writer's block?

I've had little motivation to post here lately.  Is it possible to have writer's block even if you really just write on blogs?

So many ups and downs of life have zapped me emotionally and my words have become few. 

I do however have an urge to do some artwork.  So, when words fail, paint...

Maybe I'll have something to show for it in the coming days!

It's a boy!

We saw our baby today and to our shock the baby is a boy!  We are excited about having another boy even though we were convinced we were having a girl.  I'll post more later and let you know his name if we ever can agree on one!

Giving thanks

74.  The anticipation of seeing my little one and finding out the gender.
75.  A group of friends to share life with and challenge one another in our walks with Christ.
76.  A husband with a servants heart to his family, church, and coworkers.
77.  Two nights out in one week with the ladies.
78.  God's knowledge and understanding of all things.  He cannot be surprised or caught off guard.  He knows best all that happens and how He will work His purposes in and through it.
79.  Dreaming about baby names and choosing the perfect one.
80.  The New Orleans Saints! Who Dat!

An amazing little find

Today is Ashlynn's due date.  Thanks for all of the prayers and words of encouragement.  God holds me close as I hope in Him and I am given peace and joy.

I just came across an amazing little book online.  

 

Piper poetically tells the story of Job.  Surrounding his poetry, beautiful photos compliment the story of suffering and mercy.  Check out this jewel!

"And now come broken to the cross,

Where Christ embraced all human loss,

And let us bow before the throne

Of God who gives and takes his own,

And promises--whatever toll

He takes--to satisfy our soul.

Come, learn the lesson of the rod:

The treasure we have in God.

He is not poor nor much enticed

Who loses everything but Christ."

Approaching Due Date

This week is Ashlynn's due date.  Though I have been blessed with another baby in my womb, an undercurrent of sadness overwhelms me as I would've been holding Ashlynn any day now.  Though I am sad, I also am full of hope that her little life shines brightly in the presence of our Father.  I hold on and dream of Home pressing on to live life in full until I get there.