Know Your Why

"When you know your 'why', your 'what' has more impact because you are walking towards or in your purpose." - Michael Jr. Comedy
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#‎intentionalliving‬ ‪#‎everyonehasapurpose‬

So good! ...

Warning: Proud Mom Moment

I'm so very proud of our teen daughters, Kenzie (age 16) and Abby (age 14). They were asked by a local church to be the speakers at a camp in Missouri this week and share about Uganda and Sole Hope. Kenzie even drove to the camp.

I'm learning to let go and remind myself often they actually belong to God and are only in my possession for a very short while. That's a very hard lesson for me but it's part of life so I'm learning to deal with it. ;-)

I just love when I hear stories of youth today stepping outside of their boxes to chase after God and what He's passionate about. I was so not in that mindset back in the day. Life was all about me, my friends, and escaping from things that were negative in my life. Now I know we can only find true joy in Jesus.

1 Timothy 4:12 (NIV) - "Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity."

Luke 16:10a - "Whoever can be trusted with very little can also be trusted with much."

Matthew 25:21 - "'His master replied, 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!'"

4th of July 2016

Mercy celebrated her first 4th of July in America this year. She thought the fireworks were "awesome". Asher still isn't a fan because he thinks they are too loud - ironic as he is a very loud boy. 😂

Here's pics from celebrating with Steve's family...

And pics from celebrating with friends...

Voices

Our church recently did a sermon series called "Voices". It's so great because it challenges us to not listen to the negative voices in our head and focus on Truth that can only be found in Jesus...

Voices: Part 1 - Insecurity from Discovery Bible Fellowship on Vimeo.

Voices: Part 2 - Fear from Discovery Bible Fellowship on Vimeo.

Voices: Part 3 - Doubt from Discovery Bible Fellowship on Vimeo.

Voices: Part 4 - Discouragement from Discovery Bible Fellowship on Vimeo.

Voices: Part 5 Condemnation from Discovery Bible Fellowship on Vimeo.

Southwest Foster Care Appreciation Dinner

Our girls and several of their friends served at the Southwest Foster Care Appreciation Dinner recently. It was so great to be a part of this event. We are so thankful for foster care families! They are ‪#‎worldchangers‬ and ‪#‎mentors‬ and making a difference in ways that they may never know!

Fun in OKC With My Girlz

The NOAH Jags just competed in their last cheer competition at the American Cheer Championship in OKC. They finished in first and made lots of fun memories this past season. She's blessed to be on a great team with awesome friends!

This was my favorite team. They were all special ed kids and so fun to watch! We could tell they've been working very hard on their routine!

Great season girls! And no broken bones for Abby! Whew! ;-)

Kenzie just turned 16 so I let her drive us to OKC and back to get her driving hours in. I was so nervous but she really did great...

My sedation.

After the competition was over, we walked around downtown for a bit & I let them talk me into getting Marble Slab. So. Yummy...

Anything with pumpkin is a must have.

Fun times with my girlz ;-)

Kenzie's Christmas Dances

Kenzie's Teen Ballet class from Studio C Dance and Arts recently performed at two elementary schools in our town along with the Owasso Youth Orchestra. The music they were given to practice to was much faster than what the orchestra actually played so they had to improvise some but I think they still did great! ;-)

They also performed a few Christmas numbers in class...

Great job, girls!