Monotony and Glory. 

 Two extremes that are the see-saw on the playground of my everyday.  The monotony of packing lunches, cleaning up messes, doling out consequences, reminding the brother not to hit the sister, driving the well-worn road back and forth to 3 schools, keeping track of homework, reading logs, due dates and appointments.  Looks monotonous through one lens.  Then, I notice something extraordinary peeking over monotony's shoulder and I carefully zoom in.  I see glory starting to come into focus. 

Michael asked Jesus into his heart two weeks ago - GLORY!   

An invitation for a weekend away  - GLORY!
A pre-school field trip to the Farm - GLORY!! 

A sister who volunteers to read her little sister's favorite book to her - GLORY!

A shared laugh with a middle school daughter - GLORY!

Time spent with good friends over a simple lunch - GLORY!

Army guys, lego parts and matchbox cars in my hands playing with my 4 year old counterpart - GLORY!
A surprise encouragement from my sweet mom - GLORY!

An new 80 year old friend - GLORY!

A promise from the book of Psalms to soothe an anxious heart - more GLORY!

The Lord's Prayer being learned by Michael, said in his sweet child voice - GLORY!

When I turn my focus to whats behind the scenes I discover so much  glory tucked in and around the monotony. It's asking for attention if I will just open my eyes, ears, and heart to behold it.

More halloween pictures

 I love how Michael tipped his head back and peaked out from his mask every time he said "trick or treat"

New Bible Study!

Whaf do you get when you have a  girl who wants to be in a Bible Study but can't find one that fits her?? Well, first you add a few sweet friends, then mix another couple of girls who are roped (gently!) into coming to her house on Monday nights, throw in Godly wisdom, strong character, difficult life experiences yet joyful perspective and you have...  a  Bible study at my house!!!  I am SO thrilled to be starting this.  I honestly never thought that I would be able to have a Bible study in my home.  I thought that the kids would be too noisy, there would be too many distractions, my home wouldn't be "nice" enough, etc. etc. etc.  Insecurities anyone??  But by God's grace, it is working!!  God has known of the places that He needed to fill up in my heart with this study, with the "yesses" from my friends, with a place to study with like-minded women that fit my season of life.  I am not a risk taker and asking others to join me was so hard, but I am SO glad that I did!  We are going through the book of Ruth via a study written by Kelly Minter.  So far it has been exactly what we have all needed.  By faith, I am choosing to believe that this dear group of girls was brought together for just the right reasons.  I have been blessed so much by them already. Thank you, my Lord and my friends for doing this with me!