The Potter's Hand

Jan. 30, 2007 - The good, the bad, the scary and the sweet

Today has been a mixed bag, but we've seen the Lord's hand in it every step of the way.

Ds #3 came down with the stomach flu last night at AWANA. He was in quarantine in our room this morning watching a movie. I was doing school with the other boys when all of a sudden ds said, "Mom, Emma's eating medicine." WHAT? I ran into the room and found our two year old with a bottle of baby aspirin. No, they are NOT childproof and we had no idea how many she had consumed. A call to poison control calmed my fears...she is fine. I thought later how fortunate we were that Greyson was sick. He normally would have been doing school with us. Had he not seen her, Emma probably would have consumed the entire bottle of what she thought was candy. Yes, my girl has a sweet tooth. God turned Greyson's illness into a blessing in our life today...and he is fine now as well.

This evening after dinner, our oldest ds (10) had his first date...with his mom! He received a gift card for TCBY for Christmas and wanted to take me on a date. Mommy heart sigh...What a precious time we had talking and laughing. We were able to talk about so many things, including his feelings about moving. It was an awesome reminder of the importance of taking time to connect with each child individually. In the busyness of the day to day, it is easy to let those connections slide. I would venture to guess tonight's date will be tucked away in his memory for a long time. I know it will be in mine.

So friends, put those medicine bottles up high and spend time letting your kids know how special they are to you.

Thank you Lord that you were involved in each and every moment of today...the good, the bad, the scary and the sweet.

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Jan. 30, 2007 - Dear Angela,

Posted by Juldos

So glad that Emma is okay.
Your time at TCBY sounds like such a sweet time with your son. We are so blessed to be moms! : )
Like you I am thankful that the Lord is involved with my entire day and that I can trust Him with every detail.
Julie

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Jan. 30, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Theresa

Praise God that Emma was found before she could consume any more.

I think we would be surprised at how many evil intentions/attacks are thwarted by the loving hand of God. Things we don't even see... and then those we do. God is so good.

Praying for this stomach flu to cease in the name of Jesus and for health to return to your family.

Blessings,
Theresa
www.gracelikerain.typepad.com

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Jan. 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by Galatians69

Praising the Lord with you for your little one's protection from eating the whole bottle of aspirin. What a blessing the stomach flu turned out to be!

Basket weave stitch - It is a rather easy stitch. If you know the basic stitches, you can do this one. I am hoping to get a post up today or tomorrow telling/showing how to do it and make a simple washcloth.

Have a wonderful blessed day,
Rachelle

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Jan. 31, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by EEEEMommy

So glad that your dd was okay! That is scary, but God is so good!
How nice that you could go on a date with your son! Smacks in the face of all those who assume that are kids would be yearning to get away from us considering how much time they spend with us! How encouraging when we see evidence that they really WANT to be with us!

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Feb. 1, 2007 - Untitled Comment

Posted by eyecorn

Isn't it amazing how God intervenes..that was an incredible story about your dd. God never ceases to amaze me when He shoes his awesome power like this.

A date! How sweet..your son must have felt so grown up and special getting to take you on a date and talk one-on-one with his wonderful mom.

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