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Thoughts for my Monday...

 We are finishing up our kitchen painting project. Here's what I thought as I watched D guiding the boys so patiently and gently with a painting task; I am so blessed to be married to such an amazing man. He is a devoted and strong husband and a truly wonderful father. He is so patient with our boys; always quick to include them in whatever task or project he is working on. I love Lucas' hand in the right picture (he was trying to push d away so he could have the paint brush all to himself!) But I love looking at it and seeing D's strength and patience. They are so blessed to have such a caring daddy.

 16 week baby bump. I'm feeling good and so thankful to still be running! We ran about 5 miles early Saturday morning and during the week I've been running about 3 miles at a time. Running and bible study are two things that really keep me calm during the week. I'm so thankful for these two gifts. Running early in the morning with the crisp morning fog just refreshes my soul. Spending time in God's word on my own and at my weekly bible study really keep me encouraged and hopeful when I am stressed, weary, or just plain hopeless about a situation.

 

 

 

These scriptures and thoughts from our study on Ruth by Kelly Minter really encouraged me today. There have been a few situations; mainly, dealing with insurance issues for OT and figuring out our weekly grocery trips with new food 'requirements' for C. The time it takes to find the food and the increase in prices with these foods, along with figuring out the nutrients/vitamin aspect of some of the new foods... (these things leave me questioning the entire diet change and wondering if it is even worth all this trouble!)... All of these things have made me feel both weary and quite frankly completely inept! Each time I feel discouraging thoughts I feel God's gentle whisper encouraging me. I know I can do "all things through His strength" and that gives me Hope and Encouragement when I need it the most.

Here are a couple other sweet thoughts and moments I wanted to write down...

Caleb has been so happy and carefree lately (trying new things more willingly and feeling confident in his body with movement). It warms my heart. On the drive home today he was singing along to a CD I found at the MH library. It's a childrens' worship and praise CD and it's really sweet and calming. He was singing along in the backseat and knew a lot of the words. Hearing your child sing songs about Jesus' love in their sweet and innocent voice, well let's just say it takes your breath away! I tried recording him when we got home but of course he was done singing at that point :) I'll try again. Love his sweet, singing voice. Especially as he walks around the house singing the alleluia or playing pretend church where he says some of the prayers that he hears us saying at church or sings church songs. He repeats a lot of phrases he hears us say right now such as "lucas...we don't hit in this house..."that hurts my body" (in a big brotherly tone of course) and "oh lucas are you all right? you okay?" my favorite are his big bear hugs with an "I love you soooo much mom!!" melt.my.heart.

We gave Miss A a thank you card and a flower pot with a lily in it today as a little going away gift to thank her for her time and support this past year with C. We've been talking about Caleb having a new friend; Miss L to play with when he goes to OT. I know he sort of gets it, but I didn't realize how much until he handed over the card to Miss A and then with the saddest expression (bottom lip pout and eyes clouding over in big tear drops) gave her (more like shoved into her hands quickly with tears streaming down his face) the flowers. I think he thought she was leaving today (this is our last week with her) It broke my heart into a million pieces and I almost started crying with him right there. He is such a tender and empathetic little boy. Oh I love him so.

Lucas is just his sweet and happy self as always, throw in a little spice to that personality and you've got him wrapped up in a sweet and spicy package. Always keeping us on our toes and laughing. I love that the boys have each other and love how they play together. The rough housing (near constant) is starting to make me tired! But I love them so.

Happy Monday

and one last Monday pick me up....here is good too @ enjoying the small things ( one of my favorite blogs to read and be encouraged by, love her thoughts she shared today and the sweet video at the end of her little cuties)