Today's Good Gift...MY HUSBAND!

Today has been a long day, a long day without my husband! You know what they say, you appreciate something the most when you don't have it (even if its just one day). Kenneth left at 9:30 this morning to go to a friend's studio in Yazoo City about 45 min. away from our house. (Our friend is making a new DVD presentation for us.) He didn't get back until almost 7:00 PM! They were almost done and then BOOM! something happened and they had to practically start over. But, he finished it and got back and ate a good dinner. He worked so hard on it and I'm so thankful for him and love him more each day. I pray the Lord will give me new and fun ways to show him that.We leave for Arkansas tomorrow. We have two places to present our work (and show our new DVD) and one place we're just dropping in on. This trip will only last a little over a week but its exciting to hit the trail again.

Something else that's exciting....my new passport arrived today. Hanna's didn't though. Maybe it will come in tomorrow morning before we leave. My photo's not as bad as I was afraid of :>)

What good gift has he given you today?

Matthew 7:11

Take care,
Kristy

Today's Good Gift... TIME!

Some days it just seems like I have fewer hours to work with than others! Anybody know what I mean? Yesterday might have been a fulfilling day with lots of accomplishments, my devotions done early and even time to exercise a little. But today I might not have enough time to brush my teeth, even though my daughter takes two long naps and my husband cleans the kitchen for me. Sometimes I just don't have enough time. But really...the truth is...I have the same amount of time yesterday as I do today and as I do every day; ENOUGH time to do everything God wants me to do. I need to make sure I use my time for priorities and not preferences.

Monday night Kenneth was excited because he had the opportunity to teach in Bible College here in Mississippi. He loved it! Several students told him how much they enjoyed his lecture and so did the college administrator (I'm not surprised). I wonder if he realizes he'll probably be teaching regularly at the Bible college in Kenya?

Monday night Kenneth taught and last night I got to teach! I shared a few moments with these lovely ladies at my home church during their monthly Ladies For Christ meeting. I don't speak often to ladies and I'm sure I don't do it very well but I'm thankful the Lord allowed me to serve him with a little of my TIME.

Soon I'm going to share some memories of our wonderful Christmas and post some of my favorite pics so don't be a stranger!

What GOOD GIFT has He given you today?

Matthew 7:11

Take care,
Kristy

Today's Good Gift...my MOM!

Hello! Don't know if anyone will ever read this. Many will not find it interesting, I'm sure. Just my daily musings on the GOOD GIFTS from my heavenly Father. I also hope my family and friends will check in often and hear the news from us Ralphs, the safari-cari driving, life loving, Kenya bound missionaries!

Went shopping today with my mother!Ended up that Kenneth and Daddy went too (that made me happy). Mom wanted to spend a gift card she got for her birthday on Saturday. Wasnt gone long but she found lots of stuff. I'm thankful I had another year with my MOM. Wow, lots happened in that year! My brother got married, my daughter was born, we moved back in the house with my parents...and with my sister...and with my brother and his wife...and... Anyway, through it all, she's always been right there. Not always with a smile, not always bubbly, but ALWAYS. Just always. When Hanna is grown and married and a mother, I want to be there for her ALWAYS like my mom is for me. Happy birthday, mama!

What Good Gift has He given to YOU today?

Matthew 7:11

Take care,
Kristy