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The Enemy...not too quiet

I am reminded alot that the enemy, who so badly wants to see us fail, doesn't ever stop. Why is this? I mean, I know why, I think, but why does he care? I'm thankful that Jesus has already won the war. When it comes to the battles, however, who is winning in your life? I know for me, it's a constant struggle to take myself off of the throne. I am reminded also that we, as a body, have a responsibility to do "battle" together. Are you praying for those you say you'll pray for? When you ask someone how they are doing, do you really stay around long enough to find out, or do you look over or around that person to move on to who you really want to talk to? When you see someone hurting, how does it affect you? Jesus was so good about showing us how to respond to the unlikeables and unloveables....moved with compassion, literally, a stirring in his gut. There are many around us that we may not "see", but they are hurting. Satan works hard to see them/us fail. If you're reading this, and you're having a good day, look for someone that may be on the brink of failure, and pray for them. I mean, really pray for them, on your knees. If you're reading this, and you're not having a good day, please email me, I promise I will pray for you. And remember, God is not far away.

Blessings....
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Catching up...

It's been a while since I've been able to post and I've had some trouble with posting pictures, because let's face it, pictures of my kids are the most important things on this blog, right? Feel free to agree!!

We have been very busy and I'm thankful for that, at times. If you know me, you know that I always say, I have no complaints. I could complain, believe me, but I won't and when I do, I catch myself usually because I know that there are others in this world who have it so much harder than me and my "bubble like" existence here in Searcy. Don't get me wrong, I'm thankful to be here, but sometimes it's almost too good to be true. Anybody feeling me? Give me a shout out and give me your thoughts on this.

Blessings to all!

My girls..

Thought I'd post some recent pics of the girls. Sienna loves to wear her Bison Cheerleading outfit (we train 'em early here) and Sydney is just cute. I'm figuring this blog thing out.

Todd and I are so blessed and grateful for our kids. More later...

Sienna's glasses

Here is a picture from the first day she had them. We think she looks really cute in them.