Hey all,
Christmas was amazing this year. Eli and I spent it with my family. Some of my aunts and uncles and my grandparents came over in addition to all the immediate family. Noah, who is now 3 years old, was excited about baby Jesus and Santa this year. Hayden had fun ripping the wrapping paper to shreds and then tasting the pieces to see if they were edible.
We missed Eli's family though. I Wish that both families lived closer. Sometimes I envy my friends who have in-laws that are close at hand. I really love my entire family and am blessed to have married an amazing guy with an equally mazing family.
So, except for missing my other parents Christmas all in all it was fun.
Friday, December 28, 2007
Sunday, December 2, 2007
My boys
Our oldest is now three years old. Wow how time flies. This little blond haired brown eyed boy is the most wonderful boy in the world. I can't believe how much I love and adore him. He is the most wonderful gift that God has ever given to me (well he and his little bro). Eli and I love them so much.
He is getting his first big boy bike for his birthday, and he is so excited. I think we are more excited though about giving it to him.
I don't know if anyone else feels this way. But before I had children, I never understood how people could say that they would rather themselves be pained than to watch their own children go through pain or that they could even die for their kids.
I guess I was just selfish, but now I realize how much I thought of myself back then and how very little I thought of others. Now when I look at both of my children, I know that I would lay down my life for them in a second, and it pains me to my core whenever they are hurt or sad or distressed.
So this is to my three year old and also to my one year old.
I love you. I love you. I love you.
He is getting his first big boy bike for his birthday, and he is so excited. I think we are more excited though about giving it to him.
I don't know if anyone else feels this way. But before I had children, I never understood how people could say that they would rather themselves be pained than to watch their own children go through pain or that they could even die for their kids.
I guess I was just selfish, but now I realize how much I thought of myself back then and how very little I thought of others. Now when I look at both of my children, I know that I would lay down my life for them in a second, and it pains me to my core whenever they are hurt or sad or distressed.
So this is to my three year old and also to my one year old.
I love you. I love you. I love you.
Saturday, December 1, 2007
In the Beginning...
Who am I?
I am most importantly follower of Jesus.
I am also a mother and a wife.
And on the side I practice law.
People ask me: How do you reconcile practicing law, especially family law, with being a follower of Jesus. To me it's simple. Jesus said that (paraphrased) What you do to the least of these, you also do to me? I see my practice as an attempt to follow that simple rule. When people come in for legal advice, especially with family law, their lives are in shambles. I see my calling as an ability to help people through what may be the most horrendous time of their lives. Maybe to help them get some clarity, to be an ear or to simply help them navigate through the legal system.
I take my job very seriously and I hope that I am able to help them in some way. Often times, I can see that their is hope left for my clients, even if due to the seriousness of the issue they are unable to see it themselves.
I am most importantly follower of Jesus.
I am also a mother and a wife.
And on the side I practice law.
People ask me: How do you reconcile practicing law, especially family law, with being a follower of Jesus. To me it's simple. Jesus said that (paraphrased) What you do to the least of these, you also do to me? I see my practice as an attempt to follow that simple rule. When people come in for legal advice, especially with family law, their lives are in shambles. I see my calling as an ability to help people through what may be the most horrendous time of their lives. Maybe to help them get some clarity, to be an ear or to simply help them navigate through the legal system.
I take my job very seriously and I hope that I am able to help them in some way. Often times, I can see that their is hope left for my clients, even if due to the seriousness of the issue they are unable to see it themselves.
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