What really matters

I have been following a blog that has really inspired me lately. It's amazing how God is speaking through these families that have been through such a tragic event.  It's a blog about 4 young girl's that live in Raleigh that were in a bad car accident.  I stand amazed at the strength of the mom of Janie(who is writing the blog) who almost died, has just come out of her coma and off the ventilator.
It is so evident that God has his hand in this situation and is changing lives and hearts to glorify Him!
If you would like to be encouraged- read here... http://solideogloria-emily.blogspot.com/

I have truly dropped to my knees recently thanking God for my 3 amazing, healthy boys. I am blessed to be able to stay home and have a husband who works so hard for us. I am blessed beyond words to have incredible HELP with these boys, my mom who has made the way-boring drive down from Raleigh on I-40 about 25 times since they were born, my in-laws who show up to my doorstep- every time  i need them, Matt's God-parents who sacrifice one evening a week(if not more) to help us at dinnertime, and our amazing God-loving nanny Megan who makes my life so much easier!!
The list could go on of people who have showered us with love during this difficult last year!
We continue to pray that God will humble us by his presence and not by our circumstances. We are truly blessed and I'll end on that:)

Rest for the Weary

Some days are longer than others, some weeks tougher than others, but a reminder from my quiet time today is to REST in the lord. He should be our true source of energy and life!

"Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn from me, for I am gentle and humble in heart., and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light."

I am praying today for the Lord to renew my spirit and heart- shouldn't this be our prayer everyday?

Something for me....

Trying to find a hobby or something just for "me" this fall. Any ideas?

Since the boys are into a pretty good routine and our nanny, Megan, is coming 2.5 days a week, I would love to put something on my schedule for "me".  Here are my top choices

Running? (free)
Swimming? (have to join the Y)
Pilates or yoga? $ and too boring for me maybe)
Painting/art class?

Hopefully I can pick something and go with it!

Not to be selfish, but after this(pic below) I need it!