a beautiful reminder...

So this post is a tad late, but it is something I am reminded of every spring and just wanted to share it with you. As many of you know I HATE the winter and when spring time rolls around I am more the excited to experience what is has to offer. One of the greatest things for me about spring is the Blossoms. I am constantly reminded of God the creator when I see the beauty spring up from the soil and from the trees. I am reminded that through death there is life. That I like the trees may go through a time of death, of hardship, retreat and turn brown, but once again the Lord my God will renew my spirit and I will be full of life and once again... blossom. 

It's a moms world...

I had a great mothers day yesterday. I was able to sleep in a bit, have a delicious breakfast made by my husband and son, and enjoyed an early afternoon bike ride. It was a restful day but like always a day still filled with movement. We were able to visit both sets of Jakes grandparents on our way to see Jeff and Carol (Jake's parents). It is always good to spend time visiting. We were blessed with great fellowship a wonderful meal and as always some good old family entertainment.
Mother's day turned out to be pretty darn good.

a touch of sports...

Well I came across a great website today as I was trying to type in my blogger account. Life the old and perhaps still published magazine came up and I loved it. I have always enjoyed the art of photography and here is a magazine along with National Geographic that showcases some great work. After about 20 minutes of looking at photos and reading the captions of the latest world news one caught my attention. One that normally wouldn't catch mine, but would for sure catch my husbands.

Now let me explain why my eyes were drawn to this photo. first of all Steve Nash is in the photo and come on not much of an explanation needed here. Secondly I have been hearing a lot about this decision in Arizona about illegal immigration. I must start my opinion by saying this, I am very uneducated about this situation and perhaps should say nothing at all, but there is something that drives me to feel something great and it must be shared. 

"Do not oppress the widow or the fatherless or the fatherless, the alien or the poor, in your hearts do not think evil of each other." Zechariah 7:10

This is not an easy thing to do and for my it is easy to feel that i have the right to something simply because I was born into it. Why is that? Why do I feel that I am great then someone? This applies to every moment of my day. I must become less so He may become more. God sees us ALL as equal, why do we not teat each other that way? 

Because we to need jobs, money, security? What are we afraid of? What am I afraid of?

^34-36"Then the King will say to those on his right, 'Enter, you who are blessed by my Father! Take what's coming to you in this kingdom. It's been ready for you since the world's foundation. And here's why:

   I was hungry and you fed me,
   I was thirsty and you gave me a drink,
   I was homeless and you gave me a room,
   I was shivering and you gave me clothes,
   I was sick and you stopped to visit,
   I was in prison and you came to me.'
 ^37-40"Then those 'sheep' are going to say, 'Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry and feed you, thirsty and give you a drink? And when did we ever see you sick or in prison and come to you?' Then the King will say, 'I'm telling the solemn truth: Whenever you did one of these things to someone overlooked or ignored, that was me—you did it to me.'
 ^41-43"Then he will turn to the 'goats,' the ones on his left, and say, 'Get out, worthless goats! You're good for nothing but the fires of hell. And why? Because—

   I was hungry and you gave me no meal,
   I was thirsty and you gave me no drink,
   I was homeless and you gave me no bed,
   I was shivering and you gave me no clothes,
   Sick and in prison, and you never visited.'
 ⁴⁴"Then those 'goats' are going to say, 'Master, what are you talking about? When did we ever see you hungry or thirsty or homeless or shivering or sick or in prison and didn't help?'
 ⁴⁵"He will answer them, 'I'm telling the solemn truth: Whenever you failed to do one of these things to someone who was being overlooked or ignored, that was me—you failed to do it to me.'


Then thirdly I can not help to think of my beautiful baby boy Nash when I see this photo. My heart is filled with love and excitement for him. I thank God for letting me have this time to raise him and watch him grow. I thank him for allowing me to be taught so many lessons through such a tiny human. Oh the Lord is good and may I forever remember that. 

It's Burleyutiful out....

Because this year I am a bona-fide mother I was given something I really wanted, not that I didn't want that used computer from Youthworks my husband got such a great deal on last year and it just so happened to be mothers day so how could he pass it up. This year my husband gave me and Nash a Burley. Now you may not know what this is and to be honest I really had never heard of one until about 6 months ago. A Burley is a bike trailer that children can ride in or if you have pets that are not petrified of anything and everything like Emery they to can be transported behind your bike in comfort and style and lets not forget durability.
So far Nash and I have been able to take two beautiful rides together and be in God's creation. I am truly hoping that this allows us to get out more and be active while leaving our car behind. Stay turned for photos of our and adventures with the Burley.

Peace*

Oh my soul...

Oh my soul is awakened by the sun.

I can not believe how beautiful it is outside. I love to feel the warmth of the sun on my skin and breeze blow through my hair. Every spring I have a new appreciation for creation and for the beauty of our creator. I am excited for the summer and to spend as much time outside as I can, for I know once again winter will come and the thought of being outside will send chills down my spine. I will be grateful for the moments I have.

Nash is getting so big. He is 9 1/2 months old. He can crawl when he wants to, but I think he would much rather stand. It wont be to long before he is walking. I am a little scared about that. A mobile child is much different, no more turning my back for even a second. He has become a little bundle of personality. He loves when people look and him, and enjoys getting his photo taken. He still has Empathy just like his Papa and I can tell he is still pretty bashful around the ladies. No teeth yet and no words either. No rush, he will grow up in due time. Here are a few photos of the past few weeks:

T minus 3 days...

and counting.

I can hardly believe that I have almost been here for 2 weeks. Time sure does fly. This has been a great trip for me. i have been able to work at the coffee shop and spend time with the Matthews. Being here, if only for two weeks has once again ignited my heart for this place. I really do love it here, it may be hard and frustrating at times, but there is such love here. Nash and I have been welcomed with sincere hearts and cared for with compassion. My only wish is that Jake would have been able to join us on our journey. He has to work I understand, but my life is not the same without him near me. I love him.
Off subject sorry.

Anyways I sure am glad God brought me back here again, even if only for a short while.

It's a farming world...

The past few days have been a good break from the busyness of life. Here on the Rez everything tends to happen and a much slower pace, well everything other then the driving. There are some crazy drivers out here, but where are there not? Anyways. Nash and I have spent much of our time playing with Leon and Belva's 3 niece's and 1 nephew. Nash just loves them. They love him as well. I have been able to reconnect with some of my dear friends out here and spend some much needed time at Higher Ground (the coffee shop). It has been a little tough traveling with Nash, he has been taken out of his element and now his schedule is way out of whack. It has been leaving me one tired mom during the day. Thank God for helpful kids around here who love Nash. Today was a fun and refreshing day. It started with church at The Gospel Fellowship, which I always enjoy. It truly is a great church family. Then on to a visit to the cohen home (the local elderly housing). After leaving there I felt an urge to go horse back riding and happened to say this out loud. Belva mentioned she knew just the place, so we were off. We packed Nash, Kasey, and Kylah in the car and headed for "the Ranch". It was wonderful. To be in the open, to feel the soil beneath my boots and smell the fresh air was revitalizing. Thank you God for your creation.
Nash had an amazing first farm experience. Horses, cows, cats oh my. Here are a few photos of the trip so far. As great as it has been. We are excited to see Jake again. We miss him and feel incomplete with out him.

Peace.