Thursday, March 11, 2010

Just the Little Things......

I don't really have anything in particular to blog about tonight. Life has been pretty normal. We did have some fun last weekend but I will save that for the other blog. It's been a quiet week around here. I am planning and preparing for Ian's party this weekend. It should be lots of fun. It is so hard to believe my last baby is going to be five years old. I really love this stage in my life. Don't get me wrong, I loved having little babies and I loved the toddler stage as well. I am just loving the present stage too. It still amazes me how unique and special God has made each day of our lives, and how intricately he weaves all our days together to create the life He has planned for us.....simply amazing. I look forward to every new day and the special blessings that come with it. It is so easy to overlook the things that make life seem mundane or monotonous, but those are more often than not, the things that we should be most thankful for. Some of the things that have made today special are the time I was able to spend out and about with my hubby including the fact we were able to do this while my older kids babysat the younger ones. While babysitting, they even cooked a yummy meal and had the house straightened up when we got home. Another special blessing today was going to get a pedicure with the big kids and being able to act silly and laugh with them. What's even more special, even though they are teenagers they still ask me to hang out with them! That in itself is such a blessing! Last but not least, to end my day, Ian sweetly asked me if we could just go snuggle for a minute.....what could be sweeter than that. Thank you God for the special little things that are so easily overlooked. Thank you for blessing me each and every day.

Friday, March 5, 2010

Friday Night.....

Well, I didn't get to blog while I was on my trip at the beginning of the week. It was pretty fast paced and by the time we got back to the room at night, I was wiped out. Anyhow, the trip was great! I really enjoyed myself and it was very refreshing. The speakers on Monday were all interesting and then afterwards we had a blast at Universal Studios. Tuesday was awesome as well. Instead of everyone being together for the speakers, we chose different sessions/speakers to go to. My friend, Emily, and I went to these together and they were amazing. I learned a lot and got some new ideas and also curriculum for my high school girls' small group. I am really excited about it. The biggest thing I took from the conference is that I really want to work harder to show God's love to the youth and really the ones that are hurting. I have been feeling God pushing me towards this for a couple months now, and even more since the trip. I am looking forward to seeing what God has in store for this and would appreciate any prayers.

We got home Tuesday night and I was exhausted. Wednesday morning came bright and early as Aaron and I had an appointment for him to take his driving test for his license. He passed. I am very proud of him and excited for him but at the same time, this is very difficult for me. As I have mentioned in the past, I have a great fear about driving....well really, traveling in general. It includes me driving, other people driving and my family riding with anyone. Needless to say, the thought of Aaron out driving on the roads alone terrifies me.............really terrifies me. I know, I know, I should just have faith and pray and trust God for Aaron's safety and I am trying. It isn't easy though. Not in the least. I am trying not to be overly protective with this but seeing him drive out of the driveway this afternoon, alone, just felt like my heart was attached to the bumper of his truck and was being ripped out. I was on pins and needles all night until he was back home. I am excited for him....for the new opportunities this will bring for him. I am excited to see him growing into a young man. I am excited because he is so very excited. All of this doesn't change the fact that he is my baby and it hurts to see him needing me less and less as he begins to spread his wings and fly.

Thank you Lord for riding along with Aaron tonight. Thank you for keeping him safe. Thank you for blessing me with the most wonderful son I could have ever asked for or dreamed of. Thank you for the man he is becoming. Thank you for allowing me to be his mama.