What's New

I might start a business tutoring chidren in reading. I wonder how it will go?

It is now April and I have 2 elementary age students that I am tutoring.
They seem to be making progress :)

Dion is so happy now!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trin came to visit us!

This is Triniti's new puppy. Dion thinks he is the cutest dog ever!

Wisdom

I was just reading about King Solomon. He was thankful that God had made him King and God appeared to him in a dream. God said, "Ask for whatever you want me to give you." And Solomon asked for a discerning heart to govern his people. God was so pleased with him that he gave him much more than that. He gave him riches and honor. I love reading what Solomon wrote. God's gifts are awesome and he allows us to use them for His purposes.

Proverbs 1:1
The proverbs of Solomon son of David, king of Israel:
for attaining wisdom and discipline; for understanding words of insight . . .

Proverbs 3:9-10
Honor the LORD with your wealth, with the firstfruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to overflowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine.

This might not seem relevant to us in our culture. We aren't farmers. But, the people that Solomon was writing to knew that if they gave to God first, before taking care of their own needs he would give back to them and all their needs would be met. I'm glad Solomon took the time to share his wisdom in writing so that we could benefit from it so many years later.

In many ways I use my own understanding instead of asking God how he wants me to accomplish something or how he wants me to spend my time. I want to be more aware of God's presence in my life on a daily basis, not just when I'm at church, or when I am reading my Bible.

I just want to have God's perspective on life, on work, on relationships, on the time that he's given me. That's my prayer today. 

Valentines Day

Valentines Day is my favorite holiday. I thought it would so romantic to get married on this day. So, 26 years ago my sweetheart and I were married as closely as we could at the time. We got married on Feb. 12. Fav songs from that era-Kenny Rogers singing "Lady". What else was popular in those days, oh yeah, Olivia Newton John and John Travolta sang a duet, "You're the one that I want". Dion is so cute, he likes romantic movies too! He loved "Under the Tuscan Sun" and "When Harry Met Sally". thogh he HATES musicals. That's why I take my kids to see them. We just saw the musical "Annie" and it was so cute! Alicia and I like to watch musicals when Dion isn't home. Of course, now that she is in colelge, has 2 jobs and a boyfriend, I don't know if we will watch many movies together. I think I am rambling on too much. Must get back to work, if anyone is reading this silly blog!

Give and you will recieve

Matthew 25:37-40

'Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you,
or thirsty and give you something to drink?
When did we see you a stranger and invite you in,
or needing clothes and clothe you?
When did we see you sick or in prison and go to visit you?'

"The King will reply, 'I tell you the truth,
whatever you did for one of the least of these
brothers of mine, you did for me.'

There are many worthy causes we can give to. This is just one way to share with others less fortunate than us.

Check out these websites. The directors of this organization are from Tucson. Many of these children have lost their parents due to the AIDS epidemic. Maybe we can help.
http://zambiakids.org/?cat=6

http://www.childreneverywhere.org/support/index.html