I love the sun... but we need the rain too!

I have just had a rather interesting discovery.

I was thanking God for the sunshine this morning as I drove to work (and secretly hoping that it will stay like this throughout the entire summer) and then I realised that if it did - we would have such a shortage of water and the summer could be a really difficult time - instead of being joyful. So I prayed that at the right time God would bring the rain and would help me to be joyful because if it. (I sometimes find rain quite depressing).

I was reflecting and realised earlier that life is a little bit like this...

We need the balance of the easy times and the hard... the rain in our lives can be really tough, but equally it provides us with a resevoir to draw upon in the easy times. I guess thats kinda what makes the easy time easy! It creates character in us, in order to be able to comfort others in their time of rain or whatever is tough for them. The cold is good too (this is a struggle for me to concede!) but the cold kills off lots of nasty bugs - thus making the warmer months much safer for us.

It is enlightening to realise that I need to learn to love the tough stuff! I am not in that place...

But I would like to be.

Grace

Sometimes I am in awe of God's grace and love towards me.

I said 'thanks God - Lord, I don't deserve your goodness.'

'I know, Katie.' He said, 'I'm so glad that you are starting to understand. That's it exactly - You don't deserve it. It's not about you. It's all about my grace.'

I love you Lord.

xx

Wow!

As safe as the Sea...

Do you know the saying 'safe as houses'? I guess the idea is that houses are safe - cos they have a foundation etc and have probably been there a while.

Well revelation! - I was talking to God one day and prayed that I would feel 'as safe as houses' (maybe a wierd thing to pray) but anyway, God said to me that he would keep me as safe as the Sea - I have to confess that I did not think too much of this as the Sea seems wild at times and it is very powerful. God reminded me that we put our faith in things like our homes etc. which are man made - but the Sea is far safer as it is completely God-controlled and created by God.

So if you now hear me say 'safe as the Sea' you know why!

I know that all my tomorrows are safe with God.

Let it snow, let it snow, let it snow...

It is snowing in Leamington - again - and it is beautiful.

Yesterday lots and lots of schools were closed (all mine included) and Phil's too!! Yay we had a snowball fight and drank hot chocolates and ate noodles! It was a great day.

Everything is white and pretty...

Comments please...

Is blogging a fad that is slowly reaching its natural end?

I see less and less blogs and I wonder...

Throwing up...

Hi all.

Finally in my busy life I have a moment to blog - why? because I am sitting in bed feeling terrible. I spent most of my day going from the bedroom to the bathroom and puking, half crying and returning to the bedroom.

I awoke this morning at 2am to the sound of Phil chucking up - and he went strong all night. I didn't begin until about 7:30 this morning and it stopped just after 3pm.

Yes, I am feeling a bit sorry for myself - I am sure that I will feel better tomorro - but right now life is pretty stinky! (hmmm - interesting pun) anyway, as I have time to blog - love to u all and hugs.

xxx