Rejoice evermore and Pray without ceasing

We're both employed

We're all healthy

We have a wonderful home

We're very happily married

It's still sunny and warm

GOD IS SO GOOD!

Pumpkin's back in school in 1st grade, loves his teacher, and is excited to be back. He says he doesn't learn anything but loves playing football at recess every day. He plays quarterback, 3-on-3, 1st and 2nd grade football, but he doesn't throw the ball. He said he likes to fake it and then run for a touchdown like they do in the pros. What team is he watching?

Princess started preschool on Tuesday and she's doing wonderfully. She knows a bunch of the kids in her class that are also in her Sunday school, AWANA, and MOPPETS class this year and also were with her last year. Her teacher's comment after the second day was that she was as smart as her brother (that's good) which was so nice for her mommy to hear and that she has great shoes (hello! love it!).

That leaves the Peanut, who's been to the ER twice in about 5 weeks for stitches--one in the back of her head from a pajama accident; and 3 in her leg and 5 in her arm from a glass jar accident. On the days I have 2 kids in school, I'm enjoying the quiet time with just Peanut (ok not it's never quiet). It will go by too quickly.

This week has been quite emotional. From the big. . . . .

Hubby's grandma fell and broke her hip last weekend but is recovering well from the surgery.

Hubby's friend lost his father to cancer yesterday.

My friend's son was diagnosed with a brain tumor on Wednesday and is having surgery today.

My cousin's baby is finished with her chemo and is scheduled for surgery.

My hubby's cousin is awaiting her surgery to remove a cancerous tumor in early October.

To the little. . . . .

Coordinating MOPS is a bit stressful---ok really stressful.

We need childcare workers desperately.

I'm waiting for all my Things To Do every week fall into an orderly "list" (I know school has only been in session for two weeks---it'll work).

The weeds in my gardens are taller than my children.

These are the verses I'm reminded of today:

I Thessalonias 5:16-18

Rejoice evermore.
Pray without ceasing.
In every thing give thanks: for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.