Trey Tuesday - July 24, 2012

Sassy Princess

 

Yes, that could only mean that it is Bella's turn this week!  :)

Bella, the big sister of Trey - the little sister of Joe - that's right - the middle child!  :)

AND Jay and Rachel's daughter!  :)

Need I say more to describe this vivacious, witty, wonderful, wise Mitlo woman!?!?!?!  :)

Let's take a peek at the scripture Bella's parents chose for her t-shirt:  Proverbs 31:25:

NIV says:  "She is clothed with strength and dignity; she can laugh at the days to come."

They are some pretty powerful words in light of having a brother like Trey!

Laugh at the days to come - really?  yep!
Let's look at some other translations:

New Living Translation says:  "She is clothed with strength and dignity, and she laughs without fear of the future."

That is an even bigger task:  to laugh without FEAR of the future!

NASB:  "Strength and dignity are her clothing, And she smiles at the future."

When was the last time you were faced with a trial/struggle/difficulty/impossibilty and your SMILED at your future!?!?

As we gather on this Trey Tuesday, let's capture these words for Trey, for ourselves as well as for this wonderful Sassy Princess we love:  Bella!

As you dress each morning (and for you moms of young children - for each time you dress each child!) think a little deeper than if your top and bottom match.

(Or in the case of Bella - do your sparkles match your boa!?)  :)

Are you dressed with the strength and dignity time in the Word, in prayer, in worship alone can give?

Can you laugh at the days/weeks/months/years to come?  every moment in eternity?

Please pray for big sister, Bella, especially in light of Trey's cancer -

for her to seek and know and follow the strong and mighty Light of Christ all the days of her life, laughing, trusting, fearlessly!

Oh, to have her confidence!  :)

And for her to verbalize when she doesn't have the strength...

Please continue to praise God for this absolutely wonderful, healthy Summer of Trey - much laughing, smiling, joy!  :)

Please also continue to pray for Trey's treatments to be effective and completely healing!  :)

And praise the Lord:  Happy Anniversary Jay and Rachel!  :)

In the the strength of the Lord I'll end with the Message version:

"and she always faces tomorrow with a smile."
Proverbs 31:25