Hey all,
Check this out my 14 year old daughter wrote this. She is sooo cool! I am thankful she loves Jesus and loves to serve His people.
My father's Eyes
Tonight, there was something going on at church(sorry, I don't know what It's called) and it was awesome! We were praying over the new arena, and it was really awesome! As we were praying and worshiping, I had this thought. It kinda really had nothing to do with what we were praying about, but I thought it was pretty cool. Here it is.Well, you know how when a baby is born, one of the first things you hear is, "Oh, he/she has your eyes!" Well, I was thinking of that very saying. Well, I personally have my dad's eyes. Then, I thought about how we are supposed to see everything through God's eyes. And then I thought, well, do I have my father's(God's) eyes? Or do I have my earhly father's eye's? Talking about the new church really showed me how I should look at things. My eyes see a big building, that is really big, and probably weighs a ton, but when I really looked at it, I saw a home to the homeless, a a truly healing place for a hurting wold, and all I could think about was the sign on the fence saying, "It's for the people who aren't here yet." Then, I could honestly say I "had my fathers eyes". Well, that's all I have to say. I know it's really a lot of writing, but that's what was on my mind. I'll talk to ya'll later! Luvs!Zoe ;)

check out her blog www.zoegraeser.blogspot.com

And Off To Camp They Will Go

This has been a really hard week for me. For you see my two oldest children will be setting off to Pathfinder's Submerge camp without me. I truly believe it is one of the most difficult things I have gone through. We are always together. I guess some may say that I am an overprotective mother, I say I love my kids very much. I enjoy watching them grow in the Lord. Last year I went with them, this year finances didn't work out and I can't go. I know that God has amazing things in store for them during this camp. I can't wait for them to tell me all about it. As for me my life will not be the same from the 24-27. I love you Zoe and Zack! I hope you have a life changing time at camp. I can't imagine how I will be when they actually leave two days from now, it's only Friday!

BREES ON THE SEAS

This is really cool. Drew Brees of the New Orleans Saints hosted around 35 kids to a day of fishing in Venice,La. The kids were terminally ill cancer patients from Children's Hospital in New Orleans. Dirk was there videoing it for Paradise Louisiana. He said it was amazing to see the kids get so excited to go deep sea fishing. There were about 18 Charter Captains who donated their boats and time to this event. Check out the Paradise Louisiana link on this blog for more pictures.

This Too Shall Pass

Yesterday this is how I felt. Like a boat heading into a storm. I thank God for His mercy and my friends. Kathy thank you for your words of wisdom. This to shall pass. Last night Pastor Dino served it up! What a timely word. I was very lucky to have my mom and sisters at church last night. I love how God works. Pastor Dino's message was right on and I believe will bring some healing in my family.Miles graduated from Blue Sushi, a servant leadership program for kids, and I am so proud of him. I love the fact that he is a part of my family and I love that he desires to serve the Lord.

SLOW DOWN !

When I saw this picture I was trying to finish checking emails, get the kids ready to leave, get ready for a meeting tonight, clean house, and numerous other tasks. I go to the car and to my surprise and dismay, I have a flat tire. OK God I get it I need to slow it down a bit. I definitely need to spend some time with the Prince of Peace. Have a blessed day!

So Cool

This picture isn't the best, but it means alot to me. In the middle is Lincoln. Lincoln just joined HPkids worship team. I am so thankful to have him as a part of our worship team family. Just look at him, he is loving worshipping God. How awesome! Thank you God and HPC for allowing me to be a part of our next generation.

Happy Birthday Zack!

Happy birthday to Zack! He is finally a teenager, the big 13. I am so proud of who he is and who he is becoming in Christ. I love ya man!

Does God think this about me?

Life has been kind of whack lately. I have been thinking and praying alot. I probably need to pray more than think! I was thinking about how harsh our,my, words can be, and how I hear others speak to the people they love. Then I started thinking about what if our harsh words to our love ones, if something happened, were the last words they heard from us. I want my kids and my husband to have not a single doubt in thier minds how I feel about them. I LOVE MY FAMILY! I have been reading this book, The Power of a Praying Parent. This morning Gage had a 7:00am dental appointment. I really could not function yet, so I decided to try and read.

In one of the prayers it says" God if anything foul comes out of my mouth let it be like gravel in my mouth". OUCH!

Then I started thinking again. Why do we speak these unkind words. God led me to this scripture.

Ephesians 4:31-32

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and EVIL SPEAKING be put away from you, with all malice. And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, just as God in Christ alos forgave you.

Maybe these things can lead to unkind words, bottom line is God don't like it, we don't need to do it. God my prayer today is to please spiritually duct tape my mouth shut if I speak before I think, and try to say something stupid. Let my family and friends know without a doubt how much I love them.