Sunday, August 17, 2008
Sometimes the fact that I can't wrap my mortal mind around God's immortal plans and His bigger-than-me ways is so frustrating. Its overwhelming and sometimes simply depressing.While we ventured down here to spend time with my southern family, they've headed back north. Well, just my mom and dad. Early this morning my mom's brother passed away. While I wish I could have joined them and given Kim lots of hugs today, I'm trying to find God's plan in keeping me here with three teenagers, away from family gathering to mourn, absent from my husband and home, and in a house that is still strange and new.
Its hot here. Too hot for my liking. The houses are beautiful and the shopping is much nicer, though. Its funny how you can miss silly things like shopping in your own grocery store and walking by familiar houses. Its not so silly house much I miss my husband, especially today, and my little house. I'll remind myself of that next time I feel the urge to complain about undone projects and our lack of space.
On a much lighter note, my sweet girl is 11 months old now. Maybe that's not so wonderful... it means she's going to be leaving that baby-stage soon and heading towards a busy toddler. Wow. How is that possible? Nevertheless, she's amazing and such a blessing. I haven't uploaded any photos here, but you can be sure of a whole bunch in the future.
Heather Dowling at 9:43 PM