Something Beautiful

Good morning, friends. I was able to get on really quickly this morning and share my thankfulness list, but I didn't get to share about my weekend. Nothing went as I had planned it, but that was the best part about it! Friday after work, Hannah and I went for a walk. My phone rang, and it was Express. They had a job for me, just for Saturday-nine dollars an hour working in an office. We need that money desperately, so I took it. So, I had to run over and get the key to the place, and go by Express and get my timecard. *It was kinda funny going to something that was sort of like a job orientation with your child in tow. She had a blast, though.* Then I got home and got things ready to go to the Sloan house for dinner. We had a wonderful time visiting with them, I am going to miss them so much when they move this month.
Saturday morning I got up and wished that I could stay home with my baby girl. But, I went and it was fine. An extra paycheck is always a blessing! Saturday night was chaotic. I got home and started cooking dinner for Jennie and myself, Daniel left for the oyster roast and Hannah began crying and whining in her high chair. I felt like the picture of the harried mom. So, poor Jennie came in and had to deal with my foul mood. I got everyone fed, and decided Hannah was ready for bed. She went to sleep by 7:30!!! She has been so exhausted lately, I guess it's the teething. Anyway, again-poor Jennie. She had to sit in our living room and wait for me to finish taking care of Hannah. We had a nice visit though, and got some things decided for the Trunk or Treat and other children's events we are planning.
Sunday morning, we overslept for church. Chaos, hurry, run! We got there on time, but there was SUCH tension and oppression in the air. We had to stop practice and pray several times. I even had a little miny meltdown. It was just rough, people! A couple of hours later, we found out why. We had one of the most awesome services I have ever been a part of at Ministry Center. The Lord moved and touched people in the way that only He can. It was wonderful! Then we had an unexpected blessing-no church last night. There is a problem with the water at the church, so that was unfortunate-but a night off was just what I needed. I also didn't have to cook, because Chris invited us over for lunch yesterday, and we had leftover spaghetti *from girls' night with Jennie* to eat for dinner. Then I had another night where I couldn't fall asleep, but that's okay. I am going into this week with a new determination to live every day for God and find His blessings in as many situations as I can.
I am also determined to get ALOT done, because we are going to be staying with Dad and Dawn and some more of the family on St. Simons this weekend. Packing for Hannah to go anywhere is a big job, so I have a lot to do to get our family ready to stay somewhere else for the weekend. I am so excited about this time together with my dad and the rest of the family though! What a wonderful blessing!
It was so sweet to me the thought that came to mind yesterday. After we had that wonderful service, and I just KNEW that my Heavenly Father had shown up, I sat and thought about my earthly Father. And I thought about how much I want to see him and how I can't wait until he gets here. In that moment, I just wanted to feel my earthly Father wrap his arms around me the way I had felt my Heavenly Father do that morning. And in a few more days, I will get my wish! Despite all that we've been through, my dad and I have a great relationship. I love him so much and I am so grateful to have him in my life. Dad, if you read this-I love you very much and I am so blessed to call you "Dad".