Thoughts from Mommy

So, this is a first for me. Each post has been about Madelyn, but today I just wanted to share. It is one of those rainy days...you know, the kind where you just want to snuggle up with a good book or take a nap. My little Maddy is taking a nap and Dan is at work. We have so many things going on right now, lots of big decisions, and a lot of excitement about what the future holds. Never a dull moment so it seems. Right now all is calm and I am sitting here thinking of all the wonderful people in my life and how much I am loved.
I have had praise and worship songs playing over and over again in my head since I woke up this morning. I am the type of person who gets anxious about everything. I know I shouldn't. Today I happen to be resting, knowing God is in control. We are blessed beyond measure. I am not talking about being blessed with "things." Just the blessing of knowing Jesus as my Savior. This should be enough. The blessings and happiness that come along with knowing Him are far greater than anything else on this earth. He has given me a loving husband, my baby girl, baby #2 on the way, great parents and in-laws, brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends. All of the people in my life remind me of His love and grace. A constant reminder of His amazing grace is displayed in parenting, for sure! It is the love and forgiveness you have for your child even when they do something you would rather they didn't.
Well, that was fun! I hope you are all doing well and enjoying this day as much as I am. I want to celebrate the freedom we have to worship the King. What a wonderful freedom it is. I hope that you can rest knowing everything will work out for the best if He is in control...even when things don't go exactly as you planned.
love you all,
April

the following is one of my favorite songs...

Aaron Shust - My Savior My God
From the album Anything Worth Saying

I am not skilled to understand
What God has willed, what God has planned
I only know at His right hand
Stands one who is my Savior

I take Him at His word and deed
Christ died to save me; this I read
And in my heart I find a need
Of Him to be my savior

That He would leave His place on high
And come for sinful man to die
You count it strange, so once did I
Before I knew my Savior

My Savior loves, My Savior lives
My Savior’s always there for me
My God: He was, my God; He is
My God is always gonna be

Yes, living, dying, let me bring
My strength, my solace from this spring;
That He who lives to be my King
Once died to be my Savior

That He would leave His place on high
And come for sinful man to die
You count it strange, so once did I
Before I knew my Savior

My Savior loves, My Savior lives
My Savior loves, My Savior lives

Label: Brash Music