"What has happened to Amy? Did she fall off the face of the earth? Did she forget the password to her blog account? Is she too good to post about her life these days? Did she lose her fingers in a horrible gardening accident and can't type therefore she can't post on her blog??"
Okay, so the truth is I just got BUSY!!!
Life has taken a huge change for us lately. We went from a family of four to a family of five overnight. We now have three daughters, ranging in age from 9 months to 17 years old. You have all met the younger two additions to our family, but its now time to introduce you to our most recent.
Her name is Nicole. She is originally from New Hampshire, but more recently from Seattle, WA. She was initially a dorm student at the private christian high school up here in our area, but with the oncome of some specific circumstances, she moved in with us and will remain a part of this family for the rest of the school year.
She is a joy to have around, we're just working on her heart and helping her to get to know the Lord and His Word. Prayers would be much appreciated!!! It has definitely been a bit of a challenge for Tony and I, but only with positive outcomes thus far. Having a stranger in your home can put a strain on things, but it has definitely helped me to really understand the 'Fruits of the Spirit.'
16 So I say, walk by the Spirit, and you will not gratify the desires of the flesh. 17 For the flesh desires what is contrary to the Spirit, and the Spirit what is contrary to the flesh. They are in conflict with each other, so that you are not to do whatever you want. 18 But if you are led by the Spirit, you are not under the law.
22 But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, 23 gentleness and self-control.
Galations 5:16-18, 22, 23
What a blessing it is to be able to walk by the Spirit! Knowing that in His hands it is well.
A great youth pastor and friend of mine once said in one of his sermons, "Its not easy to follow Jesus, but it is worth it." This is the one thing I hope Nicole learns from living with us...the Way, the Truth, the Light.
So, if you've been wondering why I haven't been doing much blogging, this would be the reason. My time has been consumed with many other things. Again, we'd appreciate your prayers in this stage of life that we're in.
"It's not easy to have a stranger in our home, but it is totally worth it!"
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