Praise you in the Storm by Casting Crowns

 because life doesn't always go as planned....but even so, I am continually reminded to praise God.

Than's 5 yr photos

I had some fun the other day (before the snow hit!) to take a few snapshots of my dear five year old boy.

my plan vs God's plan

I carefully laid every plan:

The future seemed so bright.

My hopes and dreams they towered high-

I saw no trace of night.

And then at closing of the day

I knelt in usual prayer,

And prayed; "Dear Lord, bless every plan-

All that I hope and dare."

But day by day my plans all failed,

My hopes came tumbling down.

All my ambitions disappeared,

And FAILURE was my crown.

Perplexed- I could not understand,

Had I not knelt in prayer?

And asked that every plan and hope

Would find a blessing rare?

Then in the stillness of the night,

Out from the shadows dim,

I heard a sweet persuading voice

That called me close to Him.

"Why don't you let Me make your plans?

I've trod the path before

Just leave the future in My hands,

I'll lead thee o'er and o'er."

In shame, I bowed my humble head;

My spirit low was brought,

For I had caught a strange new light,

By His own Spirit taught.

No longer do I pray as once,

"Dear Lord, bless all my plans."

But now I pray: "Lord, plan for me,

The future's in Thy hands."

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Happy 5th Birthday Nathaniel!

My boys are growing up WAY too fast...hard to believe my second son is 5 already!

We celebrated by having a few friends and cousins over to play.

Than picked out a dinosaur cake, which was the theme *smile*

Apparently the T-rex pinata wasn't behaving during the party.

Trains, cars and swords are what make my boy happy.

and of course, cake.

It's funny how Nicaraguan tradition is still deeply rooted in my little guy.  

We celebrated his birthday a day after his actual birthday, but when we told him happy birthday before the party, he replied, I haven't hit the pinata, so it isn't my birthday yet.  

Touche!