Calvin's 3rd birthday

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Happy Birthday Calvin!

Born to die

How could it be that the God of this universe would take thought of man - such a helpless, sinful, rebellious race?

Yet our Lord was born this day to die.

How could it be that he would chose such a helpless state in which to come? He needed fed, clothed, washed, burped...unable to do anything for himself. Where was his power and his majesty and glory?

He was born as a baby to die.

They wanted a king. They wanted a ruler and a commander who would show everyone who was truly in charge. They wanted a savior who would free them from their oppression.

They were not looking in a stable. They were not looking for an infant. They were not looking for a messiah who was born to die.

Oh Lord, you could have done such great thing! You could have lasted more than 33 years. You could have done so much more with your power and helped so many more people. You could have commanded respect and honor and worship!

But this is not why you came...you were born to die...

So that a sinner such as I might live!


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Thank You!

Well, it has been a long, long time since I have posted anything...maybe it has been a long, long time since there has been anything worth posting. Seriously, I sometimes sit at my computer longing to write on my blog and realize that I have nothing significant, intriguing, thought-provoking or exciting with which to clutter cyberspace. And so I thought it best to just imagine that people thought I was not blogging because I was so busy or so incredible engrossed in bettering humanity. Isn't there a quote somewhere that you make people think you are wise by not opening your mouth?

All that said, I am compelled to write a deep-hearted THANK YOU to my husband, Peg, Jen and my mom for helping me and my FAMILY survive this past week of sickness. Apparently I was a little sicker than I thought as Jeff was ready to call in a room for me at the hospital.

Thank you Jeff for being such a compassionate doctor/husband to your stubborn wife and for going over and beyond your call of duty to make sure I got rest. You amaze me at your ability to get things done and keep the ball rolling. You humble me with your selfless actions to care for me.

Thanks Peg and Jen for stepping in/forcing your way in to take care of kids. I felt like an idiot letting you do it so much, but realized it was truly the pride of my heart that caused most of my shame.

Thanks mom, for making me food when you can hardly get around yourself.

The Lord has indeed shown me again His Grace, his healing mercy and His love through his saints. I am in awe. AND, I am certainly glad for health once again.

Now, that is worth writing about!