Easter Sacrifice

I have never really done Lent.  It was not something that was even talked about much in my home. (That I can remember.)  That is, until I met and married into Brad's family.  I still haven't really done it, though.  I kind of have that feeling of, if my heart isn't in the right place to really understand what it is, then I shouldn't do it.  It is the same thing with New Year's Resolutions.  I find them stupid.  (No offense to anyone who does them.)  I like to do, what I call, life changes.  My life changes have been so wonderful this year.  Although, they are very discrete....they are still there.  So back to lent.  Lent.  I really don't like that word either.  It is so casual.  I find that the importance of giving up something for 40 days needs something more tangable.  Powerful.  So I say, Sacrifice. 

Have you ever really thought of the word, Sacrifice?  As a mother, sacrifice comes as second nature to me with my little one and family.  But to make a spiritual sacrifice.  Now that is something else.  So this year is the first year I have done an Easter Sacrifice.  Some may give up T.V., Facebook, or caffiene for this time of year.  But to me, it means something entirely different.  Yes, I can give up all those things but I kind of think that He may want more.  Like sacrificing your time to be with Him.  Sacrificing your time to help someone put groceries in their car or opening a door.  So I, I am giving up my time for someone else (other than family).  I also have this book that is about having a closer walk with God in 40 days.  So, again, I am going to sacrifice my time to do that book and work on my relationship with Him. 

And now, I am off of my soap box.  Amen.
Until Next Time,
TOODLES!

               the dramaqueen

My Emmaelynn is 2!

God made the world with its towering trees,
majestic mountains and restless seas,

then paused and said, "It needs one more thing."

Someone to laugh and dance and sing,

to walk in the woods and gather flowers,

to commune with nature in quiet hours.

So God made little girls

with laughing eyes and bouncing curls,

with joyful hearts, and beautiful smiles,

enchanting ways and feminine wiles.

And when He'd completed the task He'd begun,

he was pleased and proud of the job He'd done.

For the world when seen through a little girl's eyes

greatly resembles paradise.

...Author Unknown

I pray that in your life, Sweet Girl, you find the happiness you have brought me.
That you learn to love God first in your heart.
That you become a strong young woman, who never gives up.
I pray that you fight for what you believe and never waiver.
I pray that you will always know my arms will always be open to you;
no matter how badly you think you have screwed up.
And I pray that you dream dreams for yourself that I cannot even begin to imagine.
I also pray that you will someday find your Prince.
I have wanted a wonderful girl like you for such a long time.
You have made my heart so happy.

HAPPY 2ND BIRTHDAY!

I Love You,
Emmaelynn Don.

Love,
           Mommy