Journey for the Heart

Today I went to the Awana Conference that is held anually for all of the leaders in Awana. I will admit I was tired, it has been a busy week, and I really did not want to go, but the church had already paid for my admission so I got up at seven this morning and made my way there. I can say that it was such a blessing to me. It was an eye opener to me in so many ways. I always take what I have for granted. I have four wonderful children that are healthy and beautiful and I don't always realize what a gift they are. It is so easy to get tired and irritable. My mom just got the best news that she could have received and I know that it could have just as easily went the other way. I am going to try my best in the future to realize the gift of each day and make the most of it. I am going to use the word Love in the way that it should be. I am not going to say I love a car, I love my kids, George, my mom, my family, and most importantly God. I am going to remember the purpose of parenting is to train our children to know, love, and serve Christ. It is so easy to get caught up in the world and forget what is most important.

Today a video was played about a boy named James who lost his battle with a heart condition at the age of thirteen. Here is a link, I strongly encourage you to check it out http://www.journeyfortheheart.com/sitepages/lifeofjames.php

I bought the book today so if you are interested I would be glad to let you borrow it when I get finished. It is amazing how even a child can bring others to Christ.

I Chronicles 16:34 Give thanks to the LORD, for He is good, His love endures forever.

James’s last Journal Entry – 5/04/06 “I can be thankful to the LORD for all the good things He has blessed me with because I know that His love will always flow on me.”