"Trey Tuesday" - September 24, 2019

Represent

Co-ops, Co-signers, Co-sleeping

We all get by with a little help from our friends!

Team Mitlo One is just like that for Trey's family.  They continue to pray and support and love out loud.  The red wrist bands still shine a bit of compassion every time I see one....even though Trey ended his battle almost 5 (five!?!) years ago!

Have you ever noticed the instant bond you have with someone wearing the same logo on a college hoodie?  Or sports jersey?  Barriers fall down and a spirit of community blossoms just by the symbols we cherish and the memories they represent.  We know the other person shares a little bit about their journey if we just make the time to notice.

Have you seen someone wearing a cross necklace at the store lately?
Does your friend's tattoo tell their story just like your tattoo tells your story?

What t-shirt did you wear today that represents a sweet memory?

"to those sanctified in Christ Jesus and called to be His holy people, together with all those everywhere who call on the name of our Lord Jesus Christ—their Lord and ours: Grace and peace to you from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ."  I Corinthians 1:1,2

"Trey Tuesday" - September 17, 2019

Beauty from Ashes

Beauty from Ashes?  Joe and Bella!!!  :)

God has raised these 2 beautiful (and handsome) siblings of Trey from little children watching their baby brother battle cancer to 2 AMAZING teenagers taking their worlds by storm!  We are so thankful for the countless ways God has provided for them....through the tremendous love and support by MANY surrounding them throughout their lives!

Joe and Bella are both stellar students shining brightly with the love of Jesus, serving others using their unique giftings, enjoying life with their extraordinary personalities, surrounded with the fierce love of family!  As a proud aunt I could list their many, MANY recent accomplishments, but I will sum up these great "kids" in Bible verses chosen for them long ago by their parents:

Joe - "Praise be to the Lord my Rock,

who trains my hands for war,

my fingers for battle."  Psalm 144:1

Bella - "She is clothed with strength and dignity;

she can laugh at the days to come."  Proverbs 31:25

"Trey Tuesday" - September 10, 2019

Are You Full of It?

Have you ever been filled to overflowing with God’s plan for your life?  Like Jay and Rachel as they managed Trey's treatments and procedures and symptoms and oh yeah - while juggling 2 other growing children at the same time!! Their lives were full!

Their hearts were full too, though, of God’s promises!  And great faith in His provision!  Overwhelmed by His love shining though Team Mitlo One!

Because of all this fullness they were able to see and feel and know the fullness of God!

The next time you feel the fullness of life weighing you down, don’t run, and don’t hide...look for the fullness of God breaking through!

“I pray that you, being rooted and established in love, may have power, together with all the Lord’s holy people, to grasp how wide and long and high and deep is the love of Christ, and to know this love that surpasses knowledge—that you may be filled to the measure of all the fullness of God.”  Ephesians 3:17-19

"Trey Tuesday" - September 3, 2019

Walk...don't Run!

Long ago, running was for those entering battle or fleeing from danger.  Today, athletes and exercise enthusiasts use running as enjoyment.  But those of us who are short on time...and our to-do list is long....we run, run, run through our days!

Let's stop running!  Slowwwww down and walk.

Take a look around as you journey through this life.

Take a deep breath.

Be present in your day.

Make time for kindness.

 

And connection.

Smile.

Ask questions.

Listen.

"Walk in love,"  Ephesians 5:2