I needed to read this today.

This morning I opened my Bible study book thinking I needed some reassurance from the Lord. Yesterday was kind of a sad infertility day. Most of the time I go along fine and don't really think much about not having babies, but yesterday I got sad watering my garden- random things bring on the sadness. I was sad because I wished the baby we lost was here, or even the hope there would be a biological child for us someday.
So, anyhow, I was doing my Bible study lesson (Beth Moore, A Women's heart, God's dwelling place) and I'll quote a little here. "If He has been forced to say no to you lately, rejoice! He is directing you to a point at which He can extend to you a resounding yes! Keep driving in His direction. A better yes is just around the corner."
I guess I'll just have to wait for His better yes.

Rom 8:28
28 We are assured and know that [God being a partner in their labor] all things work together and are [fitting into a plan] for good to and for those who love God and are called according to [His] design and purpose. (Amplified Bible)

Random pictures from my kitchen this morning

Isn't that a crazy looking zucchini?? I picked it from the garden a couple days ago. It's now being baked as muffins. It smells pretty good right now in my house.
It's amazing how a "crazy looking zucchini" can taste so good in a muffin. Though our lives may look crazy, our perfect Father still desires to transform us into a sweet smelling aroma to the world around us, for His glory.

So, this is kind of a weird picture, but I'm quite proud of my dish rack stacking ability. Seriously, that's a lot of dishes stacked just perfectly.

The happs

Just thought I'd share what's been happening with us lately...

• Last weekend we went to Family Camp with our church. We had a really nice time. Got to take a nap Sat. afternoon, enjoy camp fire talking and I didn't have to cook all weekend.


• We went and saw the Bourne Ultimatum on Tuesday. We're fans. In the middle of the movie the sound went out for a couple minutes. People started yelling- nobody was happy till we walked out at the end, and we were all handed tickets to come back to another movie. Sounds good to me!!


• Last night we went over to my parents and had a little dinner celebration for my brother, Joel, who just returned from teaching English in Russia for 6 weeks. It was a beautiful night to sit out on the patio and eat tasty food.


• The weather has been beautiful which makes everything nicer for everyone. I'm in such a better mood when it's not a million degrees outside.


• Most importantly we bought a bike for me this week, so now I have my own and don't have to borrow. It had a minor repair to be done, so it's at the bike shop now. I'll post a pic of it later. The guys there said I got a steal. Thanks Craigslist!!