The Joy of the Lord~

I love the Psalms....David had been through and seen many things~and God was there in the middle of it all.  His failings...triumphs.  Well~I know that God is in the middle of my stress and I am thankful that although I have no idea of the why...He will continue to give me the strength to keep walking.  Tom is going to be let go tomorrow from his job...again.  I know that this is not a shock for the Lord and I know that He will continue to provide for our family.  It has been many hills and valleys these past several years but the JOY of the LORD IS MY STRENGTH!  When I am feeling at a loss; He is there.  When I am questioning; He is there.  When I think I cannot take another moment; He is there....and I tell you enough that He has carried me through because on my own I would not have the strength to walk.  So even though I may not know what God is up too; I wait and trust and believe that He does indeed have a plan.

 

Progress~

It seems as if time has been just flying by~one day simply  blends into another.  I would like to think that I am beginning to become accustomed to the steady rhythm of each day....and I am to a certain extent.  Still missing being at home but I suppose this is something that won't go away; so I am still adjusting to my new normal.  I do enjoy being with the little ones each day and helping them in their development.  As I take care of these little ones each day; I am reminded of how thankful I am that I was able to be home with my children for such a very long time.  I was there for their first steps and words and all the milestones that the parents I help on a daily basis are missing out on....I was blessed beyond belief!  The kids have adapted to my schedule although they would love to have me home but! we have come a long way from where we were this time last year.  Progress~no matter how small the steps is still progress.  We are going to be moving a half and hour North of here in the next month.  I am both excited because Austin finally gets a room again and a little nervous because it is to a new town I am not familiar with at all.  There will be driving involved now for all getting to work and church and activities and we will not be around the corner from my aunt or across the street from mom.....but God opened a door for us and we are ready to walk through.