Blessings

Wow!  The Lord has really humbled me and shown me his love in countless ways over the last 24 hours.  I know the LOW lows and the high highs can be attributed to hormones, but I just wanted to take a moment to share some blessings that have been poured out into my life since my last post.  God is so good to give these blessing and to give me the eyes to see them.

~ A surprise call from a far away friend yesterday afternoon in the hospital.  We hadn’t talked in a while, but  having a friend to talk to, about what was going on and just the joys of life with little ones was a treat.  Thanks Michelle!

~ Countless e-mails, comments, and notes of encouraging words, empathy, and promises of prayer.  I love that we are not alone at all, but the Lord has placed us in a loving community that spans the globe.  It’s amazing, really.

~ Delicious dinners for my family the last three nights, provided by new friends, some of whom we barely know.

~ Sachiko being here and such an incredible help in this time.  I don’t know what we would have done without her.

~ Getting to come home last night with a healthy baby girl, and arriving to two mostly healthy girls, who couldn’t sleep and were wired to meet their sister.

~ “We can be a family”, said by Noa as she put an arm each around Eric and I, who were holding Martha and Gloria, as we sat on the bed last night.

~Everything Noa has said since we came home.  That girl’s excitement is palpable! It is hilarious and precious.  She is in love with her baby sister to be sure!

~Martha’s smile.  It has been sorely missed while she was ill and her grin, even when it’s because she’s in mischief, is a joy to behold.

~My mom coming to our new home and jumping right in to help and serve us.  She is amazing.  I am so excited for this time of just being with her and enjoying her company.

~Rest.

~ Some of my parents’ dear and long time friends randomly being in the area today and stopping by for a visit.  It was a treat for everyone.

~ 3 little girls all taking afternoon naps at the same time.  Enjoying a quiet house and quiet moments with my husband.

~ Legs that don’t hurt anymore! It took me until yesterday to realize it, but the painful, ugly veins have disappeared and my legs don’t ache like they had.

~ God’s grace.  In times like these, I see the reality of the wretchedness of my heart  – I am so selfish, faithless, and quick to complain – and yet He allows me into his presence and promises cleansing through the blood of Jesus.  It’s amazing.  And then he tops it with blessing upon blessing.

Praise the Lord!

Thank you so much for your prayers and love showered on our family in this time.  We are so grateful.

Would you please continue to pray for healing?  We think our girls are all better, but we heard today that it looks like Maggie caught the crud (from helping and serving our family while I was in labor).    Please pray for quick recovery for her and protection for Jonathan, Annie, and Lily.

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