Being childlike

I recently listened to a great sermon from Pastor Jim Roberts of Solid Rock Church in Spearfish, South Dakota (got to love technology!) His sermon was about being childlike in the way we live out our faith. Children are so loving, trusting and enjoy life by doing the simplest things. So, in an effort to be more childlike, I've been focusing on looking for the little things in life that make me smile...

For example, this amazing dahlia from my mother-in-law's garden. I must have taken over 20 pictures of the flower while learning what all the setting on my camera would do for the image. Then, I decided to snap the above photo with the camera on my phone and it is by far the best image that captured how beautiful this flower is. I hope to remember that with all the technology surrounding me, the simplest tools may work better than the high tech.

Another example, is taking a look at Mister Lukkas's smiling face! One would never know that he had is 4 month shots only 2 hours before. (All is well with both children!)  I love this about children, they can experience something so painful and within minutes they are back to being all smiles. So much to learn from this- especially as we face troubles in our everyday lives. Let's take a deep breath and maybe even a nap and things will look so much better.

Busted! Leinna is way too big to sit in the exer-saucer toy, but who am I to stop her from enjoying a toy. Lesson to be learned- take time to enjoy your day - whether its a few minutes reading a good book, knitting, playing games, whatever- make time for something fun!

Lukkas certainly enjoys the toy!

Learn something new! Lukkas learned to roll from his back to his stomach this week. I'm not too sure I'm ready to have two mobile children, but it sure is fun to watch Lukkas's face when he finishes rolling over- he's so proud of himself!  Give yourself a pat on the back and be proud of completing a task or learning something new.

I was certainly proud of myself for competing in our local Salmon Run. A dear friend invited me to walk a 10k (6miles) with her. We figured we can walk 3 miles in 45 minutes so our goal was to complete the walk in under 2 hours.  Well, 1 hour and 36 minutes later, we crossed the finish line! Great conversation sure made the time pass quickly, but I was also proud that we met our goal!

Let's also remember to take time to rest and at the end of the day...

(Can you see the two rainbows on either side of the sun?)

enjoy the beauty of all that surrounds you - focus on the positive as you go to sleep and let go of the negative.  Easier said then done sometimes, but as I begin this new school year and juggle life with two young children, I'm going to do my best to follow these lessons and live child-like in my faith.