The Pilgrim Church

Yesterday Pope Benedict XVI announced his decision to step down from the throne of Peter.  I heard about it from a friend and my first reaction was one of shock and disbelief. I thought she was joking, but she was not. I didn't even know the Pope could resign; I assumed, and I do not think I am alone in this, that once elected Pope the person pretty much had to stay in the office until death. Apparently not, although the last Pope to resign did so 600 years ago.
The Bumper, who is 2yrs old, most adequately described how our family felt, when while watching the news of his announcement she turned to me and said, "Papa?"
I told her "Yes that is the Pope."
"Papa," she repeated and started to cry.
"I sad," she said.
When I asked her why she was sad all the Bumper did was repeat "Papa."

We are sad, but we trust that the Pope is doing his best to follow God's will for his life.
In the end that is all any of us as Christians can do.
So here is  my prayer for Benedict XVI - May the peace of Christ be with you as you continue to follow the Lord and to serve his people in prayer and contemplation.
Kim

Snowy Bliss

The weather here has alternated between unseasonably warm and really cold. My little bumper insisted I take her out to play the moment she saw the snow. I am very glad I did because by afternoon it was gone.

It is moments like these that I feel very blessed.

Kim

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

My Goals for 2013

1. Pray Daily
2. Read The Bible Daily
3. Write Daily
4. Exercise Three Times a Week
5. Learn Someting New

So Sweet

The capacity of my daughter to show compassion at such a young age simply astounds me. She is busy trying to to rescue a kitten caught in the bushes. It is moments like this that remind me she watches EVERYTHING I do, even when I do not think she is looking. I struggle with keeping my temper, smiling and generally patient and cheerful given all that I am going through right now. In the times I think I have failed miserably, God gives me this little snippet of childish joy and I know I can carry on.
God Bless
Kim

Lost and Found

I finally have a new memory card for my camera and I hope to be adding pictures to my blog soon.
I will be attending a vigil for the victims of domestic violence on Wednesday.
I am enjoying the unusually warm Autumn weather and have been taking the Bumper to the park nearly every day. She just loves to be out doors, and I love to be out doors with her.
I promise I will finish my crochet project Someday:).
I am taking a computer class, going through a separation, and possible divorce, trying to deepen my faith, make time for prayer, become a better mother, homemaker, writer, and find a way to earn a living so I can support myself and my daughter. WHEW! I am tired.
What do I do when I am tired? I rest in HIM. God be praised.!
Have a lovely Sunday.
Kim

Holding Up my Head

A Moment of Silence.-- Can Kill.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month.

http://www.thehotline.org/

1-800-799-SAFE

If you think you are in an emotionally, verbally, sexually, or physically abusive relationship, don't wait, check out the above website.

I am fortunate I had family willing not only to believe my story, but to take me in, others are not so lucky.

If you think someone you know is in an abusive relationship SPEAK UP!

"For God did not give us a spirit of fear, but a spirit of power, of love, and of self discipline." 2 Tim 1:7.

Slow Going

A few weeks ago I posted a picture of my soon to be completed crochet project. I had high hopes of finishing it in short order, well as they say "the best laid plans..". Ahem! Sewing the project is proving more difficult than I thought.

Oh well, I shall keep at until it is done!

In other news, the Bumper has decided she would like to use the potty. She isn't quite ready yet, but I figure it will not hurt to let her try. If any mom's out there can give me some advice I would not be adverse to hearing it.

Today I purchased a potty seat and the Bumper walked around holding it for about a half an hour saying "mine!" She tried it out and loved it.  She sat on it smiling and singing to herself, but she didn't actually go to bathroom. I know when she is ready it will happen and I can't rush the process. Just like with crochet.