I've seen that slogan on other women's blogs, but today I'm feeling it! Things are working out really well for my husband and I at the moment, in a variety of ways. For now, our finances are strong, the kids are healthy, and we'll be actually getting our master bathroom repaired and remodled before too long! My husband told me to go ahead and buy that expensive set of Latin readers I want for the kids. The dog is even behaving himself, leaving the chickens alone. (Saying so makes me feel like knocking on wood. It's a silly, nonsensical superstition-- no, I don't belive it works-- but I feel compelled to do it when I talk about how wonderful things can be!) Anyhow, the sun is even starting to break out a little... According to the weatherman, I shouldn't get used to it.

I can't help but wonder when things seem to be going so well, "Why me?" I feel so amazingly blessed, and I find myself looking over my shoulder a lot, wondering why. A person's first instinct is to ask, "What did I do to deserve this?" And of course, the answer is, "nothing." I'm a lazy sinner who has a tendency to be judgemental of others, swears too much, eats junkfood like a glutton, and doesn't pay the attention to the Lord that He deserves. There are so many people on this earth who are better human beings, better Christians, than I am. Lots of them have lives full of difficulties and pain. So why do the good things keep happening to me? First, He dies on the cross for my sins as much as anyone elses'. Then, I have a life that is also very "lucky," if you'll excuse the term. It is very difficult to understand.

On a lighter note, our first caterpillar has emerged from its chrysalis, and we have a butterfly! There are 4 more waiting to hatch, so hopefully, this will just be the first...

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Posted by OldSchoolMarm

First of all I have to comment on that last paragraph of your Almost Martha Stewart entry. In all honesty I really can't remember the last time I had achieved all of that on a Sunday night. Wow! I must confess that I have had a serious case of spring fever since about the first of the year. Lol. Your newly upholstered chairs sound awesome, it's amazing what a difference things like that can make. In regards to your latest entry, I know what you mean when it seems things are just going too good to be true. It's almost as if your waiting for the other shoe to fall. But you know this may be a time of encouragement. Enjoy your life and loved ones! Blessings! Julie

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Posted by dukygurl

I know what you mean about looking over your shoulder...my hubby is starting a new job and I am nervous about the change for the better!! I like the verse somewhere in the bible that says (very loosely paraphrased here) That God sends rain on the wicked and the righteous. (rain bringing prosperity in the desert so a good thing to both parties) Have a great day sing praise and thanks to the Lord...

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