Life Around the Lodge

two amazing sights~the lilacs bloomed late this year so we are still enjoying them
all around the lodge and lots of swallowtales are fluttering around

tommy loves being in the water~clothes, shoes and all, an almost daily occurrance

christian built a fire the other night

what fun to just hang out with our hot drinks and talk
after a long day of working.....

miss lizzy always loves being in montana and

thrives being outdoors for the majority

of the day as all the kiddos do

the dining room was beautiful for the first wedding of the season

with all the lilacs on the table

I have been reading out of "Streams in the Desert" most days.  It

always seems to be what I need to hear or the encouragement I need

at the time.  I love how God does that, puts situations in my path or people or

words that remind me that he is faithful and with me each step of the way.

I can easily start worrying about each individual child and their future which truly can make

me neurotic or I can focus on today, the needs for today, pray for them and leave it up to Someone

with a whole lot more experience who loves them even more than I do! Sheesh...it sounds so simple!

Why do I have to make it so stinkin difficult then?  Probably for some of the same reasons

Thomas chooses everyday to be naughty....WE ARE SINFUL CREATURES IN NEED OF A SAVIOR!

Why do I so so so so SO easily fall into the trap of thinking the weight of the world is on MY shoulders?

When will I learn that He wants to lighten my load?  I am reminded of the verses in Matthew 11....

"Come to me all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and

 LEARN from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. 

For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

Awesome.....after writing and thinking and reading the above verse I already feel more at peace.

I know I am a SLOW LEARNER, but so glad the Teacher is patient!

Time to be off to bed.........