Snow Days ... and Random Acts of Kindness

One thing God does for me when Ryan leaves is teaches me that sometimes we have to ask for help. It is just so difficult for me. I always try to be strong...I can do it myself... Well, I know that we should be humble, and able to ask for help. So, I have been, and I am so thankful for great friends who are there when you need them.

(Why is it that last year there were NO snow days, but then, Ryan leaves for 4 months, and we have THREE snow days in a row? God is trying to develop my endurance! )

On another note...a family at church sent me pizza the other day. As I got home, frazzled and wondering how I was going to pack, make dinner, get the kids uniforms ready...and...well, get to bed sometime...the pizza man knocked on my door! It was so wonderful, I actually got tears in my eyes (yes, pregnancy hormones make me SUPER sensitive...but that is another blog). Anyway, I just wanted to share that because I thought it was so special...so thoughtful. I have gotten flowers, cards, candles....but never a pizza on a bad day! Sometimes it is those random acts of kindness that remind us that God does care.

The Military Wife...

She's Mommy and Daddy all rolled into one,
She'll never rest easy until her job's done,
She sits all alone and in silence she weeps,
Did I do a good job, is my family okay?
But deep in her heart she knows that it's true,
God is right beside her helping her through...

Super Mom

So, it's been a while since I've updated -- I will try to do better.

Ryan left for Chaplain School Sunday -- and, well, it has been a huge adjustment. We learn so many things about each other, and learn to be more thankful during these absences. I, especially, have more appreciation for all Ryan does when he is here. The kids miss him terribly. Here is my typical day:

5:00 AM: Alarm Rings
5:25 AM: Slowly get out of Bed
5:30 AM: Quiet time, Read Bible, Pray
6:30 PM: Wake Kids up
Prepare Breakfast
Assist in getting uniforms on
Get dressed, hair, ready for work
Make sure all homework is done and appropriate papers are read and turned in
Feed Kitty
8:00AM Sierra and Gabe out the door in the car and to school
8:30 Commute to work
9:00 PM WORK
5:00PM Commute to kids
5:30 Get home MAKE DINNER
6:00PM Eat
Clean up
Take Trash Out
Homework
Baths
Devotions
Read Books
Call Daddy
8:30PM SLEEP


At this rate -- the time will fly faster then I can imagine.