oh ye of little faith. . . .

Last week Den didn't substitute teach all week, by Friday I was getting a little bit stressed! No subbing means no paycheck, which means we struggle even more, financially.  Friday afternoon Den shared a story with me about Loren (see previous posts) and his dad, and the phone calls he's received from them all week.  Had Den been subbing he would not have been able to take their calls nor would he'd been able to encourage and pray with them when they "really" needed it the most (they are walking through some very serious "dark" days).  Friday, as I was praying about our needs, God spoke to my heart with His Word; "my God shall supply all your needs according to His riches in Christ Jesus," Philippines 4:19.  I've been working at listening more and talking less and this is one time when I completely heard God speak to me! It was a soothing balm to my anxious heart and caused me to thank God that He has everything under control even when I can't see it or understand it.

the key to a Mom's heart

All of the public schools, here in MI, have to take a mandated assessment test each fall, this is Colson's year for testing.  The school preps the classroom for several weeks prior to taking this test, which takes several days to complete each section.  The administration ensures that the kids get proper snacks and drinks to promote solid thinking.  This year they are giving out Bob's Mints because its proven that peppermint enhances your memory.  My sweet boy knows these are my FAVORITE mints and brings me his each day.  The first day, of the testing, his dad picked him up from school and he came to me, immediately, after he got home with a surprise in his hand and a smile on his face; one Bob mint.  I was so touched that he would save his mint for me!  Yesterday he crawled into the car and said, "guess what mom, I got you a handful of mints today!"  He then tells me that he asked the teacher if he could do work for her in exchange for those mints because they were his mom's favorites!  She just let him grab a handful!  Man. . . .I love that kid! what a blessing he is to me, what a gift from God!