golden grahams
So I stayed home last night from Truth Project. Truth Project is this awesome study that answers all these tough questions Christians are faced with--well everyone is faced with really. What is truth, who is man, where did earth come from, is evolution consistent, is creation consistent, what is the bible, is it true, philosophy, matter, science, etc. I've been learning a lot...which is good. Learning=good.
Last night I went to make cookies for all our new neighbors but was one egg short. 15 minutes later, while I was in Walmart, this mother was in the cereal isle and was asking her babe to be quieter, asking nicely, and using loving names. It made me smile to even be in her presence.
I've been thinking a lot about the type of woman and parent I want to be. What I will do if/when I get pregnant...what I will expose my child to from the first day I know it exists to the last day I make the rules for my young adult individual...it's interesting. All of it.
I know I will be a devoted mother. Which is why I'm so confident that I will be a parent--somehow. At some point in my life, I know that we will either adopt, take care of, or have our own children.
On another note, it makes me reflect on the partner I chose to help me in parenting. I'm thankful I accepted Adam's commitment. I know that we are made to work together; as a team. Both having equally important roles in our home for each other and our kids. I'm so thankful for him...even when we're both grumpy and irritable, even when we get frustrated with each other--I still know that he is the one I'm supposed to be with.
I'm thankful for that confidence. It's pretty rare.
On another note, I'm thankful for the confidence I have in what will happen to me when I die. If I died tonight, this week, this year, or in 5 years...I know that I will be in heaven and everything for my family and closest friends will be alright because I pursue peace and love with everyone. Some might be upset that they were not more receptive...but maybe that can change before my life is over.
Maybe I can influence the world, one old friend and stranger at a time.
Last night I went to make cookies for all our new neighbors but was one egg short. 15 minutes later, while I was in Walmart, this mother was in the cereal isle and was asking her babe to be quieter, asking nicely, and using loving names. It made me smile to even be in her presence.
I've been thinking a lot about the type of woman and parent I want to be. What I will do if/when I get pregnant...what I will expose my child to from the first day I know it exists to the last day I make the rules for my young adult individual...it's interesting. All of it.
I know I will be a devoted mother. Which is why I'm so confident that I will be a parent--somehow. At some point in my life, I know that we will either adopt, take care of, or have our own children.
On another note, it makes me reflect on the partner I chose to help me in parenting. I'm thankful I accepted Adam's commitment. I know that we are made to work together; as a team. Both having equally important roles in our home for each other and our kids. I'm so thankful for him...even when we're both grumpy and irritable, even when we get frustrated with each other--I still know that he is the one I'm supposed to be with.
I'm thankful for that confidence. It's pretty rare.
On another note, I'm thankful for the confidence I have in what will happen to me when I die. If I died tonight, this week, this year, or in 5 years...I know that I will be in heaven and everything for my family and closest friends will be alright because I pursue peace and love with everyone. Some might be upset that they were not more receptive...but maybe that can change before my life is over.
Maybe I can influence the world, one old friend and stranger at a time.