Musings along the Way

Oct. 29, 2007

Oh, wow!

God is amazing. I'm very tired tonight but I just had to write this entry before I turn in.

First off, I went to my homeschool support group meeting tonight. Sally Clarkson from Whole Heart Ministries was the speaker. I've wanted to hear Sally speak for years. Her book, Educating the Whole Hearted Child is one of my three must read homeschooling motivational books each year. Of course, the talk was just for me and God is so gracious in reminding me of the things He's been trying to teach me.

Then there was a friend who gets day old Panera Bread goodies once a month for homeschoolers. I came home with wonderful breads, bagels, cookies and AMAZING pastries!! Such treats - wow! What a blessing.

But to top it all off, a dear lady there had offered 12-24m boys clothes on the e-mail loop. Because I'm on digest, I'm usually too late for offers like that. This time though I was the first to respond. Good thing I'm typing because the Lord has left me speechless this time. There was 1/2 trash bag full of size 5 diapers. We just this week noticed that Kitty & Lamb were growing out of the size 4's but still had too many in the house to justify a purchase. WOW!! Just yesterday I told Mark that I wanted to try some no-spill sippy cups with straws because Puppy won't drink from a regular sippy. Not one in the bag - but three!!! A Winnie-the-Pooh plate for Kitty, who has been wanting a plate of her own and LOVES Pooh!

And the clothes? Well, I like to dress the Twinkies in matching clothes. Generally you don't get that with blessing bags, you know? In this case, not only did 90% of the clothes coordinate (as in there are 2 similar style outfits of each) but there is one outfit in the bag that I own one of already because it was Bear's so now they have IDENTICAL outfits!!

I am constantly amazed that God cares so much about the little things.

Wow. Why do I fret and worry so much? Why do I forget that He has a plan?

Lord, forgive me when I stress and strive for things when You know already what I need and are so ready and willing to provide. Keep me focused on You, Lord, and on praising You in all things. Help me to expect the unexpected!

Be blessed,

Katie
Katie