The Healing Power of Christ

My youngest daughter suffers from seizures. Scary, yes, but I've also learned a lot about the healing power of Christ. As I have been reading in the New Testament about those he healed, these are some insights:

• the people had suffered for many, many years with the affliction--finally they found hope and healing power in Christ.
• they were humble, one leper came to Jesus and said, "If it be thy will, heal me." He knew Christ could heal him, but didn't know if it was the will of the Lord. He was patient, humble, and submissive.
• they had great faith. They knew a touch, a word, a command from Christ could heal them.
• it wasn't the fault of the parent, child, that they suffered; it was a way that they would come to Christ.
• Christ is the one where we find peace, hope, and healing.

I don't know when my daughter will be free of her seizures--it may come in this life, or the next--but it will come.

Bio-Poem

First Name Luke (my oldest son)

Four describing adjectives: smart, brave, nice, fun.

Son of Mike and Kaylynn

Loves of legos, books, and Harry Potter.

Who feel awesomness, happiness, and loved.

Who needs love, my brother, and my teacher.

Who gives help, love, and TLC

Who fears too high heights, snakes, and my younger sister breaking somthething.

Who would like to see J.K. Rowling, Egypt, and the Harry Potter theme park.

Resident of Illinois.

Last name: ..........

Two Dollars of Fun!

This weekend we had cousins over for two days! Both days we had a blast. On Saturday, we talked about doing a project together. Should we go by one of our stand-by projects--or try something different. Trying something different was voted! I bought some shaving cream, and got out the cars, planes and little people. Shaving cream: two dollars, the memories priceless!

We are so blessed to live so close to these cousins.

Love this girl!

When the bees sting, when the door bites

I simply remember my favorite things, and then I don't feel so bad.

This is definitely one of my favorite things. After posting this, I don't feel so bad!

Chicago Art Institute

The kindergarten art teacher is amazing. She actually teaches about art and techniques while doing the actual art projects. She has all the kids practice their art with dots--just like Seurat! She shows a poster of this painting--and explains the techniques. Then they make a painting with q-tips. We like to take the kids to Chicago so they can see the painting in real life. J-man loved it! It was like he had been waiting since he did his art project to see the painting. FUN!

The Big H never draws things--he only draws swirls of color, shapes, and other. You know abstract. So he loved seeing the Rothko's, Pollack, and others in the modern wing.

My undergraduate degree was in Humanities--you know literature, art history, history, philosophy all combined. I especially loved the art! It is fun to see my kids captivated by different paintings.

NYC

This summer we had a great time on our vacation. The first part of our vacation we went to New York City. Each child chose what they wanted to do. Sadly, for me, there was no mention of seeing a Broadway musical or going to the Metropolitan Museum of Art. The fun for me was seeing the kids soak up the city. J-man soaked in everything, from the pigeons to the Statue of Liberty.

In the many times I've been to New York City, I have never been to Liberty Island. I'm glad I've been. It was interesting to see the inside of the statue. Everyone loved it (except the climbing of stairs!)