Knocking at My heart

Knocking at My heart
Hammering me on the head

I love the way my Father can drive a point home, over and over and over. Of course, I admit that if I would listen and learn my lessons a bit more quickly, maybe He would not have to be so repetitive… but that is another topic for another day. Today I just want to look back at a lesson He has taught me over the last several weeks and be thankful for the fact that my Father loves me enough to care and take such an active role in my life.

Hannah’s Prayer
Then Hannah prayed and said: “My heart rejoices in the LORD; in the LORD my horn is lifted high. My mouth boasts over my enemies, for I delight in your deliverance.
“There is no one holy like the LORD; there is no one besides you; there is no Rock like our God.
“Do not keep talking so proudly or let your mouth speak such arrogance, for the LORD is a God who knows, and by him deeds are weighed.
“The bows of the warriors are broken, but those who stumbled are armed with strength.
Those who were full hire themselves out for food, but those who were hungry hunger no more. She who was barren has borne seven children, but she who has had many sons pines away.
“The LORD brings death and makes alive; he brings down to the grave and raises up.
The LORD sends poverty and wealth; he humbles and he exalts.
He raises the poor from the dust and lifts the needy from the ash heap; he seats them with princes and has them inherit a throne of honor.
“For the foundations of the earth are the LORD'S; upon them he has set the world.
He will guard the feet of his saints, but the wicked will be silenced in darkness.
“It is not by strength that one prevails;
those who oppose the LORD will be shattered. He will thunder against them from heaven; the LORD will judge the ends of the earth.
“He will give strength to his king and exalt the horn of his anointed.”
I Samuel 2:1-10


Isn’t that just the most beautiful prayer?
I was awestruck at the depth and sincerity Hannah displayed. I claim to love the LORD, but do I express such adoration – ever?

Over the last several weeks, my Father has really been dealing with me about my heart condition. I must admit that my heart has been grieved, angry, selfish, and just plain mean at times. I have been convicted for this and am not proud of the thoughts and feelings I have harbored. I am blessed to have a Heavenly Father who loves me enough to show me how I have acted, yet still forgive me and tell me He wants better than that for me. He also has shown me that the first step is to desire Him above all else, to want to engulf myself in worship and praise of this amazing God who loves me in spite of myself. I NEED a heart like Hannah’s.

A new direction

I apologize for how long it has been since my last post. I have been missing my blog, but life has a way of happening and filling up my time. I know many, if not all of you can relate. There is so much that has happened in the last several months, it will take more than one post to catch up. I hope to post a series of posts over the next several days so that I can fill everyone in on the happenings in our lives. Trust, though, that everyone is well and God is good and we are enjoying the adventure.

tonight I wanted to share something that my Father has laid on my heart recently. Actually it would be more accurate to say He has been hammering at the door of my heart with this lesson...Which direction in life am I and my family headed?
It all started when a Friend posted a comment online regarding an ad she had seen that made her stop and think... The jest of it was this," The opposite of poverty is not wealth. The opposite of poverty is enough." Well, let me tell you, that thought hit me right smack in the face!! I have not been able to get it out of my mind since reading it. I have been so willing to indulge in self-pity-parties and roll around in the "woe is me" muck, that I had began to see myself as poor and deprived. How ashamed I am to admit that! It is disrespectful and dishonoring to my Father. You see, i am rich beyond measure and I have an inheritance awaiting me that is beyond compare. I am a child of the King of Kings and Lord of Lords!! My wealth will be weighed upon Heavenly scales, not according to earthly standards. I am not only talking about the riches that I will one day have in my eternal home. I am also talking about the riches my Father has bestowed upon me here in this life time. I am not poor by any stretch of the imagination. I have more than enough...

For the rest of the month, I want to share the many things I am thankful for...

Tonight I will begin my list of gratitude.

I am so very thankful for a Heavenly Father who loves beyond measure and provides generously for both my needs and my wants. He loved me enough...

I am also thankful for a wonderful, Godly husband who loves me and honors me everyday. I am so blessed to have a husband who loves my Father more than anything and who models a loyal and abiding faith for me and our children. Roscoe is my best friend and my soul mate. I have no doubt that my Father created him specifically for me.
Ok, it is time for me to head to bed. It has been a long day, adn tomorrow is already full of plans and adventure. There is so much more I want to share with you, so please join me tomorrow for part II.

We had a busy and fun 4th. We went to Crowell, TX for Roscoe's uncle's 75th Birthday. It was really nice to spend time with quite a bit of his family. The kids got to shoot fire works and had an absolute blast!!! (Pun fully intended!!)

Rachel: (The one with the sparklers is my current favorite of her...)



Noah learning to set off fire works. Don't worry there was an adult close by at all times!!



Well, I have to run. I have to get everybody cleaned up and ready. We are having family pictures made this evening....

reynolds family reunion

For those of you who are not related.... sorry!!

I AM a REAL princess, you know!!

R: I am a real princess, you know...
Me: Really? Why is that?
R: Because I like to wear dresses - ALOT!!

Rachel's goal for the day was to perfect the "Princess Twirl". I think she has it down, don't you?






Here are a few more from our impromptu shoot in the front yard:




One more. This is my favorite from the session:


She is growing up so quickly. I just nearly can't stand it...

FRAUD!!!!!

OK... 7 weeks ago we thought we were getting two sweet PUPPIES - we were wrong. We are the proud owners of two sweet, lovable miniature horses!!! When we took Thunder and Storm in for their first checkup and shots they weighted 11 and 14 pounds,respectively. Last week (4 weeks later) at check up #2 they now weigh 25 & 28 lbs.!!! That is 14 pound each!! They are eating about 50 pounds of dry food every 2-3 weeks. Oh my!!



We have been busy as ever around the Dunn Hive. Noah is out of school for the summer. He ended the year on a super high note! He scored 100% on both the Reading and math portions of the TAKS. He had the highest number fo AR points in his class, and managed to pull off all A's in both grades and conduct. He also managed to have perfect attendance for the whole year. We are very proud of him!! Here are some pictures from the last day:



I am taking a summer class during the first summer session. It is a micro-computer applications class. It is going to be fast and furious!! If you are so inclined, you might pray that I make it through without losing my mind and maybe even pull out a decent grade!! :0)

We are heading to OK next weekend for a Reynolds family reunion. The kids are looking forward to getting to camp out at the farm and play with some extended family. It is going to be a lot fun. Hopefully I will return with some fun pics.

Well dinner is about ready adn we still have gracoery shopping to do. I hope everyone has a great weekend!!

Life...and then some!!

It has been way too long since I have updated this blog!! So much has happened sinice I last posted. Let's see if I can recap our busy and crazy life!!

We suffered some sad losses. Frankie Jo, the sweet chocolate lab we were blessed with was hit by a car after she got out of the yard. We were sad and still miss her. She was a sweet and good dog.

On March 15th, Ellen, Roscoe's mom, went home to be with the Lord. She was a tough little woman and she ran a good race and fought a hard fight. We miss her greatly, but are comforted by the knowledge that she is out of pain and is in the presence of her Lord and Savior. We would ask that you continue to remember our family as we are still working to get her estate settled.

As most of you know, I have returned to work full time. I enjoy my job, and it has been good for all of us. We are still adjusting to the "new normal. The kids are doing well. I think that we are leaqrning to appreciate the time we have together a bit more now days. Soon, our routine will take another direction as the kids get out of school for the summer and I start taking some classes. I am tqaking a mcro-computer class during the first summer session. I am a bit nervous after being out of school for so long. i just pray my mind is still capable of absorbing and learning... We'll see!!

The kids are doing great! Rachel is outgrowing everything!! She is getting taller each day and turning into quite the "big girl". She just recently celebrated her birthday, turning 5 years old!! Where has my baby girl gone?
Noah is doing well in school. He made a 100% on the TAKS reading test. He was very excited and we were very proud of him. Today was the Math portion. I am sure he did very well. He, too, is growing by leaps and bounds. It is hard to believe he is 9 years old, and will be in 4th grade next year!

We have two new additions tp our family! Thunder and Storm are two of the cutest little Malamute-Lab mix puppies!! We are enjoying them and eager to watch them grow. We took them for their first puppy check-up yesterday. At 7-8 weeks old they are already good sized dogs! Thunder weighs 11 lbs. 1oz. Storm wieghs in at 13lbs. 15oz. Here are acouple of pictures of our new babies. I hope you enjoy them!!