17 days

No baby yet. On this gorgeous 75 degree day, I am counting down the days until we meet our newest blessing. I have many many contractions each day but the doc told me that I am not quite ready yet. I believe we are finally "ready"...as "ready" as you can be. This is probably why I feel it is dragging now and taking forever. River and I have been throwing the football today and Mason fell off of his bike and got a goose egg. Tonight while playing with Preston outside, Mason told him, " I got a boo boo today Preston, it is a bunny rabbit egg." I about died laughing. We are still in awe as a family as Logan walks in the door everyday by 445pm. He just completed his first week of work with Jenkins Restoration and we are still so very humbled and thankful for this job. I am so proud of him and all of his hard work for all of us. He will continue to train for the next week. Getting up early is going to be something to get used too but the benefits of being home every afternoon with the family make it all worth it!

Thank you

"Happy New Year. Hope you are well. Thank you for the gift you sent to me. I bought a pair of trousers, wheat flour, and cooking fat. May God bless you."

I just sat down to read this letter from one of the children we sponsor, Moses. It brought tears to my eyes to sit and think about how sending a small amount of extra money to Moses for Christmas allowed him to buy a pair of pants and cooking supplies for his family. We are a world apart and our children are growing up in America, yet we share the same love for Jesus which unites us. When I received this letter, I could not help but think how funny it is that Moses is "thanking us." No Moses, thank you. I have been blessed by you.

We put our faith in Him and He answered our prayers. God is so good!

On the way home from school today: Conversation between River and Mommy...

R: Mommy, When is Daddy going to be home tonight?
M: Well Riv, not until late. You will already be in bed but he will come in and kiss you goodnight while you are sleeping and tuck you in.
R: Ohhhwww He will not be home for dinner or to play with me? It's not fair.
M: No River, but guess what?
R: What?
M: Daddy got a new job today. He starts in 10 days. He will never have to work late again. He will always be home for dinner. He will always be able to put you to bed and see you every night. What do you think about that?
R: Wow, Mommy. I like that alot. I really do.
M: Me too River, Me too.