The day started nicely, at about 6:30 am I awoke to singing birds and a fussing baby. Well, the fussing baby wasn't really that nice, but the fact that I awoke to that beautiful blessing from God WAS nice! She gulped down a food pouch and drifted back to sleep, my slumber was soon to follow after sharing a bit of time with Jesus. It's not that I was in a sound sleep, mind you, but I was restful until nearly 9:00 am! I may have mentioned this before, but I really like to sleep in! Perhaps it makes me a bad Mom, but I am constantly trying to get our big kids to sleep in, too. Actually, just our big girl, I don't have to ask the teenage boy twice to sleep late!
I had a plan, I was going for that morning walk I have been promising myself. I told my daughter my plan the night before, thinking she would likely hold me to it. She did, So, I woke up, guess who...my son. The baby enjoyed the ride in her stroller, I know this because she didn't cry most of the way, in fact, she never so much as grumbled. I good day indeed. I hope the walk is the start of a good habit.
Back at the house, time for showers and then out the door for a quick trip to Publix and a haircut for my son. Or not. I got the shower, and got dressed, only for the kids to tell me the neighbor girl showed up for my daughter's Birthday shopping at the mall.....hmmm... her birthday is NEXT Monday. Her mom had planned her entire day as if I would have her daughter with me.
Okay, so we're going to the mall, kids! Get dressed. Oh, wait, still some variables: lunch, baby naps, things I needed to get done this afternoon. Hey, my daughter only turns 10 once! Yes, 10! Wow, how did that happen? But back to my story.
I called my husband who was on his way home for lunch. Honey, could you grab a couple $5 pizzas from Little Caesars? Perfect. Lunch, diaper change, out the door for a fun girls' shopping day (except my son snuck in the van so that he could hang out at the book store for the afternoon). Truly, I was feeling somewhat exhausted before we started.
It would be a good day, it would. It would be fun to watch my daughter make choices, and "run it past the modesty police" (me for today) After all, she held in her hands enough money to actually buy things at Claires and Justice and Bath and Body Works.
The drive was good, as good as it gets on I-4 in central Florida. The music was better...Z88.3, "safe for the little ears", and a blessing to Momma's soul! Just as we exited the highway for the mall, one of my favorite songs was playing; Days of Elijah, originally written by Robin Mark, performed by many. And you know what? THERE IS NO GOD LIKE JEHOVAH! There is NO God like Jehovah! A perfect peace came over me, no more feeling frazzled because my plans had been changed, no more worry if the baby would be happy. Just peace and excitement to take these four kiddos to the mall. Isn't it amazing how a song can totally change your outlook at that moment.
It was a good day. I already knew that there is no God like Jehovah. I already knew that I had in my minivan three of God's greatest gifts to me and another blessing in the girl from across the street who is a good girl that Naomi has a friend in. I knew that I am blessed to have the ability and privilege to take them all to the mall!
It was a GREAT day!
One week from today, as a family we will celebrate my second baby turning double digits on her actual birthday, and that will be a great day too!
May each of you know and remember that there is no Go like Jehovah.
Okay, so we're going to the mall, kids! Get dressed. Oh, wait, still some variables: lunch, baby naps, things I needed to get done this afternoon. Hey, my daughter only turns 10 once! Yes, 10! Wow, how did that happen? But back to my story.
I called my husband who was on his way home for lunch. Honey, could you grab a couple $5 pizzas from Little Caesars? Perfect. Lunch, diaper change, out the door for a fun girls' shopping day (except my son snuck in the van so that he could hang out at the book store for the afternoon). Truly, I was feeling somewhat exhausted before we started.
It would be a good day, it would. It would be fun to watch my daughter make choices, and "run it past the modesty police" (me for today) After all, she held in her hands enough money to actually buy things at Claires and Justice and Bath and Body Works.
and he said, O Jehovah, the God of Israel, there is no God like thee, in heaven above, or on earth beneath; who keepest covenant and lovingkindness with thy servants, that walk before thee with all their heart; 1 Kings 8:23
The drive was good, as good as it gets on I-4 in central Florida. The music was better...Z88.3, "safe for the little ears", and a blessing to Momma's soul! Just as we exited the highway for the mall, one of my favorite songs was playing; Days of Elijah, originally written by Robin Mark, performed by many. And you know what? THERE IS NO GOD LIKE JEHOVAH! There is NO God like Jehovah! A perfect peace came over me, no more feeling frazzled because my plans had been changed, no more worry if the baby would be happy. Just peace and excitement to take these four kiddos to the mall. Isn't it amazing how a song can totally change your outlook at that moment.
Now may the Lord of peace himself give you peace at all times and in every way. The Lord be with all of you. 2 Thessalonians 3:16
It was a good day. I already knew that there is no God like Jehovah. I already knew that I had in my minivan three of God's greatest gifts to me and another blessing in the girl from across the street who is a good girl that Naomi has a friend in. I knew that I am blessed to have the ability and privilege to take them all to the mall!
It was a GREAT day!
One week from today, as a family we will celebrate my second baby turning double digits on her actual birthday, and that will be a great day too!
May each of you know and remember that there is no Go like Jehovah.
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