you and i

You and I, we share a bond. So closely knit, it can't be broken. Our love can't be replaced, and it will never be shaken. The Lord chose you, and I. He chose YOU for me to love, and train. I can still remember feeling your little feet press against my bulging belly, like it was yesterday. It doesn't seem like a year has gone by, but boy has it been FUN! As I reflect on the last 12 months of our life together, I realize my life has more meaning today, than in all 26 years on this earth. I've rediscovered who I am, because of you son. I've learned what life is really about, and what I'm here to do. I've learned that being a parent means so much more than providing a roof over a childs head, and food on the table. Thankful today, for so much. And most of all, I'm thankful for you Logan Pierce.


- love you to the moon and back, Mommy

mommy's lil quarterback

pumpkin FUN!

Our First Halloween Festivities!

parental Love

Parental love is often the means by which children actually open themselves to God's love and come to understand it early in life. That's why from the time our children are born, we should pray, "God, help me to really love my child the way YOU want me to and teach me how to show it in a way he can understand."

Father, I ask that you give me the right words to my lips, of encouragement and affirming words for Logan! I pray that he sees love manifested towards him with my eye contact, hugs, kisses, and with loving acts, deeds, and words! I ask that You supply me with the necessary energy, motivation, and creativity as I train him in Your ways! And with each day that he grows in the confidnece of being loved and accepted, release in him the capacity to easily communicate love to others. I pray that he has a servants heart, attitude, and is deeply committed to You In Your name I pray, Amen.

Logan is Yours, Lord

Your children are yours and not the devil's, and you can make a case for them before the throne of God. You have the power and the authority. Satan doesn't. Rebuke his lies by the power invested in you through Jesus Christ your Savior, who is Lord over everything in your life, including your child.

For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33

I'm not interested in giving my son money. Though I have an account that will be strictly for his financial needs when he goes to college, that money is only for that, an education. I want my child to understand that while I'm supposed to be a provider,and will provide for him financially, God is OUR provider. I am only able to provide for him because God first has provided to ME the ability to work, and make a living. God has equipped me so that I can equip Logan. I'm blessed to be a blessing to others, and that is what I want Logan to understand. Money is not OURS. It's Gods. And more than anything, I want him to understand that God will provide it ALL! From our financial blessings, to our abilities, our everything. The LORD sustains us! Money does not. When I leave this earth, I'm not interested in how much money I'll leave Logan. I won't even begin to entertain that thought. I want to leave a LEGACY, I want to leave him Jesus.

Something happened on November 15th, 2009 that changed me. On this particular day, women gathered at Paradise Cove,Lake Grapevine, to throw the most intimate, creative, beautiful baby shower I have seen. The leaders of Embrace Grace put so much time and energy into this baby shower, but what was most obvious to me was the HEART that each woman poured into it. I almost didn't make the baby shower as I was on "bed rest" at the end of my pregnancy. Something kept telling me, "Go! Just go." So, I took it very easy and hobbled my way around as little as possible. The cake, the favors, the food,the gifts, the prayer, encouragement, the LOVE and the GRACE that was showered into the lives of each and every young woman there blew me away. You see, just a few nights before the baby shower I was beginning to stress because there were "things" that I did not have yet, for Logan. I began to worry about not having each and every thing I would need. As a Mother, (a pregnant one) go through a period of time called "nesting". This is the time when the Mother gathers everything and then some that's necessary to provide for her offspring. I think I washed, rewashed, folded, refolded, organized by season, color, size, more than ten times. (It was overboard!) I started to have feelings of doubt, and started asking God if I was truly ready for this!? It was God that kept telling me to go to that shower. He wanted to show me something that day, and most of all I believe He wanted me to trust Him. That HE would PROVIDE. Women (that I didn't even know!) gathered around me and my mom at a table COVERED with gifts for me and Logan. There were bags, boxes, swings,diaper bags, clothes, diapers, a carseat, it was unbelievable. These women not only showered us with gifts, but they were part of a small group that had been praying diligently for me and my precious son for months. That evening mom and I unloaded the car full of gifts. I'll never forget sitting in the floor as I "reopened" each gift, and reread cards. My eyes flooded with tears as I sat there looking at all of things that were on my "list" to buy. I realized that day that GOD ALWAYS PROVIDES!! I was totally overwhelmed and so thankful for these women that helped remind me, HE WILL MEET ALL of our needs. I actually went into labor the very next morning at around 10:00 a.m. You see, God knew I didn't really NEED all those things, they were just things. But God knew my heart, my fears, the doubts of not being able to give my child the very best. And I am confident He wanted to show me that I COULD do this! He called me to this, to Motherhood. He CHOSE me for this. Today as I shop for the Embrace Grace baby shower that will be thrown October 31st, 2010 almost one year later, I am realizing just how blessed we really are. I'm so thankful I can be a part and help these young women that may be facing trials, tumultuous situations, or doubts, as they enter into the sweetest journey, Mommyhood.

Sweet reminders of the Love of our Father:

Logan:

My Child,You may not know me, but I know everything about you. Psalm 139:1
I know when you sit down and when you rise up. Psalm 139:2
I am familiar with all your ways. Psalm 139:3
Even the very hairs on your head are numbered. Matthew 10:29-31
For you were made in my image. Genesis 1:27
In me you live and move and have your being.Acts 17:28
For you are my offspring. Acts 17:28
I knew you even before you were conceived. Jeremiah 1:4-5
I chose you when I planned creation. Ephesians 1:11-12
You were not a mistake, for all your days are written in my book. Psalm 139:15-16
I determined the exact time of your birth and where you would live. Acts 17:26
You are fearfully and wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14
I knit you together in your mother's womb. Psalm 139:13
And brought you forth on the day you were born. Psalm 71:6
I am not distant and angry, but am the complete expression of love. 1 John 4:16
And it is my desire to lavish my love on you. 1 John 3:1
I offer you more than your earthly father ever could. Matthew 7:11
For I am the perfect father. Matthew 5:48
Every good gift that you receive comes from my hand. James 1:17
For I am your provider and I meet all your needs. Matthew 6:31-33
My plan for your future has always been filled with hope. Jeremiah 29:11
Because I love you with an everlasting love. Jeremiah 31:3
My thoughts toward you are countless as the sand on the seashore.Psalms 139:17-18

I Love you more than anything,

GOD

CiRcUS fUn!

Last night Logan went to his first circus! He LOVED the entertainment, and got very excited afterwards when we got to go down and visit the elephants. About half way through the entertainment I looked down at Logan, and he was fully engaged with everything that was going on. The lights, the music, the funny sounds, the clowns, animals,, he didn't miss a single moment! As I watched my little man I couldn't help but think to myself: Now this is what "it's" all about.

almost 11 months old!

This has been one exciting month!

Logan has changed SO much, but there is one thing that has not changed about him. His smiling face and his outrageously contagious joy!!! He is happier than ever. He has developed his own little personality, that is nothing less than sweet, loving, and all boy. He is getting close to taking that first step, and pushes all of his toys, even small furniture around the house! He has great balance, and can stand up without holding on to anything now. (though he falls down after a few seconds)
We've started eating more solid foods- such as steamed veggies, french fries, ravioli, bananas, guacamole, and peaches. He has 2 teeth fully erupted, and 3 more on their way! With 5 teeth we should be moving right along on our new foods. He is talking more and more, though I'm not sure what language he's speaking! He loves the outdoors, and taking walks. We talk about the trees, birds, the butterflies and everything we see on our adventures.

Logan,

You have had a FANTASTIC first week of school this week! I couldn't be more proud of you, son! I trusted that God would give me guidance when making this very important decision, and He provided a wonderful place for you to learn! You are going to be an ALL STAR at school, and everything you do. God has big plans, and dreams for YOU! Just like Mommy does, but even bigger! YOU ARE A SUPERSTAR!!!!!!!!!!! You are Gods creation, and you are AWESOME!

-love Mommy

little New Beginnings, & Big Faith

Our lives are full of these, new beginnings. As one season comes to an end, another begins. Motherhood is full of "little" new beginnings.

I took a half day off from work, and visited schools for Logan. I've been praying about this "new beginning" and asking for wisdom as I make this very important decision. I just want him to be at the best place where he can grow, learn, thrive, and flourish into the young man our Maker has designed him to be.

I learned a lot today, about the importance of faith when it comes to making decisions that will impact my son. I learned that, as my natural reaction is to harbor, protect, nurture, and try to do everything myself; sometimes (a lot of times) I need to have more faith. I need to trust that God has His very best plans for Logan, and I need to trust that He will guide and direct me with decisions I make, regarding Logan. Every single one of them.

What an exciting time! I'm looking forward to watching him learn new things, and thankful there is a place where he will learn about shapes, sign language, colors, numbers,Spanish, but most importantly, about God. Thankful today, for peace about his "New Beginning" at his new school.