A Thought for Today

Just a quick thought for the weekend. 

While chilling on Pinterest the other day I came across a pin that said:

"My future husband somewhere praying that I'm not dating anyone and the Lord is answering him."

I read it aloud to my mom who was standing nearby. She laughed and then said, "That is so sweet."Her words took me aback as I had seen the pin more on the pathetic and humorous side, not necessarily the sweet one, but mom's perspective convicted me. Isn't that what I really wanted, to just date the man I will marry? Absolutely! So, why would I pity myself (and want others to pity me too) if I'm currently not or haven't dated anyone else? Isn't that what I want for my future man, to wait just for me and not treat dating like a game? 

This season has been one of great need and so often my heart has cried out to the Lord for help and relief. Last week, I received this verse of comfort,

"...If any man thirst, let him come unto Me and drink."

John 7:37b

Jesus fulfills. He satisfies the longings of a soul and the thirstings of a heart. If you are in that season of waiting and wondering, keep your eyes on Jesus. Allow Him to fill your heart. After all, He made it, don't you think He knows the best way to satisfy it? 

Summer Life Update

Life has been full here at the Smith family headquarters, it is definitely and different season. We have had lots of fun, opportunities to extend grace, tears of grief or disappointment, sweet days of rest, and busy ones. God has taught me so much in these last months. They haven't been easy ones, but where stress and grief and sin did abound, grace abounded more (Romans 5:20). God is good.

At the end of July, I was the church counselor for our junior aged girls at camp. I had a fantastic group of 7 girls with me, including Ella, Leah, and our cousin Kate. The camp week was a blessing as I was able to mentally rest and catch up with friends at camp.

Such an awesome group of girls!

 Mom and I have done a great deal of traveling to my grandmother's in the last month as we have assisted her in some dietary changes. It has been a lot of computer work, meal planning, and cooking, but it has been wonderful to have extra time with her and Mom.

Computer work. I have loved using my grandfather's old office. 

Evening work with background music

Reading and research at night

Coffee date with my cousin/brother, Matthew while in Louisville.

Random life snippets.

Running an errand with Emma.

Leah and Joel doing history together

A little music before the younger's bedtime

Joel and I working English together

An evening walk

Visit with Belle. She not very photogenic. =)

Last weekend our family had our yearly vacation with Mom's family to eastern Kentucky. We rented cabins by a lake and enjoy the weekend fishing (my grandfather's favorite activity), having Sunday service together, playing games including a boat race, visiting, and eating. =) 

11 grandchildren and Grandma

Our family. We are blessed.