matt's thoughts

since no one is blogging...

my bro in law sent this to me.  this was shot by a friend spending Christmas in Maine.  Didn't know Maine was in the south.  :)

Merry Christmas!

 

...it was just gas.

so my little girl Hope got her first official stomach virus tonight.  she woke up crying and proceeded within the next hour to vomit on me and my wife in two separate instances.  it was so hard to see her so unhappy, but after the second round i was sitting in the bathroom with her, helping her get all cleaned up in the tub, she was in better spirits and we were having a deep conversation about what was happening to her little body. 

Me:  "I think you have a little stomach virus Hope..."

Hope:  "yeah...or maybe it was just gas." 

there you have it...i just hope i never have gas like that.  :)

a peak into my ipod during '07

on being emptied....

a life poured out is not an empty life...but it is a life in constant need of refilling.

married 7 years today...

this woman gives me such strength, takes my breath away with her beauty, and has a faith that can move mountains.  i am blessed.

 

it's personal

The folks over at Buckhead Church are in the midst of a series called "Its Personal."  The title bumper this week is an incredible story of one man's spiritual journey.  Watch the video below...awesome...

ht: los

she's 4 today

its hard to believe my little girl is already 4.  i can still remember holding her and singing to her in the middle of the night in the hospital after she was born...being her dad is such a gift.  she is one of the most perceptive and smart kids i know.  she keeps me on my toes, and has me wrapped around her little finger...

Happy Birthday Hope!

more than you can bear?

loved this post by steven furtick today.  great reminder as we are all super busy with Christmas preparations. 

she's 2 today

i remember before having a second child wondering if i could really love them as much as i loved my first...then i saw her.  :)  i was amazed by how God multiplied my capacity for love and this little girl captured my heart.  she is so unique, kind, and generous with her toys.  i am so excited to see the woman that she will grow up to be...but today she is two and still my baby girl. 

Happy Birthday Maddie!