A City Life For Me

I’ve been doing the Doorposts Busy Mama Bible Study in Psalm 22 this month.  Once again, life with little kiddos (and a week of sickness) has put me farther behind than I like.  But today I studying the concept in verse 1 that Jesus was forsaken by God.  Can you imagine what it would be like to be God’s chosen Son, bearing the sin and guilt of the entire world, and on top of it to have your Father look away – to forsake you – as you paid the penalty for sin?  I cannot fathom it. I read from Spurgeon’s Treasury of David on the idea of forsaking.  I was struck with this thought… “This was the startling cry of Golgotha: Eloi, Eloi, lama sabachthani . The Jews mocked, but the angels adored when Jesus cried this exceeding bitter cry. “First, our Lord's faith beams forth and deserves our reverent imitation; he keeps his hold upon his God with both hands and cries twice… He knows the Lord to be the all sufficient support and succour of his spirit, and therefore appeals to him in t

New toy – loves lights and noise!  He’s a true boy! Well I took these pictures two weeks ago but life runs away… Firsts & Milestones this month: Two new states, Missouri & Illinois.  First flight.  He did fabulous! Celebrated Great-Grandpa’s 90th birthday Watched the Denver Broncos win the Super Bowl Moved into the “big kids” (twins’) bedroom and out of the nook next to Mommy’s room. Sitting up! (Feb. 10) Enjoys bathtime much ore now that he can sit and splash and chase toys First vaccines First solid food.  This did NOT go over well…the first time, or the second time.  I guess he prefers milk! Moved into 6-9 month clothing Rocked his car seat until it fell off the chair…in the middle of the restaurant!  (Glad Daddy was the one on duty for that one) Rolled back to tummy Started scooting on his tummy Weighed in (for the first time since newborn…part of being a deputation baby) at 15 pounds 5 ounces.