Happy Moments
“A happy life is simply the sum of many small, happy moments.”
- Penny Krugman
Spring has sprung in the northwoods of Minnesota. No leaves on the trees yet, but we’ve had warm, sunny days and a rush of melting snow. I saw sparkling water today on the lake for the first time in 4 months… ooh, what a sight to behold! Today I opened the windows while I cleaned the house so I could enjoy the sound of singing birds and children playing at the park across the street. The air feels so fresh and clean. Summer is just… around… the… corner. I feel it.
We’ve been busy, busy lately. It’s amazing how life can all of the sudden start snowballing, and before you know it, you’re busier than you’ve planned to be. I’m in three Bible Studies at the moment…I’m still not sure how that happened! But it turns out that each one has been such a blessing, and I must just need a lot of Spiritual food during this time. Mark and I are in a “Fireproof Your Marriage” study with some friends, which we are really excited about. It is based on the movie “Fireproof” and has a lot of good, thought provoking discussion. One of the girls said that it was nice to be part of a Bible Study where the guys actually talked more than the girls! I agree. It’s definitely a fun mix of people. We are also in a Bible Study at my parents house with a few other families on Sunday evenings… this study has spurred me on so passionately for the Lord and has given me great insight into the Word. And my mom and I are in a Tuesday afternoon Bible Study with some precious, godly women whom I am learning so much from. It is such a blessing to be around so many wonderful friends who challenge me Spiritually.
It looks like I’ve finally found a job doing childcare in our home. This is what I’ve wanted to do since I quit my job 8 months ago. I wanted something that would enable me to bring in some income while staying home with our own children one day. (Oh, if I haven’t mentioned, Mark and I are praying that the Lord will bless us with children soon, so if you happen to have a slot open on your prayer list, we’d love to be added!) Jackson is 3½ months old and is such a sweetheart. We met with his parents tonight and it looks like it will be a perfect fit for both families. They are still waiting on a job possibility, so we are keeping that in our prayers. If all goes well, I will start watching him full-time in a couple of weeks. I lovvve the baby stage… I’m really looking forward to having a little guy around.
My wonderful Dad has just begun another project for us… we’ve starting work on the “baby’s room”. We are trying to accomplish everything in time for Jackson to use it, since he will need to stay overnight quite often. Mark, Jodie and Dad put up sheetrock over the “popcorn” sprayed ceiling the other night, and when that is spackled, sanded and painted, we picked out some beautiful crown moulding to put up around the edge. I’m still shopping for a light fixture, and I need to pick out a paint color for the walls. It will be nice to have so much done and ready for our own baby when the time comes.
This weekend Mark, Jodie and I are going down to The Cities to see Jamie and Angela and meet some of her family… we’re so excited! I finally get to see her engagement ring and see pictures from their special night. But the best part is, I get to go with Angela and her mom, sisters and sister-in-law to shop for wedding dresses! Oh, I’m so excited! And yes, I will cry. I’m just so thankful for this amazing woman who is marrying my brother. To be a part of such an fun day is a treasure to me. I’ll post pictures when I come back (but not in her wedding dress!)
Another exciting event coming up is the birth of our little niece, Olivia Jane. Mark’s sister, Rachel is due very soon and we are praying for a safe delivery. We’re going to be an Uncle and Auntie for the first time! She lives in Missouri, so unfortunately we won’t be able to be there for the birth, but we are anxiously awaiting the call. We can’t wait to meet her.
I wanted to thank you all for the many encouraging words I have received about the blog. I am blessed to know that you are blessed. I have received emails and phone calls, and it has brought me into friendship again with many precious friends that I had lost contact with over the years. As long as this blog is bearing good fruit, I will continue. I was so happy to have my grandpa call and tell me that he had my cousin print out all twenty-five pages of blog posts so that he could read them all! This blog is for all of you, dear friends and family… I love the beauty of relationship that it has brought to our lives. Thank you for your love… we love you all!
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Too much in this one to comment on properly!
I’m glad to hear that you’re getting some positive feedback from others on your blog. I love that your grandpa had all of the pages printed out. That sounds just like him! Praying for the job and the baby, as you know. Thanks for always praying for me. Major & Molly say “Hi,” although they’re a little disappointed that you forgot that you are already auntie to them. 
Oh, you are so right! I should have said that we will be an uncle and auntie for the first time to a human! Tell Molly and Major that I’m so sorry!