I played Jenga with my sixth graders Friday, and it was so funny to listen to their comments as our tower became less and less stable.
As you can see, we had a few daredevils who thought that taking pieces from the very bottom of our structure was the most fun!
Of course, you know me and my constantly-spinning mind. Even as we played and the kids were being goofy, I was somehow being transformed mentally to thoughts about the similarities of Jenga and our real lives.
When those things that matter most (God, family, friends) are somehow taken away or not kept as our foundation, life becomes very unstable and shaky.
When we become overly involved in our careers, pursuit of wealth, social media, or any other number of things that can pull us away from those who matter most, we are setting ourselves up for a HUGE FALL!!
I hope your weekend is full of STURDY things……..
If you’re feeling a little shaky, maybe take a few minutes and think about your foundation. Do some “building blocks” need rearranged?
Praying for you always,
In December of 2007 as our youngest son, Nick, was fighting brain cancer, I began to blog. Writing provided a way for me to release all of my questions, fears, and doubts. It also allowed me to share the ups and downs of Nick's journey with people who were praying for him all over the world. When Nick went Home in November of 2008, my blog became my way of searching for God in the midst of my deep heartache. My heart was broken and grief brought to the surface every emotion imaginable. Being able to release those emotions through my writing brought a sense of purpose to my pain. Having already walked the road of grief in 1992 when we lost our daughter to SIDS, I knew I needed a way to keep from falling into a pit of depression and despair. I had walked close to the edge of a bottomless pit when we lost our daughter,and I knew I couldn't let myself get that close to the edge again. This blog has been and continues to be my tiny corner of the world where I can share My Heart as I journey through God's Word.......thus the name........ My Heart His Words. Thank you for taking time to share life with me. If we do not meet while here on earth, I look forward to hearing all about your life when we reach our final destiny.........Heaven! Email me anytime at 
Tammy,
I have been thinking these past couple weeks about the upcoming holidays so this book is an answered prayer! It’s amazing how our Heavenly Father knows exactly what we need and when we need it!!!
Oct. and Nov. are so difficult for our family. Mal went to Heaven in Oct. and this Tues. is her birthday, and then we get ready for the holidays. I try to “put on that smile and get into the holidays” because I don’t want others to worry about me.
Please pray for Sawyer, he really misses his sister and her birthday is especially hard for him.
Thanks again for the book and for your blog, you are a blessing Tammy!
much love,
natalie