Each week or so I carry off one of my children for some Mama and Me time. This week it was Mama and Sage. We went to the grocery store, but even something as simple as this can be a special adventure when you have several children ;0). We were taking our time strolling around the store in an unstressed manner. When you have only one child you can do this and it is quite enjoyable. We gazed upon the fresh fruit section talking about the grapes produced in Chili and cantaloupes that were still partly frozen. We then sauntered over to the deli and ordered us up a corn dog ~ special stuff for a special time...I am tellin' you. Meandering over toward the dairy aisle my little Miss paused and said -- a bit loudly I might add --" Mom? Have you ever been in jail?" There was a kind middle aged gentleman shopping next to us at that particular moment... of course. His stiffened and his eyes grew large... I do believe he held his breathe in wait for the answer. I was tempted to say "Yes, honey but they released me last week" but thought better of it. "Thou shalt not lie" came to mind so I simply told the truth "Nope, can't say I have" I heard the man give a sigh of relief as he walked away. Smiling and chuckling he said "From the mouths of babes..."
The Quilt Shop, a lovely small open spaced boutique I enjoy occasioning, offers a ample selection of quality hand selected fabrics so we decided to visit, drool over the lovely fabrics and treat ourselves to a fat quarter. The owner greeted me and we got to chatting when we heard the sound of my little Miss clapping her hands in great excitement exclaiming 'Oh mama! We can get a free puppy!!" Casting my furrowed brow in her direction I moved my eye to inspect the sign she had been reading. The owner and staff started laughing as I read "Children left unattended will be given a cappuccino and a puppy" I smirked.... I grinned, then told her "I'll take hazelnut in my cappuccino" ;)..... From the mouths of babes.
Life is good.
Willow went to the dentist. She did beautifully and I was so proud of her. She is only two you know and has already been through so much in her wee little life. Sadly, everyone of her teeth, with the exception of three on the front bottom are seriously decayed..... rotten. She will need to go to the hospital to have all the work completed which will include pulp therapies, nerve therapies and crowns on all her teeth.... Stainless steel in the back and white composite in the front. When Mountain Man was working we had good dental insurance. We do not however ,have this available to us any longer. The dental work will be somewhere in the range of 12,000.00. it might as well be a billion right now. lol But,I have peace about it. The Lord has never let me down.... even when I have let Him down. I got a call this morning that it will all be covered. I praise the Lord. He is good. He is amazingly good to the humble and we have been humbled. Humbled by circumstance and humbled by His gifts and care. Humble yourselves, therefore, under God's mighty hand, that he may lift you up in due time. 1 Peter 5:6
Who is wise and understanding among you? Let him show it by his good life, by deeds done in the humility that comes from wisdom. James 3:13
We savored a rare sunny after noon at the park last week. Such a nice reprieve from the winter snows we have had. It only lasted for a short time as the next day the cold and fluff had returned but oh, how delicious it was to feel the sunshine upon us!
When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:12
I run in the path of your commands, for you have set my heart free. Psalm 119:32
Even youths grow tired and weary, and young men stumble and fall... Isaiah 40:30
But those who hope in the Lord will renew their strength. They will soar on wings like eagles; they will run and not grow weary, they will walk and not be faint. Isaiah 40: 31
He took her by the hand and helped her to her feet. Acts 9:41
When you walk, your steps will not be hampered; when you run, you will not stumble. Proverbs 4:12
My Presence will go with you, and I will give you rest.... Exodus 33:14
Ponder the path of your feet, And let all your ways be established. Proverbs 4:26
Has not my hand made all these things? Acts 7:50
Many, O Lord my God, are the wonders you have done. Psalm 40:5
Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Matthew 11:28
Therefore, as God's chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience. Colossians 3:12
Blessed is the man who finds wisdom, the man who gains understanding.... Proverbs 3:13
She is a tree of life to those who embrace her; those who lay hold of her will be blessed. Proverbs 3:18
And even the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Matthew 10:30
Make a tree good and its fruit will be good, or make a tree bad and its fruit will be bad, for a tree is recognized by its fruit. Matthew 12:33
No good tree bears bad fruit, nor does a bad tree bear good fruit. Luke 6:43
Behold, children are a heritage from the LORD... Psalm 127:3
As cold water to a weary soul, So is good news from a far country. Proverbs 25:25
And if anyone gives even a cup of cold water to one of these little ones because he is my disciple, I tell you the truth, he will certainly not lose his reward." Matthew 10:42
But whoever drinks of the water that I shall give him will never thirst....John 4:14
Immediately, when they saw Him, all the people were greatly amazed, and running to Him, greeted Him. Mark 9:15
What have you been blessed with this week?
