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Loved this Inspirational Quote from MoneySavingMom.com!

The Best Friends One Could Have

I have the best friends a gal could ever dream of having. They are the most caring, compassionate, giving, selfless & thoughtful people I know. They are the type of ladies who are constantly encouraging, uplifting & are there no matter what (even if it's a late call because I'm scared out of my mind after hearing someone yell my name after getting home after dark!) : ) What a joy to be around those who make your day brighter! Their friendships make me want to be a better Christian, better encourager & do so much more in reaching out to others. I am grateful for the example they set of giving their energy & time, just to be a blessing & not expecting anything in return. Over the last few days of preparing for the Missions Conference, I've had so many calls, texts, emails & "I'm praying for you's" that have meant the world! I just want to let you know that I love you all & that the encouragement means more than you will ever know. Thanks for being the most wonderful friends a person could ask for!

~Rachel

Love Beyond Explanation

Our family is growing and so is our love,
We are expecting another bundle from above!

We are thrilled to announce that there will be another addition to the Johnson family in March 2012! We are overwhelmed at God's goodness in blessing us with another child. Josiah is so excited about being a big brother & can't wait to have a sibling to play with. Anytime he sees a little one, he repeats "Baby, Baby" over & over again with a huge smile on his face.

When God blessed us with Josiah, I realized what kind of love you have for a child. Nothing can explain the love, the joy, the excitement, & fulfillment they bring into your home. I'm so grateful the Lord has given us another child to love & raise for Him. There is absolutely nothing else that makes my life feel more complete than being a wife & a mother. Our hearts are filled with joy in anticipating another child to love!

A Mother’s Prayer

Anonymous

Lord, give me strength for today
To lead my children in your way;
Oh, give me wisdom, Lord, and grace
To show to them your precious face!

And help me, Lord, to teach them, too,
The things of Christ so rich and true,
Just let them see in me, dear Lord,
Your holiness in life and word.

Keep me from sinning with my tongue,
From harsh, quick words that might have stung
Their tender hearts that trust me so
And watch to see which way I go.

Dear Father, keep my thoughts so pure
That they will always know for sure
My Lord has lead me all the way,
Lord, grant my prayer for today.

~Rachel