today

I was praying a few minutes ago as I finished my bible study for my mom's group at church. In my prayer I thanked God for bringing me to Arkansas. Then I was taken aback by what I just said. I had to stop, open my eyes and think about that statement. Then I realized what I meant. I see my need for Him more here than I did in Louisiana. I was comfortable there. Life was easy. Even if Chip was doing this job in LA I would have had so much help. Here, not so much. I am alone in a lot of ways and that is when you see God more, at least I have. He has given us some great people and a great church and great neighbors. But, I am still alone in a lot of ways, mainly in day to day life. My best friends here live at least 30 minutes away. I met a few of them while we were in Little Rock. Even that is God's sanctification in me. It would be easier in a lot of ways if we were closer to those people. But, He does not choose easy for us always, we don't always thrive when it's easy. So, I finished my prayer time and immediately started singing...

Sustainer, Comforter, Consuming Flame
Companion, Redeemer, Above every Name
Hope for tomorrow, Joy of TODAY,
Father my Daddy, Master and THE WAY!

clarification

Amy: spring is trying to come out. we get a few little teasers here and there. it has been freezing and rainy the past few days. i am counting on april and may being nice!

Jenny: streed and ella took these pictures for me upon my asking. you know how it is.

march 1

Ahhh! That is a happy Ahhh! It is kind of like a sigh. I love spring. There is nothing like a cold dreary winter to make you love spring. You really do appreciate what you do not have. And of course I love having 4 distinct seasons. Summer was hot and winter was cold here, but, the fall was so nice and despite the pollen and the depression of the move, the spring was nice too. I love seeing the trees beginning to bud and the days getting longer. I probably should take some vitamin D next winter because the sunshine really does seem to affect my mood. There is also more interaction with people when the days are warmer. The neighbors all congregage in our cul-de-sac which I love. And while the boys and men threw the football one of the moms came and kept me company while I unloaded and re-loaded the dishwasher.
PICTURES:
The days start and end cool here but mid-day is so nice. We did some school outside today. I can't do a lot because Streed gets distracted but we did read about Martin Luther while soaking in the sun. Then Ella was feeling left out and needed some duck kisses.

Starting my day with Mom's N More helps too!