Is it the end of June already? My how time flies! Too much has been going on to tell it all here. How about a re-cap of the last week? This past week I was...
Blessed... with a visit from my mom and sister. We've lived here for a year now and this is the first time my mom has been able to come out and see our new home and the Dollar Plus store. I was so excited to have both of them here and thankful that my sister would make the trip only a day after she finished up teaching for the year. The visit ended all too quickly.
Encouraged... by a quote that I read in my "Praying God's Word Day by Day" devotional. It read "Walking consistently does not mean walking perfectly. It means we may stumble, but we will not fall." When I lose my footing, the Lord is sure to come along and set my feet on solid ground again.
"I waited patiently for the LORD; and He inclined to me and heard my cry.
He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay,
And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm." (Psalm 40:1-2)
Frustrated... that my dog keeps digging out of our yard and I now have to keep him on a chain when he is alone. Remember that story, the Pokey Little Puppy? That's what my dog reminds me of. He just has to get out into the wide wide world and see what's out there!
Joyful... because my kids had so much fun at VBS this week. They came home singing all kinds of fun songs and telling stories about what they learned. It was a great experience for them. They made lots of new friends and learned many good lessons from the Word.
Weary... from a long month of events, travelling, and excitement. I anticipate a busy July, where the fun will continue. Many parents pack the Summer full with sports, swimming lessons, camping, and other events, but not me. We plan one major trip (in August) and the rest of the Summer seems to fill itself up without my help. We have company coming next week for the 4th of July and there are 3 birthdays and a family reunion plus our anniversary in July. I try to take advantage of every moment of down time!
Reflective... because we have been here for almost exactly a year now. It has been a good year. The kids love their school and have made a lot of good friends. I am so thankful for this house and for the family that lives here. Over all, we are very blessed.
I guess that brings me full circle to blessed! I hope that you also feel blessed by the Lord in this journey of life.
~Melissa
"Praise be to the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, who has blessed us in the heavenly realms with every spiritual blessing in Christ." -Ephesians 1:3
4 comments:
I just realized that it was July this morning! I guess I need to go change the calendars, right? :p
So glad that your mom and sis visited. How fun!!
"Walking consistently does not mean walking perfectly. It means we may stumble, but we will not fall." I like that. Thanks for sharing.
I can't wait for VBS!!!! I signed them up for 2 VBSes this year. One at another church so I get a week off. :p And the one at our church which we have to get up early for since I'll be volunteering. o_o Yikes!
We were the same way for summer this year. No classes, just VBS and Melody has play rehearsal. Looking for lots of "playground tours", hanging out with fam and friends, learning to ride a bike (Melody), the county fair (which was last night... :) That's what summer is about, right?
Enjoy the rest of the summer with the kiddos. Take care.
So I apologize that it took me almost two years to see your comment on my RPG character sketch post, but I am so glad to have found your blog. I am definitely going to be following you: nerd solidarity! ::fist-bump::
Also, The Pokey Little Puppy has become a bi-generational favorite in our home: my daughter loves it as much as I do. Frustrating that your dog is imitating him though... perhaps take away his rice pudding?
You are blessed! Blessed but tired : )
Wow, looks like you've had a hectic few weeks, luckily you have a good support system, of course there is no one better to rely on than our Heavenly Father, we would not get through everything without him. Enjoy the rest of your summer..
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