Tyler

 




    He is born and my life begins.
    He hungers and I nourish him.
    He grows and I am proud.
    He cries and I shed tears.
    He falls and I hold him.
    He hurts and I feel it.

    His heart breaks and Mine is ripped out.
    He laughs and I laugh with him.
    He smiles and my heart melts.
    He accepts Christ and my heart is overflowing!
    He is all grown up and it takes my breath away.
    He loves me and I love him more than he'll ever know.

   I love my son and am so honored and proud to be called Tyler's mom. God has blessed me with a young, healthy man and I can't thank Him enough for all He's done in my son's life. His healing touch to Tyler has extended over the years and my heart is overwhelmed with thanksgiving and praise. I love you Tyler Wayne!

His Eye Is On The Sparrow

My heart is hurting for a lot of my friends tonight who are going through trials right now. My Bible study today was on being courageous through these times of trouble and heartache. Our human nature kicks in and we get caught up in the moment sometimes and allow fear to plague our lives. But God is faithful and He will never leave us nor forsake us; He will be with us "unto the end of the earth"! We have nothing to fear. He will walk by our side or carry us, whichever we need.
When I start to fear that things won't work out, or fear the trial that I'm going through, I always recall a beautiful song that my dad loved dearly. He told me one time "Amy, I know it's hard right now but if God promises to watch over the sparrow, then I know He's going to watch over you through this." And he was so right. So for all my friends who need some encouragement, who feel that there is no end in sight, click the link below and watch this video. I'm praying for each of you and I love each of your dearly.

His Eye Is On The Sparrow
 

VROOM! VROOM!

Yesterday, thanks to my awesome neighbors, I was able to mark something off my bucket list!! I went on my very first motorcycle ride! We rode from our house to Lake Catherine State Park, went hiking there, then rode back. It was a great experience!! I've sat on the back of one before, but never went further than the road we lived on. I was so surprised at how much I enjoyed it! And I added another thing on my bucket list...to own a bike!

I'm not going to lie, I was so scared when we first took off. I had a death grip on his shoulder for most of the way and by the time I got off the bike, my knuckles were red and my hand was shaking! I didn't move the entire time I was on the motorcycle. As soon as we got on the freeway, I started praying and I didn't stop until we exited! BUT...that was the best time i spent talking to God!! I loved being in the open and just praising Him for everything! Of course, that was after I begged Him to to spare my life and not let me fall off! HA! 
The thing that got me was that while on the bike, I saw more than I usually do when I'm in the car. I felt more aware of everything around me. The wind felt so good on my face and I noticed more of the trees and scenery and just how beautiful God's creation is. By not being in the car, I was able to experience the ride better. It reminded me of how we as Christians are with God sometimes. We get in our "car" and are content with our blinders on and don't want to step out and see everything. We allow fear or anxiety to keep us from actually experiencing things that God has put before us. Once we get on to the "bike", where there is nothing but us and Him, WOW! We see things from a different perspective and actually enjoy this life trip that God has laid out for us.

Don't get stuck just driving around in the "car". Let God take control, get on the "bike", (it's ok if at first you have a death grip on His shoulder. I'm sure He won't mind) and see things in life the way God intended them to be seen.