My Little Men of God

doing the craft that goes with the bible study

prayer time(:

proud of the finished product(:

About to shoot some hoops!

Today, I had the opportunity to babysit my little brothers all morning. God has definetly transformed my attitude on that topic because I used hate doing that. Then, I realized that God could use me to minister to even those in my home. So, I borrowed a bible lessons book from our church and do bible study with them everyday. I love them so dearly and I am so glad they are in my life. Here are a few pictures from this afternoon.

All Seems Dreary..

In my current state, I am trying to grasp the concept that some things aren't in my control. That no matter how much I feel I must be the glue-that I just can't be. And even though my father tries to slew the dynamic, I will be the child and he must be the parent. Right now, my dad is on a downward spiral alcoholic binge and it's very hard to deal with. Not only am I worried about him and his health, but also the fact that my mom will only let me do day visits now. We haven't broken the news to him yet and it terrifies me. I know he will react horribly, and when I do visit him the subject of conversation will be full of how my mom sucks. And I just hate feeling like I have to bash the other parent to make the one I am currently with feel they have all my love. What they need to realize is that through all the mistakes they have made in parenthood(which I am sure I will do my fair share of later in life), that I can love them both equally. I didn't eat hardly at all yesterday-I just felt sick all day. I can still feel this massive cloud of anxiety and depression starting to loom over my head again. Right when I thought it was over.. I want to feel the joy of the Lord. I just have a hard time accepting that all happiness won't fade. That I don't always have to be waiting for the bottom to fall out. Because if God is my bottom, my rock- and all my happiness depends on him, then my joy will be ever present.(not based on the situation.) So I have come across a few bible verses that have helped me. 

Mathew 6:43 says, " Give your entire attention to what God is doing right now, and don't get worked up about what may or may not happen tomorrow. God will help you deal with whatever hard things come up when the time comes."

Psalm 56:3-4 
When I am afraid, I will trust in you. In God, whose word I praise, in God I trust; I will not be afraid. What can mortal man do to me? 

John 16:22 - "So with you: Now is your time of grief, but I will see you again and you will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.".

The last one is my favorite. So, even though right now I feel I can't handle this-I know who can and I am soo thankful.

Actual Easter Day(:

Today is Easter! I am so thankful for today.I spent church this morning teaching our toddlers about the reason for Easter, watched my brothers race for eggs with giant smiles across their faces, and have spent dinner with the ones I love.  Above are pictures of my little brothers and their new bibles, the beautiful table my mother set, and my new fire bible(: Today has been a bit chaotic but I am enjoying every bit. Life is too short not to enjoy every second.