A wonderful praise report. Thank you for your prayers for me and Isaac. Your prayers for are starting to be answered. Thank you for taking time from your busy day to think of us and stand with us in prayer. That is not taken lightly. There is power in prayer, and we are so thankful. There are so many times I was so over whelmed and exhausted I could not even pray. I know it was your prayers that carried us through. God was still working in those times.
Its been an interesting few days. . . The Lord says,
And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose. Romans 8:28
First, on Saturday I was blessed with a date night with my boys. I took the boys out to eat and swimming. As we were driving Isaac said, "Mom, look at that fancy hot rod. I've never seen one like that before." Such a grown up statement from a little boy. I had to laugh because it was some car painted with a picture of money to advertise cash for gold. It was one of those moments that I just wanted to squeeze him. He was so cute at dinner. He had his first Shirley Temple. He was so excited about the cherrries and the bottomless fries. I was just so thankful to be with both of them.
Swimming was fun. A little bit of a challenge with one adult, but well worth it. Isaac was much more daring in the water. He was such a good boy, and helpful. I would take Nathan to the top of the slide. Isaac would hold him until I got to the bottom to catch him. Nathan would have a giggle and a huge dimpled grin, and Isaac would laugh as he came down next. I would hold one of Nathan's hands and he would jump from the side of the pool into my arms and squeal. That night he actually let me read him a story and snuggle in bed with him.
On Sunday we went to church as a family. I was contemplated not going because of all the bugs going around, but I really wanted to be consistent in going to church. That is one thing my Mom instilled in me, and I think it is very important. Even on the days that I don't feel like going, I am always glad I did.
Sunday night Isaac woke up asking me to snuggle with him. That is not normal. I got him to bed, and he woke up two more times. I could tell he was getting sick even though he did not have a fever yet. He kept saying his tummy hurt. The third time, I had to go to work so I brought him in bed with us. I told Shawn he was sick. I put the towels down underneath him, and not even a few minutes later, he says I don't want to throw up on the towel. This was mommy code for I am going to throw up. I got off early and by the time I came home, high fever, and more getting sick. But God used this time for me to be with my Isaac. Shawn stayed down stairs with Nathan, and I got to spend the whole day and night with Isaac. God used Isaac being sick as an opportunity for me to love and nurture my little boy. I am so thankful for that time.
Unfortunately this virus is very contagious, and now I am getting sick . . . again. Please pray for quick healing and for protection for Nathan and Shawn.
God has laid on my heart to look for opportunities to give, and to give generously. There are so many with great needs. He will meet our needs when the time comes. He has always been faithful to provide for our needs, and I am so thankful. As we have needs in the future, I am confident the Lord will continue to provide. I am continuing to pray that the Lord will burden our hearts in how to be obedient through giving. I am very excited about a possible opportunity to give with my creative abilities to bless kids with life threatening illnesses. More to come if it works out.
Give generously to them and do so without a grudging
heart; then because of this the LORD your God will bless you in all your
work and in everything you put your hand to.
Deutoronomy 15:10
I find that our trials are easier to go through when we don't focus on ourselves, but search out the needs of others and are obedient to what the Lord is calling us to do.
Have a blessed New Year!!!
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