the secret life of an american wife and mom: i can't hardly believe it!

happy 16th birthday josiah!

i can't hardly believe it! you are 16! you are growing up to be a wonderful young man! it seems like yesterday that i was coming home from the hospital with this bundle of love in my arms. i loved being your momma from the very start. you have brought so much joy to my life. there has not been one day go by that i have not been so proud to call you MY son!! i am so excited to be a part of the life the Lord has given you to live! remember, you were born to "shine for Jesus!" go light your world!! i love you so much!--love mom

Happy Birthday Josiah. Sweet sixteen!!! I can't believe it. Where did the time go??? Aren't you the little one that hid in my arms afraid of the thunder-Aren't these the little hands that held so tight to mine-Didn't we both agree you'd never grow up now here we are and here you go- Of all the things i want to say, the... thing you really need to know-I believe in you-I believe in you-For everything you are and every thing you are becoming-I Believe in you-I believe in you-So spread your wings and fly on the winds of knowing I believe in you. I love you!!! Dad.

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just some insights into my thoughts and feelings about my life and what God is revealing to me and how i am experiencing His grace and mercy in so many ways. please feel free to comment and share your heart here too. i'd love to hear from you. you never know whose life you just might touch with your insights as well.

My First Blog Entry
March 27, 2009

laying my heart at the feet of Jesus
well, here goes. not really sure how this is going to go but i do believe it is in my heart to begin to share some of the things that God is doing in my life and secrets that live in my heart. i've really been inspired by a blog that i have just begun to read by a young, sweet mommy (what she calls herself). happening upon her blog was not an accident but, i believe, a direction from the Lord. as i have read much of what she has written from her heart, i've been moved to tears and smiled a lot, enjoying partaking of what she has shared. wondering if anything that i have to share might move anyone as her writings have moved me, i thought that i just might let some of my heart be opened to those interested in hearing the secrets in the heart of a wife and mom who sometimes feels as if she might drown in the difficulties of raising five children if it weren't for my God who is ever so merciful and His Grace who is ever so powerful. as i write this, tears stream down my own face, thinking of some of the situations that i am laying at the feet of Jesus at this very moment in my life. this seems to make it plain to me that going forward with this new adventure of blogging may just be a way for God to continue to remind me of His love and His goodness toward me. open heart surgery, with God's love as the knife, that's kind of what it feels like. cutting away the dead, useless pieces and repairing it with His intense, unconditional love. i hope that a few people are touched and moved to sharing their lives as well by reading some of what i may reveal of myself as i continue to lay my heart at his feet and trust Him to keep it and make it whole.

29 comments:

heidi said...: Such a handsome kid you've got there!!! Happy Birthday to Josiah!!!; November 6, 2009 at 4:13 PM
Loren said...: Oh Christy

Happy Birthday to your sweet Josiah! He is handsome and I pray he has a blessed birthday and continues growing into all that God has planned for HIM to do and to be !!

Bless you my friend; November 6, 2009 at 4:58 PM
Kristin said...: Wow! Those words from both of you brought tears to my eyes. Just beautiful.....the love you both have for your son. I hope he has a wonderful Birthday!!!!; November 6, 2009 at 5:33 PM
Laura said...: What a handsome young man! Happy birthday to Josiah!; November 6, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Mary | Deep South Dish said...: The time does go by fast, but I can tell ya done good mama!! Happy Birthday to Josiah!; November 6, 2009 at 6:00 PM
He & Me + 3 said...: He is such a handsome young man. Happy Birthday Josiah! May you have a blessed Birthday!; November 6, 2009 at 6:57 PM
LisaShaw said...: Happy Birthday to your handsome son!

Love ya.; November 6, 2009 at 7:16 PM
Jennifer W. said...: What a handsome guy!! Happy Birthday, Josiah-I think it's safe to say you are loved. :)
Jen; November 6, 2009 at 7:30 PM
Kim @ Homesteader's Heart said...: My oldest just turned 16 in September and I admit that the time sure does fly! I wish there was a way to stop it.
You have a handsome son and I'm sure he is a blessing to you!
Hugs
Kim; November 6, 2009 at 9:09 PM
Larie Carlice Proverbs 27:19 said...: Are we having cake and icecream? Wait, is that okay for a 16-years-old?

smooches,
Larie; November 6, 2009 at 9:49 PM
RCUBEs said...: Happy Birthday to your son! May God shower him with His rich spiritual blessings. God bless you sister and your beautiful family!; November 6, 2009 at 10:47 PM
Karen said...: What sweet birthday wishes for your fine young man...may he enjoy many, many more!; November 6, 2009 at 11:24 PM
Bridget said...: Happy Birthday to Josiah!; November 7, 2009 at 6:30 AM
septembermom said...: Happy Birthday to your handsome young man!!!!; November 7, 2009 at 7:29 AM
laura Brown said...: This post is so sweet! Love the fact that you both left him messages!; November 7, 2009 at 10:51 AM
Adeye said...: Happy happy birthday to your sweet boy. Yes, go shine for Jesus!!!! How the Father NEEDS mighty warriors in this day.

Love and hugs, dear friend.; November 7, 2009 at 11:24 AM
Saleslady371 said...: Happy birthday, Josiah! God has a wonderful plan for your life!; November 7, 2009 at 1:06 PM
Darcie said...: What a beautiful post from both you and your husband...I am sure it meant a lot to him. Happy 16th Birthday Josiah!; November 7, 2009 at 1:48 PM
wife.mom.nurse said...: I hope that your handsome son had a wonderful birthday!

I just love that mom and dad both did a message. So sweet!!; November 7, 2009 at 5:55 PM
Wylie @ Shout A Joyful Noise! said...: It is always such a blessing to see Godly parents raising up children in a house that serves the Lord. Blessings to your family! May the joy of the LORD be Josiah's strength. Always!
Joyfully,
Wylie
www.shoutajoyfulnoise.com; November 7, 2009 at 5:56 PM
Mich said...: Happy birthday to a handsome young man!

Love that song. they grow so fast!; November 7, 2009 at 10:02 PM
McCrakensx4 said...: OH...What a fun milestone! I hope that he had lots of fun! I am kinda dreading the double digets bday for my oldest!! Happy Birthday Josiah; November 8, 2009 at 9:29 AM
Daveda said...: You guys have done a great job turning him to Jesus :) he seems like a great kid! Where does the time go?; November 8, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Daveda said...: You guys have done a great job turning him to Jesus! he seems like a really great kid! Where does the time go?; November 8, 2009 at 12:41 PM
Lisa said...: Happy Birthday to your handsome boy! :); November 8, 2009 at 2:48 PM
Beth in NC said...: He is such a cutie. Sweet 16 ...; November 9, 2009 at 6:58 PM
Cheesemakin' Mamma said...: Beautiful tribute!; November 10, 2009 at 5:58 PM
Angela said...: Happy Belated Birthday Josiah.

May Go be gracious to you and bless you and make His face shine upon you...
amen amen amen; November 13, 2009 at 1:33 PM
Anonymous said...: Happy Birthday Josiah! You're growing up way too fast!
love, Mom; November 19, 2009 at 9:28 AM