I love watching people grow (up). It is so cool to watch old friends, who were just as likely to get in trouble as I was, grow in to really awesome adults. People embracing the incredible gift of parenthood. People loving the Lord, and sharing it openly. People unafraid of admitting that they don't know everything, or that they need help. Facebook makes it possible to see little glimpses of their lives, and I cherish the opportunity to connect. I am sure many who knew me back in my days as a young woman, are surprised to see me sharing my faith. I like that. I am a perfect example of God's love, he doesn't love me because I am or ever was perfect, I was a rebellious, and wreck less kid. He protected me from bad judgement, over, and over. Evidently he has a plan for me that included living past 25. He has gifted me with a family, children who count on me, and the responsibility of raising men who know the Lord. That is a job I take seriously. As I continue to grow, I am a better resource for my sons. Being open to sharing my faith opens really cool doors of opportunity. In fact, just the other day I got in an awesome discussion about Joseph and his progression from the hated little brother to the trusted right hand to Pharaoh, who saved so many despite the many who would have seen him dead or jailed- with my pool man. He is an Armenian gentleman, and to my surprise, a Christian, saved a few years ago. He was thrilled to discuss this with me, and couldn't believe I was discussing it with my sons. He called the Bible his "Life Saver". He said he wished his parents had shared the Word with him as a child. I am not especially Bold about sharing the gospel, so it was cool for me to have this conversation outside of the safety of church, or a bible study. I loved hearing his testimony too. I am babbling, sorry. I just get excited when I see how God works in the lives of people. It never ceases to amaze me.
I enter this new week a little tired, but smiling. Why? No drama this weekend. We had sunshine, and sports, and cuddle time--- less the drama. Most families don't experience the intense level of emotions that the Rhodes clan does. Sure, they have the hectic life of families, perhaps some fighting, the normal mess--- perhaps a little teen hormone induced drama....but we have drama of a different kind in our house. The kind of drama caused by a brain that is shooting off crazy chemicals induced by years of trauma. When our son Victor is home, the whole world is a great big land mine. Saying the wrong thing, calling him out on behavior, or even suggesting that he not eat a 4th serving of ice cream can cause the the peace to recede, and for chaos to ensue. He is now in a boarding school for kids with emotional issues. As sad as it is that our family isn't all together--- I must admit that the peace in our household is a welcome blessing. We are learning more and more
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