Introspection and Updates

I was just looking over some of my blogs, and I realized that I had been posting really requirely until I got so busy with work this week. Not a bad problem to have, but it leaves little time for introspection. I love my quiet time with the Lord. I love when I hear Him telling me things, and they are so brilliant that I have to get online and share them with you....btw, is anyone out there actually reading this? Oh well, it helps me to write it either way.

Today I am thinking about the memorial service I went to last night. For Landen....he didn't make it 24 hours in this world. So sad. As I watched his young parents stand before us and tell us all that it's okay. (Seriously, you are telling me it's okay? I should be telling you that!) Their strength just amazed me. His mommy actually stood up in the choir and sang...at her son's funeral. I couldn't do that...I wouldn't do it. That is one time I would refuse to feel guilty for not serving the church. I don't know that I would have as good an attitude as she has, either. I imagine myself kicking, screaming, yelling, crying, and asking "WHY WHY WHY?". Maybe that's why she is her and I am me. God knows who can handle what. And He never puts more on us than we can bear. I think, actually I know-I would rather go through the job/financial hardship I am going through 100 times than go through what Gabrielle and JT are going through. That's why I told them last night that they are my new heroes.

Last night was wonderful in one respect though. I got to see all of my ALF buddies. I miss them SO much! Especially in the uncertain times that my family is going through. They wrap me up in a big group hug and don't let me go! They make me feel so loved and so important. And bonus....our precious Laura was there! *SQUEAL* I love her. :)

We are (hopefully) going to have an opportunity to help a friend and make some money this weekend. Still waiting to hear about that. We were given a $100 grocery store gift card yesterday....wow!! And had dinner out/grocery items bought for us this week as well. My mom is going to get some things for Hannah this weekend, and Billy is giving me money to shop a sack sale at my favorite kids' consignment store this weekend. God is still blessing us, I always like to give those praise reports as they come. And thanks be to Him, they have been coming ALOT for us. He's so good, it brings tears to my eyes. He brings joy to my heart. He makes me want to be more and do more, because He is so wonderful! I hope everyone has a wonderful weekend, I know I plan to! Weekends are family time, and I love that so much. I have been missing my Hannah Bug these last few days. I need to post pics soon, she is growing so fast! And walking so fast. Happy Friday!