Paisley woke up early from her morning nap, and I held her as I began a new read: Jesus Calling by Sarah Young. Today's devotion was about peace. It referred to the story of the Israelites and collecting manna. Basically, God did not allow the Israelites to collect more manna than what they needed for the day. This taught them constant dependence on Him, for the next day they needed Him to provide for them once more.
As I held this wiggling sweetheart, I thought about how often I am the one not being still. Whether it be for time with Him or just embracing the small moments with Mac and Paisley. I mean, they will be EIGHT months old tomorrow!!! What?! Seriously?! Stop it, time!!! I'm pretty sure they'll be leaving for college next week!
So in this post I just want to encourage you to stop and be still. Look around, and soak in the blessings. I have two blessings sleeping upstairs and one at work who provides for our family and allows me to be home to raise Mac and Paisley. We have good health. Speaking of, Mac and Paisley's extensive lab results came back NORMAL! (Here and here are posts on this.) They've had high liver enzymes every time we've had lab work but not anymore! Hallelujah!
Have a great Wednesday, and get ready for tomorrow's 8 Month letter to M and P. :o)
-ashley
We all need this reminder to be still! I found myself getting annoyed that Parker wanted to stop in the parking lot from the gym to the car the other day and play in the dirt, pick up some rocks and chase a bird. Then I realized this is all still so new to him. I have to remember to try to look at life through his eyes and slow down to enjoy it all.
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