I made it through the last one.  It was too busy to suit me, but had some really wonderful parts too.

My support group had our meeting Friday.  We had decided that our kids would make care kits for the local Sanctuary House for a community service project.  That meant shopping with my buddy, Heidi.  Neither of us love to shop, but it was kind of fun (although challenging) to try and get 48 of each item for the kits.  We started off by having a nice meal at a local restaurant and that was enough to strengthen us for the task. The kids did a great job filling the care kits and we are excited to be able to share them with the people at Sanctuary.

I also got to enjoy a visit with my pal, Alana.  She and her family recently moved a little closer to our area so I'm just tickled pink.  She and my husband have known each other since before Junior High.  In fact, he introduced me to her when we were dating because he knew that we'd be great friends.  Sure enough, he was right! We roomed together in college - both Elementary Ed majors.  And since then we've gone through our weddings, babies, moves, and homeschooling together. Getting to share our homeschool meeting with her and spending the day together was such a gift.  I'm truly thankful.

Jake got to visit with his buddies the Kings, Joe got to hang out with an old pal, John that we don't get to see often and Jon and I had lots of quality time together.  Lately he's really into us playing Hulk and Batman together.  I *stink* at playing Hulk & Batman, but he humors me anyway.  It was so funny the other night.  I had told him that I'd play with him, but that I had to get my work done first.  He said, "OK Mom, you work on the computer, work on the phone and then we play." 

That might make some moms feel guilty, but you know what I felt? Unconditional love. Even though he was having to be patient, even though I wasn't doing what he wanted me to do right then, he loved me. And was willing to wait.  If I got sidetracked and kept him waiting too long, he'd still be there.  I might have missed some precious time, but he'd still be there.

Funny how God uses our children to get our attention. It's His unconditional love that drew me to Him.  The fact that He loved me even when I mess up.  The fact that He was patient and right there for me no matter what. The fact that He still is.  Even when I get sidetracked and don't get the time with Him I should, He still loves me unconditionally.  I may have missed a blessing by not spending the time with Him that I should, but His mercies are new every day and He's right there waiting to spend time together.