Legion of Moms

So, this is what Mike now refers to Mom's group as: The Legion of Moms. Yup. He said that the Legion of Moms came to my rescue the other night, and I definitely agree. Thank you guys So Much! More than anything, for the encouragement and support. Just to know that, even though I'm in a land far, far away, you all love me and want to help build me up is priceless. Really. I've been so much more hopeful these last few days, especially with the understanding that Clara will bounce back from all of this. And the fan is starting to help her sleep! (Thanks Christin!) So, we're moving forward and my heart is full. Thank you, thank you, thank you!

Mike and I had quite a day yesterday - apartment hunting. It is Amazing to see God working on us - and, man, is He. And its not like "oh, look at this fantastic, wonderful thing He's doing! I feel so warm and cuddly!" It's more like "Whoa, God is really Not going to let us operate outside of His values and priorities for our family." Humbling. Reorienting. It is just wild to look back on some choices we made the last few months, see how they don't line up with our values, and recognize how God hasn't allowed us to move forward on those choices. Dang. It's a fantastic and wonderful thing, but sure doesn't feel warm and cuddly, you know?

And now it comes down to trust. We were at this point yesterday in car where we couldn't find a solution. And I knew in my heart of hearts that God had a solution for us - something that we could never dream up on our own - and if we just waited, He would reveal it to us. God is so faithful. It seems like the moment we got our priorities straight, a solution presented itself. One we hadn't considered, one we wouldn't have dreamed of. I just really feel like we need to make decisions that are firmly rooted in our values, even if we don't know how it could possibly ever work, and trust God that He'll provide. So, here goes! We'll let you know what happens! But, I Know we're in Good Hands (no, not with Allstate, silly! With, you know, the Creator of the Universe!)