IT'S ENOUGH TO MAKE KIM AND NIELSEN GO MAD...

which is probably what you will think I have done by the time you finish this post because, honey, it is all over the place.

HH loves a variety of shows. He has introduced me to a whole new world of viewing that I would have other wised missed. Wild Justice....Junior vs. Senior....Head Rush....Bone Collector.

Then, there is the fact that it is clear by our recordings that some one is a Twi-Hard.

Last night, he introduced me to the world of Teen Mom 2.

All I can say is w...o...w...

Which leads me to this morning.

I read an article about KK and I have to say I agree with her point. My heart literally broke for these girls, but not just for them.

It broke for the millions of girls watching who see a shot at fame.

Who see a way to get popular FAST....

and the generations that will pay for it.

Yes, plural.

For the record, my heart breaks for Sr. and Jr and Mikey.

I worry about the millions of "Bellas" who won't heed Charlie's advice about

learning to love what is good for you

and who will do anything to be with "that" boy.

It is almost enough to crush your heart and hope.

Almost...

but not quite.

I'll tell you why.

First, Jesus.

Second, Him in us.

My sister has started a group for girls at her high school. They meet one day a week during their lunch. They talk about insecurities. They talk about true beauty.

They talk about how hard it is to be a girl sometimes out there. Then, they encourage each other and go back out there. Some may only pay lip service. But for that ONE.

The one girl who really takes it to heart. The one girl who realizes she is fearfully and wonderfully made. The one who sees the beauty within.

The one who finally gets that she has value...she has a purpose....she has a destiny.

She can encourage another one.

Then, slowly, girl by girl, they start being who they were created to be.

If the generational ripple effect is going to stop, it starts with Jesus.

It comes through us.

What are we modeling to the young girls in our lives?

What are we teaching the young men?

Even my own MCs.

What am I showing them is acceptable?

What am I tolerating, even at this tender age, that sets them up for failure in the future?

Parenting is a weighty responsibility, teen-aged mom or not.

So is teaching, mentoring, coaching a city league or leading a youth group.

These kids are looking for some "thing" to emulate.

Some "one" to follow.

Who do we point them to?

Celebs on TV?

Fictional characters with fictional lives?

Or the One, the only One, who can lead them by still waters amidst of the storms of life?

We choose.

GROWN UPS....

Things are changing fast around here.
Last week the MCs had to ride the bus.
It has opened them up to a whole new world.
THEY LOVE IT!
I know I should relish it now because there will, more than likely, come a day when they detest it.
For now, though, it is the coolest thing E...V...E...R!
MC 2 pulled his own tooth out the other night.
It was already loose, and with a little UFC from MC 1, it was ready to go.

As I was writing this, it was time for the boys' bus to come. They had asked me not to wait by the road, because it was not cool and they are "not babies". So I honored their request, and the bus zoomed right past our driveway. I had to chase it down to the corner and get the MCs, who thought it was totally awesome that they got to walk down the road. Seriously, do I set myself up for this stuff?!

Anyway, MC 2 has lost 2 teeth now. He cried and cried, yet maintained it did not hurt.
Okay, I am out of stuff now that I had to chase the bus.
Have a great Wednesday!

Please keep praying for Joanne, Toben and their family. I believe the girls started private school today after being home schooled for a year and a half. They will need your prayers.

MY ROYAL WHIPPIN'....

INTEGRITY

WELL, I'M....

feeling at a crossroads of sorts.

Not so much a 4 way intersection.

It feels like a twenty way intersection.

Decisions to be made.

Ones I don't want to make.

I feel like the noise of life is drowning out the noise of truth.

Or my sin is.

Or something is.

Today, feeling very "alone".

The quietness of it.

The stillness of it.

Asking, and still feeling alone.

Knowing full well that I am not.

Knowing full well that He has not forsaken me.

He has not forgotten me.

But knowing and feeling are two different things.

Sometimes we have to deal with the feeling part of it all, and it takes some doing.

Beth Moore often says desperation is a gift, when we become desperate for God.

I need Him.

I need Him to speak.

I need Him to move.

I need Him to talk to me in a way I know it.

I need Him to show me the way.

To light the path.

I need Him to calm this churning inside that feels like a storm brewing.

I need Him today.

Not depressed.

Not crying.

But not settled.

Not right.

Feeling the weight of the world.

The weight of this season of life.

Correction and discipline thrown in.

Honestly, I can't explain it fully.

I can't articulate exactly what "it" is, because "it" feels like a whole lot of things.

And maybe it's just hormones because I am getting older.

(but even if it is, I bet there is some truth to the discipline and correction part).

I sort of feel like screaming,

What do You want me to do? Just show me and I will do it!

Except He has.

Trust Him.

Worship Him.

Praise Him.

Obey Him.

Share Him.

LOVE Him.

So today, regardless of how I feel,

I choose.

PRAYERS NEEDED...

for The Simple Wife, Joanne Heim.

You can read her husband's, Toben, request on The Simple Wife.

Also, her friend, Janna, has a great way you can tangibly encourage the family.

Let us, the body of Christ, surround them at this time.

TODAY...

Truck is dead.
MCs rode the bus for the first time to school.
Mama cried.

TAP...TAP....

Are you still on the other side?

I am still on this side.

The last week has been a flurry of activities.

Tuesday I helped my mom work her heifers....

Then we fixed some fence.

This required driving through some rough woods....

Hey Bryson, Aunt Rhonda found your goggles.....

Thursday, my BIL came over and we worked on putting in my kitchen floor.

Friday I started Beth Moore's newest version of the study of David with a local church.

It has been a long time since I have done a corporate Beth Moore study

and I am very excited about it.

Even watching the Introduction, I knew the timing was perfect.

My heart has some healing to do.

Some things to let go of.

Some surrender to make.

We spent the weekend at my parents because it is still deer season.

Sunday, MC 2 and I went to church and then this happened....

So today we have a rare Texas snow day.

We have a fire and Direct TV so I confident a movie is in order.

Hope you have a wonderful day!