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Men/boys sure can stink up a bathroom. Maybe this is one reason why God gave them me and my love of scented candles! Now... where are those matches??? LOL

so emotional...

but for a good reason, kinda. I was moved. To tears...in the check out line at Wal-mart.

I was standing there at the express check out and looked around as I was day dreaming. I saw a man with an employee over in the bakery area. She was helping him put a cake in his buggy. I didn't think anything out of the norm but I blinked and the next thing I saw was him pushing his buggy to the check out stand....WITH HIS CHEST. You see, he has no arms. Only stubs up at his shoulders. He had only one leg and an artificial leg. He immediately started unloading his few items WITH HIS TEETH!!! He had 2 2 lt bottles and some other stuff. That is when I teared up, watching him do this. I was in shock. I just stood there. Staring. I have never seen this before. I know people loose their arms, legs, eyes, and they have to learn to adapt. This guy did for sure. After the second bottle of soda a young kid about Marcus's age went to ask him if he could help. The guy accepted, not too proud! I teared up again. I was so happy that someone went to help him. That could have been me helping, should have been me helping, but I was still in shock and didn't move. There were a few people in line before me so I had a few minutes to get myself together before I had to speak. Thank God. I was reminded by this event of a few things. To be thankful for my arms and hands. I take them for granted. To be thankful for my two natural legs. I need to use them more, they are a blessing. Also, to share this story tonight with the boys as a teaching moment on how to show God's love to someone at the grocery store, even though I fell short on this opportunity and someone else got the blessing. I think that is the real lesson, hearing God speak and do what he is telling you to!

Unwelcome Guests

So this week has been full of fun with our unwelcome guests, better know as mice!!! The good news is so far they are only in the garage and maybe up in the attic. In the last 2 days 5 mice have been caught! That's great. But its also scary thinking how many more are there??? Mark and the boys are having so much fun with this it is crazy. They all wake up in the morning with one thing on their mind. Going to check the traps to see if they caught another one!!! As soon and the boys gets home from school, the first thing they want to do, is go to the garage and check their traps. ALL BOY I tell you. All 3 of them. I hope this ends soon, cause I don't like mice. Although in my mind, this is much better than dealing with a million ants!!! I'm knocking on wood right now!

$3

$3...That's what I gave Zachery on Monday. He woke up at 6am with his dad. When dad left for work, Zachery came and got in bed with me. He was not tired and didn't want to lay down. So..... he rubbed my back for 30 minutes and asked for $3 in payment! I gladly gave it to him and said please come back again! This momma loves her back rubbed and he knows it!!

Confirmations

Each day He gives me many confirmations that I am doing good things for my children. Today Zachery brought home the newsletter from the school. He is listed under the "All A Honor Roll" and "All Es Work Habits"! This would be very normal for Marcus, but unfortunately not for Zachery. Therefor this is a great confirmation that Mark and I did make the right choice for Zachery. They both bring us such joy.....

Im a people pleaser

When I do things for people I love to hear that they are happy with what I have done. Doesn't everyone? I like to go above and beyond the call of duty when I have time and I can. Yesterday I did that. I cleaned out the fireplace and brought up the trash cans from the street for my client. Both things are not part of my normal duties.

Tonight I received a txt message from her saying:
Oh my gosh. You are such a jewel. I intended to text you yesterday and tell you how much we appreciate you bringing in the trash cans. I was also very pleased with everything else. The house was spotless. But tonight when I sat down and glanced at the fireplace I was speechless. It is cleaner than it has ever been. There will be a bonus waiting on you when you get here on Monday. You are awesome. Thanks for everything you do.

Little notes like this make my day and bring me such joy. Even though I don't like cleaning, those of you that know me well, know I really don't like cleaning, I clean for each client as if I am cleaning for the Lord. He is rewarding me now via this little note. :-)

Learning...

I am learning to go to the Bible for wisdom and understanding! Sometimes I dont understand why things happen the way they do or why people say the things they say. It can be hurtful. This time He led me straight to Proverbs 15. There were a few verses that "hit the nail on the head." I feel better after praying over my feelings and hearing from His word. I am reminded of a few other verses as well. Jeremiah 29:11-13, He has good plans for me! Psalm 147:5, How great is our Lord! His power is absolute! His understanding is beyond comprehension. When I dont understand, I know He understands. I will rest in trusting Him.