Another baby boy!

I am now 19 weeks 1 day pregnant. Casey came with me today for my five month ultrasound. It is so amazing to see the little life God placed in my womb. It is like meeting someone face to face that you have been talking to over the phone, but never get to see. That little glimpse into who that little person is takes my breath away. So many times we here about how technology is used in wicked ways, but this is proof to me that God is the original designer of all things and uses them for His purposes and plans. We were excited to find out that we will be blessed with another little boy - Yay! I can not wait to find out who this little man will be and watch him grow up with a little brood of siblings to love and play with.

Grady Benjamin Fryer, you are loved. Love, Mommy :)

Happy Birthday, Buggy!!!

My Seamus is not my baby anymore. He is a little man now, and growing faster everyday. I can't describe to you in words what I feel when I look back at pictures from the day he was born, and see how much he has grown up to date. The time goes so fast. He amazes me more everyday with his love and heart. He is not a perfect little boy, but a little sinner in need of a great Saviour. It is my sincere honor and great responsibility to share the love and gospel of Jesus Christ with him. I pray that he will give his life to Christ and love the Lord his God with all his heart, soul mind and strength all the days of his life that he might dwell in the house of the Lord forever. Amen. I love you, Seamus. You will always be my 'Little Buggy'. Love, Mommy.


Today........

Yesterday......

My Husband

I can describe my husband for all of you with one quote:

"Resolution one: I will live for God. Resolution two: If noone else does, I still will." ~Jonathan Edwards

His heart becomes more tender toward the Lord everyday, and he is such an example and great teacher to me. He wrote a beautiful post that you can read here. I am sure that it will bless you as much as it blessed me.

Simple Woman's Daybook 10/26/2009

For Today...Monday, October 26, 2009

Outside my window...It's a perfect fall morning. Foggy with a good chill in the air.

I am thinking...I love my life. Simple and full of good ordinary everyday things, and people that I love with all my heart.

From the learning/living rooms... Blue's Clues is on and the kids are enjoying every moment of it.

I am thankful for...The Lord's goodness. I always wanted to know what exactly "good" meant in reference to God. When I think of good it is good behavior or a delicious cup of coffee. I have been praying about this for some time (the Lord's goodness, not a cup of Maxwell House), and as always He was faithful to give me a little more wisdom. I was listening to a message on Biblical womanhood and kindness given by Nancy Leaigh DeMoss. She explained that Good being 'good' is His kindness in action. I am praying the He will give me the grace to put His kindness in action everyday.

From the kitchen...my loaf pans are crying out to be filled with home-made bread. They will not be disappointed long:)

I am wearing...my 'jamas as Seamus and Declan call them. It's a slow start to what I expect to be a great day together.

I am reading...my Bible, Matthew Henry's devotionals on prayer, and Passionate Housewives Desperate for God....again and still. I can't stop putting the last book down. There is just too much to learn and not enough time to learn it :)

I am hoping...I am putting my hopes for our future in the Lord's hands. They are much better off there.

I am creating...this blog post.

I am hearing...the Blue's Clues is over and it is time to get moving.

Around the house...decorating needs to happen.

One of my favorite things...coffee. Yummy, hot coffee.

A few plans for the rest of the week...cleaning the attic and decorating. Ooh! And baking with the kids - Yay!

Here is a picture thought I am sharing with you... Seamus' (3 1/2 at the time) drawing of his favorite Thomas train engines. He's a genius :) Be sure to enjoy the fun and conversation and participate in the Simple Woman's Daybook post here. Have a great and blessed day.

Yay!!!

My dear husband has finally started his very own blog entitled Saul to Paul. He just opened his account, and I know that great things are coming from it. He has a unique and insightful way of communicating, and I learn more from him everyday. Keep an eye on this one folks - it's going to be a blessing :)

Love,
~K

My prayer for healing.

Be hopeful......

I have been struggling a lot with keeping my focus on where hope truly comes from. The Lord blessed me with this scripture today. I pray that you are blessed as well.

Psalm 62:5-12 (New King James Version)

⁵ My soul, wait silently for God alone, For my expectation is from Him. ⁶ He only is my rock and my salvation; He is my defense; I shall not be moved. ⁷ In God is my salvation and my glory; The rock of my strength, And my refuge, is in God. ⁸ Trust in Him at all times, you people; Pour out your heart before Him; God is a refuge for us. Selah ⁹ Surely men of low degree are a vapor, Men of high degree are a lie; If they are weighed on the scales, They are altogether lighter than vapor. ¹⁰ Do not trust in oppression, Nor vainly hope in robbery; If riches increase, Do not set your heart on them. ¹¹ God has spoken once, Twice I have heard this: That power belongs to God. ¹² Also to You, O Lord, belongs mercy; For You render to each one according to his work.

Verse eight is really what tugged at my heart: "Trust in Him at ALL TIMES;" (emphasis mine). It is not a suggestion; it's a command. "Pour our your heart before Him:" - another command. Why? Because, "God is a refuge for us." I am not to look for better circumstances to give me hope that God moves. I am to have hope and faith in Him because He is faithful to move when He so chooses, and only for His glory. He doesn't need to do what I believe is best, and He doesn't need to move in my time. Only the Lord sees the whole of eternity and knows what is best for us.

I know now that the darkest times are the ones that draw me to Him the most, and that is all I need.