Monday, November 10, 2008
Sunday, November 9, 2008
Pook
"Watch out, Ike. I don't want you to fall down and hit your head."
Cute response, "Yeah! I don't want to pook again!"
Ike is feeling much better after his concussion yesterday afternoon. He's been loving the extra bit of attention he's been getting!
Yesterday afternoon while I was sitting in on my grandmother's funeral, Ike was out playing with the other kids. He was kicking a ball around the gym and fell hard on his head. I heard him crying (from in the service) so I exited quickly. Jeff drove us home quickly and I laid Ike down to rest. He was miserable and wouldn't stop throwing up so we knew something was indeed not right. Jeff called dispatch, who called an on duty officer to find Bill (he was in training and did not have his cell or work phone on). He came charging home and took us straight way to the hospital.
The hospital workers know Bill well. He's there a lot getting people medically cleared before he escorts them to the jail. He's also been in for his own minor, job-related injuries. They were so incredibly wonderful and gentle with our Ike. The doctor told us they would be praying for him, they gave him LOTS of stickers, an ice cream certificate, and lots of tender loving care (along with lots of "stings"). I missed the doctor's call today, but he left a nice message to ask about how our big guy is doing. HOW NICE IS THAT? I have to say I was quite impressed with the care Ike received. (Also a group of peace officers showed up (regarding business) and Ike thought they all showed up for him) Grandma Linda also rushed down (much to Ike's delight and my relief) and brought Ike his favorite toy. My arms needed a much needed break from our growing little lady.
Today Ike's been taking it easy. He's been playing "Mario Wii Wooo Hooo" a lot and watching movies. I've been trying to get the active child to take it easy, but of course "taking it easy" is not something that comes naturally to him -- AT ALL.
Cute response, "Yeah! I don't want to pook again!"
Ike is feeling much better after his concussion yesterday afternoon. He's been loving the extra bit of attention he's been getting!
Yesterday afternoon while I was sitting in on my grandmother's funeral, Ike was out playing with the other kids. He was kicking a ball around the gym and fell hard on his head. I heard him crying (from in the service) so I exited quickly. Jeff drove us home quickly and I laid Ike down to rest. He was miserable and wouldn't stop throwing up so we knew something was indeed not right. Jeff called dispatch, who called an on duty officer to find Bill (he was in training and did not have his cell or work phone on). He came charging home and took us straight way to the hospital.
The hospital workers know Bill well. He's there a lot getting people medically cleared before he escorts them to the jail. He's also been in for his own minor, job-related injuries. They were so incredibly wonderful and gentle with our Ike. The doctor told us they would be praying for him, they gave him LOTS of stickers, an ice cream certificate, and lots of tender loving care (along with lots of "stings"). I missed the doctor's call today, but he left a nice message to ask about how our big guy is doing. HOW NICE IS THAT? I have to say I was quite impressed with the care Ike received. (Also a group of peace officers showed up (regarding business) and Ike thought they all showed up for him) Grandma Linda also rushed down (much to Ike's delight and my relief) and brought Ike his favorite toy. My arms needed a much needed break from our growing little lady.
Today Ike's been taking it easy. He's been playing "Mario Wii Wooo Hooo" a lot and watching movies. I've been trying to get the active child to take it easy, but of course "taking it easy" is not something that comes naturally to him -- AT ALL.
Friday, November 7, 2008
Love is an Act
My Bill looked at me as we were driving in the truck (some of the best conversations are while driving) and asked me, "Isn't it amazing that we aren't asked to love God, but we are commanded to love God? He has been reading the book of Mark recently and it has brought up some very interesting subject matter.
Bill's question quickly sent me back to over four years ago when my Dad was dying. About a month before his death, my sister Michelle and I were talking to him and my Dad wept and told us, "Love the Lord with all your heart -- nothing else matters." It was the last of our "real" conversations with him as he was quickly dying.
After he died, I have to admit that I didn't love the Lord with all my heart. I wasn't trying to and I didn't know how to. However, after hearing a service in which the pastor encouraged/pleaded with the congregation to READ the Bible so we could fall in love with the Lord I was hit on the head with exactly how to LOVE. So I started reading (from the beginning) and have to say, I was terrified and fearful of the power of God! I told Bill I would never read the Old Testament again (so similar to all the headlines in the news today which I do like to read either). Okay, I probably will read it again, but it was quite a bit more intense than I expected.
So move on over to the New Testament and you'll find more brutality and human cruelty. However, move over to the ever popular 1 Corinthians 13 and you'll find HOW to love spelled out quite clearly. Read it. It's something that I've heard all throughout my life, but now know that I am "nothing" if I do not have love. Love is just a word, but love spelled out and made into an action verb is quite different.
Well, I don't mean to preach. I am flawed. Quite imperfect (anyone will tell you that). But I do love and love deeply (though never perfectly)! I hope that by writing this, you'll pursue love along with me. How wonderful to love the Lord, your husband, your children, your family, your neighbor with actions and not just words. I can't command you to do this, but God does.
Thank you, my Bill, for challenging me and conversing with me. It's so nice to have someone to learn alongside and grow with.
Bill's question quickly sent me back to over four years ago when my Dad was dying. About a month before his death, my sister Michelle and I were talking to him and my Dad wept and told us, "Love the Lord with all your heart -- nothing else matters." It was the last of our "real" conversations with him as he was quickly dying.
After he died, I have to admit that I didn't love the Lord with all my heart. I wasn't trying to and I didn't know how to. However, after hearing a service in which the pastor encouraged/pleaded with the congregation to READ the Bible so we could fall in love with the Lord I was hit on the head with exactly how to LOVE. So I started reading (from the beginning) and have to say, I was terrified and fearful of the power of God! I told Bill I would never read the Old Testament again (so similar to all the headlines in the news today which I do like to read either). Okay, I probably will read it again, but it was quite a bit more intense than I expected.
So move on over to the New Testament and you'll find more brutality and human cruelty. However, move over to the ever popular 1 Corinthians 13 and you'll find HOW to love spelled out quite clearly. Read it. It's something that I've heard all throughout my life, but now know that I am "nothing" if I do not have love. Love is just a word, but love spelled out and made into an action verb is quite different.
Well, I don't mean to preach. I am flawed. Quite imperfect (anyone will tell you that). But I do love and love deeply (though never perfectly)! I hope that by writing this, you'll pursue love along with me. How wonderful to love the Lord, your husband, your children, your family, your neighbor with actions and not just words. I can't command you to do this, but God does.
Thank you, my Bill, for challenging me and conversing with me. It's so nice to have someone to learn alongside and grow with.
Tuesday, November 4, 2008
Judging
I found this on the LeBlanc Life blog and thought I could use it here to keep me in check. Ahhh, my sin nature needs constant reminding.
Matthew 7:1-51“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
Matthew 7:1-51“Do not judge, or you too will be judged. 2For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you. 3“Why do you look at the speck of sawdust in your brother’s eye and pay no attention to the plank in your own eye? 4How can you say to your brother, ‘Let me take the speck out of your eye,’ when all the time there is a plank in your own eye? 5You hypocrite, first take the plank out of your own eye, and then you will see clearly to remove the speck from your brother’s eye.
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