dearest little one, today you are 31 weeks old. :) 9 more weeks until you pop! Before you know it you'll be almost 20! Everyone always told me to enjoy life it will fly by, kid, you have no idea how true that is! I was almost 18 I finally understood what they mean. All my life, I couldn't wait till my next birthday, till the next holiday, or till the next whatever. One day I was on my paper route with Micah, and he jumped up from behind me, and threw a whole pile of leaves on me. My first instinct was to tell him to stop it, we have work to do, don't mess around. Then I realized something, I might not have tomorrow, I need to live for today. It was kind of like the breaking point of what God had been teaching me, and it finally clicked. We both had fun, we made memories that will last a life time, to this day he makes sure I will never forget it. So live for today kiddo, don't worry about tomorrow just enjoy the day! I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Your Sister,
Larra
Monday, October 18, 2010
Day 215
Hey little person! We just got back from the gym. Tonight, I did cyclefit again. I don't know why I keep going. lol Everytime I tell myself I'm not going back, but I keep finding myself back in there. ;) After that we (Samuel and I) played volleyball. We sucked. lol I haven't played in at least 3 years, and Samuel kept power hitting the ball. Plus, we'd never played with those rules. We did have fun though. I think it helped balance both teams out since we didn't play on the same team. :)
We finally have a home phone again! It almost seems weird. We haven't had one in almost three weeks due to several issuses with the phone companies. It was actually one big complicated mess. Thankfully, for now everything is good. We still had phones, but they were just cell phones. We considered getting rid of the home phone permanently, but the way the internet is setup, it's bascially free. In the plan it's not, but if you buy just Internet you don't save money. Weird, huh?
I had something I was going to tell you, but I forgot what it was......hmm....oh, I just remembered. :) It something I sometimes struggle with, but don't try to figure God out. Don't plan or work out how He is/will do it. Just have faith and trust Him. When you come to a moutain in your life, don't worry if you have to go through it, around it, or over it. Let God take care of it. Also, don't look in the past or in other people's lives to see if God has already done it, as a basis for if He can do it. The Bible says, "all things are possible to him the believeth." and another verse says, "with God all things are possible." When I have a need or am going through a trial it's so easy for me to try to find out if God's done it before, if He has, then I'm more willing to trust Him, I instead of just believing Him. It's so easy to put God in a box and determine what He can do, instead of just letting Him simply do what He's good at-the impossible!
I hope that made sense. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
We finally have a home phone again! It almost seems weird. We haven't had one in almost three weeks due to several issuses with the phone companies. It was actually one big complicated mess. Thankfully, for now everything is good. We still had phones, but they were just cell phones. We considered getting rid of the home phone permanently, but the way the internet is setup, it's bascially free. In the plan it's not, but if you buy just Internet you don't save money. Weird, huh?
I had something I was going to tell you, but I forgot what it was......hmm....oh, I just remembered. :) It something I sometimes struggle with, but don't try to figure God out. Don't plan or work out how He is/will do it. Just have faith and trust Him. When you come to a moutain in your life, don't worry if you have to go through it, around it, or over it. Let God take care of it. Also, don't look in the past or in other people's lives to see if God has already done it, as a basis for if He can do it. The Bible says, "all things are possible to him the believeth." and another verse says, "with God all things are possible." When I have a need or am going through a trial it's so easy for me to try to find out if God's done it before, if He has, then I'm more willing to trust Him, I instead of just believing Him. It's so easy to put God in a box and determine what He can do, instead of just letting Him simply do what He's good at-the impossible!
I hope that made sense. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Day 214
Dear Little One, I was looking at the gadget on the top of the blog. We only have 65 days left till your arrival! It's really starting to go by fast! Although, if you were in my tummy, I think it would be going by extremely slow! A pregnancy term is almost a year! Can you imagine having a little person inside of you for 9 months!
Your daddy went to the other part of town to buy a bed for your brothers. Landon and Micah share (well, used to) a bunkbed. Then a couple of weeks ago (when I was Dyanna) I was talking with our dad on the phone, and I heard a scream. I was like what's going on???? It turned out, Micah got on his bed (he slept on top) and he feel through. (don't worry, no one was injured) lol It's quite comical now, and I'm sorry I missed it, but oh, well. ;) So for the past couple weeks, they've had a makeshift trundle bed, where they pull Micah's mattress out from under Landon's bed. We found a trundle bed for $40 on craigslist. (PTL!) So now we're just waiting till he gets home. :)
Winter is so close I can feel it! I've put off wearing my boots, but I think this week I'm going to have to bring them out. :) The good thing is this year, it means you're coming very soon! I can't wait to meet you. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Your daddy went to the other part of town to buy a bed for your brothers. Landon and Micah share (well, used to) a bunkbed. Then a couple of weeks ago (when I was Dyanna) I was talking with our dad on the phone, and I heard a scream. I was like what's going on???? It turned out, Micah got on his bed (he slept on top) and he feel through. (don't worry, no one was injured) lol It's quite comical now, and I'm sorry I missed it, but oh, well. ;) So for the past couple weeks, they've had a makeshift trundle bed, where they pull Micah's mattress out from under Landon's bed. We found a trundle bed for $40 on craigslist. (PTL!) So now we're just waiting till he gets home. :)
Winter is so close I can feel it! I've put off wearing my boots, but I think this week I'm going to have to bring them out. :) The good thing is this year, it means you're coming very soon! I can't wait to meet you. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Saturday, October 16, 2010
Day 213
Dear Tucson, how are things in your world? Some of us are sick, but other than that we are all okay. We had a mishap on the route this morning. Our manager had written out the new route for us, but your daddy didn't understand it. I did, but I didn't know he didn't, so basically, we had to do one route twice. :( Thankfully, we finally finished! The good thing is, at first he thought we had to go back and pick up every paper we threw, (I actually considered crying) but we didn't. Praise the LORD! Another bonus was we did 3 routes this morning, which will be great on the next pay check. :) I'm very thankful God keeps meeting our needs.
I wanted to share this verse I read in Ecc. today, it says, " I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all." Isn't that an amazing verse? You see it doesn't matter if you're strong, if you're rich, or if you're skilled, we all get time and chance, God's no respector of person. I just love that last part, "time and chance happeneth to them all." I love you dear little one! Sleep tight!
Your Sister,
Larra
I wanted to share this verse I read in Ecc. today, it says, " I returned, and saw under the sun, that the race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet riches to men of understanding, nor yet favour to men of skill; but time and chance happeneth to them all." Isn't that an amazing verse? You see it doesn't matter if you're strong, if you're rich, or if you're skilled, we all get time and chance, God's no respector of person. I just love that last part, "time and chance happeneth to them all." I love you dear little one! Sleep tight!
Your Sister,
Larra
Friday, October 15, 2010
Day 212
Today, we a pretty boring day. I really need to go to bed, because we have the paper route in the morning. Sorry, this post is so short, but I can't think of anything to tell you. I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Thursday, October 14, 2010
Day 211
Hey little one!!! Guess what?! This is my 100th post. I'm so proud of myself. I've never even dreamed of doing this many posts, and every single day. This is a once in a life time thing, and I'm only doing it for you, No.1 because you're worth it and No. 2, because I'm a nice sister like that. :)
Your brothers have basketball practice tonight, so the house is nice and quiet. I'm sitting outside with your sister. It's a really nice night, the sky is a beautiful, clear, midnight blue. You would never know it, because it was all rainy and nasty, but it is. :) I love that verse, in Song a Solomon, that says, God makes everything beautiful in his time. No matter how bad or ugly something begins, God can always make it beautiful. The key is, "in his time" I think one of the hardest things to do (for me anyways) is to wait, to just wait. In the back of my mind I know it's worth it to wait, but sometimes I have got/get impatient and try to work something out on my own, which I later regret...so I'm trying to learn to just let go, and wait on God. Easier said than done, but if you learn it while you're young, it will save you from a lot of mistakes. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Your brothers have basketball practice tonight, so the house is nice and quiet. I'm sitting outside with your sister. It's a really nice night, the sky is a beautiful, clear, midnight blue. You would never know it, because it was all rainy and nasty, but it is. :) I love that verse, in Song a Solomon, that says, God makes everything beautiful in his time. No matter how bad or ugly something begins, God can always make it beautiful. The key is, "in his time" I think one of the hardest things to do (for me anyways) is to wait, to just wait. In the back of my mind I know it's worth it to wait, but sometimes I have got/get impatient and try to work something out on my own, which I later regret...so I'm trying to learn to just let go, and wait on God. Easier said than done, but if you learn it while you're young, it will save you from a lot of mistakes. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Day 210
Hey kiddo! Today, was the midwife appointment. Everything looks great. :) The measurments are perfect, and your heartbeat was strong! We had the appointment with Mary today. The last couple of visits have been with Pam, because Mary had either been on holiday or on call. They're both super nice. I'm not sure if they're the kind of people you want 20 years from now to walk up to you and say, oh, hey, I delievered you, I remember when you first came out all bloody and ugly. lol Frankly, I can't think of any one I would classify as those type of people, but, it's all part of life and someones got to do it. They're both very intelligent and have been delievering babies for many years, so I feel that you and your mother are in great hands! For you, it's just oldest sibling instincts, but for our mother, it's well hard to explain how I feel about her... I'm kind of like a mom to my mom, I'm very protective, and I have to make sure everything is okay for her. Ohhh, and guess what???!!! Your mommy has decided she thinks you have my personality! She said you're VERY determined. I told her that was great. We're outnumbered,
so you should make it even. Samuel is the other sibling like me. :) Plus, since you will be in the home a while after everyone's gone, she'll need someone like that. Now, I expect you to respect your mother like none other, if you don't I will have a cow, and I will come take care of you! She's the best anyone could ask for. I love her so much. We have been blessed by Almighty God. :) Don't ever forget that! I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
so you should make it even. Samuel is the other sibling like me. :) Plus, since you will be in the home a while after everyone's gone, she'll need someone like that. Now, I expect you to respect your mother like none other, if you don't I will have a cow, and I will come take care of you! She's the best anyone could ask for. I love her so much. We have been blessed by Almighty God. :) Don't ever forget that! I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Tuesday, October 12, 2010
Day 209
Hey little person! How are you doing today? It's Tuesday once again, so I find myself on the bus to go teach piano lessons. :) What about you? What's going on in your world? You have grown, no if we gently push on your mommy's tummy, we can feel you. :) You don't seem to like it, everytime we do it, you move into the abyss of your mommy's tummy, but it doesnt hurt you, so your mommy lets us do it. You still kick, but you don't not as much, it's more like you're moving to make try and find a comfortable position. It's funny to watch you move through her stomach.
Whenever you find yourself nervous or think you can't do something, you can. There's a verse your mommy always taught us from the very beginning of our lives, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheth me." I've relied on that verse so many times. I'm almost 20 and I still need that verse, I know I look strong and tough, but sometimes I'm not all that tough, but my secret is that verse. Sometimes I just bow my head and say a little prayer and ask God to help me, and you know what? He's never let me down. So don't ever be afraid to try new things, dare to do the impossible! The way I look at it is, I'd rather try, than to look back and say, "what if..." Sometimes I've wished I hadn't, and other times I'm glad I did, but in both cases I know, I never wonder, I know. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Whenever you find yourself nervous or think you can't do something, you can. There's a verse your mommy always taught us from the very beginning of our lives, "I can do all things through Christ which strengtheth me." I've relied on that verse so many times. I'm almost 20 and I still need that verse, I know I look strong and tough, but sometimes I'm not all that tough, but my secret is that verse. Sometimes I just bow my head and say a little prayer and ask God to help me, and you know what? He's never let me down. So don't ever be afraid to try new things, dare to do the impossible! The way I look at it is, I'd rather try, than to look back and say, "what if..." Sometimes I've wished I hadn't, and other times I'm glad I did, but in both cases I know, I never wonder, I know. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Monday, October 11, 2010
Day 208
Hey you! Today, was Thanksgiving in Canada. :) We have so much to be thankful for, too! We have a God that loves us, a great family, a roof over our heads, food we like the taste of, we have extras, clothes, and so much more! Your daddy made us his traditional ribs. (Your grandpa, Papa Alex, started that tradition many years ago, when he started making ribs for holidays. He makes the best, too! ) Then we had some other dishes that everyone really likes. (and don't worry, we did NOT forget the veggies, there were plenty of those.) Your mommy tried this new dessert called Apple Dumplings, which was delicious. Alexa made dirt cake (a family favorite) and I made cookies. I will try and post some pictures tomorrow. This year we had something extra special to be thankful for. YOU! This was our last holiday with seven. When Christmas comes, there will be eight of us. :) I can't wait! I love you little one.
Your Sister,
Larra
PS. I'm sorry I didn't write Day 207B. So here it is: When I went outside to go bring the van around, I couldn't get the car to start. So I went and got your daddy, he worked on the car for a bit, (it was the started) and we couldn't get it fixed. So we ended up having to take a taxi, which is always an adventure. Although, most of us have only taken a cab about 3 times. lol:) We did make it to church on time. It was a great service. It always exciting to hear everyones testimonies of what God's done for them in the past year. I guess I should back-up a little bit and tell you what I'm talking about. :) When we first went to Grace Bible Baptist Church I guess about 13 or 14 years ago, they had this service called a "Match Light Testimony Service" every year on the Wednesday before thanksgiving. Each person that wants to gets a long fireplace match, lights it, and as long as your match burns you give thanks for everything God's done for you in the past year. (it's ok if you go longer though:) Then afterwards, we have a mini fellowship with light fingerfoods. When we moved to Canada, we kept the tradition going, but we switched to Sunday night and moved it to October for thankgsgiving here. Everyone always loves it! So last night by the time we got done fellowshipping, and walked home (we finally got your father involved in our tradition of Timmy's after church. :) it was super late, and I just hit the sack. So anyway, I hope you will enjoy the service when you're older as much as I do! I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Your Sister,
Larra
PS. I'm sorry I didn't write Day 207B. So here it is: When I went outside to go bring the van around, I couldn't get the car to start. So I went and got your daddy, he worked on the car for a bit, (it was the started) and we couldn't get it fixed. So we ended up having to take a taxi, which is always an adventure. Although, most of us have only taken a cab about 3 times. lol:) We did make it to church on time. It was a great service. It always exciting to hear everyones testimonies of what God's done for them in the past year. I guess I should back-up a little bit and tell you what I'm talking about. :) When we first went to Grace Bible Baptist Church I guess about 13 or 14 years ago, they had this service called a "Match Light Testimony Service" every year on the Wednesday before thanksgiving. Each person that wants to gets a long fireplace match, lights it, and as long as your match burns you give thanks for everything God's done for you in the past year. (it's ok if you go longer though:) Then afterwards, we have a mini fellowship with light fingerfoods. When we moved to Canada, we kept the tradition going, but we switched to Sunday night and moved it to October for thankgsgiving here. Everyone always loves it! So last night by the time we got done fellowshipping, and walked home (we finally got your father involved in our tradition of Timmy's after church. :) it was super late, and I just hit the sack. So anyway, I hope you will enjoy the service when you're older as much as I do! I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Sunday, October 10, 2010
Day 207A
Hey Little One! Today has been a great day so far and it's not even over...It started out bright and early, your daddy and I went to visit a church that is about 45 minutes away just to be a blessing to the people. (Tomorrow is the Canadian Thanksgiving, so the Library is closed, therefore, we are meeting at a different location just for tonight.) I can't believe I used to get up early every morning to go to church...(we meet in the afternoons, I can't remember if I told you that.) I'll tell how I did it...a LOT of coffee and a LOT of makeup. ahaha I must say this, it's so worth it. I almost missed our morning service. I was so blessed, it was so refreshing to see people sooo excited just to be at church. I couldn't believe it, they were so happy for the simple fact they were at church. :) I got a blessing in Sunday School, the teacher was teaching on the Nehemiah and when he helped build the wall. She gave the practical example, of how they built the wall around their city to keep their enemies out, and how we as Christians need to build a wall around our lifes, so that the devil can't get in. If we were not build just one brick, the devil could get in. A lot of time, we build the wall, but maybe we'll leave a hole here and there, or we'll forget to put mortar in between the bricks. In worship service, the pastor preached on being thankful. I realize how little I thank God, I mostly only thank Him for the good things He's done, I'll thank Him for the bad, but I just don't thank Him enough, ya know?
I had something in my devotions last night, I wanted to tell you about. I was reading in Numbers, and it was talking about how the LORD directed them through a cloud. If the cloud moved, they went forward on their journey, but if it stayed, then they stayed, whether 2 days, a month, or a year, they stayed. Sometimes in life, you will be at the same place(and I'm not just talking about in the same house, in life in general) for a long period of time. That's okay, just stand still. It maybe so hard,(if you're anything like me, it's harder than hard. :) but do it. Don't try to rush forward for God, because sometimes He wants to teach you something, follow the cloud. I know I've told you so much, but I promise you, if you listen, you will never regret it. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
PS I'm starting this early, when I get home from church I will write Day 207B, but I didn't want to forget to tell you that part. :)
I had something in my devotions last night, I wanted to tell you about. I was reading in Numbers, and it was talking about how the LORD directed them through a cloud. If the cloud moved, they went forward on their journey, but if it stayed, then they stayed, whether 2 days, a month, or a year, they stayed. Sometimes in life, you will be at the same place(and I'm not just talking about in the same house, in life in general) for a long period of time. That's okay, just stand still. It maybe so hard,(if you're anything like me, it's harder than hard. :) but do it. Don't try to rush forward for God, because sometimes He wants to teach you something, follow the cloud. I know I've told you so much, but I promise you, if you listen, you will never regret it. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
PS I'm starting this early, when I get home from church I will write Day 207B, but I didn't want to forget to tell you that part. :)
Saturday, October 9, 2010
Day 206
Hey little one!!! Today was so nice outside! I loved the weather. :) I wish I could've spent more time outside. Instead I did the loooonnnngg process of cutting Daisy's hair. (let me back up, we did a paper route this morning, so when I got home I slept all morning ;) It takes a couple of hours, because she has very thick hair, and we haven't been able to find a pair of clippers that are strong enough to cut through it, so I must cut her hair with sissors, piece by piece.
Your mommy has washed all your new clothes and is putting them away in your little dresser. I don't think I can buy you anything in the near future, because there's no room until you start growing. I guess of course I could always store some of it in my room. NOT! lol if I was necessary I would, but it's not really.
This morning I was reading my Bible, and the Lord showed me this verse, "...Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a mans life consisteth not in the abundance of the things he posseseth." I've seen that verse before, but today it really stood out to me. It's so easy for me to get caught in wanting/wishing for things I don't have. In the world, they rate your success of what you have or what you've done. If you have a lot of possessions, then you're doing good. In God's eyes that's not the case, and neither should be for those of us who claim to be Christians. So kiddo, if you don't have a lot of "things" don't covet, it's a very dangerous trap. Be thankful for what you have, because your life isn't measured by WHAT you have, it's measured by WHO you have. If you have Jesus Christ, then you've got something worth something. :) I love you!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Your mommy has washed all your new clothes and is putting them away in your little dresser. I don't think I can buy you anything in the near future, because there's no room until you start growing. I guess of course I could always store some of it in my room. NOT! lol if I was necessary I would, but it's not really.
This morning I was reading my Bible, and the Lord showed me this verse, "...Take heed, and beware of covetousness: for a mans life consisteth not in the abundance of the things he posseseth." I've seen that verse before, but today it really stood out to me. It's so easy for me to get caught in wanting/wishing for things I don't have. In the world, they rate your success of what you have or what you've done. If you have a lot of possessions, then you're doing good. In God's eyes that's not the case, and neither should be for those of us who claim to be Christians. So kiddo, if you don't have a lot of "things" don't covet, it's a very dangerous trap. Be thankful for what you have, because your life isn't measured by WHAT you have, it's measured by WHO you have. If you have Jesus Christ, then you've got something worth something. :) I love you!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Friday, October 8, 2010
Day 205
Hey you!!!! We just got back from the states about 45 minutes ago. :) It was a good trip, we were able to mail the prayer letters, which was the main purpose of going. (but we save money going, so we used that money for groceries and such) I'm sorry I didn't find you anything. I found this really cute denim jacket, but it was $12.99 and your mommy said that wasn't a very good deal, because you wouldn't be able to wear it very long. We were able to get you most everything else you will need. There are a few things left, but the main things we bought. Your daddy took us to this delicious place called, Moe's Southwest Grill. They make some of the best burritos. :) It was nice to be able to spend sometime with all of us together and not one gone. It was a great family day!
I've still been thinking about yesterday, you know I'm learning (slowly, I know) I need to depend upon God for everything. It's not enough to just do the things I think I can't handle. I also learned, sin has consequences. That was the topic of the sermon from Thursday, but I learned it first hand. I guess in my mind I always think God will cover for me, that He'll forgive me and everything will be okay. God will forgive me, and later it might be okay, but that does not mean I don't have to live with the consequences. I guess it's like I almost thought I could get away with sin. I can't, I must own up to my mistakes, too. I know that seems pretty bad, but it's just the brutal honest truth. I hope you learn from this that sin does have consequences. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
PS Today, was your aunt Deanna's birthday. I'm not going to tell you how old she is, because I'm a good niece like that. :)
I've still been thinking about yesterday, you know I'm learning (slowly, I know) I need to depend upon God for everything. It's not enough to just do the things I think I can't handle. I also learned, sin has consequences. That was the topic of the sermon from Thursday, but I learned it first hand. I guess in my mind I always think God will cover for me, that He'll forgive me and everything will be okay. God will forgive me, and later it might be okay, but that does not mean I don't have to live with the consequences. I guess it's like I almost thought I could get away with sin. I can't, I must own up to my mistakes, too. I know that seems pretty bad, but it's just the brutal honest truth. I hope you learn from this that sin does have consequences. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
PS Today, was your aunt Deanna's birthday. I'm not going to tell you how old she is, because I'm a good niece like that. :)
Thursday, October 7, 2010
Day 204
Dear Tucson, I hope things are going okay in your world. I'm in a rock and a hard place today, I have no idea what to do. I've made a mistake, and it has majorly backfired in my face. Life is screwed up.
On a happy note, tomorrow we're going to the States to go shopping. :)Everyone's so excited!!! We've been counting down the days till your mommy was well enough to make the trip. We're not supposed to buy you any more clothes, BUT if I find something super cute...I just might have to get it for you. :)
We got to talk to your grandpa today. He's finished the last of his chemo treatments. He should find out by the end of this month if the cancers gone. I'm really hoping and praying it is! He's kind of had a rough few days with a cold, but he finished his antibiotics today, so they should work soon. I don't know where your grandma was, she might've still been at work. She has to drive an hour and a half (both ways) so it's pretty hard for her. :(
Well, I'm gonna go, always be careful who you trust. Do what the Bible tells us, "try the spirits to see whether they be of God..." The good thing about all of this is, I learned I need to seek and pray for wisdom in EVERY area of my life, not just the things I think I need help in. It's hard for this screwed up brain of mind to take in the concept that I don't know everything, and I need God for everything, even my next breath. So kiddo, I'm gonna let you go, trust God for everything. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
On a happy note, tomorrow we're going to the States to go shopping. :)Everyone's so excited!!! We've been counting down the days till your mommy was well enough to make the trip. We're not supposed to buy you any more clothes, BUT if I find something super cute...I just might have to get it for you. :)
We got to talk to your grandpa today. He's finished the last of his chemo treatments. He should find out by the end of this month if the cancers gone. I'm really hoping and praying it is! He's kind of had a rough few days with a cold, but he finished his antibiotics today, so they should work soon. I don't know where your grandma was, she might've still been at work. She has to drive an hour and a half (both ways) so it's pretty hard for her. :(
Well, I'm gonna go, always be careful who you trust. Do what the Bible tells us, "try the spirits to see whether they be of God..." The good thing about all of this is, I learned I need to seek and pray for wisdom in EVERY area of my life, not just the things I think I need help in. It's hard for this screwed up brain of mind to take in the concept that I don't know everything, and I need God for everything, even my next breath. So kiddo, I'm gonna let you go, trust God for everything. I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Wednesday, October 6, 2010
Day 203
Dear Tucson, how are you today? We are all doing well, even your mommy is having a good day! :) I helped out a lot with school today. I've been helping Alexa in Geometry, which I love and I helped Samuel and Landon in English. I did a LOT of scoring. lol :) Apparently, we're missing several score keys, so I had to score them with my own brain. ;) Make sure you study hard and do all your school work, it will help you out in life. Education is very important. I loved school, and I hope you will, too.
Yesterday, your parents went and checked out the hospital. The goal is for you to be born at home, but in case you were to decide to come before 37 weeks, you have to be born at the hospital, she said it was semi decent. Personally, I hate hospitals, so I would really like it if you come after 37 weeks:) If you do decide to come, rest assured I will still come visit you. I've survived the others, well, minus Micah. (he was born at home) She also got her Rhogam shot, she has to get one everytime she's pregnant because she's RH-.
Your brothers have for sure decided to play on the rep ball team. Their practices are on Thursdays and Saturdays till Feb. and then they will start the actual season.
I don't have any advice or at least I can't think of anything today (you're probably thinking, "thank God" lol) so just do what you know. :) I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Yesterday, your parents went and checked out the hospital. The goal is for you to be born at home, but in case you were to decide to come before 37 weeks, you have to be born at the hospital, she said it was semi decent. Personally, I hate hospitals, so I would really like it if you come after 37 weeks:) If you do decide to come, rest assured I will still come visit you. I've survived the others, well, minus Micah. (he was born at home) She also got her Rhogam shot, she has to get one everytime she's pregnant because she's RH-.
Your brothers have for sure decided to play on the rep ball team. Their practices are on Thursdays and Saturdays till Feb. and then they will start the actual season.
I don't have any advice or at least I can't think of anything today (you're probably thinking, "thank God" lol) so just do what you know. :) I love you!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
Day 202
Hey little one! We made it through another week!!! You're 29 weeks old today! Eleven weeks and you should be here, it's so close I can almost feel it. :) The other day someone gave us your first books! Then another person gave you a lot of clothes! We probably won't have to buy you anything till after you're 3 months old. Praise the Lord:) We are going to buy you one more outfit for the day you're born. Not only will remember this day for the rest of our lives, but also everyone else will remember your very first picture! You don't want to look back 20 years from now and say they dressed me in that???!!!! lol ;) So thus begins the adventure of finding the perfect outfit for you...
I can't get this verse out of my head that I read yesterday. It's in Luke 5, it says, "they forsook all, and followed him..." I've never seen that verse before, it's talking about the disicples and how they left all to follow Jesus. All my life I've heard preachers preach from the verse that says, "they forsook him and fled." It was the time Jesus was about to be crucified and they forsook Him. No one ever told me that at first they "forsook all and followed" you see, they started out right, but somewhere in the middle they went along the wrong path. If you read history books, many of then were martyred for the name of Christ, so obviously they finished their race. I just can't shake they "forsook all, and followed Him." I guess what we should learn from them is, there must be a beginning where you "follow" maybe along the way you will "flee" but come back and follow. I think that's the hardest decision as Christians we make is to forsake all. I know it may not seem worth, but it is. If I could describe the sweet peace of surrender I think everyone would chose Christ, but I can't so most people are stuck in the middle. If perhaps in the middle of your journey you flee,(unfortunately, I have taken that path before) remember this, "God is never weary of a fresh start." That is a quote your dad reminds me as well as many others often. I've never found it to not be true, never. I love you little one! Grow up to be strong and follow Christ!
Your Sister,
Larra
I can't get this verse out of my head that I read yesterday. It's in Luke 5, it says, "they forsook all, and followed him..." I've never seen that verse before, it's talking about the disicples and how they left all to follow Jesus. All my life I've heard preachers preach from the verse that says, "they forsook him and fled." It was the time Jesus was about to be crucified and they forsook Him. No one ever told me that at first they "forsook all and followed" you see, they started out right, but somewhere in the middle they went along the wrong path. If you read history books, many of then were martyred for the name of Christ, so obviously they finished their race. I just can't shake they "forsook all, and followed Him." I guess what we should learn from them is, there must be a beginning where you "follow" maybe along the way you will "flee" but come back and follow. I think that's the hardest decision as Christians we make is to forsake all. I know it may not seem worth, but it is. If I could describe the sweet peace of surrender I think everyone would chose Christ, but I can't so most people are stuck in the middle. If perhaps in the middle of your journey you flee,(unfortunately, I have taken that path before) remember this, "God is never weary of a fresh start." That is a quote your dad reminds me as well as many others often. I've never found it to not be true, never. I love you little one! Grow up to be strong and follow Christ!
Your Sister,
Larra
Monday, October 4, 2010
Day 201
Dear Little One, how are things in your world? Things are good here. Today, I helped with school, and cleaned the house. It was kinda boring, but hey that's part of life. :)
Micah got a temporary cast for his toe. He can take it on and off for showers and at bed time. You pump it up when you put it back on so it will support the foot. When they went to the fracture clinic they told your dad it was going to cost $160 (which we didn't have). So my dad asked them if there was any other way. So the nurse went in the back, and she said, well, we have this one, some one used it for 2 days and brought it back. You can have it for free if you want it. So he said yes!!! God has been so good to us to povide for our needs. Back to the God's grace, who knows if he planned for that person not to need it, just so we could have a free one, all for the simple fact that He would keep His Word. :)
I've been thinking and complaining about this person in my church that I've been dealing with. They really get on my nerves sometimes. I go back and forth with treating them like Christ. Some days when God has all of me, everything is ok, but the days when I'm struggling, it's like they're a pain. I was coming out to the kitchen to complain again, when Landon started telling this story about a missionary in Africa who woke up one morning to something moving around in his throat. He stuck his hand in and pulled out a tapeworm, he kep pulling and pulling, finally, he got it all out. It was a 3 FOOT long tapeworm! Instantly, my little annonance with this person didn't seem so big. In fact, it seemed so small it didn't even bother me any more. I realized how wrong and unorganized my priorities were. You see, Tucson, I have life so good, and I couldn't even see it because I was blinded by my selfishness. Always be thankful for what you have kiddo, and don't complain, because who knows, you could always be pulling 3 foot long tapeworms out of your throat. I love you Tucson!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Micah got a temporary cast for his toe. He can take it on and off for showers and at bed time. You pump it up when you put it back on so it will support the foot. When they went to the fracture clinic they told your dad it was going to cost $160 (which we didn't have). So my dad asked them if there was any other way. So the nurse went in the back, and she said, well, we have this one, some one used it for 2 days and brought it back. You can have it for free if you want it. So he said yes!!! God has been so good to us to povide for our needs. Back to the God's grace, who knows if he planned for that person not to need it, just so we could have a free one, all for the simple fact that He would keep His Word. :)
I've been thinking and complaining about this person in my church that I've been dealing with. They really get on my nerves sometimes. I go back and forth with treating them like Christ. Some days when God has all of me, everything is ok, but the days when I'm struggling, it's like they're a pain. I was coming out to the kitchen to complain again, when Landon started telling this story about a missionary in Africa who woke up one morning to something moving around in his throat. He stuck his hand in and pulled out a tapeworm, he kep pulling and pulling, finally, he got it all out. It was a 3 FOOT long tapeworm! Instantly, my little annonance with this person didn't seem so big. In fact, it seemed so small it didn't even bother me any more. I realized how wrong and unorganized my priorities were. You see, Tucson, I have life so good, and I couldn't even see it because I was blinded by my selfishness. Always be thankful for what you have kiddo, and don't complain, because who knows, you could always be pulling 3 foot long tapeworms out of your throat. I love you Tucson!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Sunday, October 3, 2010
Day 200
Hey Little One! We made it to day 200!!! I'm so excited!!! We're another day closer to your arrival. I can't wait. I want to hold you in my arms.
Today we had a visitor in church. He seemed to have a zeal for God which was very encouraging. I love my church. There are times when I don't agree with the people, but I still love them and for now I wouldn't want to be any where else.
I was reading my Bible last night in Lev. 26, God had just gotten through telling them all the laws, and giving them the consequences for if they didn't obey. The part that really got to me at the end was verse 44-45, "And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God. But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their ancestors, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the heathen, that I might be their God: I am the LORD." No matter what the people did to God He would never hate them, that's amazing! The love of God, it's unexplainable and uncomprehendible. It's overwhelming that Almight God would love His children that much. Dear child, after you get saved if you ever stray from God, He will never forget you, He will always be there, no matter what you've done you're never more than a hearts cry away. Please, never be afraid to come home. I love you little one, I love you so much!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Today we had a visitor in church. He seemed to have a zeal for God which was very encouraging. I love my church. There are times when I don't agree with the people, but I still love them and for now I wouldn't want to be any where else.
I was reading my Bible last night in Lev. 26, God had just gotten through telling them all the laws, and giving them the consequences for if they didn't obey. The part that really got to me at the end was verse 44-45, "And yet for all that, when they be in the land of their enemies, I will not cast them away, neither will I abhor them, to destroy them utterly, and to break my covenant with them: for I am the LORD their God. But I will for their sakes remember the covenant of their ancestors, whom I brought forth out of the land of Egypt in the sight of the heathen, that I might be their God: I am the LORD." No matter what the people did to God He would never hate them, that's amazing! The love of God, it's unexplainable and uncomprehendible. It's overwhelming that Almight God would love His children that much. Dear child, after you get saved if you ever stray from God, He will never forget you, He will always be there, no matter what you've done you're never more than a hearts cry away. Please, never be afraid to come home. I love you little one, I love you so much!!!
Your Sister,
Larra
Saturday, October 2, 2010
Day 199
Hey you! Guess what? This is our 90th post!!! Tomorrow we'll make it to Day 200! and in ten days I'll have written or well, typed, my 100th post! It's a miracle. :)
The route was very eventful this morning. The papers were late. We hadn't been going very long, it was probably quarter after 5. We (your daddy and I) got a call from our manager (he's really super nice.) and he asks us when we're going to finish our route. We said around 6:30. At first we thought he wanted us to do another route, but he just hung up after saying, oh, well I was just thinking about something. So we're like phew! lol Then at 6:27 you know who calls. I'm on the other side of the street and I can hear the phone ring, my first thought was either Micah hurt his toe again or it's our manager and he wants us to do another route. It really bugs me that people just don't show up for work. I understand if it's an emergency, but to just not show up? Seriously people! Our manager has been so nice to us, he's bent over backwards, so even though we were tired, we couldn't let him do the route (he has to do the routes if someone doesn't show up) (besides who wants to be working on saturday morning???!!!!:)so we drove back to the depot and started all over again! We did finish. I'm soooo thankful for our day off tomorrow!
Your sister, daddy, and I went to this Bible study at this lady's home. I almost think the study was more for me than it was for her family. The topic was from the verse, Luke 18:1b, "...that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" I realized how little I pray. It was something I missed, it was like the light came on, I couldn't remember the last time I had a heart to heart conversation with God. Of course I pray, but it's just I pray for other people ask God to help me through the day, and then off I go on my merry way. When you feel faint in your life, and you're doing your reading your Bible, saying prayers, your involved in people's lives and it seems something's missing. Check your prayer life.
I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
The route was very eventful this morning. The papers were late. We hadn't been going very long, it was probably quarter after 5. We (your daddy and I) got a call from our manager (he's really super nice.) and he asks us when we're going to finish our route. We said around 6:30. At first we thought he wanted us to do another route, but he just hung up after saying, oh, well I was just thinking about something. So we're like phew! lol Then at 6:27 you know who calls. I'm on the other side of the street and I can hear the phone ring, my first thought was either Micah hurt his toe again or it's our manager and he wants us to do another route. It really bugs me that people just don't show up for work. I understand if it's an emergency, but to just not show up? Seriously people! Our manager has been so nice to us, he's bent over backwards, so even though we were tired, we couldn't let him do the route (he has to do the routes if someone doesn't show up) (besides who wants to be working on saturday morning???!!!!:)so we drove back to the depot and started all over again! We did finish. I'm soooo thankful for our day off tomorrow!
Your sister, daddy, and I went to this Bible study at this lady's home. I almost think the study was more for me than it was for her family. The topic was from the verse, Luke 18:1b, "...that men ought always to pray, and not to faint;" I realized how little I pray. It was something I missed, it was like the light came on, I couldn't remember the last time I had a heart to heart conversation with God. Of course I pray, but it's just I pray for other people ask God to help me through the day, and then off I go on my merry way. When you feel faint in your life, and you're doing your reading your Bible, saying prayers, your involved in people's lives and it seems something's missing. Check your prayer life.
I love you!
Your Sister,
Larra
Friday, October 1, 2010
Day 198
Hey Little One! How have you been? I didn't get to feel you kick at all today! :( I guess that's probably because your mommy was gone all day. She went to the chiropractor, then she took Micah to the ER. His toe was still hurting really bad, and the chiropractor thought it could possibly be broken. So they were there for hours, and finally, he got it x-rayed and it was cracked. They put a temporary cast on it for tonight, and tomorrow he has to go back and have they're going to put a splint on it. We've been teasing Landon and saying he jinxed us when he broke his hand, because up until then no one had broken anything. :) Sibling love-there's nothing like it. lol
Today, I realized I was very jealous towards this person. You see they had more than me, and I was trying to do everything in my power to get "ahead" of them. It was wrong, and I've asked God to forgive me. The reason I'm telling you this is, I wasn't secure in who I was and what I had, I wanted more. Don't be like that Tucson, it will eat you up. Let who you are be in Christ, let Him be your everything, so you won't feel you need to get more than the person next to you. Be content. In Christ you will have everything you will ever need plus some. I know at times you may be sidetracked, because I am too, but when you come to the place where it's not enough, remember in Christ you can have everything. I love you kid!
Your Sister,
Larra
Today, I realized I was very jealous towards this person. You see they had more than me, and I was trying to do everything in my power to get "ahead" of them. It was wrong, and I've asked God to forgive me. The reason I'm telling you this is, I wasn't secure in who I was and what I had, I wanted more. Don't be like that Tucson, it will eat you up. Let who you are be in Christ, let Him be your everything, so you won't feel you need to get more than the person next to you. Be content. In Christ you will have everything you will ever need plus some. I know at times you may be sidetracked, because I am too, but when you come to the place where it's not enough, remember in Christ you can have everything. I love you kid!
Your Sister,
Larra
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