Friday, March 30, 2012

Weekend Love

Tonight we are heading away as a family for the weekend to our churches Young Adults Retreat.

Our hearts are open and expectant.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend

Kristie xx

Guest Post...

Today I have the honour of a guest posting over here .

Jo has been such an inspiration to me over the time that we have known each other.
Her words have bought comfort, challenge and encouragement.
I will be forever grateful that she came into my life.
Meeting her in person was just as I had hoped and more,
wow what an incredible woman.

Please make yourself a cuppa, head on over to her blog and stay awhile,
look around, let her words speak wonders to your heart,
let her challenge you to be a better person.
You won't regret it, I didn't.

Kristie xx

Thursday, March 29, 2012

From The Inside Out

"So we're not giving up. How could we! Even though on the outside it often looks like things are falling apart on us, on the inside, where God is making new life, not a day goes by without his unfolding grace."
2 Corinthians 4:16 (MSG)


This Song speaks so well in this season


Kristie xx

Monday, March 26, 2012

One of those Days.

Today was one of those days,
they have been happening a lot around here since our little miracle arrived.
Our new little munchkin has been making his presence known in our household of already loud and loveable boys.
One volume and one volume only, LOUD.

We are not entirely sure as to why he has chosen this volume or what may be the source behind it,
but my goodness it has our house in a disarray.

This day bought many a tear,
a dishevelled mess on the kitchen floor,
which resembled in some form a mother at her wits end.
A mother crying out to God,
crying down the phone to her husband,
It was one of those days.

I am pretty sure that we will be seeing more of these days around here.
I am in no way prepared as quite frankly you can never be prepared at any given moment for what may be unleashed from such a small human being.
I just left my head towards heaven,
"Here we go again, You and me, Jesus, we are in this together. I need You, no longer me but You. No longer my strength but Yours, No longer my love, but Yours. for You are bigger than all of me. You are strong in my weakness."


For any mothers out there riding the roller coaster of a season with screaming babies, or trying toddlers, defiant preschoolers, or even attitude bearing preteens and teenagers,
This is my prayer for you....

That God places in you the
strength,
grace,
peace,
love,
and patience
to see each day through.
To look for the gold in everyday,
To cherish the moments of peace that may only happen once or twice a day.
To love unconditionally,
To try and stay calm when all you want to do is scream.
To see each of our little miracles as just that, miracles, 
miracles that God planted in our hearts even before they were conceived.
Remember this too shall pass.
He is the supplier of ALL our needs,
even the need of a few minutes peace and quiet,
Or go to the toilet without any interruptions (ha ha).

Hang in there girl, we are all cheering you on.
We are all in this together.

Kristie xx

Wednesday, March 21, 2012

The journey begins

Tonight I read something that jolting my system,
Made my heart stand still and tears stream down my face.
I read the words of this post from a beautiful soul I have never meet though who's journey was so alike to mine that I felt I was reading a story about my own life.

As I read these words I felt Jesus starting to soften my heart,
Preparaing me for what's to come,
Whispering in my ear 'The time has come, your ready now, I'm with you, trust Me'
And trust I will.

Here I go, the journey is beginning

Open hearted
Open armed
Falling deep into the rhythms of His grace
His unwavering love
Snuggling in close
Breathing in
Leaning in
Stepping into the comfort of His strong arms.
The journey has begun.

Kristie xx

Wednesday, March 7, 2012

Light at the End of the Tunnel.

I'm sitting on my warm comfy lounge as the raining is falling down the window.
bubba Z is sleeping soundly in his cot (thank Jesus, almighty that our new routine is working).
Master G is snuggled under a blanket watching a movie
and me, I'm enjoying a hot lady grey while catching up on some blogs.

Its been awhile since I have checked in to here since bubba Z was born.
The last 6 weeks have been quite a roller coaster as we settled into life with a newborn.
There were many a sleepless nights, crazy whirlwind days full of tears and screaming.
Last week we finally made the decision that it was time for a change, 
Ours other two boys loved and thrived greatly on routines when they were bubbas.
It was time to put one in place for our newest miracle.
So starting Monday our house went into lock down.
We rallied together friends and family members to help with the every day tasks that could not be paused such as school pick ups and drop offs, meals, entertaining of older siblings.

We are into Day three and things are AMAZING.
After Day one we saw him settling into this new routine with ease and thanks.
I even got to venture out last night to our church's women's event WITHOUT THE BABY.
I left him in the very capable hands of the hubby, got all dolled up and off I went.
I tell you in was the BEST night.

I can finally see a light at the end of the tunnel.
I can finally look at my sweet little bubba and feel so much love.
Him and I we have connected, through a gorgeous smile and precious little coos.

If you are going through a struggle of any kind,
I would love to encourage you as someone special did for me this week.
There IS light at the end of your tunnel.
You may not be able to see it yet but you will.
Keep pushing forward, lean on God's amazing grace, allow Him to carry you if you feel you can no longer carry yourself.
He has given us the best gift of all to help us in our daily walk, The Holy Spirit is our comforter and protector. 
Cry out to Him, He hears your cry, He sees every tear, He wants to see you smile.

Whatever it may be your struggling with I would love to pray for you.
Prayer is a powerful weapon.
I sure know that the prayers of some beautiful friends of mine have certainly strengthened me this week.
If you would like prayer please leave a comment below, you don't need to write details even just your name will do.
Remember that God loves you through all the muckiness and the valleys we go through, He will never leave or forsake us.
Be encouraged reading this that someone loves and cares for you and wants to see Freedom and breakthrough in your life.

Much love and prayers
Kristie xx