A Quote from "Becoming God's True Woman"

"As women, we are created to be life bearers. Our bodies have been designed with the ability to mother-to receive, carry and bear young. In fact, our bodies prepare themselves repeatedly to conceive and bear young. We express our femininity by gratefully embracing every stage of childbearing, receiving and nurturing each child as a gracious gift from God." -Carolyn Mahaney

So......How is life with Three???

I've been getting this question a lot. I haven't come up with an answer yet, so I thought I'd give it a shot.

It seems like three children is the maximum to an American average? Most people stop after three, if they haven't already. But we know so many lovely larger than average families that our mere three seem like child's play. Let me assure you, that is not my view at all.

Honestly, it is exhausting, but exhilarating. Hard but fun. Frustrating, but peaceful. It is what God has called me to right now, to serve my husband and three small children and care for our home. See the thing is, "it is all meaningless, a chasing after the wind" (Ecc.), except with Christ it is so much more than that. My heart longs to be with my Savior, and yearns for my children to have the same longing. So that is my focus right now, and hopefully, by the grace of God my focus everyday. I am doing my best to glorify my Lord in the context of our home. He gives me joy when I'm faithful, because He loves me. He is so faithful to rebuke me when I fail because He loves me. He is so faithful to catch me when I fall because He loves me. So I've had some successes and some failures, and have been face down in the preverbal mud, but He still loves me. He is sufficient in my deficiencies. And I pray that He blesses my meager efforts for His great purposes. I trust He will, He is so faithful!

Now for some pictures.


This is Shiloh waiting to be released from "quiet room time", I fell asleep on the couch, so it was longer than planned and longer than usual.

I just thought this was funny.

Hosea come to "cuddle" with me after his nap, which was also obviously my attempt to nap. He fell asleep on me, and I was doing my best to doze also and Mike came home just in time to capture it.

Now you might be thinking, it sounds like she's getting a lot of naps, but let me assure you that is not the case. Getting 3 little people quiet long enough for a nap to occur is a gift from heaven.


Did I mention it was exhausting?

Heart melting

An update with words

Things have been a little busy around here. With Hosea potty training, Aggie and Mike's Dr. Appts. and another visit from Grandma and Grandpa, the computer has not been much a priority. But I'll say this. Mike is well, praise the Lord for that! I know I didn't post on this, but if you heard from word of mouth, he had some unusual blood work and over the course of 2 months several tests. Thankfully the Lord has healed him, his blood is now normal with no explanation other than God's kindness. Aggie can hear in her Left ear, for certain. Her right ear will be re-tested Nov. 2nd. I am so thankful for this, as long as one is working normal development with language can be expected! We had a great time with Grandma and Grandpoo, the kids adore them and they were very helpful with Dr. appts. and we even got a date!! The "potty-train" has slowed down a bit, we are having some regression and I'm unable to give him the attention I wish I could. He is about 70% on the right track. I'm praying for patience and wisdom. I had a new niece and nephew born this month. We are planning a trip to MO for thanksgiving, I can't wait to meet them! Mike has been working more, 2 flights a day. He comes home pretty late and worn out, and is having to work at least 2 weekends a month. I'm praying God gives me the strength and energy to serve and love him during this busy season. I find myself pretty exhausted frequently, but it forces me to rely on God's grace which is a pretty sweet place to be actually. Otherwise I find my self slipping into self-sufficiency which is not pleasing to the Lord. All-in-all we are doing better than we deserve.