Just because

This afternoon I just feel like sharing my heart. I normally write these prayerful thoughts in my journal but it is in my car which is too far a walk from our beach condo full of sleeping babies. So here I sit in the quiet. I've learned to praise God for sleeping babies, for only He can do that for my children. I can provide a comfy bed, dark room, and full belly but only He can get them to sleep. It is such a luxury to sit in the quiet all alone with just me and Him. I'm missing Cameron who had to leave on business but thankful for the anniversary dinner we shared a few nights ago. It was maybe the sweetest ever. This season of life is very selfless and it keeps me on my knees. God called me to this lofty profession of mothering so why am I surprised that He helps me the way He does? Maybe I get to the bottom of myself quicker than others so there is more work for Him to do! For this I am thankful and blessed. I feel most days that I live beneath His wings, for that is the only sense I can make of it. The peace He gives me surpasses my understanding but I can only for a second forget that it is there. He is in the business of miracles, of filling empty vessels like myself even when I forget to ask. That's how kind He is. I'm praying He'll break my heart for the things that break His and continue to show me that nothing good comes from me, lest I should boast. I'm thankful for my brothers and sisters who have gone before and those who travel with me. My heart is encouraged to read about their journeys, makes me realize how easy mine is. Much love, Katie