Happy 7th Birthday Nate!

It is so hard to believe that 7 years ago we

welcomed the most special blessing

of all into our lives.

Nathan Ryan Williamson

7.1 lbs. 21 inches long

Today he's truly made us so proud of the

little man he's become.

He's so tender hearted, compassionate,

and mindful of others' feelings.

And he's always amazed us with his big, gigantic heart.

We love you Nate! Cant wait to see what God

does with your life in the future!

You've truly blessed ours!

Happy 7th Birthday!

I also must mention, the song that is playing

holds a special place in our familys' heart.

When Nate was 3, he memorized every word

to this song while Britt was on a mission trip,

and would sing it constantly....

to hear him sing it would bring tears to our eyes.

And to this day, it remains "our song" as a family,

because how true it is,

"How GREAT is our God!"

Steady me, Lord!

"I waited patiently for the Lord to help me,

and he turned to me and heard my cry.

2 He lifted me out of the pit of despair,

out of the mud and the mire.

He set my feet on solid ground

and steadied me as I walked along."

Psalm 40:1-2

"Lord, don’t hold back your tender mercies from me.

Let your unfailing love and faithfulness always protect me.

12 For troubles surround me—

too many to count!

They pile up so high

I can't see my way out.

They are more numerous than the hairs on my head.

I have lost all my courage."

Psalm 40:11-12

"Please, Lord, rescue me!

Come quickly, Lord, and help me."

Psalm 40:13

These past few years have been a struggle for Britt and I as we walk with the Lord in ministry.We grow impatient as we wait on His timing and grow weary when trouble surrounds us.

One thing is for sure though....

God never promises us an easy road,

but He always promises to walk along beside us!

"I cry out for patience and courage Lord!

I pray you will steady me as you walk along beside me."

"Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up."

Gal 6:9

Just a Simple Day

Introducing the newest member of our family

Trixie Belle

She's a sweet little girl...I'm already smitten:)

Oh the imagination of Little Boys.....

These two spent the afternoon making "boats" in the mud...

Complete with passengers on them!

I smiled to myself....thankful for the simple things

Sunday Worship Time

They are getting so big!

Saddens me as a mother....

I want them to stay little forever!:)

Maggie May is a little dumplin....

always FULL of life and very Busy!

We love her to pieces!

Nate is growing into a little man now....

Just the other day I took them to eat and

Britt wasn't with us...

Nate said, "Mom, we need to say the blessing...

Bow your heads and I'll do it."

He took his hat off, layed it across his heart,

and prayed the most beautiful prayer of thankfulness.

As tears welled up in my eyes,

I thanked God too,

for my little blessings.....

They never cease to amaze me....

Others are Always Watching.....

God's Word says,

"We try to live in such a way that no one

will be hindered from finding the

Lord by the way we act,

and so no one can fault with our ministry.

In everything we do we try to show that

we are true ministers of God." 2 Corin 6:3-4

Regardless of what you believe is sin....

Others are always watching.....

Friends, Family, your Children,

Co Workers, Lost People.....

Don't let them find fault with your ministry and

be hindered from finding Jesus, through you,

because of the sin they see in your life!

As Christians, we need to be a light

for Jesus in this dark world....

not cause more confusion.

Love ya'll! Strive to be Different!

New School Year

Just finished ordering our materials for the School year! I know, I'm a little late:) But, we won't start until September around here.

We've decided on Horizons Reading and Language Arts as well as Spelling and Penmanship. And I've ordered Saxon Math for this year. Last year we did Singapore Math. I liked it somewhat, but Nate seemed to be really bored because it wasn't moving fast enough for him. So, we're going to try something different this year. That's the beauty in homeschooling... you can experiment and find what's best for your child's needs and adapt to their way of learning! Also, you're in control of what goes in and what comes out! (You know...Junk in...Junk out!)

Looking forward to a new school year! I feel better prepared and much more motivated this year. I'm also excited to see what God is going to teach us both as we embark on this new adventure!

Good luck to all my Homeschooling Peeps! May God be with you!:)

Love ya'll! Strive to be Different!

"Train a child in the way he should go,

and when he is old he will not turn from it."

Proverbs 22:6

O Lord, you alone are my hope.

I've trusted you, O Lord, from childhood,

Yes, you have been with me from birth;

from my mother's womb you have cared for me.

No wonder I am always praising you!

My life is an example to many,

because you have been my strength and protection.

That is why I can never stop praising you;

I declare your glory all day long.

Psalm 71:5-8

This is my prayer for my children.

That they will never stop praising Him.

Restore me oh Lord!

I took you from the ends of the earth,

from its farthest corners I called you.

I said, 'You are my servant';

I have chosen you and have

not rejected you.
10 So do not fear, for I am with you;

do not be dismayed, for I am your God.

I will strengthen you and help you;

I will uphold you with my

righteous right hand

This week has been a tough week...

Spiritually, Mentally, Emotionally, and Physically....

My prayer is for God to uphold me, heal me,

renew my strength, and restore me!

Love ya'll! Strive to be Different!