Proverbs 22:6 and Matthew 11:28

Most of you that really know me know that I am a nervous/worrisome person. Today seemed to be a normal day without reason for worry yet I had a lot of nervousness inside. Probably all hormonal since there really isn't something I can pinpoint my anxiety to but it was there. So, it was wonderful when I was reading my devotional tonight(hours after my anxiety height) that dealt with the things I worry the most about on a daily basis. I worry the most with being the best spouse and parent. I worry with rushing life so fast that I miss out on all of these special days I have with my family. I mentally take a moment each day to absorb all the good and bad of that day. I do a great job of being grateful for my life and I try to humble myself before the Lord for the blessings He has provided. Yet, I still find myself panicking that I won't be as good as I need to be. I am sure most of us are this way but in the end I know I am too hard on myself. And I have realized this more this pregnancy because I have weekly nightmares. They are not just nightmares. They are horrific and usually send me yelling or almost in tears. The depth of the nightmares are so intense yet the reason seems so clear. (I do not believe dreams tell the future. Instead I believe they remind you of the true and deep and inner thoughts that you as a person had that day- knowingly or not) So, this devotional I read today was just about the worries I have as a wife and mother. Here are the scriptures used in that devotion:

Proverbs 22:6, “Direct your children onto the right path, and when they are older, they will not leave it.” (NLT)

Matthew 11:28 “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (NIV)

Now I know I can rest assured in the words of our Father, but sometimes as a sinful human I need reminders. Thank you Lord, for reminding me to turn to You for all of my worries and reminding me that You will guide me in the right path. AMEN!

MY 3OTH BIRTHDAY

I am celebrating my 30th birthday tomorrow and I want to honor Our Lord and Savior. I have had an amazing 30 years and am in awe of the glory God has brought upon me. I have a huge family that I love and adore. I have an amazing husband and three beautiful children here with one on the way along with another child/soul in heaven. I have so many special friends and we live a wonderful life.

Though my relationship with The Lord can always be better and has so much room for improvement; I am grateful for our relationship and the Father I have in Him.

My Sweet Children

JACKSON STANDING AND GRIFFIN SMILING

BRYGGEN LOVES HER BROTHERS. JACKSON IN HER ARM AND GRIFFIN IN HER FACE.

BRYGGEN HUGGING JACKSON WITH GRIFFIN SITTING ON THE RIGHT.

THE OBVIOUS- BRYGGEN WAVING HELLO.

Bryggen is such a sweet big sister. She is very helpful with her brothers and loves to play with them. She is actually excited about this little boy on the way and even hugs and kisses my belly almost every day.

Jackson is taking several steps while Griffin can stand on his own and can take a couple of steps at a time. Both have a little ways to go but are on the move.

They're all such happy children and such a joy to our lives. I am truly blessed and honored to be their mother.

23 weeks