And now we're already halfway through the second month of 2012.
wow.
We've been incredibly busy, like just-keeping-my-head-above-water busy.
Josh and I were soloing from December 15 through January 17; and then again from February 2-9.
School is also back in session and behind schedule since the curriculum came late; we're doing almost double time for the first three months to stay up to date.
I've been sick with a cold/cough for almost four weeks now and am learning how to be grateful for health.
It's rather difficult to put words to the busyness of the past two months.
This feels like an appropriate description: The Trenches (said in an ominous voice)
Physically exhausted. Emotionally exhausted. Spiritually exhausted.
I say with renewed conviction that it is the intercession of others on our behalf before God's throne that enables us to keep getting up and keep going, keep giving, keep loving.
And our Father always sends good gifts to us:
Like a kindred spirit...
Great volunteers....
Isaac walking!!! ....
A sunny, beautiful day off...
Freshly roasted coffee...
Sweet babies, now toddlers...
And countless other gifts that I don't have pictures of...
Emails that make us laugh,
MAIL! with pictures!,
homemade granola packed in a suitcase,
a book!,
laughter and tears and prayers with friends,
hammocks,
the countless baby hugs waiting for me,
Mynor understanding "potty and poop!",
a walk with Josh,
a moto ride, fast,
.... so much to be grateful for.
I'll be honest. I started this post feeling whiny and tired; but now, reflecting on and writing down the good gifts the Father has given us in the middle of the chaos and busyness, I'm still tired, but grateful now. Not so whiny.
Josh and I are anticipating a weekend getaway to the beach, leaving Thursday morning and coming home Sunday. We are quite excited to say the least. This too is a good gift; we are anticipating a time of rest, renewal, refreshment. And good food.
We hope you and yours are all having a healthy and profitable New Year so far. I probably made some random New Years resolution, but I can't even remember by now. oops. My brain is starting to fog; it is almost ten after all.
Yea, that's probably all.
Goodnight.
