When the news says stay in, I guess that means test the limits for the Lawrence family. Sunday before church we told the children if they took a good nap when they woke we could go sledding. Well wake up time came around, my wonderful husband let me sleep too, and we woke up to all cleaned out kitchen cabinets and 2 kids and a daddy ready for sledding! So away we went. On the way to the hill we passed a truck that had rolled over, I guess that should have sent us back home. But I am happy to say that Kevin and I both have the same "Just keep going" attitude. So we kept on a trekking and I am so glad we did. I have to say I was a little bummed out about not being able to go sledding, but I brought my camera and I could hear the giggles, laughs and memories being made all the way from the bottom of the hill. It reminded me so much of when I was a kid and I went down that same big hill on my dad's back, while my mother made sure we were warm, dry and hot coco waiting. I have to say how blessed I feel to be raising my kids with the man of my dreams, he is the most amazing father, and he helps me to be the mom I want to be. This is where I need to take a moment to clarify... there are defiantly times I want to ship him and the kids all off but this was one of those days where I didn't and I was able to do what I really believe I was put here on this earth to do, watch-love-listen-and photograph, all the while sitting nestled into the warm van listening to praise and worship waiting for the next photo opp, and while my body was miraculously making our third baby. It was a memory for our family memory bank. Thank you for Lord for giving us these tiny little pockets of joy while the world just keeps going and going by so fast. I am so guilty of always being on the go, and I love it when I can find peace in sitting still, that isn't typical, or very often, but I am grateful for those tiny moments as well. I think when I shared these memories and pictures on Facebook it may seem that I am giving my story from a perfect perspective, that all is roses and happiness, and for the most part that is true. But what I think everyone has to understand, is that we have our battles, our issues and our frustrations as well. We are just blessed to have amazing God believing friends, and God's grace to keep us afloat during those times to help us see it threw to times like these. So please believe me when I say, our life is very similar to yours: challenges, after challenges after challenges, I think that is what sets us apart, divorce is not a word allowed in our home, and Satan is not welcome in our relationship. The world has a way with entering those two things into our lives with out us even knowing it. So cover your home, your marriage and your husband/wife in prayer, in protection, and away from Satan's plan to kill, steal, and distroy. I will believe this for you as well.
In Jesus name, I pray that all who read this are covered in your word, in your promises and your protection. Thank you Lord for this outlet of speaking and prayer.
Thank you all for your continued support, following and prayers. I am so blessed to have this opportunity. Have a blessed day.
