Morning time

I must admit, since I've been working at home, it has been hard for
me to just get up at the crack of dawn to see everyone off.
Lately I have been missing that time with my family, and my morning time
with God.  With HIM, it's been rushed as I have to catch up on
my work due to the time I've slept in.

SO ... the other night I asked God if he would start waking me at a good time
each morning so that I can change my habit, alarms I can turn off, but God
has this way of waking me , that I just love.
Yesterday, and again today, he woke me.  I didn't hesitate one second, I got
out of the warmth of the covers, got dressed, made coffee, made breakfast
for the girls, kissed my husband goodbye, and then when they all left, it was just
me, God, and a good cup of coffee.

I started off just praying, you know the prayer..... Dear Lord, thank you for this day..
etc.  Today however was different. Today, I pulled up a chair at my desk, and
spoke a few words to the Lord, and then let him minister to my heart.
It was an awesome conversation!  His presence was there surrounding me.
I cried over one of my kids, one traveling a hard road, and God spoke to me about her,
His love for her, and that even though she is making some wrong choices He knows her
heart and the love she has for him despite her actions, just as I know that she loves me
despite her going against me at times.  She is searching, just as I had done at one time,
and like me , God will love her back to Him, pick her up, clean her off, and hold her till
she heals, and till she knows that HE ALONE is all she needs.
He also likes Kleenex, he joked with me about it as I was using it.
He gave me an idea for an add for them, so I think I'm going to pitch it to them.
He really does care about you. He wants to converse with you, to hold you,
to make you laugh,  pick you up and show you his view of things, to heal you
from deep hurts, some that you may have forgotten.

So my chanllenge to you today is to find a few minutes to have alone with the Lord,
and let him do most the talking.  I think you will find that His word will come to you,
that He already knows what it is that you need, and let his love for you flow over
you, encompass you , until you feel held.

Praying for you always,
Kim

Cooking and family

Here I sit watching Julie & Julia with Paige and Meagan,
while we are waiting on a Mexican style hash to finish cooking.
This last year we have been teaching the girls how to cook some
family favorites.
It has been fun.
Isn't it wonderful to think of how food & family just go together.
I think that is what is so special about this time of year, it turns
cold and automatically I'm thinking of cooking , and filling the
house with wonderful aromas!

Think of your favorite holiday recipe, and let's share them on here!
I will also post them on facebook.  SO make sure it's not a secret
recipe!

Going to stir the pot.... I'll be back tomorrow with a recipe !!