The past week has been so good. I'm thankful for many moments of peace, however I have had one issue that's becoming a problem.... Sleep. I wake up in the middle of the night and cannot, for the life of me, turn my brain off. I wouldn't really say I'm anxious, it's more that I just feel so awake. Which would be wonderful if it were 6... or even 5. But let's not do 2.
Tonight I give up. Instead of laying there trying to convince myself to sleep, I decided to get up and get a few things done. I will say this... the house is SO quiet in the middle of the night! This might actually be the best time to do my work. :)
We had a great long weekend and enjoyed going to the river with our family. It's a special place that I have loved since I was a little girl. I have so many memories of floating the river, talking with my Granny, playing music with the family... It's just a good place. Now, it's so fun to be able to take my own kids there and watch them discover the simple joys of the river.
This time of year the water is low and perfect for young swimmers.
Lots of splashing...
and monster crawdads.
Jumping...
Swimming....
And floating your heart out. :)
Sidenote... It was down at this river when this handsome fisherman asked me to marry him. :)
Our adventures down at the river are always a nice break from the norm, but then it's back to business as usual. I'll be honest, yesterday was a hard one for me. My heart was heavy with a lot of sadness. I've really tried to "stop" myself from playing out the future months in my mind, but sometimes it's just difficult.
Another hymn came to mind called, "Like a River Glorious." For the past year this is song that has become so special to me:
"Like a river glorious is God's perfect peace,
over all victorious in its bright increase:
perfect, yet still flowing fuller every day;
perfect, yet still growing deeper all the way.
Stayed upon Jehovah, hearts are fully blest,
finding, as he promised, perfect peace and rest."
Lord, I pray that You would help me to keep my mind "stayed" upon You...and for Your perfect peace to fill my heart. When everything around us is uncertain and scary, You are our safe place. I'm thankful for the many times You have been faithful to me, and I know You will be faithful again. Thank You for the peace that You give.
Father, I pray for our little boy. Thank You for giving him to us. Thank You for the many things You have already taught us because of his life. Thank You for the tiny little kicks I feel that bring me SO MUCH JOY! I ask that You would heal any issues in his body... I pray for any fluid on his brain to be gone and for his development to be right on track... I ask that his kidneys start functioning in the way that they should. I pray for his body to be healed of any abnormality. I ask that he would be strong and healthy...able to run and jump, play and laugh. Mighty God, I believe that You can heal him in an instant if You choose. If not, I trust that You have a plan for his little life that is beyond our understanding. Please help us to have eyes to see how You are working and I pray that many would find hope in You.
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