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Oct. 25, 2005 - Tuesday, October 25
Bethany and I just woke up from our nap. I am spoiled by my naps!  We
took an early one today. It seems I am so tired this week. This happens
periodically and the whole family adjusts. Yesterday was a true
blessing. I had went to lay down with Bethany for nap and when I woke
up the children were all so very quiet in the living room doing their
schoolwork!!!!! This was a purely voluntary thing. Even the three year
old was looking at a book. I thought everyone else had went to sleep
with as quiet as it was.
It has turned right cold here! I am
not ready for this and was hoping for Fall to stick around. This season
always seems rather short to me. Our new heating and air system is
being enjoyed immensely. No having to worry about getting up in the
middle of the night to stoke the fire. Oh, but we will use the stove
this winter as there's nothing like a good fire blazing to keep warm
and toasty!
This past Sunday was one month since I had
Martha Joy. I would have been 5 1/2 months along now. I remember this
past summer a sweet older lady telling me about her children and how
well all of them have turned out to be in life. She went on to tell me
that she contracted the measles while expecting another baby and the
baby died. I think she stated that she was 5 months or so. I find that
something that she told me this while I was expecting the very one that
we were to lose. Then I thought about how, even in her old age,
she still remembered her baby and how the loss was still felt.
Have you ever been so sad and down in the valley and you know that it
had to be the LORD to carry you. The Lord carries me through this. It's
the Lord that helps to make you smile when you want to cry and put a
pep in your step when you want to throw in the towel for just a little
while. And it is the Lord that allows you to rest at night and cry on
His shoulder and talk to Him when it is quiet. My husband is my very
best friend and I couldn't have any better but he cannot do what my
Lord can do. No one can do what our redeemer can do. Do you know my
Lord?
A sweet family we know is going through a hard time
right now. Their baby is sick with a heart condition. They are
still walking and smiling. How do you think they can do this when their
baby is facing surgery? Until you are in those shoes you can't see how
they stand it. The Lord gives grace in a time of need. Why would people
reject such sweet grace? Why wouldn't people want His calm in their storm?
Okay, enough for now. My family awaits me to boss them around for a
while. I have to get things in better shape before these messes suck
the joy right out of me. Since after lunch it's became way past my
comfort level. 
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It's Cathy, from the Homestead. I sure enjoy your blog.
I am sorry this past Sunday was a tough time for you...You are doing the right thing to keep God as your focus. Walk by faith, not by sight. I know very soon He will bless you with another baby.
Take care and blessings to you all,
Cathy