swimming

Jason
Joshua

Me in a new outfit

I love this outfit, I love the shirt and skort. Also the color of this shirt is so nice I am going to have my house painted this color.

Photo by Joshua

New look

Joshua before












Joshua after

I am so blessed

I noticed my yard was a bit overgrown the other day. Alright it was looking like a jungle. I knew that I could not handle it on my own so I enlisted help from my church. Monday night my youth pastor and his family came over and did like 80% of the yard. Then another family was going to come over Tues., but I had hurt myself trying to help on Monday night so I cancelled them. Then yesterday another church member came and finished the job. In addition a group of men were available to come finish the job on Sat. if it was not already finished. God has provided for each and every need I have had over the past 12 years. However the help and comfort He is providing me since Eric's death through those that love me and Him is beyond words incredible. And I do not feel as if I am burdening anyone. I feel like these people are happy to help.

Last night I was having a hard time just being so I called Monica and she came over immediately and put Josh to bed for me. Then she let me be and then helped me clean and put away the laundry that has been sitting in my living room for days. Because of Christ I have such love in my life.

It makes me cry tears of joy to be reminded yet again of how blessed I am. I am so thankful to the Lord and those in my family and to my friends.

Lord,

Thank you that you love me. Thank you for all the people you have put in my life to remind me of your love for me. I pray you bless each and every person who selflessly gives of themselves to help make my life better. I pray I can be filled with this love and pass it on as well. I pray that you give me the energy and strength to grow in my walk with you and to parent my boys in a way that would honour you Lord. I thank you that that is all I have to focus on right now Lord.

In Jesus Name,
Amen!

-Becky

some verses

These things I have spoken to you, so that in Me you may have peace. In the world you have tribulation, but take courage; I have overcome the world. John 16:33

God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble. Therefore we will not fear, though the earth should change and though the mountains slip into the heart of the sea; though its waters roar and foam, though the mountains quake at its swelling pride. Selah. The LORD of hosts is with us; the God of Jacob is our stronghold. Selah. Psalm 46:1-3,7

Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. Isaiah 41:10

For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control. 2 Tim 1:7

I have set the Lord continually before me; because He is at my right hand, I shall not be moved. Psalm 16:8

Cast your burden on the Lord [releasing the weight of it] and He will sustain you; He will never allow the [consistently] righteous to be moved (made to slip, fall, or fail). Psalm 55:22

He only is my Rock and my Salvation; He is my Defense and my Fortress, I shall not be moved. Psalm 62:6

Casting the whole of your care [all your anxieties, all your worries, all your concerns, once and for all] on Him, for He cares for you affectionately and cares about you watchfully. 1 Peter 5:7

The Lord is good, a Strength and Stronghold in the day of trouble; He knows (recognizes, has knowledge of, and understands) those who take refuge and trust in Him. Nahum 1:7

The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3

God is so faithful

God keeps reminding me how much He loves me and how I already have exactly what and who in my life I need to get through this time.

Today I went to visit a friend who had her second baby 6 weeks ago, this was my first time seeing him. It was a nice visit and a nice time chatting with her. God gave me such joy in holding little Eli and getting hugs from his older brother, Ethan.

Then I took the kids bowling. Some other friend, including Monica were there as well. It was such a pleasant time chatting with friends.

Then at 6:00pm my youth pastor and his family came over to help me mow the grass, trim some weeds, and cut down the small jungle that had taken over my backyard. There help was a huge blessing as well.

As Pastor Josh pulled weed after weed my heart was pierced. As I saw each weed and the root I felt like I was looking into my heart. How easy that the weeds wrap around and suffocate the good bushes, shrubs, and flowers. Just as easily as sin pushes the Lord out of my life. One weed had a huge long root (like 3 feet long.) We couldn't believe Pastor Josh had pulled it out, but he said it was shallow. It reminded me that sin has no place in my life, yes it may come in, but I can easily pull it out by calling on the name of the Lord.

God keeps literally sending me the same message about His love for me being enough right now and how He is sending me physical reminders in those who love me every single day. Today seeing those weeds was a further reminder that sin has no place in my life.

Even though I get God's message, please pray that I choose to live His way and not my way.

-Becky

blueberry picking

My mom and I took the boys blueberry picking last week. It was fun. They were organic blueberries as well.
my mom & Josh
Jason
Me
Joshua