Forgiveness

Forgiveness...

• does not mean the hurt is gone
• does not mean being around him is a good thing
• does not equal trust
• does not give the perpetrator any place in my life

Forgiveness...

• gives a freedom, a peace that comforts the hurt
• releases me to follow God
• gives strength to form healthy boundaries
• is most of all for MY benefit

Matthew 11:25...And when you stand praying, if you hold anything against anyone, forgive him, so that your Father in heaven may forgive you your sins.

Thank you, Lord, that I am forgiven, for paying the penalty for my sin.  And thank you for the power to forgive through your Spirit.

Some of my favorite things...

Watching my kids' eyes light up when they realize I remembered the dollar store glow sticks that are Kamping tradition.

Splashing in the rain with my babies.  And then coming inside, getting all cozy in jammies, and watching Bugs Bunny all together in my bed.

Belting out Veggie Tales, sound effects, funny voices and all.

S'mores for breakfast.

Knowing how blessed these little people make me...

I hope they always remember the little things. 

And I hope Nick remembers the little, random things.  This was our first family vacation without the whole family. 

We have to continue on...with all of our favorite things.