Power of a Choice

"Once that storm crashes in and she realizes she doesn't have the connection with God she needs to handle this kind of trauma, she has to immediately begin building up spiritual resources and her own intimacy with God, just like I did in the middle of my grief. Otherwise, she might be twisted into something she doesn't want to be by the bitterness of it all." -Brenda Stoaker

This was written by a woman who was dealing with the death of her mother from lung cancer. However, it is so applicable to us all. Unfortunately, we can not escape trauma in our life. After all, we live in a fallen world. Our only option is what we are going to do with that trauma. When you face a traumatic, painful event in your life are you going to go within yourself and attempt to deal with it, or will you rely on the power of Christ. There is only one choice which will empower and strengthen you. Unfortunately we've all seen what Brenda writes about. It is so easy to become twisted into a person you swore you'd never be. The bitterness of pain wants to quickly show it's face to the world. We have the power to choose!

Diaper Dilemmas

I've recently had a major diaper dilemma...ammonia!! Yuck! I tried everything to get rid of it. I heard about a product called Rockin Green (actually won a bag) and everything I read was fabulous. However, it didn't work for me. I eventually contacted the owner of Nicki's Diapers, where I bought all of my diapers. She was so kind and problem solved with me. I am excited to say, we are now ammonia free. She helped me set up a wash cycle to hopefully avoid this problem in future. Nicki is amazing!

I am currently having another issue with my diapers. Since using the Rockin Green my diapers have begun to leak! Some leak like crazy others just a bit, but it makes me sick to my stomach. They detergent had been recalled and apparently it can cause some damages bigger then expected. I have contact the company ( I must say even though I'm personally not a fan of the product, the costomer services is amazing!!) and am needing to send one to them to see what's up. I'm hoping they will replace these diapers. Wonderful Nicki wants to me let her know what happens. She just cares so much about her customers! Wonderful company! Check them out!

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Proverbs 3:25-26

Proverbs 3:25-26

Have no fear of sudden disaster or the ruin that overtakes the wicked, for the Lord is your confidence and will keep your foot from being snared.

What if I die and leave my husband and 3 kids behind?
What if someone breaks into our house and attacks us?
What if someone kidnaps one of my children?
What if Dave gets killed in a car accident?
What if Dave loses his job and we can't pay our bills and we become homeless?
What if, what if, what if???

Reading these you may think I am trying to be funny to prove a point or I am over exaggerating to make a statement. I truly wish this was the case. I struggle in my daily life to battle the "what if's..." If I am not careful, they overtake my thinking which then impacts our day to day functioning within the Scott family home. This verse in Proverbs is one I have read many times, but it never really sunk into the depths of my heart until just recently. I have committed it to memory and I am actively using it to battle the "what if's" that creep into my daily life. This anxiety is rooted so deep within the core of my being that it is going to take time and effort to weed it out, but it is a weed that must be pulled. It hinders me from fully living the life God has planned for me. It is also something I can already see I am passing on to my oldest daughter. The world will teach them enough about doubting the Lord and not trusting His proctection and provisions - I need to teach only the truth within these walls of my home! What freedom and joy would fill our lives if we can daily choose to live our lives like Psalm 63:8 tells us we are allowed to - "My soul clings to you; your right hand upholds me" Let's cling to Him!!