pinky swear

i came downstairs and found my girls in the middle of a pinky swear. it all came flooding back. the older sister "negotiating" with the younger one. i am sure i never did that! tatiana was for sure getting the better end of the deal!

celebrating

new digs! we moved into our new place and it is so much better. i found myself singing dixie chix "wide open spaces". i have committed to setting up "house" here complete with pictures on the walls. Even if we are only here a few months i am committed to it being a cozier few months than the last.

appreciated

they had a pastor's spouse appreciation celebration today and i bet i got 50+ sweet cards with such kind words, gift cards and cash. people are so thankful we are serving here and it does fuel me to hear their encouragement. i never realized how many people are watching our marriage and my mothering. very humbling and frightening! people really seemed to acknowledge the support of a pastor and how it impacts his ministry while still recognizing my own ministry. i am very thankful for these sweet people and the opportunity to serve alongside them.

i was especially grateful to get a couple of cards from the girls i hang with most often. there words reminded me that god continues to add to my tapestry of amazing women that have propelled me to this place. i always grieve so much the moving on and assume each time there will never be another friend like....and each time he graciously supplies.

peace and purity?

in my study this week i came across a verse that i wonder if it will challenge you like it has me. mark 9:50; "salt is good, but if salt loses its saltiness, how can you make it salty again? have salt in yourselves, and be at peeach with each other." salt purifies. i am really meditating on this one right now....