Did and Didn't of 2010

2010 is almost gone.

Let's see...

What happened?

Did plan 3 major Refuge events... ATF, SWC, R&W
Did make 2 trips to Washington

Did lose 30+ lbs. & bought a new swimsuit.

Did have 1 amazing vacation to San Diego
Did get Bursitis... yuck.
Did have 3 kiddos turn one year older
Did celebrate 15 years married to my Sweetie
Did mourn the loss of my Aunt Suzie & Uncle Rob... Jenae and Jeanie did too...
Did throughly enjoy the year of Grace Church Babies! Christian, Caleb, Hudson, Jacob & Levi!
Did knit, alot, and baked & cooked and played in the kitchen!
Did homeschool 3 kids who are smarter than I could have ever anticipated!

Did absolutely need GOD every step of every day this year!

Did love every moment!

What didn't happen?

Did not sew a single thing. or scrapbook or bead.
Did not run a 5k or a 10k.
Did not crush the 50 lbs loss mark.
Did not lose hope.

Thank you JESUS for 2010 & Bring on 2011!

Merry CHRISTmas!

From our little family to yours!

Merry CHRISTmas!

Love, The Sherwood's

Musings of my Extra kids

I love them, sew into their lives and then they fly.

It's the downside to being who I am, a momma to many. "Children" here, there, on the other side of the world, and my heart rips.

I miss them. All of them. The ones following GOD's will & direction and the ones running from HIS voice. I want to scoop each of my kids and hold them for just a moment, remind them how much I love & believe in them but more than that remind them how much the KING of KINGS loves them.

A call from Kona the other night thrilled & wrecked me.

"Momma, I think I'm suppose to commit to a year in South Africa (AFRICA?!?!?!) and live out CHRIST's love to the people of Cape Town. What do you think?"

What do I think?! ARRGG!!! I think 8 weeks in Africa with a missions team is way easier to digest than my darling girl smack dab in the middle of HUGE city still reeling with the aftermath of apartied.

"Sweetheart, If GOD is telling you to go, then you need to go. HE will provide and protect you."

COME HOME!!! I miss you! I want to fashion a feast and listen as you tell stories of GOD's amazing love & grace lived out through you in Kona as you eat and laugh and you're here...

"You're a sparrow, baby girl. Sparrows are made to fly. GOD will not let you fall. You have to fly."

And as I release this wonderful child, ok she's 20 but still, into the wonderful journey GOD has set before her my heart tears just a little. The hardest part of being a momma to many is watching each of them spread their wings & fly. Yes, it is joyous but oh how is hurts to watch them leave.

So I pray, a lot, for each of the beautiful children GOD's blessed me with over the years and know when I've done what GOD has asked me to do I can rest knowing GOD has each one of them in the palm of his hand & no one can pluck them out.

This Christmas season, I'm thankful for my "extra" kids;

Tony, US Navy, Bremerton, WA

Tracy, Wenatchee, WA

Stephanie, East Wentachee, WA

Taylor, East Wenatchee, WA/ Tansania, Africa

Taren, Kona, HI/Lake County, CA/Mozambique, Africa

Jessica, Simpson University, Redding, CA/Lake County, CA

I love you! ~ Momma Sherwood