18May 2018 by Krystal No Comments

Refreshing-SHINE YOUR LIGHT!

Faith, Personal Testimonies
I have not been posting as regularly as I would like, and sometimes it can be hard to think of what to share and write. Today I had my idea early on, inspiration that came from a complete stranger.It was about noon and my crew of four children and I were headed home from a park, a fifteen minute walk back to our house. We were only a few minutes into our journey when we passed a house, and outside a guy with a long beard was putting what looked like some sports gear into the back of his trunk. It's strange that I don't remember exactly what he said, but rather how he said it; he was intentionally trying to be friendly and show God's heart and love as…
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04May 2018 by Krystal No Comments

They call me “mommy”

Personal Testimonies
Today I was reminded that much of the time I feel like I am one step behind in life, trying to keep up with the rhythm of the day, the responsibilities before me, and the energy of my sweet children. They run carefree, laugh, cry, fight, and crave attention, affection, and togetherness. In a moment I feel so incapable, but they call for "mommy," and I am the only one who can fill that special role in their lives. It is a privilege. Let me not feel resentment or overwhelmed when I hear them say my name countless times, for it means they trust me to meet their needs. My biggest fear is one day not being with my little lambs, and having to say goodbye. Praise Jesus for the eternal…
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02May 2018 by Krystal No Comments

A Wonderful Reminder

Faith, Personal Testimonies
😩It was one of the days where I personally lacked peace to even begin. A few outside factors contributed to an internal state of feeling incompetent and overwhelmed. Oh, but God had other plans. Now don't get me wrong: my littlest one still refused to wear a diaper most of the day, and the stomach virus is still present and spreading in our home, but God was about to uplift me. My mom came over and we took the kids to the park around the corner from our house. A classmate and old childhood friend was there with her kids, although I didn't recognize her at first. When I did, it hit me: She is the one, the one I had heard about from a friend, and was praying for and…
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