keep praying.

It's been almost 2 weeks since the earthquake in Haiti, but the devastation is far from over. Continue to pray for the Haitian people and all those helping with the relief efforts.

Please pray for my mom, Mary, too

as she is there providing medical care for the people.

Therefore, since we are receiving a Kingdom which cannot be shaken, let us have grace, by which we may serve God acceptably with reverence and godly fear.

-Hebrews 12:28-

do not worry.

Do not worry,

saying,

"What shall we eat?"

or

"What shall we drink?"

or

"What shall we wear?"

For the pagans run after all these things,

and your heavenly Father knows that you need them.

But seek first His kingdom and His righteousness,

and all these things will be given to you as well.

Matthew 6:31-33

three months old.

Elijah's three month birthday was on Saturday.

These past three months have flown by yet have been filled with so much joy as we watch him grow and develop before our very own eyes.

Often, we'll say how much God uses him to teach us. Lately, he has been a very clear picture of just resting in the Lord and being content. Here are some pictures for you to see...

enjoying kisses from daddy.

just relaxing. exercising during tummy time.

more rest after all of that work.

bored? impossible.

Since beginning my new career - full-time mom - I've been asked a few times, "Don't you get bored being home with him all day?" Bored? Well, many descriptors come to mind, but bored certainly isn't one of them.

Would you get bored if you spent your days looking at this sweet little face?

And caring for this precious little life?

It's a valid question and it makes me think. How do I really feel about spending my days at home with Elijah? Honest answer... Overwhelmingly blessed. He truly is a gift from the Hand of God and I do not take that lightly. Also, God put the desire in my heart to stay home with Elijah, so I'm confident that my days with him have great purpose even beyond what I can see. Work hard and cheerfully at whatever you do, as though you were working for the Lord rather than for people. Colossians 3:23 Although this verse has been important to me in the past, I'm finding it to be the song of my heart now more than ever. I've always seen the Lord provide me with work and then empower me to do it, but this is the first time in my life where it is so clear God created this position - with great eternal significance - specifically for me where no one else could replace me in the work. Is it boring? I guess it all depends on the way you view your work. If Elijah was merely something that took away my freedom and demanded all of my time and attention, then I suppose my new job would look very unsatisfying. Maybe even boring. He is so much more than that though. Elijah is a little baby boy with an eternal soul that is being impacted and shaped even now. As his mom, it's my responsibility to not only teach him about the Lord but to be a living example of a Christ follower to him. Each minute of the day with Elijah needs to be purposeful. This is the most difficult and most humbling job I've ever had, yet I've never so strongly desired to truly "work hard and cheerfully for the Lord." I will most certainly fail at times and also have days that appear quite boring, but by God's grace, He will do a mighty work in me through the years as I joyfully serve Him while spending my days with Elijah. So, back to the question, "Am I bored?" Impossible! : )

1st christmas recap part one.

We had a wonderful time with family and dear friends as we celebrated Christmas back in Indiana.

I'll post a handful of pictures now and then some more a little later (once they get uploaded onto my computer).

Elijah was a great little traveler and seemed to enjoy his first Christmas. Or maybe a better way to describe it was that we enjoyed our first Christmas with him. The Lord uses him so much to teach us more about Himself.

the anderson boys

pastor tom

greg, jeremy, elijah jeannie curtie

We hope your new year is off to a great start and that you are expectant for what God has in store for you in 2010.