I’ve chosen this day to finally post something in the beautiful blog my hubby constructed.  I like to write when I am inspired, which is usually late at night.  And then I would much rather be snuggled in bed with my sweetheart.  If you had asked me 6 hours ago if I would post tonight, I would have declared “NO”.  This was a day when I felt tested from every angle … those days are rare because life is very sweet here, so if we do have a day like that, it is a very good time for evaluation of my attitudes and responses. I’m afraid I didn’t do excellently today, but the Lord caught my tears earlier this evening after the children were in bed. PD was laboring long and hard over our new water heater installation, and had to leave briefly to look for some pipe fittings. By that time, I was REALLY wanting to meet with the Lord, and NEEDING it. As He always is, He heard my cries and came to my rescue, forgiving, cleansing, and filling me once again. So, of course, I am inspired, because of His love. I’m so thankful that His grace ALWAYS exceeds my weakness. Perhaps my little 3yr. old sensed Mama’s need as good as anyone today when she asked me a most unusual question.  We were having some one-on-one time after an offense on her part, and she looked up at me and said, “Is Mama away?” Well, thank the Lord, He brings us back when we are ‘away’!
On the lighter side, I just want everyone to know how deeply blest I am. I have the best husband in the world. I love him more as each year goes by. We are almost ready to celebrate our 7th anniversary. I am amazed that I can keep loving him more, but I am more grateful to God as our life together continues and I see just how carefully God planned and blessed our union. His little girls are just as fond of him as me, as seen by the sparkle in their eyes as they race to him for hugs and kisses when he leaves for work, or on his arrival home; or how they love to be with him every chance they get. Why, I could hardly find anyone willing to go with me to the chiropractor yesterday, since Daddy was working on the goat shed at home. Everybody wanted to be with him. I’m so blessed by the way he takes time to build relationships with them. May God reward him 10 years from now with teenage girls whose loyalties are with their Daddy, and who love to please him!Â
 As for those little girls, I would certainly have to say they bring much sweetness to life. They are 6, 3, and 1 now, and each stage has its own unique charm. Esther is so busy learning and being creative, as well as figuring things out about relationships with others, and trying to convince me that I’m going to have another baby soon. Jaime is at a very fun, and sometimes embarrassing stage where ideas are forming in that little brain and then being expressed most innocently. We certainly enjoy her. Megan, our one-year-old is still a baby and full of smiles and affection for everybody around her. I would like to hang on to her babyhood, but we do enjoy all the new words she keeps trying out. She has been a joy to train so far. She understands and respects the word “No” quite well. Her favorite person outside of sisters, Daddy, and Mama must surely be her “Daudy”. They seem to have a kindred spirit besides looking alike. Â
I guess that will be all for this time. Please pardon the time. I promise I’m usually in bed by this time. Perhaps that is why this blog has had little to show for on my part!
