Caroline is now 4 years and 5 months and Savannah is 21 months! Having thought the entire pregnancy that Savannah was going to be a boy, having 2 little girls has been the MOST fun! Watching them share makeup (chapstick), play with baby dolls, Savannah wearing Caroline's clothes, and so much more has been such a blessing.
We are reminded every day how good God is, how all-knowing, and all-consuming His love is for us when we look at our girls. 1 John 4:19 says "We love because He first loved us." I never truly understood this verse until becoming a momma and seeing just how much we can love another person. How sweet a gift from God, this ability to love another, unconditionally.
During this uncertain time, with the virus consuming so much of our daily routine and normalcy, I have found it beneficial, necessary even, to focus on the blessings in the midst of chaos.
Yes, I'm sad that...
*I won't be in a classroom setting again with my sweet kindergarten friends.
*Caroline and Savannah aren't seeing their friends and teachers daily.
*I'm not seeing my teacher friends as often.
*I can't plan and do hands-on activities with my students.
*Church is now on-line only.
*We can't fellowship with friends and family as we used to.
HOWEVER...
we now have time to...
*Spend time with our immediate family with no other schedules to keep.
*Be their teacher and pour into them like never before.
*Go to bed later, and sleep later.
*Take naps.
*Read books.
*Ride bikes.
*Go for walks.
*Enjoy life at a much slower pace.
*Know our neighbors.
*Not get "dressed" everyday.
*Start a new TV series.
*Try new recipes.
And on and on and on!
Psalm 52: 9 reminds us, "For what you have done I will always praise you in the presence of your faithful people. And I will hope in your name, for your name is good."
I was listening to the song today "Blessings" by Laura Story. At the point in our lives after Brad's accident, when life (our new normal) just seemed too much to bear, the thought of not having children being in God's plan for us, this song held so much hope.
Listening to it today, it just spoke to me in a totally different way. We have learned our new normal (as hard as it is), we have kids, and God has provided in ways we could not have imagined. Now, it gives hope in the middle of the chaos with the virus we are now facing. Hopefully, it can also encourage you as it did me!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XQan9L3yXjc&list=PL8tx_rEqZy2ocPhJ1YNgxOQR0mxiYbiLa
Here are some Easter pics!
