Battle Scars

I'm going on a date with my husband and I couldn't be more excited!  I've taken a shower and I've shaved.  I even, by the Grace of God, put on makeup.

I feel sexy and I hope (at least to him) that I look it too...but I have battered legs from my latest garden project...

Even with photo editor and my cute booties they look awful...

And you know what? I've decided I don't care.  These are my battle scars..

All that matters is that I see myself as beautiful, because I know that my husband and my Heavenly Father already do.

Barbara A. Ensley

Soli Deo Gloria 

Vagina Monologue

 

Alright warrior princess, I know you have your big girl parties on, because you are tough!  

You take on each day as a new challenge.  

You are an Amazonite! 

There is beauty in you even if you've fallen down.

You are a force to be reckoned with. 

You are a super mom.

You are a blooming beauty that springs anew.

You are sexy.

You can kick ass if you need to.

You're not afraid to get your hands dirty.

And the result is a thing of beauty.

Take time for quiet.

Find time to be in the sun.

 

Take time to recharge 

 

 Take time to relax.

 

Take time to be with your children.

Take time for intimacy.

Be glad you are a woman, a mother, a friend, 

a warrior, a princess...

You are special; created by God for love. 

Love.

Smile and laugh and enjoy the moments, 

because they are a gift to you, 

warrior princess!

Barbara A. Ensley

Soli Deo Gloria 

Elijah in the Wilderness

It's been a tough weekend.. I've been alone with 4 kids in the middle of a big storm, literally.  In the middle of the night a big oak tree decided to try and make a shishkabob of my house.

God is good.  He protected my kids sleeping in the room where a branch went through the ceiling.  God helped me keep my calm.  My sweet boys made me proud and knew exactly what to do and helped each other.

I left a message for a friend a little bit ago, after an attempt at a conversation (interrupted by children, of course).  "Hi there, this is Elijah calling from the wilderness..."

I looked up Elijah and here's what I found.

"Elijah’s life was filled with turmoil. At times he was bold and decisive, and at other times fearful and tentative. He alternately demonstrates victory and defeat, followed by recovery. Elijah knew both the power of God and the depths of depression.

As was true for Elijah, when we focus on the noise and the tumult of life in this world, we can get our eyes off of the LORD. However, if we listen for His still, small voice and walk in obedience to His Word, we find victory and reward."

This is Elijah in the wilderness..

(a.k.a. Barbara on Circle Drive) signing off.

Soli Deo Gloria