Due to blogging negligence I'm forced to post a rough sum of the things that I don't want to forget for the last week or so. Sadly it may not be interesting to others. For that I apologize. This is my only journal for now. I haven't touched the handwritten one in months. Maybe I can work on that today.
The week in review:
One friend's eldest child was engaged this week. We are all so very excited for them! God is a faithful provider in all ways, including husbands for stay at home daughters! Praise His name!
Another friend miscarried a baby at 13 weeks. I was priviliged to be in their family's life and home during the crisis. God's people are amazing! We love this family. We are blessed to have a future hope when tragedy strikes. God is our strength.
My husband dealt wisely with some tough issues over two luncheons. He and I had spent hours talking through the issues in advance. He is a wise man and hasn't given up on learning new skills. I'm so thankful for his perseverance.
On Monday, we had fifteen other children visit or stay with us for a few hours. It was an adventure in love and endurance after only sleeping a tiny bit the night before. God blessed us with a great day! I need to remember to always make extra food and be ready to share it at a moment's notice. We had a great dinner and were able to add two more to our table at the last minute.
Kendal added some new skills and responsibilities to her (theoretical) resume and increased her work hours. Kelsey made the most tasty gluten-free tortillas. (And eventually I'll get those two papers that are due of hers) Anna is loving the new disc swing from our backyard tree. All three "little girls" have been racing through the yard in boots and skirts. It warms my heart to watch them. (Photos do not express the beauty of a joyful family on a spring day! But I will try to include some.) Joy is reading like a pro. Mary is impressing us with her bright 4 year old ideas. She's really expressing herself well. Noah makes us laugh with his struting, shooting, playing dead, and singing songs from "The Donut Man" dvds. He kicks the soccerball all over the yard. It's impressive. Isaac and Daniel have spring fever and will find a way to be outside everyday from now until December. I know they'll be asking for bike rides and turns on the scooter from here forward...
We enjoyed a demonstration of the Passover Meal at church a couple of Sundays ago. It was presented by a Messianic Jew. In fact he is a leader of the Jews for Jesus ministry. We learned the signicance of the Seder through the eyes of a Christian Jew. It was absolutely breath taking! Christ is the all sufficient Passover Lamb! We'll keep learning and enjoying the rich heritage of God's chosen people and when we can, we'll try to celebrate with them. Afterall, this is a dress rehearsal for the Marriage Supper of the Lamb we'll all be enjoying in heaven one day! I was mistaken earlier, Passover begins at sundown on March 29 this year. So we still have a few days to prepare if we want to have traditional Passover meal.
I only exercised twice, but loved it. I found a pregnancy workout DVD. It's perfect. Staying at home rather than going to the Y to swim has saved alot of time. I have many weak muscles and aches that need stretching and strengthening.
The daffodils we planted (and gave away by the thousands) are in bloom. The garden soil is warm and the lettuce is sprouting. I found spring maternity tops and bottoms at the thrift store (50% off) this week.
I love a bargain. I love spring. I love having a pregnant belly. Even if I am not sleeping as comfortably.
While reading through the bible this year (starting again in Genesis) I read some passages about the flood and the seasons. God's faithfulness is demonstrated by the return of each season, every year. Last month, when it was really cold, someone said that they didn't believe spring would ever come this year. I responded that it definitely would because God is faithful. He keeps His word!
Happy Spring! Happy Passover! We look forward to rejoicing over the Resurrection again!
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