Meditation

So - a few sources recently have been advocating meditating on Scripture.

Our hearts are so full. After 20 days of postponements we finally closed on our house. In some ways it is a miracle that it actually happened. We see evidence of God's hand in this situation all over the place. Still, I am less than ecstatic. I feel somewhat overwhelmed and anxious. Then I start to question if this is really a part of God's will for us.

So many times in my life I have done the "right thing" because it was the right thing to do or to please others or to feel good about myself. Now I want to do the right thing - God's will - because I know His way is the only way that brings lasting joy. I am too easily swayed to trust my own mind.

Yet we have to believe that if God brought us this far he will not abandon us now. He is there willing to guide us along this next leg of our journey.

So... I am reminded to meditate and these are the two that are bringing me through:

Phil 4:6-7 "Do not be anxious about anything, instead, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, offer your requests to God. And the peace that passes all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."

Proverbs 3:5-6 "Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not unto your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways and He will direct your paths."

On a side note, James understands almost everything we say these days. Scary. Exciting. Yet, in this picture James is trying to fit a third shoe on his right foot. What is he thinking? He also tries to ride on his little truck (it's about 6 inches long). He gets frustrated when he doesn't into extremely small spaces. Maybe he thinks he's growing up too fast just like we do.

Ain't it Great to be CRAZY....

Yes, that's a cool diaper James, but why do you want it on the outside of your pj's?

Seriously, we understand why plastic bags are so dangerous for kids. If it doesn't go over his head it belongs around his neck.

All these peculiar ideas - I think he get's it from.... Jess. Definitely Jess.

James at 15 Months

James weighs 22lbs 2 oz
He is almost 32 in. long
Perfect size!
James also bit me for the first time! He was trying to turn on his space heater. He doesn't like to be told "no" repeatedly. Still we have a lot of fun together. His favorite game is being chased around the house. He loves being outside - even in the cold - even in the snow. Lately everything is a telephone "hello?" Right now he is saying "hello" into his dog.

We went to visit Jesse at work. We thought James would like running his before bedtime energy somewhere new. His excitement was uncontainable. Here he is climbing the ladder. Thankfully he stopped at this point and asked for help. His brain is starting to catch up to his feet.

Here he is enjoying the top with Daddy. He gets so excited when he can do something just like Dad does. It's also cute. He claps when he sees Daddy is coming in the door.

We also captured him on video doing a series of squats. It's hilarious. Now I know what parents' mean when they want some of their children's energy.