Laura Story - Blessings

Eagle vs. Ostrich

Have you ever thought of the difference between an eagle vs. an ostrich?

This week has been one of those "stick your head in the sand" kind of weeks.  I get sad and depressed sometimes.  I know it's hard for some people to believe, because I am always so full of cheer and smiles.  I have even been called, "Pollyanna" and a prude by some people because of my "glass is half-full" mentality. 

But...

Pain is relative.

What might be painful to me, is not to someone else.

And vice versa.

God has allowed certain people to enter my life.

For a reason.

Sometimes just for a season.

Whether they realize or not, they encourage me.

In this season, I choose to be moved.

Loved.

Humbled.

Grateful.

Blessed by their presence.

I KNOW that ALL things work for good for those that love the Lord.

Sometimes, I just need a reminder.

Thanks for the Post-It Note, Father.

May I never question your direction.

May I remove my head from the sand.  

May I  "soar like wings on eagles.  May I run and not grow weary.  May I walk and not be faint." ~ Isaiah 40:13

Happy Mother's Day; Part II

Some of you may have already read this.  I put this on my Facebook page and thought I had posted this to my blog, but didn't.  But that's okay.  As mothers or caregivers, we need all the encouragement we can get...365 days a year and not just on Mother's Day!
So, Happy Mother's Day again.  Never underestimate your worth!  You make such a difference! 

13 years ago today, my hubby flew us to Grand Cayman for a week. He knew how hard Mother's day would be for me after we'd suffered 2 miscarriages and were told I may not ever carry a baby to term. 9 months later, our son Aaron was born. Happy Mother's day to all women! Whether you've birthed a baby or not, you have nurtured some soul whether it's a child you adopted, a foster or step child, a student in a classroom, or even a pet. May you realize your worth regardless of your status.

Happy Mother's Day!

Chris Tomlin - "I Will Rise"

Wealth: In your Hands or in your Heart?

Chick-fil-A has the best chicken sandwiches!  Ever since my first taste, I've been hooked.

Not only are the sandwiches great, but everything on the menu is delicious and fresh.

Recently, I started reading "Eat More Chikin: Inspire More People...Doing Business the Chick-fil-A Way" by S. Truett Cathy.  He is the founder of Chick-fil-A and his message is inspirational; not only as a business owner, but as a Christian.

In his book, he writes, "I try to store any material wealth in my hands, not my heart, so that I always feel free to give it away when the opportunity arises."

Such wise words.

They remind me of one of my favorite passages in the Bible:  Matthew 6:19-34

"Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal.  But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven.  For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also."

Indescribable Chris Tomlin