Expecting a baby boy in July! Trying to figure out how to raise 1, while thinking about what we will do with 2!
Psalm 63:5 "You satisfy me more than the richest feast. I will praise you with songs of joy."
Wednesday, February 22, 2012
Family
Expecting a baby boy in July! Trying to figure out how to raise 1, while thinking about what we will do with 2!
Thursday, February 16, 2012
Diana Tesch
This girl is long over due a post on this blog. Diana Tesch and I have been friends for over 10 years. We met freshman year of college and the rest is history. :)
2009
We have been through so many different phases of life: 1st year of college, 1st major break up, 1st vulnerable authentic relationship, growing in our foundational truths and love for our Savior, conflict, wedding planning/marriage, 1st child (me), panic moments, point each other to truth, and endless nights of laughing at stupid nothingness... the list goes on.
2009
This girl is amazing. There are a few relationships in my life that I feel completely comfortable being myself- raw. She has seen the good, the bad, and the SUPER ugly of me without judgment. Seriously, our Sovereign Lord's presence in her life is so evident. She has been a joy and a rock for me in different phases of my life and I am thankful for the true blessing she is in my life.
2009
Diana is a lady you can't help but be joyful in her presence. She is quick to make YOU the focus and not herself and you will never leave a conversation with her without being lifted and pointed to truth.
2010
Diana is getting married at the beginning of March and what a beautiful bride she will be. God's presence in her life cannot be denied. She radiates the glory of the Lord. God has given her a desire to honor Him in her marriage and the day in and day outs of her life. She asks raw questions and recognizes areas in her life she is in desperate need of His grace and guidance.
All this to say, I love this lady. I am thankful for her friendship and honored to call her one of my best friends. Her presence in my life is irreplaceable and her friendship is endless.
2009
We have been through so many different phases of life: 1st year of college, 1st major break up, 1st vulnerable authentic relationship, growing in our foundational truths and love for our Savior, conflict, wedding planning/marriage, 1st child (me), panic moments, point each other to truth, and endless nights of laughing at stupid nothingness... the list goes on.
2009
This girl is amazing. There are a few relationships in my life that I feel completely comfortable being myself- raw. She has seen the good, the bad, and the SUPER ugly of me without judgment. Seriously, our Sovereign Lord's presence in her life is so evident. She has been a joy and a rock for me in different phases of my life and I am thankful for the true blessing she is in my life.
2009
Diana is a lady you can't help but be joyful in her presence. She is quick to make YOU the focus and not herself and you will never leave a conversation with her without being lifted and pointed to truth.
2010
Diana is getting married at the beginning of March and what a beautiful bride she will be. God's presence in her life cannot be denied. She radiates the glory of the Lord. God has given her a desire to honor Him in her marriage and the day in and day outs of her life. She asks raw questions and recognizes areas in her life she is in desperate need of His grace and guidance.
All this to say, I love this lady. I am thankful for her friendship and honored to call her one of my best friends. Her presence in my life is irreplaceable and her friendship is endless.
Sunday, February 12, 2012
Baby #2
We are so excited to announce Baby Birdwell #2 coming in July!! We could not be more excited! What a precious gift from the Lord.
So often I can doubt God's timing, but this gift growing in me is His perfect timing and gift. A few months ago we found out we had a miscarriage and this news was devastating. We mourned, rested in truth and were given peace that surpasses all understanding. Then come to find out, another baby started growing in my tummy the following week after the miscarriage. What!?! Really!! It's hard to doubt God's timing in this and we are so thankful He has been so generous to us. A word to describe this season of life is grateful. Grateful for His grace and everlasting love, grateful He gives us such gifts as babies, and grateful for eyes to see and rejoice in a God who draws us to Him to abide in His love.
We continue to pray for this baby to grow healthy and for us to rest in God's promises. Neela is so excited. I can't hold her right now due to my back so she will run up and hug me and say, "You cant hold me because you have a baby in your tummy." The other day we were walking to the park and Neela was carrying her baby doll and said, "Mommy, I can hold my baby because I don't have a baby in my tummy." So adorable! She often comes up to me, gives me a hug, touches my stomach, and says, "Aww, baby." These are just a few of the ways she is learning about her new sibling. She is going to be a great big sister. She is so gentle with babies and a loving helper.
So often I can doubt God's timing, but this gift growing in me is His perfect timing and gift. A few months ago we found out we had a miscarriage and this news was devastating. We mourned, rested in truth and were given peace that surpasses all understanding. Then come to find out, another baby started growing in my tummy the following week after the miscarriage. What!?! Really!! It's hard to doubt God's timing in this and we are so thankful He has been so generous to us. A word to describe this season of life is grateful. Grateful for His grace and everlasting love, grateful He gives us such gifts as babies, and grateful for eyes to see and rejoice in a God who draws us to Him to abide in His love.
We continue to pray for this baby to grow healthy and for us to rest in God's promises. Neela is so excited. I can't hold her right now due to my back so she will run up and hug me and say, "You cant hold me because you have a baby in your tummy." The other day we were walking to the park and Neela was carrying her baby doll and said, "Mommy, I can hold my baby because I don't have a baby in my tummy." So adorable! She often comes up to me, gives me a hug, touches my stomach, and says, "Aww, baby." These are just a few of the ways she is learning about her new sibling. She is going to be a great big sister. She is so gentle with babies and a loving helper.
Friday, February 3, 2012
Captain Shubhra Jones
Praying for my sister, Captain Jones. She left for Afghanistan yesterday for a 9 month deployment. Her last deployment was 15 months from 2007-2008. She has 2 kids, a daughter who is 8 years old, a son who is 7 years old and a husband who is a great father to these kids. Praying for peace, strength, and perseverance through this time.
Trusting in a faithful, loyal, beautiful God.
Monday, January 30, 2012
Keeps me smiling
Neela never ceases to amaze me. To teach Neela about Martin Luther King Jr. on that special holiday we showed her a video from youtube with him giving a speech. As Tim was explaining this to her she noded her head and said, "Ok.... I have a dream." She said this phrase all by herself! I could not contain myself. They talked about Martin Luther King Jr. at school and she remembered. It was the cutest thing ever!
I know I say this about every stage, but this stage is so fun. So much personality, smiles, laughs, and questions. Love it!
She loves telling stories and she uses "adult" phrases like "because" (with a tilted head), "so", "like".
Pure joy.
I know I say this about every stage, but this stage is so fun. So much personality, smiles, laughs, and questions. Love it!
She loves telling stories and she uses "adult" phrases like "because" (with a tilted head), "so", "like".
Pure joy.
Friday, January 13, 2012
Grateful
There is something about a new year that is refreshing. I feeling of a fresh start, new goals, and the anticipation of what God reveals to me about who He is and continually changing my desires to His desires.
There is so much to be grateful for in my life. Confession: often I don't see my life this way. I often am distracted with being tired, not getting "me" time, or just the day having too many "interruptions".
I am praying for the Lord to open the eyes of my heart. I desire not to take the presence of the Lord in my life for granted. I desire to take complete joy in a husband who is my best friend and love, my daughter who bring so much laughter and smiles to my face and heart, my friends who bless me more than I deserve, and the blessing of living in America (enough said).
Transformation is what I long for. It's not always in a way I want it to come, but I know the Lord is faithful to guide my heart and mind to His truth of love, grace, and mercy.
Colossians 2:7
"rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
I pray my heart will rest in a God who has captpured my heart. Praying to know how much I need God and His guidance in my daily life. You Lord are enough.
There is so much to be grateful for in my life. Confession: often I don't see my life this way. I often am distracted with being tired, not getting "me" time, or just the day having too many "interruptions".
I am praying for the Lord to open the eyes of my heart. I desire not to take the presence of the Lord in my life for granted. I desire to take complete joy in a husband who is my best friend and love, my daughter who bring so much laughter and smiles to my face and heart, my friends who bless me more than I deserve, and the blessing of living in America (enough said).
Transformation is what I long for. It's not always in a way I want it to come, but I know the Lord is faithful to guide my heart and mind to His truth of love, grace, and mercy.
Colossians 2:7
"rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the faith as you were taught, and overflowing with thankfulness."
I pray my heart will rest in a God who has captpured my heart. Praying to know how much I need God and His guidance in my daily life. You Lord are enough.
Thursday, January 12, 2012
James
I've been reading through the book of James and as always god is stirring my heart ot know Him more, reveal sin in my heart, and repent of my selfish desires.
James 1:12,13 " 12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment." So often I think I don't judge others or think of myself better than others. The true state of my heart is I do. It's not an over arking loud judgement but quiet. Thoughts of "Did they really wear that?" "Did they just say that?" "Can't believe they struggle with that?" "Can't beleive that they do that in their marriage"... and so on. but of couse, that's me judging from my standard and what type of standard is that- a sinful, faultful standard. Thankful God is righteous and perfect. Gracious and merciful to his children. I am thankful the Lord is not letting me sit in sin and is bringing it to the surface. When this happens, I experience true freedom in Christ from guilt, shame, not meeting man's standard and approval.
Lord, continue to chisel away at my heart. Draw me to your love and truth that I may rejoice in your holy and precious name alone.
James 1:12,13 " 12 Speak and act as those who are going to be judged by the law that gives freedom, 13 because judgment without mercy will be shown to anyone who has not been merciful. Mercy triumphs over judgment." So often I think I don't judge others or think of myself better than others. The true state of my heart is I do. It's not an over arking loud judgement but quiet. Thoughts of "Did they really wear that?" "Did they just say that?" "Can't believe they struggle with that?" "Can't beleive that they do that in their marriage"... and so on. but of couse, that's me judging from my standard and what type of standard is that- a sinful, faultful standard. Thankful God is righteous and perfect. Gracious and merciful to his children. I am thankful the Lord is not letting me sit in sin and is bringing it to the surface. When this happens, I experience true freedom in Christ from guilt, shame, not meeting man's standard and approval.
Lord, continue to chisel away at my heart. Draw me to your love and truth that I may rejoice in your holy and precious name alone.
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