God is so amazing. Each week when I drive to church, I pray that God will speak to me through the message, and I pray for my pastor to see God's will. Amazingly, each sermon speaks directly to the situation I am in that week. I know it is God. There's been too many "coincidences."
Here's some notes from last week's sermon.
The answer to every question to God that begins with "Why...?" is either a) because I love you, or b) I didn't.
(he distinguishes between pain and suffering in that pain is what we physically feel - like burning your hand on a hot stove and suffering is, for example, being hurt emotionally.)
1. Why did You create pain?
Because I love you. God created pain to tell us to stop what we are doing, so we won't hurt ourselves further. He also created pain so we can experience pleasure, and know the difference.
2. Why did you create suffering?
I didn't. He gave us free will, and Satan uses it against us.
3. Why did YOU suffer?
Because I love you. He suffered for us so that he could identify with us. The Creator became the creation and didn't spare Himself anything.
Our God knows how we feel because he became one of us.
Satan does his best to try to blame his handiwork on God.
It all hit home so much, because who of us has every asked God, "Why...?" And here is the answer. All of this to say that with grace and mercy, I can get through anything with Jesus' love, and you can too.
Friday, August 3, 2007
Wednesday, August 1, 2007
Las Vegas & Idaho Falls
On July 18, we flew to Las Vegas. Our flight was delayed an hour and a half, but we finally got there. Mikayla did great on the airplane. She was happy and slept most of the time. Adam's dad and step mom were both very excited to meet their granddaughter. We stayed with them that night, then the next morning woke up early to fly to Idaho Falls.
We almost missed our plane, though. We had to run through the airport. I mean, we were running!! I had Mikayla in her papoose, and I was booking it through the airport. Mary and Adam were in front of me, trying to get to the plane to make sure it didn't leave. Roy was swiftly walking behind us, bringing up the rear. Only two flights from Vegas fly into Idaho Falls: One on Fridays (ours) and one on Mondays. If we missed it, we were out of luck. Thankfully, we made it just in time!
Idaho Falls was gorgeous! We stayed in a hotel right on the falls. It was so nice. We could walk out on our balcony and see the falls. The roar could lull you to sleep.
It was Mary's side family reunion. She has 6 brothers and sisters, her mother had nine brothers and sisters, and all of those had a lot of kids, so there were about 160+ people at this reunion. Mikayla's cousin Sophie is 6 months old, and Mikayla is bigger than she is! Mikayla and I both enjoyed meeting all the new family members. She was so great. She didn't fuss the whole day! The reunion was held at the 7N Ranch in Ririe, Idaho. It was beautiful. We met at a pavilion with picnic tables and a stage. There were camp sites and a pool within walking distance. The backdrop was beautiful rock mountains.
The next day, we drove to Pocatello, where Adam was born. We drove around and his dad, Roy, showed us the different places Adam lived and the hospital where he was born.
We flew back to Vegas on Monday (the only flight out until the next Friday!) When we got back to Roy and Mary's we decided to take a little swim. Mikayla joined us, and she really enjoys the water! She would kick and look around. She's still not quite sure what to make of it, but I think she enjoys it. She's still too little to splash, but that's right around the corner.
Then on Tuesday, we flew back to the D-F-Dub. Mikayla on all four flights had only minor break downs, and she never really fell apart completely. She should be so proud of herself. Her parents are. She has now been to five states at only 3 and half months old!
We almost missed our plane, though. We had to run through the airport. I mean, we were running!! I had Mikayla in her papoose, and I was booking it through the airport. Mary and Adam were in front of me, trying to get to the plane to make sure it didn't leave. Roy was swiftly walking behind us, bringing up the rear. Only two flights from Vegas fly into Idaho Falls: One on Fridays (ours) and one on Mondays. If we missed it, we were out of luck. Thankfully, we made it just in time!
Idaho Falls was gorgeous! We stayed in a hotel right on the falls. It was so nice. We could walk out on our balcony and see the falls. The roar could lull you to sleep.
It was Mary's side family reunion. She has 6 brothers and sisters, her mother had nine brothers and sisters, and all of those had a lot of kids, so there were about 160+ people at this reunion. Mikayla's cousin Sophie is 6 months old, and Mikayla is bigger than she is! Mikayla and I both enjoyed meeting all the new family members. She was so great. She didn't fuss the whole day! The reunion was held at the 7N Ranch in Ririe, Idaho. It was beautiful. We met at a pavilion with picnic tables and a stage. There were camp sites and a pool within walking distance. The backdrop was beautiful rock mountains.
The next day, we drove to Pocatello, where Adam was born. We drove around and his dad, Roy, showed us the different places Adam lived and the hospital where he was born.
We flew back to Vegas on Monday (the only flight out until the next Friday!) When we got back to Roy and Mary's we decided to take a little swim. Mikayla joined us, and she really enjoys the water! She would kick and look around. She's still not quite sure what to make of it, but I think she enjoys it. She's still too little to splash, but that's right around the corner.
Then on Tuesday, we flew back to the D-F-Dub. Mikayla on all four flights had only minor break downs, and she never really fell apart completely. She should be so proud of herself. Her parents are. She has now been to five states at only 3 and half months old!
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