At least 3 times a week I say to myself, “I really want to blog about this!” Not because I think I am an expert on anything, but because there are some things I think are important, or I just get excited about! 
But by the end of the day, when my main priorities are done, you know, housework,
meals (This is actually Olivia cooking with the kids ),
parenting,
time with the grandchildren,
and then working on orders
and building the business (Trussville Bridal Show)
and building our commercial kitchen,
I will sit down to type out a post and my eyes get so heavy I have to go to bed. 😀
Yesterday, I awoke to a long list of to-dos. Then late morning Emma (married daughter with the two grand-babies) called and said she was heading to the splash pad and wanted us to meet her there. I had to beat down the Martha in me to go and enjoy the blessings God has given me.
The splash pad was closed but they have a really cool (COLD) creek and the kids love that just as much! There is also a really nice fishing pond that Javi (18 months now) and I took a nice, slow stroll around just the two of us, holding hands her chatting up a storm.
It was so peaceful and every time Martha whispered that to-do list in my ear I had to push her down and just enjoy the moment… and NOT feel guilty about it. I won’t remember what didn’t get done today, but I will never forget this quiet afternoon watching my hopes and dreams play before my eyes!
It’s been a very busy and HOT summer. Starting construction on our catering kitchen/bakery.
Aaron has expanded his rabbit farm by buying some more does and bucks. We should have 3 litters of kits next week. He and Jeff harvested their first one this week.
Which means I made Rabbit Soup for my first time. I need to find some good recipes.
We did attend two Defund Planned Parenthood rallies.
This has to be one of the most important issues we face today.
And let us think about HOW we got here.
HOW the family has broken down
and it is acceptable for mothers to kill their own babies.
We have work to do.
And the biggest and HARDEST part of our work is to live faithfully.
To seek first His Kingdom, His way.
We need to redeem the family, multi-generationally, for the glory of God…
imperfectly, by God’s grace, begging for a heart of wisdom!
Personally, I need to remember to stop
and embrace the little things
that are really the BIG things,
proclaiming the mercy of God.
Making time for tea parties for two,
or slushies for three!
Be quiet Martha, I have some more important things to do today. I’ll meet you in the laundry-room later,
for now, I’ll count my blessings!
