As I start this blog I want to celebrate the goodness of God in our family at this time. My greatest earthly gift is my husband Matt. Not only is he my best friend and sweetest thought, he has been my greatest teacher. He has taught me how to laugh, how to relax (still a work in progress) and most importantly how to trust God. Our life together has had many interesting turns and ups and downs, yet I have seen him grow in his trust of God as he leads and cares for our family. He is teaching me why I can "laugh at the days to come". All of our days are in God's very purposeful and caring hands. My children are all assistant coaches in the effort of teaching mom how to laugh and trust. Jordan is a constant source of wisdom and comfort. Seeing what God has done in his life, especially his heart of humility, has taught me to see that when I fail I can seek forgiveness and have my joy renewed. What an amazing gift to watch the student become the teacher. Mariah teaches me to laugh by her gentle ways and warm hugs. She is one of the funniest most creative people I know. Then there's Christian, my dance instructor. He is my personal trainer in enjoying life. No one I know takes as much delight in embracing life. Brooke teaches me to trust God as I see her so faithfully put her sweet little life and heart in our hands; trusting us with her deepest thoughts. I often think she is a picture of how I want to be with God, running to him with my every need and loving him with all my heart like she does with us. Well, I look at this new year with much faith. We have just begun the adventure of being part of Sovereign Grace Ministries Pastors College. Already there are others who are influencing my view of Christ and my life; the Ricuccis, Purswells, Harveys and the 17 other PC wives. I know it is a work in progress but I look forward to becoming a woman who can, by God's grace, "laugh at the days to come".
Thank you Cheryl Dawn Photography for the great pictures!
11 comments:
Well if I am the first to leave a comment let me say that this post is beautifully written and you are truly a woman whose life I would love to emmulate. How blessed I have been these past few months to get to know the Slack family.
Well done and keep writing my dear friend!
I am so happy i get to share the joy of being in your family and sharing the every day life with you. thanks for being such a great MOM.
LOVE YA.
Mariah
Siobhan,
Thanks for sharing your heart, and the beautiful pictures.
(On a practical note, on one of our monitors at home, I can barely read the text on the blog. You might consider using a lighter color. If I'm the only one with this problem ... never mind :)
Tom
Hi Siobhan,
Great that you started a blog. I look forward to keeping up with you all this way.
Wow! 39. I am blessed to see the fear of man completely dissipating in your life!
So when IS your birthday? I may need to come to town!
XXO, Doreen
Dear Slack family!!! What a joy it is to have you all at the PC!!!! I'm so grateful you are here and am already learning much from your lives.
With love,
Melissa Goins
Siobhan! Thanks for sharing! I love that verse and join you in learning 'to laugh at the days to come!' I am so glad we're at the PC together!
Excellent my friend, thanks for your example of humility as you find joy in the Lord and learning form each member of your family.
What sweet photos. What encouraging words. I'm very thankful for the internet!!!! Miss you!!!
I've tried to "Follow This Blog" but it is not working. Sadness. I shall keep trying!
ya
nicole
if you want to follow it you have to go to "blogs i follow" under your profile, and you can type in the blog url and then it will be added,
for some reason hers is broken
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Siobhan,
Your words are such a testimony to God's faithfulness in your life and a wonderful witness to us who read them. I enjoyed so much seeing the joy in your face and the whole family. How I miss you all but I know that God is doing GREAT and WONDERFUL things in all of you during this time in your life. I am grateful to be able to sit curbside and see all that He does! You are a treasure Siobhan and I am excited for all those woman out there who will get to know you and be blessed by your friendship as I have been through the years!
Much love and affection,
Jackie
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