life as usual

~~~  Our days have been busy.  Very busy.  Today we drove two hours away from home to spend the day with dear [new] friends.  People who God has miraculously placed in our lives for such a time as this.  We are so thankful for their love poured out so extravagantly. God's people are truly amazing.  Don't you just love it how you can meet people and instantly feel like you have known them your entire lives?  Kindred hearts stuff.

~~~  Our first week back at homeschool has been slow.  Mommy has dragged.  Next week will be better. I hope.  You know, I am convinced that the things my sixth grader is learning is what I learned in like ninth grade.  What in the world?  Maybe my brain has totally turned to mush.

~~~  Harper has been cold free for 4 weeks now.  Thanks for all the great advice you shared.  It has worked.  I appreciate all your help.

~~~  Been reading "The Hole in our Gospel".  I cannot put it down. Goodness gracious...read it if you haven't.  Seriously.  I posted this quote that I absolutely love on my facebook yesterday. 

"What if there are children in the world who will suffer somehow because I failed to obey God? What if my cowardice costs even one child somewhere in the world his or her life?"  Richard Stearns.

Yikes!

~~~  I finally invested in a lovely new Bible.  I'm loving the New Living Translation these days. 

~~~  Loving beautiful boys and their treasured homemade gifts.  There is not much sweeter than gifts made from the heart--with love and care just for their mom.  Oh how I love these guys with everything that is within me.  I am blessed beyond description that I can call them my sons.




~~~  Hailee took one teeny tiny little step on her own this week at physical therapy.  We rejoice over every single milestone she reaches.  I need to weigh her soon.  She is actually feeling a little heavier to me.  The girl is growing!  What an amazing little treasure she is.  I'll post about her development soon.

~~~  I don't understand people who go out of their way to be mean and nasty. I just don't get that. What's the point of it? This is the first time in my life that I am faced with it daily--those who try to be as rude and miserable as they possibly can. And there is nothing I can do but pray for them...and for my heart to toughen up.  I need to let it go more--and take it to heart less.  Easier said than done.

~~~  I got beautiful roses from my dear hubby yesterday--simply because I am loved.  It's a beautiful thing.

~~~  I am so ridiculously far behind on e-mails.  I am so sorry if you are one who is waiting on a response from me.  Hopefully this weekend I will find a few moments to get caught up.  I am also hoping to update the fundraising families page with all the new information that many of you have sent me.

~~~  Hooray for the weekend!