One thing he loved to do was to celebrate EVERY month that Ethan was with us. We would do something special every month on the 19th. I kind of think that sometimes it was just a good excuse to go out to eat :-), but it still was a celebration! Today Ethan is 26 months old! I have decided to continue with this tradition. Why not celebrate life?!! I can't do something BIG every month, but a little something to remind Ethan how very special he is to me and thank God for life! We really don't go out to eat much ~ partly due to the expense, and partly due to the fact that going out to eat with a toddler by yourself is not always a fun, and definitely not a relaxing experience. I'm not sure what I'll do today to celebrate life, but the 19th will always be a good reminder for me to thank God for each and every day!!
"This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it!" (Psalm 118:24)
My Morning Prayer
Oh God, for another day, for another morning, for another hour, for another minute, for another chance to live and serve Thee, I am truly grateful."
Do Thou this day free me
Do Thou this day free me
from all fear of the future,
from all anxiety about tomorrow,
from all bitterness towards any one,
from all cowardice in face of danger,
from all laziness in the face of work,
from all failure before opportunity,
from all weakness when Thy power is at hand.
But fill me
with Love that knows no barrier,
with Sympathy that reaches to all,
with Courage that cannot be shaken,
with Faith strong enough for the darkness,
with Strength sufficient for my tasks,
with Loyalty to Thy Kingdom's goal,
with Wisdom to meet life's complexities,
with Power to lift me to Thee.
Be Thou with me for another day, and use me as Thou wilt.
from all anxiety about tomorrow,
from all bitterness towards any one,
from all cowardice in face of danger,
from all laziness in the face of work,
from all failure before opportunity,
from all weakness when Thy power is at hand.
But fill me
with Love that knows no barrier,
with Sympathy that reaches to all,
with Courage that cannot be shaken,
with Faith strong enough for the darkness,
with Strength sufficient for my tasks,
with Loyalty to Thy Kingdom's goal,
with Wisdom to meet life's complexities,
with Power to lift me to Thee.
Be Thou with me for another day, and use me as Thou wilt.
1 comment:
Elizabeth,
Thank you for sharing your heart. I spent the morning reading all your posts... shed many tears, lifted you in prayer, and thanked the Lord for the blessings you have experienced.
There is no doubt that God hand picked Rich for you and Ethan. He was such an amazing man. There then has to be no doubt that God will still carefully care for you and Ethan, and provide just what you need.
Thank you for being such a Godly example even in your weakest moments.
Love you, Joy
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