Too green?

So this might be borderline "the goode" family but I thought that I might throw this out there for some FYI. I know I some of you might think that I am already crazy doing the cloth diaper thing but it's going great and is saving a TON of money, not to mention other benefits. So I ran across this product called the divacup while researching a product for CDing. It is similar to a tampon but reusable. Yes, it sounds gross. I thought so too. But looked into it a little more and it sounds intresting. We all know that tampons are bad (TSS) and pads are not my favorite thing in the world. Well this product claims to be better than a tampon. Minimal if no leaks, silicone, can't feel it, doesn't cause TSS, no smell, lighter cramps, wearable for up to 12 hours etc. All of this sounds good to me. So I think that I am going to check it out. If you would like to find out more about this product go to www.divacup.com. If you think that I am turning into a hippie, have no fears, I still wear deodorant, shave, and wear make-up. Some natural products just make more sense, that's all.

Learning to love HIm through loving others

There have been times lately where I have been prone to feeling sorry for myself. Being a mom is a tough job, so is being a loving understanding and selfless wife. I think the selflessness is the kicker word. Sometimes I have to really take some time to myself and refocus on what God has prepared for me. Learning to love Him through loving others is what it is all about. So, when I think about how much my little toddler is driving me to looneyville or wondering what in the world possessed me to say yes on one of the best days of my life I need to remember all of these big "burdens" are also some of the greatest gift that God has given to me. I have to remember that these are my joys. I may not always enjoy what the present circumstance may be, but I am in it for the long haul. This moment, this season, will pass. At the end of it I want to be able to say that no, I didn't always jump for joy when the kids were screaming or my husband didn't meet my immediate need, but I was faithful to love them by loving Jesus first. My love for Him overflowed and doused my family and those around me with a genuine love. A love the He first demonstrated for me. "love you neighbor as yourself" is a verse that is SO challenging, yet so illustrative of my own walk with Christ. I only need to take a moment to see all that God has blessed me and my family with. I need to be faithful, to be obedient and love as He is showing me how to love. Just learning how to love my family, who I love anyways, is tough. Learning to love the people who I really don't have an obligation to is the next step. God, help keep my heart supple through this process of learning to Love. I know that great things will follow in my obedience. I love you God, help me to love others too. Help me to be selfless and seek your heart in all that I do and think. Thank You for placing people in my life that I can show love to. Amen.