I was inspired by my friend Jessica who recently posted on God's faithfulness in her family. Yes, I too, am so thankful for God's faithfulness in our family! By the end of the day yesterday, I just kept thanking God, over, and over. Yesterday felt different. It felt like something clicked. It took me a few minutes to figure out what it was, but I realized that we had finally settled in and felt like we were in the routine of school and life in Austin. The kids knew what to do and what to expect from the day and school. They knew what clothes to wear and who was taking them to school. I got things done during the day and even saw two friends. Homework happened cheerfully and then some playtime around the house. Dinner was ready on time. Lane played with the kids. But most of all, it was peaceful in our home. No big melt downs or arguments. Life flowed and there was peace. I completely know that this won't happen everyday from this point forward but it was sure nice to see that it is possible. We even laughed at the dinner table after each sharing our "Rose and Thorn" from the day. Ahhh...Thank you Lord! Yes, I won't focus on the fact that it has been 5 weeks since school started. ha! I will focus on how that day felt and how thankful I am that peace can be in our home and in our hearts. We are back in the saddle again. wohoo!
I also want to give God some more praise on something else that happened yesterday. Lane has been getting up early to read his Bible and pray. Way to go honey! Yesterday, Caleb came out of his room earlier than usual and asked Lane what he was doing. Lane told him and then Caleb decided he wanted to do the same. You see, we just got Caleb his first Bible this week (Adventure Bible for Early Readers). He has been so excited about it and all of the fun kid articles and tid bits inside between the real Bible chapters. The Bible he had before was a children's story Bible with just key stories from the Bible and not verses and chapters. We realized that it was time for the real thing because he can read and they are learning scripture in school.
Thank you Lord for putting your Word on paper so we can read it now so many years after Christ's life on earth.
Thank you Lord for my husband spending time with you and setting an example to our son and entire family.
Thank you Lord for putting that interest for your Word in Caleb's heart. I pray that seed in Caleb grows more and more and the pages of that book sink into his heart and overflow in his life.
Thank you Lord for so many things!
-Anna
