Daily Bread

Making the choice to stay home and be a Mom was an easy decision for me. Ever since I was a kid all I ever wanted is to be a Wife and a Mom. I know in this day and age that may sound ridiculous, but it is truly what I wanted. I knew that staying home would be hard financially, but I knew God would make a way. We took a look at our budget when I got pregnant and started a mad dash to pay off debt and live as simply as possible. We have made a lot of sacrifices but, God has been truly faithful.

This faith journey has been remarkable. Growing up we have always prayed, "Give us today our Daily Bread." I never really understood this until this past year. Every time we are in need God has remarkably given us our daily bread. This past month our only car broke down. We were afraid it was the transmission, but thankfully it was only the catalytic converter, still very expensive but less than transmission repair. We truly didn't know how we were going to pay for this. God placed it on some one's heart to give us the money for the repair. Another dear friend loaned us a car until the repairs were completed. These are examples of the dozens and dozens of accounts of God's provision for us over the last year.

We are truly blessed to be able to rely on God to meet our needs and take care of us. I don't think I would exchange this time for anything. I know this time will pass but we get to be witness to the God of the universe who created the heavens and the earth providing all that we need. There is nothing that can replace that.

"And my God will supply all your needs according to his riches and Glory in Christ Jesus." Philippians 4:19

Falling in Love

I am somewhat astonished at the capacity to love that lies within us. It's amazing to think that you are all filled up and then you heart grows more and more. I am not saying that I am the Grinch and my heart suddenly grew 3 sizes larger, but I am saying that everyday I am so completely enamored with my little baby Sticks. She is getting to a really fun age. She is moving around, laughing and her personality is really developing. Tonight Big Sis was in the kitchen and started dancing and Sticks was in the exer-saucer. She was laughing and trying so hard to dance with her sister. It was hilarious. In the morning she wakes up so happy and is overjoyed to see Daddy & Mommy. All these little moments melt my heart and I feel truly blessed to have this baby girl. It is an awesome privilege to watch her grow and develop.

Thanks God! You picked the right time and baby for me. It was super hard waiting, but I am so happy now.