Blessings and Tears

We've now had Jordan and Cameron for 10 days. Honestly, it was a long 10 days, as school wasn't in session, we played ALL DAY LONG and were adjusting to strangers living with us. There are many high points: games played, laughter, tickle fests, and hugs. First Razorback Basketball game, playing with Trey, learning to play kickball at the church.

However, there are moments each day when the adjusting is hard on everyone. I'm learning to walk in faith like never before. Some of the feelings I have remind me of when Ryan was born, just looking into his face and wondering, "What have I gotten myself into?" "My life will never be the same!" I recognize those as early jitters in a big plan that God has for us. Waiting for Him to smooth over the rough places is hard but certainly worth it. I've become a woman who mumbles prayers all day long, and is choosing sleep over reading, dishes over resting, and I'm trying to smile through the tears of the little one at nighttime. I'm sure we're well on our way to victories...I must be more patient and content...words I say EVERY DAY to our newest little ones.

 

First Razorback Basketball game ever. No, first basketball game ever. He stood the entire first half staring at the players. The boy LOVES basketball.