This is a little late but I have had a house full of sick kids.  I was disappointed in the election but God reminded me of something.  A man named David. Samuel had told him he was to be king.  Saul is crazy, trying to kill David, has conspired with a witch and turned from God.  But when David was given the opportunity to remove Saul, he told his men that he would not touch "God's anointed".     I need to remember that, no matter the leader, God is in  control and His plan is working itself out.  How do I react to His will even when it is not mine?  So my prayer for now is for our leaders including Obama.

It happened again. Someone is impressed with my children.  They then tell me I need to write a book, thinking that I have some magic principle that cause my children to be what they are.  To be honest the book would not be very long.   Pray for your children, make sure you have some time to listen to what God says.  Love them in a way that they know they are loved. Love God and bring your kids into the journey. Show them how rather than trying to teach.  Love them, they will do more for someone who loves them than they would ever do for obedience sake.  Decide what you want your children to be as adults and make decisions that aim for that.   Love God and bring your kids into the journey.  Listen more than talk. Love more than expect love. Love God and bring your kids into the journey.

Just a note Legacy Rose is the name of our home.  A European tradition that I adopted.  We have different names for the houses we have lived in.  

I woke up with a phone call from Mary.  I don't mind.  She is frantic because her family is not home.  Her husband died two years ago after 62 years of marriage,  her children have been gone for many years. Even her grandkids are grown and on their on. So we go over and talk to her till she calms down. All of this reminds me that what I put in my mind today is what I will live with when I get old.  Mary's mind is going and she can no longer hold onto the mask that she showed up to the world.  Now we know the real Mary.  If I find my self in Mary's shoes someday, what will I be like.  So I am more careful what I read, what I listen too, and what I say to myself.  Because someday that might be all I have.

Childern of Grace

I saw a picture of grace this week.  Sarah spilled a drink into Rose's computer and despite our efforts it is gone. Sarah was distraught. Rose was more worried about Sarah's  feelings than her own loss.  Then Michael stepped in and gave Rose his HP tablet.  As I watch this all unfold I see God's grace as He directs my children.     I am still praying we can get the photos off of Rose's hard drive.