Saturday, December 2, 2006

So many things today. Wondering how Greg was doing in the marathon. Pete appearing as Santa at my Saturday Sonlight with the African kids. Great emails, cardinal gifts, the Michel kids seeing their new little brother. (Kylie is still in NICU) Answered prayer with Mandy from my old small group stepping up to fill babysitting gaps- total God thing! Remembering that God is sovereign. A friend from PADS reminding Pete and I that we take Ephesians 5: 1-2 very seriously. I confess I had to look it up. Here it is:

Follow God's example in everything you do, because you are his dear children. Live a life filled with love for others, following the example of Christ, who loved you and gave himself as a sacrifice to take away your sins. And God was pleased, because that sacrifice was like sweet perfume to Him.

What a great compliment. We know we fall short every day but we clearly know we love others. Pete and I sometimes go full out and probably beyond what should be normal, but it is how we are wired up. Right now the house is quiet, I only cried once today in frustration, and I am aware that I can do more than should be possible for a 57 year old grandma. I am so blessed. And more thing, today is the 2nd, 21 months since Laurie's death. I will be posting some pics soon of Laurie when she was two years old. I want to spend each of the next months reflecting on each year of her life and this month it is her "twos". FYI they were not terrible twos, they were pretty fun!