God's Goodness
We played outside and then cooled off with popsicles before nap time. The new Slow Melt popsicles are great for the girls!
Grace is not too sure about the neighbor's dog barking at her!
With Phil gone I feel very overwhelmed, but not in a way that I expected. Instead of being overwhelmed by the children or by loneliness, I am overwhelmed by God's goodness to me. I can tell that many people are praying for me, because I have peace in my heart. God continues to show me everyday that He is in control of my circumstances, and that He can fill any void in my life. I'm amazed as I see His plan for our family unfold.
When we sorted our mail up in Spokane last week, we found something stating the value of our home for 2008 taxes. It was off by about $20,000, so Phil called to ask about the discrepancy. Apparently our new home was way under-priced, and the amount quoted was more in-line with the other homes in the neighborhood. There's no mistake about it! God allowed us to find this home! I asked Phil why the previous owners would list their home at such a low price. He said they were in the military and needed to move as soon as possible.
Nothing is random. Phil found this house the day before he left Spokane back in March. The house went on the market that morning. It was no mistake that Phil helped our friends move up to Spokane that week. When I think about how these small details work together, it amazes me! God certainly is the blessed Controller of ALL things.
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That is such a cool story about the price of your house! It is amazing how God works. I've never heard of "slow melt" popsicles, what a great idea.
I know what you mean about watching how God works. Jamie and I still talk about how we came to be in Murray and how, looking back, we can see that God brought us here, not us choosing to come here. I still see his workings all the time. It seems anytime there is something that I start stressing out about, God works everything out in ways that I couldn't imagine. I'm getting better at just taking a deep breath and trusting God, though it still doesn't always come easy.
Jen,
BTW, I noticed that you added Starfall to your links. I have about a dozen copies of their readers and workbooks. They use to send them out for free with free shipping. So I ordered quite a few years ago. You can have as many as you want when you get up here. I don't need that many. Your welcome to use any of the other stuff I have too. I have file folder games, and a bunch of preschool activity books. You'll have to browse my selves once you guys are settled in.
Also I plan on leaving the rest of the coffee pot at your place the nest time I go shopping. If you need anything done at the house just let me know.
I had to take several deep breaths and trust God tonight, because it took over 2 hours for me to get my girls to sleep! Sometimes it is hard to trust when you want to despair. Both girls are climbing out of their cribs now.
At one point in the evening, Gracie escaped into the boys' room carrying her purse and wearing her Easter bonnet and play high heels. I found her sitting on top of Jared who was asleep. She did this two nights ago, too.
Oh, how cute is that. Not when all you want is for your children to be asleep so you can be "off". I remember those days. It's so hard.
I am praying for you too! I will pray that you will continue to feel God's caring hand on you--it's such a comfort to sense He is there and He is watching over every detail of your lives.
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