Hello friends!

Being a wife and mom as a quadriplegic is not always easy.  There are many things I want to do for my husband and son, but I can't do them all.  (I guess we all feel that way at times, eh?) Sometimes I feel my heart is breaking. So once again, I surrender it ALL to the Lord. He is teaching me to continue to praise him in ALL things.  And I mean, ALL!  Romans 1 talks about if we do not praise and glorify the Lord, we will praise and glorify something else.  I don't think I ever stopped praising the Lord for who He is, but lately I am focusing on praising him especially when I am struggling.  I know it doesn't always seem natural, but when I can't do certain things I begin praying, "You are Holy, Almighty, Everlasting..." This keeps my eyes on my Heavenly Father and reminds me of who He has been through the ages and who He will continue to be. 

This mindset changes my heart -- which changes my mind -- which changes my attitude. What a good thing for the atmosphere of my home! If I don't focus on the Lord, I become very self-centered and "Boo-hoo, look what I can't do."  I've come to understand what "sacrifice of praise" means. Praise the Lord!

His peace,