End of February...already???

It's so hard to believe how fast time sweeps by us. It's hard to fathom that we are in the last week of February and March is around the corner. There are so many things I wish I had documented and didn't. Working full time, mother of two almost three and wife of a business owner and farmer keeps me spinning in circles. But I love every bit of it. I asked God to use me and He certainly does in so many areas.

This season of Lent has already made me reflect on the areas in which I'm used. Sometimes I question if I'm spread out too thin but if I begin feeling that way I simply ask God for direction and time management. Guess what? He makes it happen. I forget that I'm serving daily at work where my actions and attitude are constantly being examined by my peers. I hope in my peers' eyes that they do see Christ in and through me. Our job is not easy and we get very eager and tempered customers on the phone that push our very limits but if I can only keep my cool, smile and assist my co-workers those tempered customers tend to ease up. I've learned in the last 6 years my work is not for my company but for God. I'm serving Him.

As a mom I sometimes get carried away with the little tasks in my life like homework, laundry, meal preparation, little chatterboxes who want to tell me every aspect of their day when all I want to do is mundane tasks. But, I remember those little princesses are the closest things in my life to our Heavenly Father. They are so precious and love unconditionally. I can't wait for the end of my work day just to be with them. They put the biggest smiles on my face and warm my heart.

Then there is the wife in me. Boy, do I have a great husband. Yes, we certainly have our share of arguments and struggles but we've learned that we complete each other in so many ways. I've been very impressed as Kevin has renewed his faith & trust in God. He reads His word everyday and feels the conviction in circumstances like he never has before. He's found a new confidence in listening to God's direction. Sure enough God has sent little messengers along the way to reaffirm He is near. Kevin has been such a rock & caretaker for me during this pregnancy. My work hours were long for several months and he made sure the girls were picked up, dinner cooked, homework completed, baths taken and even laundry. I cannot thank him enough for taking the lead in these areas.

Love is our word we're focused on this year. And we're experiencing it in so many ways.

We are anticpating the arrival of our new "love" early June. I'm in my 25th week as I write this post. Boy or Girl? We're not sure. We look forward to meeting this little person who has been performing acrobatics the last month. I'm beginning to think there is an octopus in there. :-) My intuition says we're having a boy. Can a mother really tell? We shall see. I think I'll deliver in May. As with both my first two pregnancies I delivered early. I just pray this baby is not too early and comes out plump and healthy.

March is upon us and Spring is soon to come. A renewing of the Earth, a renewing of all things. I pray that each of you will feel a renewal or a rebirth in March. God Bless!

P.S.
My laptop crashed this past week so as I soon as I get my new one I will post pictures.