September Begins!

WOW! This has been a mile stone week. Lydia has had a lot of firsts. She clapped her hands, had her first green runny nose, tried meat, and started walking!!! She is only eight months old. :( How do I make it stop? She is growing up way too fast.

I noticed yesterday how not myself I am when she is not around. I don't feel complete. Micah stayed home with Lydia while I worked at the church. Some friends brought their babies to the church so we could eat lunch together. But my baby was home. It was so weird. I love having my little Lydia by my side. This mommy stuff is wonderful!!

This weekend we are going to Toccoa, GA for a family reunion on Micah's mom's mom's side. Did that make sense? My dad pointed out how cool it will be to show off my daughter! She lights up the saddest faces.

Micah and I have been reading a lot this week. I am in a hard part in the Old Testament. Micah is helping me get through it. Its hard to see the Lord's judgement go forth. Watching Israel trust in themselves over and over again is showing me who I am. The Lord continues to draw me closer to Him and I often resist and try to run my own way. I find myself wanting it to feel better more than I want to know my Savior. And I am reading about this nation, set apart by a Loving God, continue to turn to what they think will feel better. They say things like, 'Let's go back to Egypt and live as slaves. At least we had food and a place to sleep.' Why are we so afraid to be uncomfortable for a moment? Is it because we feel the moment will never end? Is it because we do not trust the Living God when He says He is working all things together for the good of those who love Him and are called according to His purposes? I pray I would view this day as a light and momentary trouble that is achieving for me an eternal glory that far outweighs them all.