I felt like Huck and Jim fighting the mighty waters of the Mississippi. Last night I tried battling and dodging the flood waters of Atmore. After about 20 minutes of trying to find a way out of the town, I finally had to retreat back to my parents home. I had to concede the fight and spend the night! After a not so great night of sleep thanks to sleeping with my 3 year old, the chime clock going off every hour, and my niece waking me up ever so often, I just got up at 5 am and the kids and I headed home. Gratefully, we hit no other waters. The flood had receded well over night. Ethan made a comment last night, "Didn't God promise not to flood us again?" I reminded him that didn't mean that floods wouldn't happen, just that he would not destroy the entire earth by flood! Not sure if his 10 year old mind wrapped around that one! (By the way, the title of my blog is from one of my favorite musicals "Big River.")
All the kids are doing well. Ethan turns 10 this Thursday. Happy birthday to my baby boy! Friday is G.I.F.T day! The day we celebrate "God Is Faithful and True." The 3rd anniversary of the day Ivee fell, and God gave us a 2nd chance at life with her, and opened our eyes to a new understanding of who He is and a new appreciation of life with those we love. It is much easier to witness to His faithfulness when you have walked the road that others have traveled. The roads may be different, but you can look at someone and honestly say..."I've been there!"
The kids are looking forward to Christmas break. Ivee is still making small strides and still slowly moving forward!
May we all remember the reason for this time of year. God reached down to man through a tiny babe, and through Jesus Christ bridged the gap between light and darkness! I pray that others will be touched by the light this coming year. If you haven't already, think and pray about what you would do and give this year to reach the world with the Love of Christ! Let us live out the great commission this year!!!!
About Me
- Hope Foley
- Born in Atmore, United States
- Wife & Mommy. I have a wonderful husband who loves me deeply and three great kids. I believe in my Creator who guides me everyday. My favorite interest are stage/theatre, music/singing, antiques and art.
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Thanks so much Hope for these words of life. I am home recovering from thyroid surgery. My voice hasn't come back yet but I know it's not about the words we say but it's what our heart says. Thanks for those gentle reminders of what Jesus commanded us to do. It's all tied up in these words "Love one another". Christ gave us the model of love through the Word. So glad he left us the Holy Spirit who can enable us to obey and live HIS Word.
Glad you rode the rapids back home and thanks for sharing your family and what's going on through your blog.
Tell the children Mrs. Beth said hello!
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