Winterwonderland

Those of you who know me, really know that I prefer being near water, warmer temps (not extreme humidity), and sunshine.  I even enjoy a warm rain to replenish the earth.  Last night and early this morning we had another snowstorm in our area. This particular snow was the type of snow that is scene on portraits of wintry settings.  The snow, when untouched, was beautiful and clean!  This type of snow is a visual reminder of how I'm cleansed and cleaned because of the sacrifice that Jesus made for me on the cross!   
Below are some pictures that I took around our home.  As the day went on the untouched snow became "touched" and started turning quickly into snirt.  For those of you who are sure about the word snirt, it's a combination of snow and dirt!
The snow fall was beautiful, even though I prefer liquid sunshine in the form of spring and summer rains.  God continues to provide all our needs in our lives as well as in our planet!  If you are blessed to have changing seasons in the region you live, enjoy all of them, there is a beauty even in those seasons that aren't especially the seasons you prefer. (I look forward to posting spring and summer pictures in the next few months!) It's like our daily lives, some days are better than others, but all days that we're given are gifts from above!

"He spreads the snow like wool and scatters the frost like ashes." ~ Ps. 147:16

1st Born-Happy Birthday Matthew James Wilson

"she treasured all these things in her heart." ~ Luke 2:51b

This is one of my favorite verses in the entire Bible.  It might not have any impact on you, but to me it is a verse that describes the type of person I am.  I'm blessed to be a christian, daughter, wife, mother and grandmother and I find blessing in serving others.  These "titles" mean more to me than what occupation I hold or have held.  This scripture was stated about Jesus' mother Mary, who we know some about, but basically didn't have a life of her own.  She was a woman of servanthood!  From the first time she is mentioned in the Bible one can see her servant-type heart.  She is okay with being "Jesus' mother" or "Joseph's". She didn't need to be called by her occupation, but by what she treasured more in her heart.  She treasured her life as a servant of God. By this statement, Mary is very relatable to me...she was a christian, daughter, wife, and mother!  Her life was totally changed with her 1st born and she found blessings in serving.


Today our first born turned 29!!  I have been pondering or treasuring many thoughts in my mind and heart today.  The thrilled of being pregnant for the first time, being too far away from extended family to just "go over" when there were concerns or just the desire to be together (though we made numerous trips as did mom and dad during those years). Memories of living on a "shoe-string", but seeing how God always provided for us through the "angels" He gave us here on earth!  Enjoying the elation of being a parent as well as the uncertainity at the same time.


Matthew James Wilson was born on the 13th of January 1982. His presence was with us for 9months before, but when we actually got to touch and hold him, how our lives where changed for the good!  We have been blessed by the adventure that started with parenthood and I often reminence and store up memories and treasures that are too numerous to share and blessed to continue to "treasure all these things".


Matt has grown into a Christian leader, mentor, fabulous son, brother, grandson, uncle and someday will be a fabulous husband and father.  Besides being our son, he is now our friend and confidant.  We are so proud of the man is has become and how he continues to grow in His daily walk.


I am blessed to be "Matt's Mom", Megan's Mom, Lindsay-Mother-in-law, Jim's Wife, Jackson's Mimi....you get what I'm saying.

"Intense love does not measure, it just gives."