Kitchen Window Thoughts

Do you ever think "does Jesus care"?

I have a lovely kitchen window just above my sink that looks out to my backyard. I am "the dishwasher" so I spent countless hours looking out of this window, thinking many thoughts. This week, I was watching different birds at the feeders, some deer walk through the yard, some neighbor kids in their pool, Lukey in the swing... All of these things, in some similar way, made me think what a great Saviour we have that cares about every little detail. He knows me. He holds the future. I often sing the song "His Eye Is On The Sparrow" as I watch the many birds that come and eat bags and bags of food faster than I can buy it! But, it just reminds me how He watches me. He watches over me! He is my provider, protector and friend. I can talk to him whenever I want. I don't ever have to wait, He is always there. What a comforting thought!

Maybe you've had a hard day today, a tiresome week, a long month even... He is there! Maybe you are sick or not feeling well... He is there! Maybe you have a struggle and you just can't figure out what to do... He is there! Maybe you think "does He care"? Yes, He does! This is one of my favorite verses: "1 Samuel 12:24 Only fear the Lord, and serve him in truth with all your heart: for consider how great things he hath done for you."

Read the words to this song ("Does Jesus Care") - they will be a blessing and a great reminder how Jesus is always there for you!

Does Jesus care when my heart is pained

Too deeply for mirth or song,

As the burdens press, and the cares distress,

And the way grows weary and long?

Refrain:Oh, yes, He cares, I know He cares,

His heart is touched with my grief;

When the days are weary, the long nights dreary,

I know my Savior cares.

Does Jesus care when my way is dark

With a nameless dread and fear?

As the daylight fades into deep night shades,

Does He care enough to be near?

Does Jesus care when I’ve tried and failed

To resist some temptation strong;

When for my deep grief there is no relief,

Though my tears flow all the night long?

Does Jesus care when I’ve said “goodbye”

To the dearest on earth to me,

And my sad heart aches till it nearly breaks—

Is it aught to Him? Does He see?

Happy Daddy's Day!

We made some wonderful memories this Father's Day! It is hard to believe our two baby boys are growing up so fast! They are truly a reward from the Lord!

Zach is 11 months

Luke is 27 months

Daddy is 341 months
(hee hee)

Happy Daddy's Day, Daddy!

Love, Mommy, Luke & Zachary

Wordless Wednesday

I am joining those bloggers who post a picture (or pictures) on Wednesdays with no words - thus "Wordless Wednesday" but I had to write these words so you knew what I was doing :) Enjoy!

Happy Hello's!

Wow, does time fly! I can't believe it's been over a month since my last post! Things have been busy for our family! I hope to get many posts on over the next several days!

My wonderful BIL helped me enable comments on my blog so for those who have told me they tried, please try again! I would love to read comments from you since it feels like no one reads me! Thanks!

Ode to Mom

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Just a little "thank you" to my Mom for being so wonderful! We enjoyed a fun picnic yesterday with our family to celebrate her. She has done so much for me and is always there when I need some cooking advice or baby advice (even at 2am when they won't stop crying!!) She helps me so much by watching the boys when I need and spoils them rotten. I am forever grateful for the help and love she gives! Love you, Mom!

Reading Luke a book when he was a baby.

Luke's first haircut!

Laughing with Zach!

Momma and Me (preggers w/ Zach)!

And, now I'm a momma!

Free Publicity

Hello Everyone!

Just a little free publicity for my husband & his brother's business - Tucker Landscaping Inc. Their website has been updated and looks great! Check it out @ http://www.tuckerlandscaping.net

Have a great Wednesday!

Rants and Raves - KJV

Okay, lately, I've been really thinking about the Bible and how some say " my version is so much easier to read and understand" and "mine has easy study helps" and "blah, blah, blah"... Okay, people! The God of this universe, the One who decided you were purposed to be on His earth, the One who sent His only Son to die for YOU! Why read someone else's interpretation of that love letter?

As I was hanging laundry outside the other day, I was thinking... When Sonny writes me a letter, I get SO excited! I look at it many times before opening it, looking at each side and how he wrote my name and then I slowly open it and read it real fast in excitement and then read it again real slow because I didn't take it all in the first time... and... I read it over and over and over again with a continuous smile... and I am just so happy that he took the time to write me a letter in his own thoughts and words and especially, love. I wouldn't want someone else to write the letter for him. The way he wrote my name wouldn't be very exciting and the words inside wouldn't be as meaningful. Some of the words may be switched around or missing. I would want the letter to be in every way him and only him.

Then, I thought of my Saviour.

My Saviour wrote me a very long, love letter, filled with promises and lessons and plans for me. Measly Mary. He did that for me! He wants me to know how much He thinks of me, plans for my life, how to raise Godly children, how to be a good wife, and SO much more! He wrote it all in his own words. Now, tell me why would I want to read what Joe Schmoe thinks God is trying to say? Why do people think the KJV Bible is so hard to read and understand? No one said being a Christian is easy. Put some effort into it and don't take the easy route! The KJV Bible is the one! God's love letter to you!

Since this is my blog, I can rant and rave, but now I'm done. I just feel so strongly about this and had to blog a few words about it to maybe challenge someone to read the KJV or encourage those who feel the same as I! Don't get bits and pieces - get the WHOLE truth!

Love, Mary

Easter

I know, I am late, but had to post a pic of my two cuties. Easter was a good day, remembering the true meaning and celebrating the resurrection, but it was not a good day for pics. Luke gets embarrassed sometimes when I take pics, or ornery, but whichever it was that day, they didn't happen. Zach however was a smiley guy, even with his scabby eczema, bless his heart. I am so thankful for these two cuties and pray for the day the trust Jesus as their Saviour!

Don't you just love this suit coat? So preppy!!

Zach's neck is too chubby for me to close the top button so he couldn't wear the orange tie and ended up looking 70's-ish with the wide collar!!

This was Palm Sunday at home where pics are usually taken better since no one is watching. Gotta love this blondie!

Barf Day... I mean "Earth Day"

All this "green" talk just makes me want to barf, literally. Get a life, people, and thank GOD that He gave us this earth! Drive your old car around, use plastic grocery bags, drink bottled water, use regular light bulbs and be thankful that God hasn't yet 'reduced, reused or recycled' YOU!

Only Me...

I was recently told of a story about a friend of mine who, after shopping at Aldi's, gives their cart to someone without taking the quarter from them, just to be kind and friendly. It's something her kids do and see her doing, which teaches them to be kind and giving. Okay. I can do that! So, today, I made a quick trip to Aldi's with my shopping buddy Zachary. I was excited thinking about who would receive the 'lucky cart'. So, my list was complete, I was in line and ready to venture out into the unknown :) Anyhoo, I walked to the car, unloaded my monkey and perused the parking lot while unloading the groceries. Aldi's, at least mine, is always packed, people coming and going. For some reason today, everyone was just 'going'. I began to unload slower, in hopes new shoppers would pull in and I could run over with my cart. Okay. No one's coming. So, I completely unload, neatly rearrange the bags and still no one. Zach was getting hungry and I knew I should be getting home but I really wanted to be kind - so - as I shut the back door to my SUV, I see it. An old jalopy just a'headin' my way. It's a really cute, old shrively lady who can barely see over the dashboard and her enormous dog in the backseat. It takes forever for her to get out of the car. As she's getting out, I glance around for any other new shoppers, and still there are none. So, finally, she gets out, clutching her purse and our eyes meet. I think to myself, 'she's the one' and start walking towards her. She has a big smile on her face and I just knew I was going to be a blessing. As we meet, I go to hand her the cart and she says "No, thanks. I'm headed to the BMV next door." I was crushed. My kindness was rejected! I just had to laugh and thought "only me..." But, I tried! So, for the first time ever, I reluctantly made the jaunt to get my quarter back and put it in the little dash compartment where I always keep my "Aldi's quarter" and thought, "Okay, Lord. We'll try again next week!"