We have a family tradition that was started years ago--like great grandparents or before. At noon, all the TVs and radios are turned off and there is no talking in the house above a whisper and only if it is essential. the kids will be in their rooms with books and quiet toys. this continues until three in remembrance of the time Our Savior spent on the Cross to redeem us from our sins. I have a houseful of guests, some non-believers, so I will have a hard time enforcing all of it, but the kids were already informed that they will adhere as much as possible to this.
I am in prayer and reflection on the wonder of our Lord and his many sacrifices for us. I will re-read the Gospels and their telling of Our Lord's death this afternoon while waiting in anticipation of the celebration of His Glorious resurrection on Sunday.
Peace and love to you and your family this Holy weekend.
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
My Easter weekend was wonderful and I hope everyone else's was, too!
My inlaws came over yesterday. My BIL and FIL helped with some things on my "honey-do" list. The garage now has new shelves and several decor projects were taken care of, too. I will be finishing several others up this week, too.
My inlaws brought gifts for the kids for Easter, as well as some things they had bought for all of us when they were on a recent cruise. I got a beautiful bracelet and necklace set.
Church today was amazing! There was a play to celebrate the Lord's death and resurrection. It was very inspiring and we enjoyed it alot.
D17 and her friend are still struggling with the death of their friends from the fall. One young man's 18th birthday would have been today and the girls took an altar call for prayer to God's wisdom and strength to help them over come their sadness. I also prayed with an older male member of the church for DH and homecoming this coming weekend.
My niece got engaged this weekend and we are all scrambling to plan a wedding for a month from now. The young man is her HS BF and the father of my great-nephew. They have been off and on for the past few months and finally realized that they want to be together forever. He is also military and will be coming up on orders soon. They do not want to be separated due to the military and his obligations. I am thrilled for them! I have always hoped they would work things out, not only for my great-nephew, but also because they do love each other very much. They both needed to grow up alot and I have seen that growth happen over the past year.
I need to email DH about their engagement. I did send him an email card to wish him a Happy Easter with a note attached telling him that the kids (and of course unsaid but by extension, me) could not wait to re-celebrate all of the missed holidays with him when he gets home. I closed it with "We miss you and love you." I signed all of the kids' names and added my own to the end. Of course, I did not hear back from him and I did not expect to. I did receive a confirmation email from the card site that the card was read early this morning.
Less than a week to homecoming. I am excited and hopeful, but have no expectations. Well, not true. I expect him to do what I have already been told that he would do--stay here for a few days of his leave period. Anything other than that will be a gift from the Lord. I know that the kids want to ask him to go to a church picnic and kite-flying for the weekend after he returns. His initial plans were to not be here, based on an email he sent me. Let him tell the kids if he is not coming. I will not stand in his way or the Lord's. Anything is possible and I am believing in the Lord's ability to create miracles where no hope exists.
Please keep us all in your prayers this week as homecoming approaches day by day. The kids are antsy and I am fighting with my patience daily. I want the house to be perfect and with four kids, I often feel like I am fighting a losing battle. It will all work out, in the end.
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
Amen to that, Sistah! The real paradox is that the more we let go and let God handle it....the more "control" we have on the outcome. I'm praying the path is short!
Praising God Daily, Remaining "FaithfulH" Me: 62 W: 62 D:33 S:30 & 31 Married: 40 Years BD: Sep 2006 Piecing: May 2007 2nd BD: May 2014 Working On It: Today
I can only imagine how excited and nervous you are at the same time as the big day approaches and finally as the ship pulls in at the pier. You have done such a fantastic job managing the homefront and caring for your family these past months while your H has been at sea. I will be praying for you and your family and hoping that your H has the wisdom to recognize what a Strong Marvelous Woman he has waiting for him upon his return. God bless!
Glad you enjoyed the Easter weekend. You are in my prayers SMW! I am sure the Lord will bless you and your family b/c of your faithfulness.
FC--
I do not doubt the Lord's blessings, I live them every day I wake up.
Thank you for the prayers. I have had a nervous stomach today and the teens not coming through for me did not help. The weather being crappy did not help, either. However, another one of D17's friends stopped by today--a young man who has been a big help since DH moved out. He promised me he would be here tomorrow to finish the yard work and help me plant the flowers I bought today. If not, I will do it myself come tomorrow night and Wednesday.
I read the craziness on your thread and do not know what to say, other than the fact that I will support whatever you decide. It is an unenviable position to be in. My biggest concern for you is your safety with your upcoming deployment.
Living God's blessings with grace and dignity~ SMW
M40/H36 T16/M14 4K B2/08 S4/08 current
Love never gives up, never loses faith, is always hopeful, and endures through every circumstance. I Corinthians 13:7
