Hidden Treasures of Wisdom and Knowledge

My goal is that they may be encouraged in heart and united in love, so that they may have the full riches of complete understanding, in order that they may know the mystery of God, namely, Christ,  in whom are hidden all the treasures of wisdom and knowledge. Colossians 2:2-3

Summer lightning storm on the Colorado River

All the treasures of wisdom and knowledge.... I need to think about that for a bit.  They are hidden in Christ, so without Him we don't have the wisdom and knowledge necessary to know Him.

I often think that I have what it takes to handle all my problems and issues throughout the day, but when it comes right down to it.  I don't.  Not without the Word and knowing Christ and really focusing on Him.  That is the hardest part of maneuvering through the day, to remember that I need to focus on Christ and not on my situation and trying to control it.  As I ramble on here, I'm wondering how God is using me today.  What is His purpose for me?  And, that my friends, is a great thing.  Giving up that control.  Keeping focused on the One who will guide me and show me the way, today and everyday.

Focus on Him and we see the treasures of wisdom and knowledge that will help us tackle any obstacle in our paths!

Thankful Thursday

Since the Hanson's are in Cappadoccia, and I don't know if Leanna will post one, I thought I would take a stab at a Thankful Thursday post.

Yes, we have some bananas!



1. mother's day skype, texts and calls
2. bible babes and potluck
3. friends who laugh with you
4. banana/vanilla protein shakes
5. baby in Corynn's belly
6. reading Hanson's travel blog
7. husbands that make lunches
8. Jesus Calling devotional
9. vacation planning
10. early am run

Mother's Day 2011

Well, thank you to my hubby and others for making this an awesome day!  I spent time last night reflecting on the day and how it has changed over the years.  With the kids grown and living in another state and a far off location this year, the notion of spending the day with the kids was not an option.  It has been changing over the years as Leanna and family have been in TN since '06 and J and Corynn in CA since '99.  It has been a gradual change and one I've come to accept, but the absence of the kids hit home hard yesterday.  Call to my mom, check!  Call to Sharon, check!  Prayers for grandmas, Otto's mom, Ellen and nana in heaven, check!  Coffee cake made, check!  Call from J and Corynn, check!  Skype from the kids the night before (their Sunday, Mother's Day), check!  Texts and well wishes from sistas and friends, check! A little sadness started to creep in though, I wouldn't see my mom or have the kids, grandkids and other family around. But, this is the new Mother's day for me, for right now, for just this day.  Just as it was intended to be.

My sweet hubby started breakfast as Tina and the girls arrived.  How sweet to have the girls appreciate their mom and auntie and help out in the kitchen!  Once breakfast was complete Tina and I retired to the patio for some cribbage and Champagne.  The morning turned to afternoon and we joined the neighbors for some bbq, cards and friendship.  Dinner was served, our plates all filled with yummy mushrooms, chilis, steak, potatoes and pasta salad.  We ended the evening with strawberry shortcake and brownies all the while sitting out back with an amazing view of the eerie crescent moon hidden by wind-blown clouds.

Wreatha, Tina, Chris and Amber (mother/daughter) me and Amy standing behind us!

Different.  Different is not always bad.

This morning my quiet time devotion revealed just what I needed to hear.  'Do not live in remorse of the past', which to me interpreted into enjoy every minute, don't live in what was but what is.  It is a helpful reminder to allow God to work in my life as He sees it, not how I want it.

Don't get me wrong, I had a wonderful day yesterday, it was just not like a lot of Mother's days past.  But, this was Mother's day present and I certainly savored every minute!

College Softball

Last weekend, I was able to see Kayla play in her last home game as a Lady Chap in Lubbock Texas.  This weekend starts the conference tournament and could possibly be the last of her college career playing ball.  I saw KK's post on FB this week that said, "playing every games as if it were my last" -- I saw that and thought "good for you!"  Some people may see this as a negative, but I felt the passion in her post! 



She is playing with no regret of it ending, but savoring every moment on the field doing the best and giving it her all.  Way to go Kayla!

If only I approached life in that way... leaving it all on the field every day, not knowing if my actions will be the last that someone sees or I experience in my life.  Morbid?  Not at all, just reality. 

Good luck and blessings on your trip, Kayla!!