Cousin Kristyn

 
Eliza has a new best friend. And i have a new neice. Her name is Kristyn and she is an 18 year old Senior. She was "adopted" into our family through my sister and her husband. They knew her originally as one of the students they serve through their church youth group. A need in her life came up and they were able to welcome her into their home and all of our lives.
She and eliza hit it off from the start. When they are together, Kristyn is so great at coming down to Eliza's level and loving her as a four year old princes. Being a princess herself, she has even been able to dress up, tiara and all with eliza.
I praise God for her coming into our lives and will continue to pray that she is a great mentor to Eliza.

Many blesses to my niece, our sister friend, Kristyn.

The Waiting Game

I am not what one would consider to be a patient person. Latly, this is a character that the Lord is sharpening in me, and I would have to say that it is really trying. (DUH right).

First there is this school thing. I want the teaching degree, and believe that the Lord has given me everything that I need to obtain it, but this semester beginning just reminds me of how much hard work this is going to be. And how long i am going to have to wait until I see the fruit of my labor.

Now, it has been decided that Eliza will be attending ICA, a private school in West Des Moines. This is such a blessing in so many ways, and I am so excited for Eliza. But it does not start until next fall.

OK, now I am the type of person who is all about results. I want to get things done...NOW. But as you can see there are so amny details in life that I am having to sit and wait on, and it is driving me a bit nuts.

I know that deferred gratification is a good thing, and that it yeilds much more in life than instant gratification. But I can also tell you that my brain is tender from having to slam on the brakes of my brain so many times a day.

Be still my soul. Wait and see what the Lord is doing. Rest on the words your Lord have written in you heart.

Psalms 27:13&14

13 I am still confident of this:
I will see the goodness of the LORD
in the land of the living.

14 Wait for the LORD;
be strong and take heart
and wait for the LORD.