The Regueira Family

Monday, January 5, 2009

Good times..

My good friend Raquel came in town to visit during the holiday. I could not wait to hang out with her and her daughter Raquel. They both have the same name :)!
Raquel and I use to work together with the military. After Hurricane Katrina, I got out the military and she ramained in Guard. She works in Alexandria now. We don't get the chance to see each other that often but I try to get together with her when she comes in town. We were both pregnant together with our first child; Ellie and Raquel. Ellie was born on February 3, 2004 and Raquel was born March 21, 2004. It seems so long ago. The girls love each other and play well together. Here are some pictures from our day together. We ate at Bravo's in Metairie and then we went to Lafanere Park in Metairie and fed the ducks and played at the park. What a fun Day!

Saturday, January 3, 2009

Don't stand Idly by..

It's that time of the year again..time to make a New Year Resolution.

I want to have a closer relationship with God! There is no better way than reading his words.
There are so many things to learn and so many answers to questions and problems I am facing everyday. Finding the time is hard, but it is worth making the time.

Starting NOW!!!

I have been reading a devotional book and I wanted to share something from it.

Key Verse: Matthew 25:21
Well done, good and faithful servant!

A lobster, when left high and dry among the rocks, doesn't have sense and energy enough to work his way back to the sea, but waits for the sea to come to him. If it doesn't come, he remains where he is and dies, although the slightest exertion would have enabled him to reach the waves, which are perhaps tossing and tumbling within a yard of him.

There is likewise a tide in human affairs that casts people into tight places, and leaves them there like stranded lobsters. If they choose to lie where the breakers have thrown them, expecting some great billow to take them on its big shoulders and carry them to smooth water, the chances are that their hopes will never be realized.

In today's passage God calls us to faithfully use our talents for Him, and He warns those who do not use the talents He has given them. Now consider what God is saying specifically to you in this parable that Jesus told. What talents has God given you? Too often we think of talents as fully developed abilities, but it is only as we cultivate our talents that they become mature. Furthermore, we must be willing to take the risk of using our talents. When we do, we then find out how far God can take us. Many times people will give you indications for what your talents are: "You're a good teacher; you write such comforting notes; when I'm in trouble you're always there; your singing really lifts me up!" Listen to what people are encouraging you about, since this could be God's way of telling you of that special gift He has given you.

Let's look at today's Scripture. In this parable the first two servants were willing to take a risk. Not only did they receive a 100 percent return for their efforts, but their master said, "Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!" (Matthew 25:21,22). Note that despite their different talents and abilities the first two servants received the same reward, indicating that God requires us to be faithful in the use of our abilities, whatever they are.
If you want to be successful in God's eyes, you must first be faithful with a few things. Then God will put you in charge of many things. Do you think no one cold be blessed by your talent? This passage tells you to take the risk. Volunteer for that position, write that book, sign up for that class, offer to help with that project. Listen to God today as he calls you to the life of adventure that comes with using the gifts he has given you. Don't limit God.

Now lets look at the warning to those of us who don't use our talents. The third servant was afraid. Unwilling to take a risk with his one talent, he went and buried it in the ground. Are you burying your talents? God will hold you responsible for what you do with your talents, with your life. This third servant is condemned for his slothfulness and indifference.
God wants you to take the risk of using the talents He has give you, even if they don't seem like much to you. Take the first step today and you'll be amazed at what God can do with ordinary people. And you'll also be blessed when one day you stand before God and hear him say, "Well done, good and faithful servant!"

Monday, December 29, 2008

New Orleans

Rachel and I..kids too of course, decided to go and hang out in New Orleans and enjoy the beautiful weather! We had so much fun today! It was so nice to hang out and just cut up and laugh and be ourselves. The kids were awesome and we didn't have to spend any money! :) Other than parking..:)
Here are some of our pics..enjoy!!
Love to all,
Lizzy

P.S. I love my sister..she's the best!