Kidzone Jr launched and then some...

Yesterday was amazing and I am so happy to be able to teach the 3-5 year olds- I love seeing them grow in God's word- They are so smart.

We launched Kidzone Jr and it went very well. I had 5 fabulous kids and we talked about love- one of the 9 fruits of the spirit.

It was a little bit of a stumble as I have not taught this age in over 5 years but it will improve each week.

We had an awesome Sunday school class - I had a group of 19 kids- they did so well We talked about creation- this was the memory verse I was teaching on -I love it. Keep bringing the kids - Keep bringing the kids.

Teaching and speaking into the lives of these kids are truly a blessing- Joy overflows when I see their lives change- Joy overflows when I get a great big hug or they tell me they love me-I am so blessed

Now today my son informs me - mommy I love you so much- you are the best mommy in the world because you love me no matter what. You put up with my choices good or bad and you are there for me. ok are you crying now- this is a great step for him. He has verbalized it to his therapist but not to me- oh he has told me he loves me but this was different.

I AM SO BLESSED

So much on my mind so much to do

We have a lot going on- between work and home and church-- being stretched a little more then I like - not that is negative I am just tired and need some much needed rest- so I am looking forward to next Thursday and going away with our life coaching group to Orlando for a women's weekend- I anticipate and awesome and live changing weekend
Although I do not think I will get the "rest" I need as far as sleep but a different kind of rest.
It is so much fun preparing to go away- finding a place for Marcus (mom and dad thanks) and the dog (thanks Adam and Brenda) then tidying up the house before I leave and loose ends at work-
It will be good and will be fine just need sleep to rest my weary mind and body-

I am so looking forward though to Sunday- I get back into teaching ages 3-5 year olds in their own church service- It is going to be awesome

God's plan

Did you have wonder why you go through things in life? I do all the time- God is doing amazing things in the children at Celebration Church of Tampa. I have prayed as previously mentioned for those with special needs. Why, because there is hope for them and God wants them to feel the love- it became apparent this past Sunday. I love working with these kids and want the parents to know they are ok - God has prepared me I truly believe over the last 5 years to work with these awesome kids- thank you God for allowing me to be used by you to reach your children

Who I admire- By Marcus

Mom- She loves me

God- helps me everywhere

Jesus- goes with me everywhere

Josh (school friend)- because he always helps others

Aunt/uncle- they care about me

Papaw and grannie- they talk to me

Mrs Cooper- helps me in math

Mr Carini- talks with me when I am in trouble

Mr Madley- helps me in writing

Mr Thomas- helps me work on my behavior

God is amazing

Why....
He is there- always there
He gives me strength when I think I can not go on again
He grants me grace
He is patient
He is loving
He guides
He gives me wisdom and understanding
He is my everything
He is my all in all
He is my refuge
He is my best friend
He helps you through to the light at the end of the tunnel
He supplies all my needs
He is my Lord
He is my Savior
He will never leave me nor forsake me
He uses me to help reach others- I have been praying for quite sometime now for God to send the children to Celebration -not just any children but special needs children- behavioral, emotional, adhd, autism, sensory disorder, and the list goes on. Why have I been praying this- because there is hope- how do I know it- My family is a testimony to it- and I want to be there for those families- to love on them, to pray with them, to help them, to give them the resources they may need-and God is allowing me to do that- You are amazing God- keep sending us families to love on

There is a peacekeeper and I will rise

Sometimes we go through things in life that we have no clue of why- right now for me things are well- oh I go through the everyday things in life and I am growing and being stretched in areas of my life but things are good- tiring but good

If you are going through something you will rise

I Will Rise Lyrics
Verse 1:
There's a peace i've come to know
though my heart and flesh may fail
There's an echo in my soul
I can sing, It is well
Pre-Chorus:
Jesus, has overcome
and the grave is overwelmed
The victory is won
he is risen from the dead

Chorus:
And I Will Rise when he calls my name
No more sorrow,No more pain
I Will Rise,on Eagle's wings
Before my God fall on my kness,and rise
I Will Rise

Verse:2
There's a day that's drawing near
when the darkness breaks to light
and the shadow's disappear
and my faith shall be my eye's

Learning and growing and stretching

this is what is happening to me right now- at work- not sure if I like it cause it is not a comfort zone thing- I look to it though as a positive thing- all is well and work is taking a new dimension for me - time to stretch time to grow time to develop

What A difference you made in my life

I know it is a song but let me just say- My son has made a difference in my life- I look at things differently with each new "challenge" or "bump" in the road we have.
I do not get as stressed out as previous years-why cause God has everything in control and sends people in our lives to impact us.
Marcus has shown me God's meaning of unconditional love- loving someone no matter what- he has shown me the impact people can have on a child's life whether negative or positive- watch how you raise your children you will impact them-

I love my little man- well he is not so little any more -he is special and God has a plan for him- Its my priority to see the plan God has for him to come to pass. God has blessed me with him. I told Marcus that I love his tender heart and how he cares about people- he beamed- we talked about how God knows the number of hairs on his head and he said really with a big smile.

God sure knew what he was doing when he chose Marcus for me- regardless of the challenges or bumps in the road we have had or will have I am truly blessed and honored to be Marcus' chosen momma-

Happy Grandparents Day

This was a few years ago that the picture was taken- my parents are awesome- they help when ever we need help and we are a blended family- from step grandchildren to biological grandchildren to adoptive grand children. They have taken on each challenge that we give them- often wondering how we do it- At times I wish we lived closer to them so we could be around them more- we enjoy our time with them so much-

Grandparents Are Special People

Grandparents are special people
With wisdom and pride.
They are always offering love and kindness
And are always there to guide.
They often make you feel so confident
And strong.
Their arms are always open
No matter what you did wrong.
They try to help out in every way
That they can.
They love all their grandchildren the same
Whether you're a child, woman or man.
They are always there to listen
And to lend a helping hand.
They show you respect
And they try to understand.
They give their love, devotion and so much more,
That's easy to see.
Grandparents, what perfect examples
Of the kind of person that we should be.

Thanks Mom and Dad for all your love- all your care and all your concern- we love you so!

Its Official you are invited...

Has it been awhile since you have been to church? Well let me invite you back- If you live in the Tampa area come to Celebration Church of Tampa-http://www.celebrationchurchtampa.com/
September 12th is come back to church Sunday- we invite you - come for some free coffee and some free breakfast treats- Your life will never be the same.

I encourage you if you do not live in the Tampa area find a church close to you to return too

Yesterday

Yesterday was a day of remembrance for our family- my oldest sister was born yesterday - you can see the post and also 10 years ago my grandmother went home to heaven yesterday-
At her memorial service we played this song- I hope for those you who have lost someone remember this we will see them again one day

Happy Birthday

Happy Birthday Doreen Lynn-

She would have been 45 today- She is the oldest of 3 of us Danielson girls -but unfortunately I never met her- She is in heaven.

The more I do it the more I love it

Lives are changed each week- and I love it- I get to minister to some of the greatest people on earth- Elementary age children and we have the best of the best at Celebration Church - we love kids and we have so much fun with them.

Today I got the privelage of leading praise and worship and oh my goodness - I got a work out- and it was so much fun- we did One Way Jesus and a few others- and I loved it-

Joel normally does praise and worship and does a fabulous job but was a away for the weekend so I filled in.

The more I teach the more I love it- I teach Sunday School too before service and yes the same age- LOVE IT- they were so much fun this morning-we talked about anger and love - they got it and even had a few respond to the ending prayer - love it when God works in the kid's lives

God is doing amazing things and each week I can not wait to see what is next- I enjoy it so much- we have a group of unique kids and it touches me so when they are changing and learning more about God-

Our God

At the lovely suggestion of taking a bike ride at sunset last night I was able just to bike and listen to my ipod and one of the songs on it that I listened to twice on my ride was Our God by Chris Tomlin- here are the words and my take on it

Water you turned into wine, opened the eyes of the blind there's no one like you none like You!
Into the darkness you shine out of the ashes we rise there's no one like you none like You!
Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God you are higher than any other.
Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power, Our God! Our God!

Into the darkness you shine out of the ashes we rise there's no one like you none like You!
Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God you are higher than any other.
Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power, Our God! Our God!
Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God you are higher than any other.
Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power, Our God! Our God!

And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us.
And if our God is with us, then what could stand against.
And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us.
And if our God is with us, then what could stand against.
What could stand against.

Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God you are higher than any other.
Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power, Our God! Our God!
Our God is greater, our God is stronger, God you are higher than any other.
Our God is Healer, Awesome in Power, Our God! Our God!
And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us.
And if our God is with us, then what could stand against.
And if our God is for us, then who could ever stop us.
And if our God is with us, then what could stand against.
Then what could stand against.

If our God is for us, then who can be against us , who could ever stop us- this line rings over and over -What can stop us when we have God on our side- He has it all planned out- listen to the song - I have placed it here- listen over to it again- No one - nothing- has anything on you because you have God on your side.

Its Friday

Yeah and a 3 day weekend - well sorta- I have to go into work for a bit on Monday but that is all good-

I still can sleep in or what I call sleeping in- Not a whole lot planned and that is just what I need- bike riding probably early Saturday then cleaning the house - not too bad I am trying to do a little each night so I do not have to do a lot over the weekends

USF has first game tomorrow night- I have thought about going but I am still not sure - I just want to chill this weekend- tomorrow also have to prepare for Sunday Service- I love Sundays.

Come to Celebration Church of Tampa and see why- we have something for the entire family

A special SHOUT OUT - to Adam and Candy - THANKS so much for helping me this week with Marcus- my sanity is still in check- well most of it anyway - Love you guys. Also, Andrew once again has helped this week- thanks so much- I appreciate it you all more then words can say

This week has been pretty good for me- somewhat stressful but not too bad- 3 years ago I would have thought this week was the end of the world- but it is stuff that just happens- taken it all in when it comes to eternal perspective has changed my thinking a lot- and having the help I have now it is truly a blessing.

Well- a quiet night home tonight - Marcus is going to a FB game with Coach Gig and his family and I am going to clean and go for a bike ride

Wrapping my head around things

You know this week I have been trying to wrap my head around the events that took place on Monday- what I did wrong - how does he not know what he did affects others just not him. I know I have taught him but why does he not get it- I asked him if he thought before he did the wrong and he said yes and did it anyway- why why is my question-
Not sure if I will get any understanding of the whole thing- but I do know a few things and Fusion last night's words were very calming to me-
Bernie begin it all when he just said be thankful- be thankful for your health-be thankful for your family - be thankful you are here- be thankful for the simple things in life- be thankful Michele (he did not say it -I am thinking it) for the people in your life that love you- be thankful for how far Marcus has come- be thankful you are breathing- be thankful this too shall pass- be thankful for the strength I have in God

Then PD spoke- words I have heard before about adversity however it took on new meaning- what does this mean for eternal perspective- what I am going through and by all means it is just another bump in the life of this family- how is this bump in my life going to help others- how can I help Marcus a little better- tests come and then comes the testimony of how God can bring us through -

So be thankful- look at things from an eternal perspective- it will change your thinking. See http://www.deannashrodes.com/ for more details

Wednesday

Well- yesterday was much better then Monday thanks to the giving of friends and staff at LMES and work- I have awesome people in my life.
Today is Wednesday and I have things to accomplish at work- and then have Fusion at church tonight- looking forward to that time-
I am tired this morning - even though I slept well - just need to get my motor running and in gear.

Found this quote when reading on leadership last night

“We must dream, because we are made in the image of Him who sees things that are not and wills them to be.” DL Moody