Revival

Daddy had to preach tonight. CJ told someone she was ready to go. More to come.

Doctor's Visit

Will continue tomorrow. CJ was a handful at the doctors office today.

Earthquake

Today was the first time in his life that Daddy felt an earthquake. No, he was not at home with his family he was at work. Daddy tried calling home but noone picked up. When Daddy fianally was able to reach Mommy, she and CJ were OK and Mommy knew nothing about the quake.

On the ride home Daddy spoke to CJ and she told him to be safe on the way home. Mommy told Daddy that CJ was saying that Daddy is at work and that he was not here, also Daddy go bye-bye. Daddy assured CJ that he would see her in a few and when he walked in was greeted by her loud hello's and a radiant smile. It warms Daddy's heart when CJ is so excited to see him. He is also glad that Mommy lets CJ know that Daddy is out working. It is important for CJ to understand that her parents work hard to ensure that she is well fed and taken care of. This is help her to understand that she must work hard for everything she wants in life.

So without any knowledge, CJ survived her first earthquake. Daddy did too! To God be the glory!

Mommys Day Off

Daddy and CJ gave mommy the day off.

I Give Myself Away

So today Daddy prepared to share a word from the Lord. As part of his preparation he needed to hear a few songs throughout the day. Now on a regular day Daddy listens to a lot of music. One song he sings a lot is Choppa Choppa Down. CJ has heard him sing it so much that when he says, "Choppa, Choppa, CJ fills in the down part." Daddy is glad he nor CJ knows the rest of the song. However there is a song that Daddy sung today and CJ knew the words and began to sing with him. It was a shouting moment in the house becasue Cj began to sing the words, "I give myself away." Now Daddy does not know about any of you but if his child is singing praise to the Lord offering herself to him he will shout about it and give him all the praise. God has his hand on our family and on our child and Daddy prays CJ will always have a song in her heart and never be ashamed to sing praises to our God! The lyrics are below just in caase you need to be blessed on today.



I Give Myself Away by William McDowell

Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Verse 1:
Here I am
Here I stand
Lord, my life is in your hands
Lord, I’m longing to see
Your desires revealed in me
I give myself away

Verse 2:
Take my heart
Take my life
As a living sacrifice
All my dreams, all my plans
Lord I place them in your hands

Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Bridge(7X):
I am not my own
To you I belong
I give myself, I give myself to You
Chorus:
I give myself away
I give myself away
So You can use me

Fucy "Lucy"

As CJ is nearing one of the first tough transitions in her life Daddy wonders just how difficult it will really be fore her. From the time she was a small baby she has been with one babysitter. Starting in September things will change. Due to circumstances beyond Daddy and Mommy's control a near caretaker for CJ needed to be found. Not only had Daddy and Mommy become comfortable with the current sitter, CJ made herself part of the family. They have grow with CJ and all consider her family. CJ, now that she talk calls her sitter "Fucy". So today when she was dropped of Mommy asked Daddy if she should tell CJ that Fucy would not be there? As soon as CJ recognized where she was she began to call out Fucy's name. Daddy suggested no and Mommy agreed.

As usual CJ made herself at home and when we went to pick CJ up the report was that she had not taken a nap. The always leads to a delirious CJ at home and today was no different. Whenever CJ stays in one place, lays all over the place, and listens to what her parents say, she normally is sleepy. So after only five minutes of tantrum she was out like a light.

Daddy will admit that the transition will be tough. not only for CJ but for himself as well as Mommy. No one really likes change but in life it is inevitable. You can never prepare for it, you do however need to work through it. Daddy prays that CJ works with her parents during the transition which will help to make it as smooth as possible. Lets pray for us all during this time of change.

$2

Today when Daddy came home he was greeted by a screaming daughter. She her the door open and took off towars the stairs. Daddy could hear Mommy telling CJ to wait so he quickly looked up and motioned for CJ to stay put. CJ actually listened for a change and waited for Daddy to come up the stairs. We he got to the top daddy gave CJ a hi-five.

Daddy brought chicken in for dinner tonight and wanted to eat quickly. However not as quick as CJ who intead of allowing her food to cool down went into the fridge and took her checken leg out. She did let the rice cool though. She then as always proceeded to try and get into Daddy's plate. Why she does this we may never know.

CJ went to sleep without incident today. Mommy said that she had not taken a nap so it was only a matter of time. Daddy is glad becasue the tantrums were becoming a bit much. Now the $2, CJ came to Daddy and just kept saying two dollars. Daddy asked her is she wanted $2 but she said no. Mommy then informed him f the yellwo paper that CJ referred to all day with regard to the $2. Daddy ws glad, at least he got to keep his money in his pocket!