A Shower Of Blessings

Through the process of becoming parents again, we have been greatly blessed. I am sure every parent feels so when holding their newborn child. How can you not? You see in your hands a small child in which you created. God in all his ways blesses us with the ability to parent. I, every day, wake up thankful for this opportunity. I love my children so dearly that I can't even imagine my life before them. Every day is like Christmas to me. I wake up, even when exhausted, excited to see them. I enjoy hearing Camden's voice come from his room announcing "Mama, I waking up!". I love to see Merci's bright eyes when she wakes to feed. I simply loving being their Mommy.

I truly feel as though God has blessed us this week. Even in the simple things. I have been keeping my eyes open for a double stroller for weeks, even months now. I came to the point of realizing we were pretty much going to have to buy a brand new one, seeing as I could not find a decent one used to buy. Long story short, I had one friend call midweek to tell me about one at a second hand children's store in Columbiana. We had plans to go look at it yesterday after Merci's Dr.'s appointment. Just before we were going to leave I received a call from a different friends telling me she was a garage sale and that they had a double stroller for only $20.00 but the lady was willing to take $15.00. Tammy said it was in great condition for being used and was only 3 years old. I told her to snatch it up for me and it IS nice. I later found out from my other friend that this was the same exact stroller that was at the second hand store and they were selling it for $40.00. What a blessing, we saved $25.00!! Then, Tammy called back later from another garage sale to tell us that this family was moving and had a washer and dryer for sale. The washer was $50.00 and the dryer was free. She asked if everything worked and the lady told her it did, they just needed to get rid of it, I guess, because they were moving. SO, we were blessed yet again with a much needed washer and dryer for $50.00. I know that to some these things may seem simple, but to me they are great. I believe that God sees our hearts and even the smallest of our desires. These three items may be small in the material, but were great to me and my family. To be blessed with such great deals is a feeling of greatness in my heart. I can't help but believe that God has blessed us. Today I am very thankful.

I also am thankful that God has blessed our adjusting to our newly extended family. So far, our son has showed no signs of jealousy and is eager to help. Merci is eating and sleeping so well. We are getting into quite a routine already. Currently, my home is quiet, as both of my children are napping. This is the 3rd day in a row like this. I also got 7 1/2 hours of sleep last night, mind you not all in a row, but nonetheless 7 1/2 hours is great! I feel wonderful!! Again, I can not help but believe it is God's blessings. My heart is bursting with gratefulness. I feel as though I could just overflow! Though there will be tough days and nights, nothing can take the joy that comes from our Heavenly Father. This gratefulness that exceeds joy can only come from God. After having Merci, I was fully prepared to possibly have some baby blues. Instead God has given me joy and strength. I do not take this lightly. I am sure I will have days of weakness, but I know that I can turn to God in those moments. How blessed are we that he is there at our every turn?

Thank you God for your blessings!!