This is the day that the Lord has made!

"Timely advice is lovely, like golden apples in a silver basket " ~Proverbs 25:11 NLT

Some precious verses to me:

"This is the day the LORD has made; let us rejoice and be glad in it." ~Psalm 118:24

"Whether you turn to the right or to the left, your ears will hear a voice behind you, saying, 'This is the way; walk in it.'" ~Isaiah 30:21

"He will feed his flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in his arms, holding them close to his heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young." ~Isaiah 40:11, NLT

"I discipline my body like an athlete, training it to do what it should. Otherwise, I fear that after preaching to others I myself might be disqualified." ~I Corinthians 9:27

"Then the way you live will always honor and please the Lord, and your lives will produce evry kind of good fruit. All the while, you will grow as you learn to know God better and better." ~Colossians 1:10

"Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a great cloud of witnesses, let us throw off everything that hinders and the sin that so easily entangles, and let us run with perseverance the race marked out for us. Let us fix our eyes on Jesus, the author and perfecter of our faith, who for the joy set before him endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God. consider him who endured such opposition from sinful men, so that you will not grow weary and lose heart."
~Hebrews 12:1-3


"...Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." ~Nehemiah 8:10b

"As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him. For who is God besides the LORD? And who is the Rock except our God? It is God who arms me with strength and makes my way perfect." ~2 Samuel 22:31-33

"The LORD your God is with you, he is mighty to save. He will take great delight in you, he will quiet you with his love, he will rejoice over you with singing."
~Zephaniah 3:17

"But he said to me, 'My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.' Therefore I will boast all the more gladly about my weaknesses, so that Christ's power may rest on me." ~2 Corinthians 12:9

"You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the Lord always, for the Lord God is the eternal Rock." ~Isaiah 26:3, 4

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men, since you know that you will receive an inheritance from the Lord as a reward. It is the Lord Christ you are serving." ~Colossians 3:23-24

"Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ." ~I Cor.1:3

"May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, O LORD, my Rock and my Redeemer." ~Psalm 19:14

"The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life. Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up. Therefore, as we have opportunity, let us do good to all people, especially to those who belong to the family of believers. " ~Galatians 6:8-10

"Look to the LORD and his strength; seek his face always. Remember the wonders he has done, his miracles, and the judgments he pronounced." ~I Chronicles 16:11-12

"If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves, pray, search for me, and turn from their evil ways, then I will hear from heaven, forgive their sins, and heal their country." ~2 Chronicles 7:14

"For our light affliction, which is but for a moment, is working for us a far more exceeding and eternal weight of glory, while we do not look at the things which are seen, but at the things which are not seen. For the things which are seen are temporary, but the things which are not seen are eternal." ~2 Corinthians 4:17–18

"But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart." ~Luke 2:19

"Dear brothers and sisters, we can't help but thank God for you, because your faith is flourishing and your love for one another is growing." ~2 Thessalonians 1:3

Morning Mercy

Lamentations 3:22-24 (KJV)

"It is of the LORD's mercies that we are not consumed, because his compassions fail not. They are new every morning: great is thy faithfulness. The LORD is my portion, saith my soul; therefore will I hope in him."


This is the first entry of the New year! I count it as the first "real" day, since it's the first Monday of 2010...we all know you can't start changes on Friday! So long, self of 2009!

SNAPSHOT OF 2009:
1. Our 2 year old gave up her pacifier.
2. Had a "Girls' Weekend" with sisters and mom.
3. Our 6 year old started swimming without water wings (3 down, 1 to go!)
4. Said goodbye to an old friend (our dog of 16 years died).
5. Met a new friend (we adopted a kitty).
6. Got better acquainted with dear people from church.
7. Husband got a new position in his job, and he is thrilled about it.
8. Went to Florida with my Hubby to visit his parents when his step-dad was very critically injured!
9. Took Dave Ramsey Financial Peace University class.
10. Did Walk Thru The Bible's "The Heart That Makes a Home" Bible study TWICE because I needed it!
11. Tried new foods, such as eggplant Napoleon.
12. Started paying more attention to my health and trying not to take life for granted!


Hello, New You of 2010 (Lord willing!!)

RESOLUTIONS/GOALS FOR 2010:
1. Finish the New Testament.
2. Read the Old Testament.
3. Potty-train Little-Miss-2-Year-Old.
4. Develop personal discipline/self-control/routine in more areas of my life!
5. Encourage others more.
6. Cook foods from around the world.
7. Eat/feed my family more healthfully.
8. De-clutter every room of my house--SIMPLIFY!
9. Have more dates with my hubby!
10. RELAX and ENJOY these girls every minute before I blink and they're grown!
11. Read more!
12. Learn a new craft or hobby.

Well, better get started!

~GOD'S GREAT PLAN~

~GOD’S GREAT PLAN~

B.C. was waiting for the day
When God would wash our sins away.

One Holy Night, A.D. began--
And in that moment--God’s Great Plan!

Christ was born for you and me,
And lived to set us captives free.

For by His stripes we are healed;
He is our Savior and our Shield.

A manger from a tree was made,
And into that, the Babe was laid.

Another tree--a fishing boat--
Held our Lord in storms, afloat.

“Peace, be still,” His voice rang out.
He gives us calm amidst our doubt.

Upon a final tree He hung,
His bloody wounds for sinners stung.

Laid in a tomb for just 3 days,
But rose again…Amazing Grace!

So trust in Him--be born anew!
He died for sinners—me and you!
~ © By Shauna M. Webb, 2009

MERRY CHRISTMAS 2009 FROM OUR HOUSE TO YOURS!

Well, where to begin...This year's Christmas note reminds me of the movie "The Princess Bride"...it'll take too long to explain, so let me "sum up." :)

Casey has been working at St. Luke's Regional Medical Center as an R.N. in the float pool since Sept. 2008. This fall, however, he applied for a position in the operating room, and was hired for that position! He began his training on Dec. 7 (Pearl Harbor Day), and will begin classes in January. He will have several months of classroom and hands-on training before they "turn him loose," but he is looking forward to getting into "the blood and guts" of nursing. I know he was almost as interested in what the surgeons were doing during my c-sections as he was in the "births"! :) Another lovely change: His schedule has changed so that he has no more mandatory weekends (until they start taking on-call, which won't be for awhile!) Woo Hoo!

Shauna has been busy keeping the home-fires burning....homemaking, homeschooling, etc. Expansion of this would most likely involve my daily "to-do" list, so we'll just leave it at that. :) I am BLESSED and OVERJOYED to be able to be home with our girls, taking part in their daily learning, growth, and maturation! I am privileged to see them take shape before my very eyes!

Katie is 10 and is still very interested in science, history, reading literature, and learning in general. She is enjoying school, especially science and art. She has a true heart for serving others and nurturing, which is so sweet to see! At this point in her life, she would like to be a missionary, school teacher, and wife/mom.

Anna is 8 and very interested in science, as well--but specifically archaeology. She's always reading about discoveries about fossils, collecting rocks, and asking questions about so many different things. Anna has strong leadership skills (her sisters may call it bossing), and so it will be fun to see where that leads her in life. At this point in her life she either wants to be a brain surgeon, archaeologist, or own a candy store! :)

Gracie is 6 1/2 and is such an animal lover!! At any given "free" moment, she can be found searching for, petting, and talking to our cat Mittens. She is a very active and energetic girl, and is genuinely, consistently, and joyfully helpful around the house! She tells me, "I think I need more chores, Mom, because when I don't have enough work to do, I think I get into trouble more..." Wise girl! I'll be happy to oblige her...I wouldn't want her to get into too much mischief. ;)

Bethie is 2! She is busy, happier than she was last month (her after-cold grumpiness lasted quite a while...just ask her sisters), and she's a character! She likes to tease, LOVES to read books...many books--and always seems to have a song in her heart, even if she's singing words about dinner. (But her favorite right now is "Twinkle, Twinkle little Star" and (from Annie) "Tomollow, tomollow, I'll wuf you tomollow...") It's a joy to watch her grow and change, and so sentimental to realize how fast it's all going...

We don't want to blink too much...time is going by so quickly as it is! I once heard a quote: "With [rearing] children, the days may be long, but the years are short!" That is just too true!!! We wanted to get good Christmas pictures taken of the girls this year, but it hasn't happened yet...I'll have to live with that--that and sending cards out late. We've spent more time BEING TOGETHER as a family this year, so I think that "stuff" may just have to wait...

The year has been full of different storms, valleys, and trials in one way or another, but we choose not to dwell on it. God is FAITHFUL--that's all there is to it! We focus on WHO Christmas is about, and WHAT Jesus Christ did for us, and WHY we need a Savior...everything else is just part of the journey to our Eternal Home! Can I get an Amen on that?! ;)

"The angel of the LORD encamps around those who fear him, and he delivers them. Taste and see that the LORD is good; blessed is the man who takes refuge in him. Fear the LORD, you his saints, for those who fear him lack nothing." ~Psalm 34:7-9

With Love and Blessings for a Merry, Merry Christmas!
*The Webb Clan*
Casey, Shauna, Kaitlyn, Annalise, Gracelyn, & Bethany