Emma's first day of 2nd grade. Starting soccer this year!
Grandma Bromm, Nancy, Sam, Emma and Norah (not so happy about picture taking!)
Sam - 1 month old. Weighing in at 12lbs 10oz!
Norah 1st day of preschool!! Goofy goofy Monkey!!
If you are familiar with Martha and Mary, the sister duo in the bible, most (okay all!) would say I am a Martha. I'm excited to say that I'm beginning to learn to be more like Mary. She was present and enjoyed/cherished being in the presence of people, especially Jesus, her Lord and Savior! I'm learning to be more present and less about tasks. Those of you that know me well, know that this is nothing less than the work of the Holy Spirit in my life!
How do I know this is happening? You see yesterday when Norah was off to her first day of preschool the house was far too quiet! As I was looking around the messy paper pile and forgotten toys that I had been encouraging, (okay nagging!) the girls to clean up was a nice reminder that little people I love live here, play here, and laugh here. I want so much to cherish these days that seem so long and sleep deprived.
As a wise friend recently put it....."To thrive and not merely survive my day." So next time you see me or talk to me, be sure to ask how my Martha to Mary transformation is going.
Always have said Nancy that people are more important than things. Those special little people in your life will soon be grown and gone, and you know that what is done with them is so much more important than a clean house. Your home has to be clean enough to be healthy, and dirty enough to be happy. Keep the Mary faith, and flourish. Loved the pictures, and my you must be feeding Sam malts!! He looks ready for a bout!!And, I think he would be the winner! God Blessings from Iowa, and thanks for the update, and keep walking and surviving with the Holy Spirit's guidance.
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