My son, Jacob is six years old. He is a wonderful little boy with big blue eyes and a smile that makes me melt. I love to hear him giggle because when he laughs, he laughs with his whole being. He is such a joy and my greatest gift. I am priveledged to be his mom.
Last night, Jacob spent the night with my mom and dad. My dad had been here helping in the hay field all day, so Jacob decided to go home with him. My mom bought a small swimming pool for him to have when he comes to visit. (No, my parents are not above a little bribery)
As Jacob and Papaw pulled out of the driveway, I immediately missed my sweet son. Oh, I am happy that he loves his Granny and Papaw and that he wants to spend time with them. I wouldn't have it any other way but watching him leave without me still tugs at my heart strings.
I called Jacob last night before bedtime to tell him good night and to remind him to be good. Much to my dismay, he was having such a good time, he really didn't want to be bothered by me. He quickly said "good-night" and "I love you, too, Mom" and off he went. I was a little more than disappointed. So, I called again this morning. The result was much the same. Jacob was having fun and didn't have time to talk.
Then I heard a little message from God. He told me that is how He feels when I spend time away from Him. It pulls at His heart strings. Whenever I fail to spend time with God or to include Him in everything I do, then He misses me.
God desires for us to stay close to Him at all times. Sometimes, when go off on our own and don't bother to keep in close touch with God, He might 'call' us to check on us. We shouldn't be too busy or have too much fun to ignore the call. We should stop what we are doing and take time to talk to our Father. We need to read His Word and to meditate on it.
I shudder to think how many times I have gone about my business and God has 'called' to check on me but I was too busy to take the call.
I'll call Jacob again later today to see how he is doing. He had better not be too busy!

Living in These Hills

As I begin this blog, I will tell the nutshell version of how it all came about. I live in the hills of upper East Tennessee. This is the area where Tennessee and Virginia meet. I live in a rural area of what is known as the Tri-Cities. It is a beautiful place. We are surrounded by rolling hills and green pastures. I have come to love this place but I did not always feel this way. You see, I was born in a little town in Southwest Virginia. Abingdon, the town in which I was born, is rich with history and Southern charm. I never thought I would leave. Actually, I never wanted to leave. I was perfectly content to stay right there in Virginia surrounded by my family and friends.
Then, God revealed His plan. He sent the most wonderful man into my life and, as the saying goes, the rest is history.
Frank literally walked into my life and stole my heart. That was twelve years ago.
When I agreed to become Frank's wife, I had no idea that God had even greater plans. Doctors had always told me I would probably never have children. I didn't like it - but I didn't think I could change it and I couldn't. But, God can and He did. God blessed us with the most precious baby boy I had ever seen (an unbiased observation,LOL).
So, what I have found living here in these hills is that this is where God's plans are being revealed. And, even greater, this is where God is revealing Himself. So, how could I not love it here? I have a daily walk with my Lord and Savior, I am blessed beyond comprehension.
I have come into my 'Asher' blessings. I can hardly stand it - I am so excited to see what comes next.