We are off to California for my brother's graduation from business school. (Yea, Jimmy!) (In case you can't see, William is wearing a UCLA Bruins shirt.) =) As much as we are looking forward to vacationing, having fun, relaxing at the beach, and visiting with extended family, there are many aspects of the trip that are also huge areas of temptation for us. We'll be leaving tomorrow and coming back on the 20th.
Primarily, we are very anxious about how the logistics will work out with William. We are worried pretty much about every aspect of the trip with him. =) PUH-LEEZ pray for us if you remember! Here are some specific things you can pray for:
1. The plane ride to and from Cali. We're worried about how baby will do on the plane for 5 hours, especially since he doesn't like to sit still and quarters will be tight. No one likes to deal with or hear crying babies on a plane. (Pray against fear of man.) =)
1. The plane ride to and from Cali. We're worried about how baby will do on the plane for 5 hours, especially since he doesn't like to sit still and quarters will be tight. No one likes to deal with or hear crying babies on a plane. (Pray against fear of man.) =)
2. The day-to-day events. I've told my brother to keep our activities to a minimum, but baby is used to taking naps in his crib at certain times of the day. I'm not sure how he'll do with being out so much during the day and how his napping will go.
3. Baby getting used to sleeping in new places, especially since we'll all be crammed in one hotel room.
4. That Bill and I would be able to comfort him if/when he does get upset.
5. That Bill and I would find God's grace daily, in every situation, knowing that He will not give us more than we can bear... and that His grace is sufficient to meet all our needs.
6. Opportunities to share with my extended family, all of whom are non-believers.
Parts of us feel silly in asking for prayer because it's just a trip to Cali, but we really need it! =) We need help in putting to death areas of unbelief and doubt, especially as we want to live out the cross in every day life. Every day will be a day of faith for us. But then again, it always is, isn't it? =) If any of you have any counsel or encouragement, we would love to hear from you. Otherwise, thank you in advance for praying for our family.
3. Baby getting used to sleeping in new places, especially since we'll all be crammed in one hotel room.
4. That Bill and I would be able to comfort him if/when he does get upset.
5. That Bill and I would find God's grace daily, in every situation, knowing that He will not give us more than we can bear... and that His grace is sufficient to meet all our needs.
6. Opportunities to share with my extended family, all of whom are non-believers.
Parts of us feel silly in asking for prayer because it's just a trip to Cali, but we really need it! =) We need help in putting to death areas of unbelief and doubt, especially as we want to live out the cross in every day life. Every day will be a day of faith for us. But then again, it always is, isn't it? =) If any of you have any counsel or encouragement, we would love to hear from you. Otherwise, thank you in advance for praying for our family.
8 comments:
Praying for you guys! Hope you have a blessed trip ;)
laura, thank you so much for praying and thinking of us. it really means so much to us! you're awesome! hope you and lew are doing well!
Boo, Boo ... I'll definitely be praying for you guys. Love you all and can't wait until you get back
boo! thank you SOOO much for remembering us in your prayers. i know you'll be faithful to do it. you know how we struggle with anxiety! =) see you when we get back. much love to you!!!
I will definitely be praying for you! It's no small thing to travel with a baby, so don't feel silly asking for prayer. I hope you have a fun time. Please tell Jimmy congratulations!
Speaking as a mother who's used to taking her kids across the world, it really is harder on the parents then the kids. Try to hold off William's nap until you're on the plane. Make sure you bring something for him to eat and drink when you're ascending and descending . Don't worry about going out too much, he can away fall asleep on your shoulder when he gets tired. Most of all, don't let your anxiety ruin your vacation.
have been praying for you and am really looking forward to hearing about your trip!
:)
a-i love to pop this picture up again and again! william is growing up and you can see such a wonderful personality behind that great big smile. what a sweet little man! Thanks for sharing these moments, they are a treasure. how was your trip? I was praying for all of you.
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