Where in the World Are the Petersons?

The goal of this life here on earth is to surrender to our Creator. To believe that Jesus died on the cross to pay the penalty for the sins of the world, believe that he rose from that bittersweet death and believe he is now in heaven reigning with God the Father. When you believe in Jesus and pray to ask him into your heart - to take over your life, you become saved from yourself. In that moment, Jesus' death and resurrection actually become personal and real to you!

In this world that is so evidently falling apart (as the Bible predicts) we live in peace, knowing that God is in control, believing that he knows all about it - he predicted it through different prophets in the Bible.

If one day we are gone along with millions of others, we have gone to heaven to be with Jesus, as the Bible says. The reason we are gone is because we gave our hearts to Christ and believed he was and is the savior of the world.

If you will believe in Jesus now and give your whole life to him, you can avoid the wrath of God in the End Times when all the Christians have disppeared. This life is not about us - not about getting married, having kids, having stuff, or being happy, but about serving the one true God of the universe.

Preaching out...

This is a Jam!

A cute Caleb story driving home last week that I must share:

We were driving down the road and there was a song on the radio I didnt care for, so I turned the station to the familiar one we usually listen to (KLOVE, 105.5 FM). The song on that station was the new one by Toby Mac featuring Kirk Franklin and Mandesa - kind of a fast, rapping song.

Caleb: Mommy! I want to praise God!
Me: Yes, honey, me too! We are praising God.
Caleb: This song is not God! This song is not Jesus!
Me: Yes, it is honey, listen to the words.
Caleb: No, Mommy! This is a jam!
Me: (Laughing inside so hard - oh he is so precious!) Well, Caleb, we are jamming for Jesus!
Caleb: (Begins to bop his head up and down to the music)

Pink Eye, Fever, Pink Eye, Sore Throat, Pink Eye & Pink Eye

I think that about sums up what has been going on in the house over the last 2 weeks. (So my posts two posts ago was not a foreshadowing of what was on the horizon). It was actually the exact opposite. Oh, and Caleb has a gigantic spider bite or something on his waistline. I hope all my friends and family are staying healthy, although I understand the Pink Eye thing is running rampid across the Surprise region!

Danny's Song (For My Mom & My Dad)

People smile and tell me I'm the lucky one, and we've just begun,
Think I'm gonna have a son.
He will be like she and me, as free as a dove, conceived in love,
Sun is gonna shine above.

Seems as though a month ago I beta chi, never got high,
Oh, I was a sorry guy.
And now a smile, a face, a girl that shares my name,
Now I'm through with the game, this boy will never be the same.

Pisces, Virgo rising is a very good sign, strong and kind,
And the little boy is mine.
Now I see a family where there once was none, now we've just begun,
Yeah, we're gonna fly to the sun.

Love the girl who holds the world in a paper cup, drink it up,
Love her and she'll bring you luck.
And if you find she helps your mind, buddy, take her home,
Don't you live alone, try to earn what lovers own.

And even though we ain't got money, I'm so in love with ya honey,
And everything will bring a chain of love.
And in the morning when I rise, you bring a tear of joy to my eyes,
And tell me everything is gonna be alright.

On The Mend

I have not been avoiding Blogger, but just havent been at work, or been here and just way too busy. The last week to 10 days has been sicky wicky in the Peterson household. Tessa kicked it off first a month ago with a double ear infection, than Jacob got a double ear infection accompanied with a rattling chest (meds. and a breathing treatment for him). Then my sweet Tessa developed a high fever lasting four days with the high temp. up to 103.7 at times. (She ended up with a tooth). Then, in the midst of her high fever, Caleb came home last week with the worst Pink Eye I have ever seen! So...I missed three days of work, experienced a lot of anxiety and was absent from my Internet connection! As of now, everyone is back in preschool with Caleb needing two more days on his eye drops. I am thankful we are all feeling good again.

Nothing too new happening right now. The twins are sitting up without support and doing lots of babbling. Brian got Caleb a cheap set of plastic hockey sticks and rubber balls from Toys R Us since hockey is his new little obesssion after watching The Mighty Ducks 100 times over! (Sigh), But his defiant little nature has not subsided...only getting worse. "Caleb's poor attitude must decrease or the spankings will increase"...my own little version of John 3:30. Nonetheless, I love my kiddos and we are all blessed today and my household is in love with the Lord!