Weak and wounded sinner
Lost and left to die
O, raise your head, for love is passing by
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus
Come to Jesus and live!
Now your burden's lifted
And carried far away
And precious blood has washed away
the stain, so
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus
Sing to Jesus and live!
And like a newborn baby
Don't be afraid to crawl
And remember when you walk
Sometimes we fall...so
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus
Fall on Jesus and live!
Sometimes the way is lonely
And steep and filled with pain
So if your sky is dark and pours the rain, then
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus
Cry to Jesus and live!
O, and when the love spills over
And music fills the night
And when you can't contain your joy inside, then
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus
Dance for Jesus and live!
And with your final heartbeat
Kiss the world goodbye
Then go in peace, and laugh on Glory's side, and
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus
Fly to Jesus and live!
I've had a really stressful week with some new challenges (Satan is attacking). Pray a hedge of protection for my family and me. My mom is in terrible pain and the doctor's don't seem to be doing enough for her. She has another test in 2 weeks. My foster child has begun showing a side that is new to me. When she gets upset because she is being corrected she puts on a very "straight/stiff" face and doesn't say a word to me. She can hold that very unpleasant expression for 30 minutes. The first time this happened we talked through the issue and her pretty smile came back quickly. It happened once and then a week passed before I saw that "look" again .... now I am seeing that face 2 and 3 times a day. I would rather she yell or cry or show some type of emotion, but no this is what I am dealing with. Totally new territory for me. BUT my God is a BIG God and He will help me as I daily draw from His word for guidance. Being a foster parent is tough!!! Don't get me wrong I am not complaining; I am being REAL and honest. I love T and I am glad she is here and that we can help her. I am planning her birthday party and working on her Christmas list. I treat her just like my own daughter ( other than the fact that we can't spank foster kids) for obvious reasons. She is who she is and I can sense alot of growth since she's come to live with us. She enjoys church and her friends. She loves to help me in the yard with weeding and watering flowers. She loves to play anything with Olivia. She doesn't see Chris much since he works late, but she calls him daddy and always tells him to have sweet dreams. She is working hard in school and just won a Terrific Kid award. She is a terrific kid who needs a few more hugs and a lot of love.
Olivia has adjusted well and seems to enjoy having a little sister. One night I went to the nursing home to take my grandmother some clean clothes and sweets. It was T's bath time and Olivia called to let me know she had fixed a bubble bath for her and was helping me out. I was so happy. I am very proud of Olivia and how well she is sharing her toys, books and us. She and I are getting our home school done, but it it tough with many interruptions. Our DSS caseworker was here 3 hours the other day. The guardian ad litum is coming this week, more appointments next week. Being a foster parent means your already busy schedule just got busier. Chris and I still leave each other love notes and hang out on the sofa for a bit at night. Life is full. Life is good. Pray for my mom please and pray for my family. Satan is attacking, but praise God I am on the winning team.
Go be a blessing.
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