Just Life!

Today consisted of gathering papers for grant applications, running errands up to the church and around town, lunch at Culvers with mom and the kids, playing at the playground, a walmart grocery trip (always to be dreaded!) and coming home to cook dinner, play with the kids, clean up the house (again!) and get everybody clean and in bed. Whew, the days are always long but I wish there were more hours in them to get more done. I really need to learn how to become one of those people that gets up at 5 am. I did manage to get two more grant applications done and in the mail today so that my friend was progress! Prayed on the way to walmart for all the things on my mind to include the campers this week, my hubby as he goes to a second week of camp, and of course our Akwasi, across the ocean and waiting on his family. I'm learning how to pray no matter what I'm doing, consistently and fervently! 

I'm so glad mom is here to visit, it is so fun to see the kids get excited over family being here. It is a mix of emotions though because I know she is leaving in a few days. It's getting harder for me to be ok with the kids growing up without grandparents close by. I grew up pretty close to my grandparents and saw them every Sunday at church at the very least. We spent weekends at their house in the summer. I have so many amazing memories of those times. It's kinda funny how as much as family can drive you nuts you would still really like to have them near you!

God reminded me of something this morning. Even when I'm sleeping, God is speaking to me, guiding me along, and I know He isn't going to leave me. 

Psalm 16:5-7

New International Version (NIV)

 ⁵ LORD, you alone are my portion and my cup;
   you make my lot secure.
⁶ The boundary lines have fallen for me in pleasant places;
   surely I have a delightful inheritance.
⁷ I will praise the LORD, who counsels me;
   even at night my heart instructs me.

When nothing else in life makes sense, I know that God is all I need  and I am so in love with Him!