Motherhood

In her book titled “The Shaping of a Christian Family” – which is a biography of her  childhood,  Elizabeth Elliott writes:

“There is no nobler career than that of motherhood at its best.  There are no possibilities greater, and in no other sphere does failure bring more serious penalties.  With what diligence then should she prepare herself for such a task?  If the mechanic who is to work with “things” must study at technical school, if the doctor into whose skilled hands will be entrusted human lives, must go through medical school…how much more should the mother who is fashioning the souls of the men and women of tomorrow, learn at the the highest of all schools and from the Master-Sculptor Himself, God.  To attempt this task, unprepared and untrained is tragic and its results affect generations to come.  On the other hand there is no higher height to which humanity can attain than that occupied by a converted, heaven-inspired, praying mother.”

“The process of shaping the child, shapes also the mother herself.  Reverence for her sacred burden calls her to all that is pure and good, that she may teach primarily by her own humble, daily example.”

“All mothers are a quiet servant of necessity, doing the work no one would notice or thank her for – no one, that is, except Him to whom it could be offered as a daily sacrifice of love. “

Sweet mamas – the work you do is SO valuable in God’s eyes.  Continue in your unseen duties and know that God sees you and is pleased with your daily sacrifice of love.  Keep.on.going!

Happy independence day

Westminster woods camping for the 4th of July.....well we have been so blessed to be able to park at such beautiful camp sites so far and this is a wonderful piece of Gods handiwork. The pond is so clear and paddle boating was such fun with our brother and sister-in-law, not much of a race since we had a handicapped boat, a broken paddle...sitting on the sandy beach reminiscing about past camping trips on past 4th of Julys with both my sister-in-laws and my niece.  So peaceful and relaxing.

Saturdays are the best!

Campfire with friends and family last night, and getting to sleep in this morning.  This is the life. This is my view while doing yoga this morning at Kansas point. So very thankful for the way God blesses me.

Firsts

okay so we finish packing up last night we took our last load to Goodwill we cleaned we're ready for closing cooked dinner for the first time took a shower and wash my hair for the first time we're getting settled in and what a beautiful morning to take the dogs for a walk irving and I feel blessed to be on this journey together and I'm also pleased to report that there is an opening at Linden Court for my dad they should be coming home real soon

Simply

Day one...

Our new adventure has begun...tonight is the first night in our new home; our RV. We spent this last weekend packing, moving, and downsizing our stuff. Thanks to the help of our kids, we are almost completely done; done enough to move "the roamer" to a campground for our first week.  I started out the year with a word...simplify...working towards simplifying our lives giving us the freedom to enjoy our lives and celebrate the moments.  So we put a for sale sign in our front yard and prayed God would send a buyer, at the right time, in his time and he did!!! A cash buyer with no worries about getting financing for leased land.

So now we are on the path towards simplicity but God has expanded my word and given me a new form of the word;
Simply – to simply love, simply live and simply give

To simply love is learning to love without expectations,and learning to be loved, knowing there are no strings attached.

To simply live is to enjoy life to the fullest, breathing in the freshness of each new day, and opening my eyes to see the beauty in every moment.

To simply give is to allow God to use me, just as I am, right where I am, realizing that I have much to give.

By simply trusting my Creator, leaning on Him, I am up for the Journey!!

What about you?  Do you have a word for 2013? What is your focus? What are you working toward? Is God calling you in a certain direction?

Simply,
Renae

News flash...

news flash.....

so, exiting things happenin' around the Hiatt house, we got an offer!!  thats right!!!! we sold our lakehouse! has been a prayer of ours since we built it to sell and it didnt over two years ago...we've been living in it, continuing to enhace the landscape, praying the market comes back up. we told God what we needed was a cash buyer because of the leased land. and so we waited...finally he sent one!!!

sun salutations

To get started or to deepen your personal practice, begin to explore sun salutations. This series is sure to bring pep to your step and awaken your spirit. I recommend at least five of these to start and end your day.
  * Ground yourself in mountain pose at the top of the mat. Bring your hands to prayer position in front of your heart. Set an intention.
  * Inhale, extend your arms up over your head.
  * Exhale, reach your arms out to the side as you fold forward.
  * Inhale, step back with your right leg to a lunge.
  * Exhale, step back with your left leg to down dog.
  * Inhale, float your body forward to plank pose.
  * Exhale, drop your knees, bend your arms, and lower into half-chaturanga.
  * Inhale, drop your belly, slide up to cobra.
  * Exhale, curl your toes under, lift your hips up to down dog.
  * Inhale, step forward with your right foot into alunge.
  * Exhale, step your left foot in between both hands to aforward fold.
  * Inhale, extend your arms out to the sides and up. Exhale your hands to prayer in mountain pose.