Summer Fun

Yesterday was so hot we just had to find a fun way to cool off. Mix one hose and a trampoline, add water, and you've got a recipie for summer fun!

Blessings

Have you ever wondered why God blesses you so much?

Sure we are always quick to complain when he sends a few rainy days our way, but do we ever say

'Hey God, can you ease up on the blessings?'

Of course not.

Life in our house has been kinda bumpy lately. You may or may not know that Chad lost his job in April.

Talk about a downpour!

But I never would have expected the amount of kindness and support that ended up flooding our lives. My family was amazing. The moment I told my dad of our unexpected unemployment, he responded with 'what do you need and how can we help.' And the blessings didnt just come from my parents, my brother and sister and even my grandma offered our family financial aid and talked to several neighbors and friends they though might help in the job search.

As it turns our we experienced just a short bump in our track as Chad has found himself a great job much closer to home and with better benefits!

And although I cried a lot and questioned a lot and did a bit of complaining too, I see now that

God is always in control.

He may give us trials from time to time but if we hold close to his Gospel we will find that he is there to bless us in abundance even the midst of those trials.

So tonight I was cuddled up on the couch with my two beautiful children and my strong, faithful, amazing husband thinking

'Thanks God for all the blessing. I am not sure what I ever did to deserve so many.'