My smart, artsy Addi is adorned in a hot pink hat with matching flip flops and a dress with a lavendar tutu attached. The outfit suits her personality. My sweet and silly Brogan has messy hair with a cowlick that will not do anything but reach up straight to the heavens. He is sitting on the floor holding a toy on his lap. He has a creative mind and is pretending his baby brother's bug toy is an ice cream machine. Brogan is the Ice Cream Man and Addi is ordering strawberry ice cream from him. Strawberry...because, of course, it is pink.
I am feeling somewhat proud of myself for remembering to put dinner in the slow cooker and am nursing my precious Gideon as I watch my littles laugh and play. One of them just said "underpants." Based on the fits of giggles, that word is the funniest ever. I am soaking in this moment. These are my children...this is my life. And, in this ordinary, not very exciting moment, He whispers to me...
"I am with you always."
I breathe in and take a little longer to exhale.
God is with me always.
Me...the one who puts Him to the back burner more often than I care to admit. The one who nags and fusses at my husband over the silliest stuff. The one who often goes to bed feeling guilty because I could have been more patient with my children. The one who has been blessed with three beautiful kids here on earth but am currently struggling with postpartum depression...the struggle is real and tough...and frustrating. Still...
My Father, my Creator, the One who bottles my tears, is with ME...ALWAYS.
Always... Even in the mundane, ordinary moments when I wonder if I should tell my kids not to laugh about underwear because it's not proper.
For His presence...I am so grateful.
I start to sing the following and Addi and Brogan come sit on my lap. As I hold all three of my babies, I let this truth ring out...
Who is like You Lord in all the earth?
Matchless love and beauty, endless worth
Nothing in this world can satisfy
'Cause Jesus You're the cup that won't run dry
Your presence is heaven to me
Your presence is heaven to me
Treasure of my heart and of my soul
In my weakness you are merciful
Redeemer of my past and present wrongs
Holder of my future days to come
Your presence is heaven to me
Your presence is heaven to me
All my days on earth I will await
The moment that I see You face to face
Nothing in this world can satisfy
'Cause Jesus You're the cup that won't run dry
Your presence is heaven to me
Your presence is heaven to me
Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus
Your presence is heaven to me
Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus
Your presence is heaven to me
*Song by Israel and New Breed
I am feeling somewhat proud of myself for remembering to put dinner in the slow cooker and am nursing my precious Gideon as I watch my littles laugh and play. One of them just said "underpants." Based on the fits of giggles, that word is the funniest ever. I am soaking in this moment. These are my children...this is my life. And, in this ordinary, not very exciting moment, He whispers to me...
"I am with you always."
I breathe in and take a little longer to exhale.
God is with me always.
Me...the one who puts Him to the back burner more often than I care to admit. The one who nags and fusses at my husband over the silliest stuff. The one who often goes to bed feeling guilty because I could have been more patient with my children. The one who has been blessed with three beautiful kids here on earth but am currently struggling with postpartum depression...the struggle is real and tough...and frustrating. Still...
My Father, my Creator, the One who bottles my tears, is with ME...ALWAYS.
Always... Even in the mundane, ordinary moments when I wonder if I should tell my kids not to laugh about underwear because it's not proper.
For His presence...I am so grateful.
I start to sing the following and Addi and Brogan come sit on my lap. As I hold all three of my babies, I let this truth ring out...
Who is like You Lord in all the earth?
Matchless love and beauty, endless worth
Nothing in this world can satisfy
'Cause Jesus You're the cup that won't run dry
Your presence is heaven to me
Your presence is heaven to me
Treasure of my heart and of my soul
In my weakness you are merciful
Redeemer of my past and present wrongs
Holder of my future days to come
Your presence is heaven to me
Your presence is heaven to me
All my days on earth I will await
The moment that I see You face to face
Nothing in this world can satisfy
'Cause Jesus You're the cup that won't run dry
Your presence is heaven to me
Your presence is heaven to me
Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus
Your presence is heaven to me
Oh Jesus, Oh Jesus
Your presence is heaven to me
*Song by Israel and New Breed
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