Little Victories

Well, today, I've tried so hard to follow the steps I've set before myself.

Take vitamin - check

Drink more water - check

Exercise - uh, well, I meant to - I just didn't get around to it.

But, honestly, I have exercised in a way. I personally believe that such things as carrying loads of laundry up and down the stairs counts for something - as well as sweeping, vacuuming, mopping, dusting and carrying out the garbage. If that doesn't count for something, then I'm tired for nothing.

I actually do feel better today. So, I'm counting that as a small victory.



O.K., now on to something nicer. I've been reading on other blogs that some of my bloggins sisters are in the midst of reading various books of the Bible. So, I want to share what I've begun to read.
I've begun to read the Book of I Samuel. I've always loved the story of King David and I have Beth Moore's study "A Heart Like His" which is about David. But, I wanted to start at the beginning and go all the way through the story of his life. I love the begining of I Samuel. When I was trying to have a baby, I prayed the prayer of Hannah. I could identify with her so deeply. And God heard me, just as He did Hannah.

Now, let me tell you about my wonderful step-children. Amanda is 26 and a beautiful, intelligent young woman. She is engaged to be married to Andy, a sweet young man whom she has dated almost 9 years. The wedding is set for October 20th of this year.
Alex is 22. He is a handsome, compassionate and fun loving young man. He just graduated from college and already has a full time job with the same company as his Dad. We are very proud of both of them. I love them as if they are my own and we have a wonderful relationship. I am very blessed.
Tonight, they brought dinner over to celebrate Father's Day with thier dad. It was so much fun. We took everything outside to the deck and had a wonderful meal. It is so nice to have all three kids here with us. Jacob adores his brother and sister so having them here is like a holiday for him. Alex plays baseball in the back yard with Jacob. Amanda reads or draws with him.
How good is God to give us three terrific kids? I can't imagine any greater blessing here in this world.
And here is the icing on the cake . . . thier Mom and I are good friends. Isn't that wonderful? We can talk on the phone or visit in our homes, we just get along so well. I am blessed by that friendship too because I hear that it is not common for the ex-wife to be friends with the second wife. I just count is as God's grace and enjoy His gift. Not to mention that it makes life easier on all of us involved, especially the kids.

So, there are a few little victories for the day. I just stand amazed at how God is so good to this undeserving sinner. I just love Him so much - how could I not since He loves me so much. I am His and He is mine. I hope you know that you are His and He loves you.

Blessings,
Lisa