Reading with Pookie.

God remembers me.

The last week has been challenging. I have been discouraged and it feels like I am in a fog. I know that God is sovereign and that He knows what this is all about. But I long for my heart to be at peace and for my body to heal. Two things have happened in the last two days as a direct answer to my prayers. First, the elders at church anointed me and prayed for my healing. How that came about was a God thing, and I am thankful for the powerful and effective prayers of righteous men during this season of my life. Second, I received a package in the mail from a friend today unexpectedly. God sent me something through my beautiful friend Tina - a journal designed for spiritual refreshment. It is hard to stand before God and men, broken and not able to offer anything. Here I am, and the Good Shepherd is looking after his lost sheep. And I am thankful and at peace that He has not forgotten me. And thankful for all the love and generosity poured out in my life right now.

Time well spent.

I have a kid that I get to be a mentor for. Mostly that has involved lots of phone calls to a lot of people and a lot of prayer since February. And then, suddenly it seems, I get the okay to visit him. Got registered today. And got to visit him. And listen and care. Let him know about all the prayers and sleepless nights and worry. And listen and care. It sure is a privilege to just show up in his life. Such an answer to prayer. And I am so thankful for my mommy that drove me and waited in the hot parking lot two times today. And I am so thankful for my daddy that did Papa duty with the boys during naptime and reading books. And I am so thankful for the loving Godly heritage they have given me. I have been given much, it is never more apparent than when I spend time with "the least of these." Children that haven't had the love and discipline and haven't been told about the love and grace and mercy and hope that can be found in Jesus. I got to tell him how strong and smart he is. That I am gonna be there no matter where he ends up. That when he figures out what he wants to fight FOR and run TO that I will be there cheering him along, believing in him. That I will visit and care and pray. I can clearly see today: I am so very rich. I have been given so very much. And am reminded that "the earth is full of His unfailing love." I want to spend my life discovering all the places where He has put His love, to be a part of that fullness. And I am thankful. And tired.

p.s. I might have to have my leg cut wide open again or ? The doctors are consulting to figure out how to help me make positive progress in healing. I don't know if I will hear anything before the weekend is out, but I am glad that they are going to see if something can be done to help my wound healing progress in a positive direction instead of just being stable.

Papa Buzz has been hard at work.

Walls painted (Spiced Pumpkin.) New light fixture (less than $5, including extra hardware purchase, thank you!) New towel bar. All that needs done is extra artwork and floorboards. Then on to the dining room...

Some little boys are happy their Papa Buzz is here.

Seth got a pull up to put on his head!??!!! What?!

Somehow, I think Papa Buzz is just as happy to be hanging out with his boys, too.

Happy Father's Day!

Mommy picked out our clothes so we could look nice in a Father's Day picture for Daddy.We got dressed while the nurse was here.
Seth even changed out of his Halloween socks for the occasion.
Happy Father's Day, Daddy!

Tea Party.

If I can't get out, I will have my friends come to me. Since Andrew is gone and my mommy and Amanda are here I am trying to get in as many girly things as possible - making the most of the opportunity. So we had a lovely tea party yesterday. For grown ups. Kids can play in the backyard and eat popsicles. Helen came over for the first time, and Gavin was so great with her. Even Seth took a turn pushing her in the baby swing. Her daddy is with our daddy right now.The lovely tea table set up.


It was yummy and relaxing and fun. I am so thankful to have furniture for the patio again, we love eating outside! And I don't think these chairs are going to break when Andrew and Pete sit on them. :o). The tea party was lovely and yummy. We may just have to do this again.