Do you ever have those moments?
Where you walk around your
home and you notice everyone is up to something good.
It started with this.
I noticed Mayer helping Reef learn to ride the
skateboard.
I could hear Mayer talking kindly, giving Reef instruction.
“How sweet,” I thought,
admiring Mayer's maturity, then ran inside to grab my camera.
Eden run's outside with me. She's so strong and healthy.
Some days I can't believe this beautiful daughter is mine.
(baby Gap dress $1.00 from Goodwill)
Back inside, I noticed Chandler
doing his homework.
This kid is as
self-motivated as the president of a major corporation. I’m so proud of his work ethic and
determination to do his best.
Just outside in the backyard is Payson, trudging away mowing
the lawn.
Earlier, I had asked him to get
out there and mow. Even though it was a
balmy 110 degrees, he followed through.
What a great kid.
I walked into the office to put the camera back and noticed the counselor
on the phone, talking to someone on craigslist.
He’s off to buy me a dresser to paint.
He comes home with this.
Sure, it’s a little rusty around the edges so to speak, but
what great bones.
Later, I find the counselor reading the little ones a
bedtime story.
The karma of so many good moments has me in tears and I have
a grateful prayer. This is when my
prayer only includes things I am grateful for and I thank the Lord for all my
blessings.
The next day, when the counselor comes home from work, I put
my arms around him.
“When you’re gone all day at work, I do my thing, but when
you come home, I realize just how much I miss you," I say.
Then, I take him around to the other side of the garage and
show him what I did with the dresser he brought me home.
Paprika red, I think I love you too.
Sometimes the pieces all just fall into place...so glad you had a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteGreat post, Laura! I really enjoy reading about your sweet family and "seeing" how you enjoy them so much.
ReplyDeleteImpressed with what you did to the dresser in less than a day. :)
(Not hanging out at Salvation Army anymore, I have a new Savers by my house which I LOVE! Shoes organized by size. Holy moly!)
Peace,
Edie
Plain and simple, I love this post. It makes my heart smile. =)
ReplyDeleteThat dresser is indeed stunning, love the paint job you gave it! Definitely gives it a new life. Sweet post. :)
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