Sunday Morning

I prayed that today I would open my heart and not get distracted so I could get something much needed at church. I did not know exactly what that was. In Sunday School, we are doing a series by Ken Hamm which has been a huge eye opener for me. Perspective is so important. I am learning not only to stand confidently by what I believe and learn more about why I believe what I do but also that we can gently ask others about their beliefs and hopefully get them to dig and think a little deeper too.

In church, we had a special guest singer who sang "At the Foot of the Cross." I felt my defenses going down or melting. I realized I am not giving all of my burdens over to Him. I am holding on to some very dearly, and I know better than that!!!! What is so obvious sometimes is what I miss. I feel like I am dragging around one of Chad and Robert's dump trucks. Then I realized, I was carrying around their biggest truck along with the trailer fully loaded with their heaviest equipment. And I don't have to do that! And I am not supposed to do that!!!!

So once again, I have asked God for guidance - to keep my focus on Him and not get pulled away by this world and its circumstances.

We go to Charlotte tomorrow. My mom is coming over to cover the time that both Pete and I will be gone. Andrew and I will eat lunch after his appointment and hurry back. Will is helping me with Sam since no one will be here to give him a shot. I am so fortunate to have children willing to take on these huge responsibilities to help their brother (and parents!).

Pete landscaped some of the front of the house the past few days. He put down railroad ties and planted some azaleas. I will try to get a picture on here soon. Our apple trees in the back yard are beautiful with their pink blossoms. We had such a harsh winter, so we are extra enjoying the greens and pinks of this spring!