You are making it very difficult...

This is borrowed (and slightly modified for date purposes) from a sweet friend of mine's blog. She has amazing insight into our everyday slip-ups that have to just crack our gracious and loving God up. It is comical to think of the things we get annoyed with, especially as parents and then to compare our own actions with our Father's response. I related so much with this post that I had to share it. Enjoy!

"This morning as Cross walked around the house whining and being very rude and bossy, I said under my breath in an attempt to try to keep my cool, "Cross, you are making it very difficult today for mommy to get excited about parenting you." I laughed almost immediately as I thought of our Father saying the same thing to us. All too often (I know for me at least) I make it very difficult for my husband to get excited about being married to me, my family and friends and coworkers to get excited about loving me, and I am sure I make it difficult for my son to get excited about me being his mommy. But most often I am certain that it is the Lord, who in His great perfection doesn't snatch me up by the neck several times a day, when I make it so difficult for Him to do what needs to be done to parent me properly. So this New Year, let's do everything in our power to make it EASY for those around us to love us, but most importantly, let's make it easy for our Father to bless us, to be proud to call us His chosen people, to parent us as we need!"

Thanks, Kel, for being so insightful and allowing me an opportunity to reflect on my own ridiculous and selfish reactions. :)

A Very Special Week

This is a very special week for our family. Our sweet boy, Xzayvier turned 7 years old today. Tomorrow is one of my best friends' birthday, and yesterday, our good friends, Lorneth and Jon welcomed our "nephew" Elijah.


It is almost impossible to believe that Xzayvier is SEVEN YEARS OLD! He is growing up so fast. He never ceases to amaze me, showing how sweet and loving he is. He is so smart and does a great job in school. He is eager to learn and to grow in his faith. He's such a bright boy and I cannot wait to see what his future holds. It is truly a blessing to be a part of raising Xzayvier. While we may not have been together since his birth, I am 100% confident that God knew how much I would learn and grow from raising such a sweet and loving boy. WE LOVE YOU, XZAYVIER. HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!


Tonya and I have been best friends since high school. I have, of course, loved her since then, but now she has become a member of our extended family, and has quite the fan base here in Clarksville. The kids love "Taco," as they call her, and while we can't spend the day with her, we want to wish her the very best. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, TONYA! We love and miss you!


Welcome, sweet, baby Elijah Christian! We are so glad you are here. You are such an adorable boy. We love you dearly, and cannot wait to see you grow. You were blessed with two amazing parents, so we know you are in good hands. Happy birthday, Elijah!