Books

We love books! We are so glad to see that Sam is delighting in books too. He loved smiling at the animals in this book. He listens to many books that Jacob and I read during the day too.

Worry....

I wouldn't classify myself as a person who spends a lot of time worrying. Yet I have seen lately that I at times am struggling with fear. What if what is happening today overtakes me and goes on and I am ruined....those are some of the thoughts I have. I just listened to a message and he shared a quote that I am going to have to post in my home. I was reminded that I do indeed struggle with worry. I wish it weren't so but I tend to be a big picture person....and that often involves looking past today.

No man ever sank under the burdens of the day. It is when tomorrow's burden is added to the burden of today that the weight is more than a man can bear. George MacDonald

What a difference a few days make....

We found ourselves this week with a heart of gratitude. We are thankful to my mom for sooooo many reasons but this week we found ourselves thanking the good Lord for protecting her. Tuesday afternoon she had the sweetest nap with Sam and the bottom picture is her car on Friday afternoon after she was in a serious car accident. Praise God she is OK. She is sore and having to car shop however she had no serious injuries. My mom is a Godly women who blesses so many and is one of the most incredible women I know. I am so thankful the Lord is letting her stay for a while longer. Now go hug your mama and tell her how much you love her!

A yummy Fort Worth find!

My hubby travels many a hours driving during his day. He might be commuting back and forth to Dallas or traveling the streets of Fort Worth to meet with clients. We both have a fond for yummy finds and recently he brought these home. He is becoming know with his company for taking out of town personnel to great FW food finds. I am thankful he thinks of us and brings us something home sometimes. Sprinkles Cupcakes is our favorite Dallas cupcake shop but we are excited to have a great place closer to home too!

Finally.....

Life has been busy! As you can see Sam is growing! He turned 8 weeks this past week and we are all enjoying this blessing. We often call him sweet Sam! We are finding our new normal and enjoying this season. He is very loved and we have had so much fun with his sweet smiles that arrived a couple of weeks ago. The past few days he is starting to coo and be more verbal. We are trying to keep up with taking pictures. He sleeps better at night than he does during the day which is wonderful! However it does make very busy days especially while Jacob and I are still schooling. Sam will often extend his nap once he is in moms arms or the sling so that helps. As you can see all the brothers are bonding and finding that special spot in their heart for one another. Tis sweet!! I promise I will try and update more often.

Sweetness!

We have been busy trying to keep up with taking pictures! He has already changed so much even in just 3 weeks. We just adore our sweet Sam.

Sacred in the silent.....

There have been several silent blessings recently that have been etched on my heart. Sacred is a heavy word. In my heart these moments were sacred. At this point in life I think I am able to discern when the Lord reveals something purely sacred and uses it to teach me more about His ways and what truly matters to him. Websters describes sacred as highly valued and important. Thank you Father for showing me the sacred in a world full of noise and busy lives.

1. The first moment was after the birth of our son. Our dear friend Tamara came to attend the birth to take pictures so that my hubby could be there for Sam and myself and not have to be photographer. When Sam was born they placed him right on my chest. After several minutes they took him to check him out. He was still in our room as the nurse did a few test and cleaned him up a bit. He didn't like that....at all! He screamed and screamed! Trae was standing next to him and he bent down and starting trying to comfort Sam. Sam became totally silent and turned his head toward his dad. It was like I was watching in slow motion. It was amazing and I knew I was observing the sacred. A sons first look at his dad. The first time a dad brings comfort to his son and as the 2 hearts collided I was so incredibly grateful that I observed the moment.

2. When my youngest son entered the room to meet his brother for the first time he came over toward him and very quietly said, hi Sam....you are a gift from God. Sam and I were the only ones that heard it. That made it even more precious. I knew it was Jacobs heart for his brother and he wanted him to know above all else that he was a gift from God. I was so incredibly grateful that I observed that moment.

3. When we returned home as were together as a family. My heart has been so warm seeing my oldest son with Sam. During the pregnancy he appeared to be polite about the pregnancy but not overly excited. I was fine with that as I know it wasn't the life he had planned. I know all about not having the life you planned and extended grace and understanding to him hoping that at some point he would find value in this new life. The first night we were home Sam was on my lap and Andrew came over to look at him. Sam opened his eyes and reached out his arm toward his big brother. It was amazing. It was sacred to this mom. It was a moment of seeing one precious life reach out for another precious life. I was so incredibly grateful that I observed that moment.

4. Staying in with a newborn is where we are often finding ourselves. The boys were at their dads this weekend. We had a movie night and watched Fireproof. This tired mama didn't make it through the movie before falling asleep. I happened to wake up at the last minute. When I woke up my eyes were on my husband. He was wiping a tear from his eye. I looked at the TV screen to see the verse Roman 5:8-But God demonstrates his own love for us in this: While we were still sinners, Christ died for us. It touched my heart. I am so grateful for the Godly man he is. For his heart. That is what made me fall in love with him many years ago. And it still does today. I am the luckiest woman on this planet! I am so incredibly grateful that I observed that moment.

What about you? In this busy life what moments have you observed? I am sure you have. I think the Lord often put the sacred in the everyday moments. Just don't let them pass you by.